2026 Climate Solutions Summit

2026 Climate Solutions Summit | Energy = the Ability to do Work

Friday, April 24 - Saturday, April 25, 2026

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

Join us for a two-day summit focused on bold ideas, practical solutions, and collective action for a healthier, more equitable, and regenerative Genesee-Finger Lakes region.

The future of our region depends on how we use—and share—our energy and power.

The 2026 Climate Solutions Summit will ignite a regional conversation around energy and power—from the physics that energize our world to the social systems that determine how we live, work, and thrive.

Together, we will focus on: (1) how humans produce, distribute, and use energy, broadly defined, (2) the ethical and practical ramifications of our energy choices, and (3) the jobs and workforce development opportunities that will allow us to responsibly meet our energy needs.

Over two days of conversations, workshops, and panel discussions, we’ll connect technical knowledge with human experience, bridging science, community, and creativity to shape a just, regenerative, and empowered future for the Genesee-Finger Lakes region.

This year’s Summit is not just about ideas—it’s about action. We’ll learn from the past, challenge assumptions, and reimagine what it means to use our collective power wisely.

No matter what shade of green you are, you’re welcome to attend.

Registration is now open!