We drafted a justification letter for you!

Both Summits bring together ~100 LGBTQ+ climate leaders across climate investment, corporate sustainability, renewable energy, building decarbonization, and carbon removal. The core experience is the same.

The main differences?

• Location & timing: East Coast (October in NY), West Coast (July in CA)

• Venue feel: West is a bit more luxe; East is more minimalist

Most people choose based on schedule or geography. Pick the one that works for you. Or come to both!

Each summit has around 100 participants—a curated mix of LGBTQ+ leaders working in climate finance, policy, technology, carbon removal, buildings, clean energy, and beyond.

You’ll connect with fellow LGBTQ+ leaders in decarbonization, and build relationships that will last your whole career. Deals, funding, and partnerships forged here will yield value that far exceeds the investment. Don’t miss out on the connections and outcomes that could define the next stage of your career and organization!

Yes! We offer a 20% discount for non-profits, startups (<$20M in funding raised and <5 years old), full-time academics, and government employees.

To get the discount code, email team@queerdecarbsummit.com with your associated email account (.edu, .gov, .org) and proof of eligibility.

When you request an invite, here’s what happens:

• I review your background and look for a fit across 6 key areas: climate investment, building decarbonization, renewable energy, corporate sustainability, carbon removal, and industrial decarb.

• You’ll hear back within a few days, often sooner

If it’s a fit, I’ll send you a registration link.

Glad you asked. We love working with sponsors who want to do more than put a logo on a banner. You can fund scholarships, co-host a dinner, or co-create something meaningful. Reach out to adrian@queerdecarbsummit.com and we’ll talk.

We prioritize plant-forward meals, local vendors, and minimal waste. To go further, we contribute to durable carbon removal through Terraset—a nonprofit funding the most promising solutions—aligning with the event’s estimated footprint.

Because shared identity builds trust. Queer folks navigate the world differently, and that difference is a strength worth gathering around.

The term "queer" has been reclaimed by our community as an inclusive umbrella term encompassing the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities and experiences. While we recognize that each person's relationship with this term is personal and unique, we use it here as a welcoming and affirming word to unite our diverse community. We acknowledge its complex history while embracing its modern evolution as a source of pride and connection.

The Queer Decarbonization Summit was created by Adrian Silver after a decade in climate tech and too many hours under overhead lighting in soulless convention centers.

This emerged from a frustration with the limitations of traditional convenings. Designed to center belonging, trust, and connection, QDS invites LGBTQ+ climate leaders into intimate, curated settings where collaboration flows more freely.

Unfortunately, no.

Registrations are refundable up to 60 days before the Summit, minus the payment processing fee of 3%. Thereafter, tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, we can transfer your existing registration to a qualified colleague.