ABOUT
A retreat for LGBTQ+ climate leaders. No lengthy panels in windowless conference rooms—just interactive sessions designed to foster connection and learning. Meet every attendee through guided introductions and discussions. Build sincere, enduring relationships that enrich personal, professional, and business growth.
Location: Tarrytown House Estate, 1 hour by public transit from NYC
Pride Month Summit venue to be announced in February
Topics: climate investment, corporate sustainability, building decarbonization, renewable energy, carbon removal
HOST COMMITTEE
Confirmed Speakers
SCHEDULE
to be finalized / subject to change
Tuesday, Feb 18
4-5pm | Arrival and Check-in
Attendees add to the ask/offer board
5 pm | Opening Reception
Attendees introduce themselves and their firms. Conversation starters to be provided. Cocktail hour with non-alcoholic cocktails also served.
7 pm | Discussions over Dinner
Decarbonization-focused prompts to be provided
Wednesday, Feb 19
7:30 am | Yoga and Meditation (Optional)
Pre-conference activity
8:30 am | Breakfast
Speaker: Laurie McGinley, Executive Coach
9:30 am | Lightning Talks
Success stories in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and carbon removal
10:30am | Networking Break
11am | Curated Conversations
Concurrent breakout discussions (topics TBC)
Option 1: The Net-Zero Journey of an Energy Utility
Option 2: Public-Private Climate Solutions That Work
Option 3: Leading Authentically: Founders' Perspectives in Building Decarbonization
12pm | Lunch
Speaker: Elijah Hutchinson, Executive Director Of New York City's Mayor’s Office Of Climate And Environmental Justice
1:30 pm | Building Effective Employee Resource Groups
Fireside chat with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) Jackie Wong, Associate Partner & Senior Expert, McKinsey
2:30 pm | Lightning Talks
Success stories in carbon accounting, corporate sustainability, and ESG reporting
3:30 pm | Networking Break
Nature walk on the hotel grounds, weather permitting
4 pm | Curated Conversations
Concurrent breakout discussions (topics TBC)
Option 1: Private Equity's Power Play: Accelerating Portfolio Decarbonization
Option 2: Corporate Sustainability Communication: how to sell the return on responsibility
Option 3: Next-Gen Solar and Wind Technologies
5 pm | Closing Ceremony
Asks & offers outcomes; reflection & takeaways
5:30 pm | Departure
TIPS FOR SECURING EMPLOYER SUPPORT
Frame attendance as both Business Development and Professional Development
Emphasize new customer and partner connections, plus professional growth. Here is an email that outlines the business case for attending.
Align with Company Goals
Mention specific potential customers, partners, or investors you’ll meet.
Offer to Present Key Takeaways
Propose a post-event presentation to share insights with your team.
VENUE
The Tarrytown House Estate has hosted grand getaways and gatherings in the lower Hudson River Valley since 1840.
Directions: take the MetroNorth train from Grand Central to Tarrytown (50 minutes), then Uber/Lyft 10 minutes
