September 18–20, 2025 · San Francisco

The Future of
Clean Energy
Starts Here.

Three days of breakthrough ideas, real partnerships, and actionable strategies for the leaders building the world's sustainable infrastructure.

2,500+
Attendees Expected
60+
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3
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About the Summit

Where the energy transition meets real-world execution.

CONVERGE is the premier gathering for the professionals, investors, and policymakers shaping the clean energy and sustainable infrastructure landscape. This isn't a theory conference — it's where deals get made, partnerships form, and strategies are stress-tested against reality.

From grid modernization and energy storage to green hydrogen, sustainable construction, and climate finance — every session is designed to leave you with actionable insights you can implement on Monday morning.

Infrastructure & Utilities Leaders

Grid operators, utility executives, and civil engineers navigating the modernization of critical infrastructure.

Clean Energy Investors & Financiers

VCs, private equity, impact investors, and climate finance professionals allocating capital to the energy transition.

Policy Makers & Sustainability Officers

Government officials, corporate sustainability leaders, and ESG strategists driving regulatory and organizational change.

Featured Speakers

Learn from the people building it.

Our speakers aren't just thought leaders — they're the executives, researchers, and operators deploying real solutions at scale.

Dr. Amara Okafor

CEO, VoltGrid Energy

Leading the largest private grid modernization initiative in the Southeast, deploying 4GW of smart infrastructure.

Marcus Chen

Managing Partner, Meridian Climate Fund

Deployed $3.2B into clean energy startups since 2018. Former VP at Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

Elena Vasquez

Director, DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

Overseeing $10B+ in federal clean energy demonstration projects. Key architect of the Hydrogen Hubs program.

Prof. James Whitfield

MIT Energy Initiative

Pioneering research in solid-state battery technology. His lab's work has been licensed by three Fortune 500 companies.

Plus 56 more speakers across 3 days

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Session Highlights

Three days. Four tracks. Zero fluff.

Every session is curated for depth and relevance. No keynote filler — just hard-won insights from people in the trenches.

Keynote Day 1 · 9:00 AM

The Grid is Breaking — Here's How We Fix It

Dr. Amara Okafor presents data from 47 utility-scale deployments showing where grid infrastructure is failing and the three architectural shifts that will prevent cascading blackouts by 2030.

60 minutes
Panel Day 1 · 2:00 PM

Where $3.2B Goes: The Real State of Clean Energy Investment

Marcus Chen joins three fellow fund managers for a candid discussion on what's actually fundable right now — and why most climate tech pitches miss the mark on unit economics.

90 minutes · 4 panelists
Deep Dive Day 2 · 10:30 AM

Green Hydrogen: From Lab Curiosity to Industrial Fuel

Elena Vasquez breaks down the DOE's Hydrogen Hubs program, sharing lessons from the first 12 months of operation and what it means for heavy industry decarbonization.

45 minutes
Workshop Day 2 · 3:00 PM

Building Carbon-Negative Structures: Materials That Sequester CO₂

A hands-on workshop exploring next-gen concrete alternatives, mass timber engineering, and bio-based materials that turn buildings into carbon sinks. Includes live case studies from three completed projects.

120 minutes · Interactive
Fireside Chat Day 3 · 11:00 AM

AI, Energy, and the Paradox of Scaling Both

As AI data centers consume 1-2% of all US electricity, the tension between digital transformation and climate goals is real. This session tackles the uncomfortable questions head-on.

50 minutes
Closing Keynote Day 3 · 4:00 PM

The Next Decade: A Roadmap for Net-Zero Infrastructure

Prof. James Whitfield closes the summit with a data-driven projection of what's technically and economically feasible by 2035 — and the policy decisions that will determine whether we get there.

45 minutes
Schedule Overview

Three days that move the needle.

Day 1 — Foundation

Thursday, September 18

8:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Main Lobby

9:00

Opening Keynote

Grand Ballroom

10:30

Parallel Breakout Sessions

Rooms 1–6

12:00

Networking Lunch

Terrace Garden

2:00

Investment Panel

Grand Ballroom

4:30

Demo Showcase & Happy Hour

Exhibition Hall

Day 2 — Deep Dive

Friday, September 19

8:30

Morning Briefing

Grand Ballroom

9:30

Technology Deep Dives

Rooms 1–4

11:00

Green Hydrogen Session

Grand Ballroom

12:30

Working Lunch (by track)

Assigned Rooms

2:00

Policy & Regulation Panel

Grand Ballroom

3:30

Carbon-Negative Materials Workshop

Workshop Room A

6:00

Gala Dinner & Awards

Rooftop Terrace

Day 3 — Action

Saturday, September 20

9:00

Day 3 Kickoff

Grand Ballroom

10:00

Case Study Presentations

Rooms 1–4

11:30

AI & Energy Fireside Chat

Grand Ballroom

1:00

Final Networking Lunch

Terrace Garden

2:30

Deal Room: 1-on-1 Meetings

Meeting Pods

4:00

Closing Keynote

Grand Ballroom

5:00

Farewell Reception

Exhibition Hall

Venue

Moscone Center
San Francisco, CA

747 Howard Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

September 18–20, 2025

Doors open at 8:00 AM each day

Partner Hotels

Special rates at Hyatt Regency, Marriott Marquis, and Hotel Nikko — book with code CONVERGE25

Interactive map available at registration

Moscone Center is a 5-minute walk from Powell Street BART station and within walking distance of downtown San Francisco.

Registration

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Early bird pricing ends August 1. After that, prices go up — and we expect to sell out based on last year's demand.

General Admission

$1,295 / person

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  • Gala dinner
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$2,495 / person

Early Bird — Save $1,000

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$4,995 / person

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Group discounts available for teams of 5+. Contact us for details. All tickets include meals and refreshments.

Trusted by industry leaders

NextEra Energy
Tesla Energy
Ørsted
Siemens Energy
Breakthrough Energy
Enphase

The energy transition won't wait.
Neither should you.

Join 2,500+ leaders at Moscone Center, September 18–20. Three days that could reshape how you think about clean energy, infrastructure, and the business of sustainability.

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Early bird pricing ends August 1, 2025. Limited availability.