Join ClimateWork Maine for the 3rd Annual Summit on Maine's Economy & Climate Change. This pivotal event will take place on May 8, 2025, and it promises to be a day filled with informative sessions and engaging discussions that focus on actionable climate solutions.

This summit is not just another conference; it's an opportunity to make a real difference in your community and your business. Whether you are a business owner looking to adopt sustainable practices or an advocate for change in your local area, this summit will equip you with the tools you need to drive climate action effectively.

Together, we can forge a better future for Maine. It’s time to come together, share ideas, and collaborate on innovative solutions that address the pressing challenges of climate change.

Our summit brings together industry experts, thought leaders, and passionate individuals like yourself, all committed to finding innovative solutions. Together, we'll explore how climate change will reshape Maine's economy and provide actionable strategies for sustainable growth.

Below is the Agenda for the 2025 Summit. Please check back regularly as we update with new and exciting details!

8:00 am REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN

9:00 am WELCOME

9:05 am CLIMATE ACTION COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIPS

9:15 am MORNING KEYNOTE

10:00 am AGENTS OF CHANGE - FILLING THE FEDERAL CLIMATE LEADERSHIP GAP In the absence of federal leadership on climate change, how do we step up together to meet its challenges and seize the opportunities it presents to build a more prosperous, sustainable economy for the future.

11:00 am NETWORKING AND EXHIBITOR BREAK

Take this time to talk with our exhibitors in the arena, explore the EVs on display outside the Civic Center, and connect with colleagues and friends. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30am

12:00 pm   LUNCH KEYNOTE

12:45 pm   CLIMATE ACTION AWARDS Businesses Leading by Example

1:00 pm CEO ROUNDTABLE - THE BUSINESS CASE FOR CLIMATE ACTION Businesses that start now to navigate the complexities of climate action and sustainable practices will obtain the resources necessary to help them grow, succeed and compete in a carbon-constrained economy. Climate action will enhance their brands’ reputation, resilience and bottom lines.

2:00 pm     NETWORKING AND EXHIBITOR BREAK

2:30 pm     CLIMATE CONNECTIONS These sessions connect private, public, and nonprofit leaders and leverage our partners’ strengths, expertise, and strategies on key climate action initiatives and topics.

  • CLIMATE MITIGATION - BUILDINGS, ENERGY, & TRANSPORTATION

  • CREATING JOBS & GROWING MAINE’S ECONOMY

  • ADAPTATION - BUILDING HEALTHY & RESILIENT COMMUNITIES

  • PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES

4:00 pm     SUMMIT RECAP and RECEPTION

AGENDA

Summit 2025 Sponsors