QUEER DECARB SUMMIT

EAST

OCTOBER 6-8, 2026

“The best way to build personal connections in the renewable and energy transition space.”

Dan Lynch, Akin Gump

“The Summit was a chance to get to know an impressive collection of decarb professionals in a truly meaningful way.”
Andrew Hall, New Leaf Energy

SPEAKERS

  • Andrew Coffield

    Head of Legal (USA)
    Cubico Sustainable Investments

  • Andrew Hall

    Chief Revenue Officer
    New Leaf Energy

  • Anthony Sibilia

    Chief Development Officer
    Primergy Solar

  • Aparna Shrivastava

    Executive Director, SHIP
    Aspen Global Change Institute

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    Dana Jacobs

    Chief of Staff
    Carbon Removal Alliance

  • Drew Murphy

    Chief Executive Officer
    Trio (formerly Edison Energy)

  • Elijah Hutchinson

    Executive Director
    New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice

  • Erik Underwood

    Co-Founder & CEO
    Basis Climate

  • Jennifer Pettineo

    Director of Capital Markets
    EDP Renewables North America

  • Josh Schulnick

    Senior Manager, Global Sustainability
    JetBlue

  • Julio Friedmann

    Chief Scientist
    Relae

  • Kim Karris

    Chief Growth Officer
    Elemental Impact

  • Mary King

    SVP, Venture
    Aligned Climate Capital

  • Megan Schippmann

    Principal, Business Development
    Ørsted

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    Melinda Baglio

    Chief Legal Officer
    CleanCapital

  • Michael DeLucia

    Partner
    Montauk Capital

  • Oliver Sellers-Garcia

    Green New Deal Director and Commissioner of the Environment Department
    City of Boston

  • Peter Gardett

    Chief Executive Officer
    Noreva

  • Phil Clawson

    Global Head of Sustainability, VP
    Pegasus Logistics Group

  • Ryan Backman-Flamerich

    Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability
    United

  • Stefan Lehmann-Karp

    Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Inclusive and Sustainable Ventures
    Morgan Stanley

  • Steph Phan

    Corporate Sustainability Leader

  • Ted Lee

    Senior Principal
    Crux

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SCHEDULE

Interactive sessions, meaningful connections, and curated breakouts that enrich personal, professional, and business growth.

Tuesday, October 6

  • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Garrison Institute Lobby

    Welcome to the Queer Decarbonization Summit! We're so happy you're here. Please check-in at our table in the lobby to receive your name tag, program information, and room assignment.

  • 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Meditation Hall

    It's official! The conference will kick off with a warm welcome from the QDS team. Get ready for a round of introductions.

  • 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Breakout Rooms

    It’s time for quick connections—learn professional details and fun facts about your peers.

  • 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Dining Hall

    Join other attendees for a casual meal featuring seasonal, locally-sourced delights.

  • 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Garrison Institute Grounds

    We promised you wouldn't spend all day in a conference room, so lace up your walking shoes! Explore the beautiful natural surroundings of the Institute with an experienced local naturalist.

  • 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. | Meditation Hall 

  • 3:15–3:45 p.m. | Meditation Hall 

  • 3:45 - 5 p.m. | Your Choice

    In order to keep most of the summit tech-free, please take this moment to check your devices, jump on a call, and complete outside business.

  • 5–5:30 p.m. | Meditation Hall 

  • 5:30 - 6 p.m. | Meditation Hall 

  • 6 - 7 p.m. | Dining Hall

  • 7 - 8 p.m. | Dining Hall & Firepit

Wednesday, October 7

  • 7 - 7:45 a.m. | Meditation Hall

  • 8 – 9 a.m. | Dining Hall

  • 9–9:30 a.m. | Meditation Hall

  • 9:30 - 10 a.m. | Meditation Hall

  • 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Meditation Hall

  • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Dining Hall

  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Breakout Rooms

    Breakout 1: Clean Energy Development
    Appalachian Room

    Breakout 2: Climate Venture Capital
    Heritage Room

    Breakout 3: Corporate Sustainability
    Seminar Room

    Breakout 4: Building Decarbonization
    Hudson Room

    Breakout 5: Carbon Removal + Industrial Decarb
    Meditation Hall Annex

  • 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Dining Hall

  • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Garrison Institute Grounds

  • 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | Meditation Hall

  • 3:45–4:15 p.m. | Meditation Hall

  • 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. | Outdoor Breakouts

    Clean Energy Development
    Meadow Tables (near)

    Climate Venture Capital
    Meadow Firepit

    Corporate Sustainability
    Picnic Tables

    Building Decarbonization
    Meadow Tables (far)

    Carbon Removal + Industrial Decarb
    Tree Stump Ring

  • 5:30 - 6 p.m. | Meditation Hall

  • 6 - 7 p.m. | Dining Hall

  • 7 - 10 p.m. | Dining Hall & Firepit

Thursday, October 8

  • 7 - 7:45 a.m. | Meditation Hall

  • 8 - 9 a.m. | Dining Hall

  • 9 – 9:30 a.m. | Garrison Institute Lobby

  • 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Meditation Hall

  • 10:30 - 11 a.m. | Meditation Hall

  • "Often as a queer person I can feel uncomfortable, different, in a group of strangers, especially in professional environments. But this is a place where I always feel comfortable, supported, understood and in community."

    Alison Ellz
    Director of Sales
    Heatmap News

  • "The intention to bring mindfulness + embodied connection (and queer joy) to a professionally-valuable conference will stand out in my memory of this week."

    Jay DeCunzo
    Commercial Manager, Financial Institutions
    Aurora Energy Research

  • "One of the few professional events where I could truly be my full self."

    Drew Murphy
    CEO
    Trio