ClimateTech Connect, the first of its kind global conference focused on climate resilience through technology, is coming to Washington DC, April 15th-16th, 2025.
ClimateTech Connect will bring together thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, and leading industry experts to explore the intersection of climate resilience strategies and technology. Over the course of two days, conference delegates will experience inspiring keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, a product expo, innovation stage, and experiential networking, all designed to advance climate resilience through technological innovation.
The conference will be held at the prestigious Ronald Reagan National Building and International Trade Center, located in the heart of Washington DC’s renowned Pennsylvania Avenue Corridor.
“We chose Washington DC for its global significance, home to numerous embassies, think tanks, research institutes and key trade associations. We are thrilled to bring ClimateTech Connect to our Nation’s Capital,” stated ClimateTech Connect CEO, Megan Kuczynski. “We are creating a masterclass program, together with the ClimateTech Connect Advisory Council, to advance climate resilience through data-driven strategies and technology.”
She added: “Now more than ever, the insurance and financial services industries and the government, emergency management and built infrastructure sectors, need to have rock-solid plans for climate resilience in the face of the growing climate risk. This is a critical time for cross-sector partnerships.”
ClimateTech Connect proudly announces its Advisory Council:
- Francis Bouchard, Managing Director, Climate at Marsh McLennan
- Raghuveer Vinukollu, Head of Climate Insights and Advisory, Munich Re
- Nigel Walsh, Head of Global Insurance, Google
- Steve Weinstein, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), Former Chairman of the Bermuda Development Agency
- Anil Vasagiri, Senior Vice President, Head of Property Solutions at Swiss Re
- Lisa Wardlaw, President and Founder, 360 Digital Immersion
- Jacqueline Legrand, Founder and CEO, Maptycs
- Charlie Sidoti, Executive Director, Innsure
- Francesca de Quesada Covey, Chief of Economic Innovation and Development, Miami Dade County, Regional Innovation Officer, Climate Ready Hub Miami
- Lorcan Hall, Senior Advisor, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
- Jiqiu (JQ) Yuan, PE, PhD, PMP, Chief Resilience Officer and Head of Engineering, National Institute of Buildings Sciences
- Franklin Manchester, Global Insurance Advisor, SAS
Join us at ClimateTech Connect in Washington, DC, to engage with industry pioneers and innovators as we work together to address the growing challenges of climate change. For event details and to join the waitlist, please visit our website.
About ClimateTech Connect:
ClimateTech Connect is the premier global conference and tradeshow dedicated to advancing innovation in climate resilience and sustainable technology solutions. Bringing together over 1,500 leaders from diverse sectors — insurance, financial services, government, corporates, start-ups and investors — ClimateTech Connect provides a platform for thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry experts to collaborate on data-driven strategies and innovative technologies that address the growing challenges of climate change.
About the Founder: Megan Kuczynski has over 20 years of experience in the global B2B events industry with senior leadership positions at Reed Exhibitions, Informa Markets and Clarion Events. She has led some of the world’s largest global technology events, including most recently, Insuretech Connect (ITC Vegas) and Insurtech Insights USA. The author of Insurtech Talk for Modern Insurance magazine, Megan is a subject matter expert on emerging technologies, including insurtech, fintech and climatetech.
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