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ClimateTech Connect Announces First 50 Speakers for Return to Washington, D.C.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClimateTech Connect (CTC), the premier cross-sector conference uniting technology experts, industry leaders and the public sector announces “First 50” roster of distinguished speakers for the conference returning to Washington, D.C. on April 8-9, 2026 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. The lineup includes Fortune 500 C-suite executives from the insurance and banking sectors, leading scientists, and technology innovators addressing the accelerating intersection of climate risk and technological solutions.

Building on the success of its inaugural year, the conference taps into the expertise of Casey Kempton, President of Personal Lines at Nationwide; Pete Gaynor, Former FEMA Administrator; Dr. Sarah Kapnick, Head of Global Climate Advisory at J.P. Morgan; and Benjamin Strauss, CEO and Chief Scientist at Climate Central, alongside leaders from Munich Re, Gallagher Re, PwC, and others.

"As extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity, all communities and businesses face heightened risks and the protection gap continues to widen," stated Megan Kuczynski, Founder and CEO of ClimateTech Connect. “ClimateTech Connect was created to bring risk bearers together for knowledge exchange, public and private partnerships, and to adopt groundbreaking technologies that advance climate resilience.”

“As climate volatility grows and organizations are increasingly exposed to operational and financial risks, advancing climate resilience through data-driven innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and pragmatic risk management is critical,” said Veronika Torarp, partner and PwC's insurance sustainability leader and CTC speaker. "We are excited to be sponsoring ClimateTech Connect and bring together leaders and innovators to accelerate solutions at the intersection of climate and technology, driving meaningful action that builds climate resilience at scale.”

The full roster of speakers is listed below. Those interested in attending ClimateTech Connect 2026 can sign up at CTC registration.

Climate Tech Connect 2026 First 50 Speakers

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Featured Speakers

About ClimateTech Connect

Launched in 2025 by Founder and CEO Megan Kuczynski, ClimateTech Connect is where thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry experts gather to advance climate adaptation and resilience strategies at scale. Taking place over two days in the Washington, D.C.-area each spring, the conference brings together cross-industry voices through masterclasses, keynotes, TED-style talks, tech demonstrations, pitch competition, a vibrant expo, immersive networking lunches, and an opening night cocktail reception.

Interested sponsors or attendees can visit climatetechconnect.io.

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