Climate Day: Leading with Conviction - How Strong Climate Values Can Drive Connection & Growth

Climate Day: Leading with Conviction - How Strong Climate Values Can Drive Connection & Growth

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 10:40 AM to 11:25 AM · 45 min. (America/Los_Angeles)
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
Climate Action
Expo West Conference ProgrammingClimate Day

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In a moment marked by climate urgency, market pressure, and rapid change, some leaders continue to make climate action central to how they do business. In this C-suite panel, executives will reflect on why strong climate values have shaped their companies in the past, continue to guide decision-making today, and remain essential to their vision for the future.

The conversation will explore what it means to lead with conviction amid uncertainty, including how leaders stay grounded in values while navigating complexity and risk. Panelists will share how centering stewardship of people and planet is integral to building resilient businesses, strengthening trust, and supporting long-term growth.

Climate Day Schedule

Climate Day

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom

Climate Day: Unlocking a Constellation of Regeneration - Innovative Partnerships Enabling Regenerative Transition

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
John Strohfus · Field Theory Foods
Emily Lafferty · Seven Sundays
Berklee Welsh · Simple Mills
Adam Kotin · Soil & Climate Initiative (SCI)

Climate Day: Centering Short-Lived Climate Pollutants in Climate Action Strategy

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:15 AM to 9:55 AM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
Courtney Pineau · The Climate Collaborative
Kiff Gallagher · SCS Global Services
Caitlin Leibert · Amazon Worldwide Grocery
Claire Loudis · Lotus Foods

Climate Day: Lightning Round - Critical Updates & Innovations Shaping Climate Action

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:55 AM to 10:40 AM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
Sherry Frey · NielsenIQ
Beatriz Diam · Tradin Organic
Omar de Kok-Mercado · Mad Agriculture
Matthew Dillon · Organic Trade Association
Amber Sciligo, Ph.D. · Organic Trade Association

Climate Day: Community Resource Fair

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Marriott, Platinum Ballroom 6

Climate Leaders Awards Luncheon

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
Courtney Pineau · The Climate Collaborative
Paul Lightfoot · Patagonia Provisions

Climate Day Workshop: Developing a Corporate Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP)

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 3:10 PM to 4:00 PM
Marriott, Orange County Ballroom 3
Ariella Sela · Pure Strategies
Christina O'Keefe · Kerry

Climate Day: Unlocking Capital for Regenerative Agriculture - Financing Solutions for Smallholder Farmers

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 4:10 PM to 5:00 PM
Christopher Gergen · Regenerative Organic Alliance
Andy Thornton · Silvan Ingredient Ecosystem
Amanda Hartt · Sol Organica
Mike Wenrick · PCC Community Markets

Climate Day Community Resource Fair & Reception

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Marriott, Platinum Ballroom 6