Thank you for joining us at the 2026 Environmental Summit!

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Welcome & Keynote Speaker AG William Tong (begins at 10:00 AM)

​Clean Energy Panel
Speakers: John Moritz (Moderator), Mike Trahan, Peter Millman, Charles Rothenberger, Ricardo Jordan, Bernie Pelletier

• Solar
• Geothermal & Thermal Energy Networks
• Offshore Wind
• Energy Efficiency Programs 

​​Special Topic Presentations

•  Superfund - Julianna Larue
•  Pesticides - Louise Washer
•  Water Issues - Alicea Charamut​

Breakout Sessions
#1 Organizing & Campaigns - Jimmy Tickey
#2 Communications & Changing the Narrative - Connor Yakaitis (Moderator)
#3 Solar Energy - Rep. Jonathan Steinberg (Moderator)

​​Remarks by Sen. Bob Duff

Legislative Priorities from Co-Chairs

• Rep. John-Michael Parker ENV Committee
• Rep. Jonathan Steinberg  ET Committee ​

​​Waste Reduction Panel 
Speakers: Jen Heaton-Jones, Karen Saggese

• Tire EPR / Bottle Bill / Incineration 
• Food Rescue / Composting

​​Nature Based Solutions Expert Panel
Speakers: Amy Blaymore Paterson (Moderator), Leigh Whelpton, Eric Hammerling

Closing Remarks (3:00 PM)

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Speaker Bios

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