US Leaders' Forum

April 30, 2026

Back for its sixth year, the US Leaders’ Forum will bring together the largest and most prominent coalition of subnational and federal leaders, C-Suite level executives from the private sector and NGO decision makers who are committed to the US leading on efficiency, resilience and mitigation.

What is the US Leaders' Forum?

The US Leaders’ Forum, taking place on April 30, 2026, will convene US leaders from the worlds of business, government and the nonprofit space to  explore what public-private leadership for sustainability resilience and mitigation looks like today. We'll do this by curating a range of open- and closed-door sessions, workshops, briefings and collaborative opportunities, bringing together some of the most influential leaders from states, the private sector and the nonprofit space, as well as opportunities to engage with Federal leadership.  

US Leaders' Forum delegates

US Leaders' Forum programming

Check out some of the programming we have on for the US Leaders' Forum this year. 

Spotlight sessions

In-depth conversations with a wide range of voices and perspectives on the biggest challenges facing US leadership. These sessions are hosted in front of a live audience with highlights shared online, and will focus on implementing and integrating public, private and third-sector action. Spotlight sessions are open to all registered attendees. 

Implementation agenda

A full agenda of in-person workshops, collaborative meetings, and dealmaking sessions held behind closed doors, creating an effective and constructive space for candid conversations and knowledge-led outcomes. Sessions are structured around progressing the bold, tangible actions needed to address the current political and environmental challenges. 

Networking

The US Leaders’ Forum invests in the power of networks by creating a series of formal and informal opportunities to meet, collaborate and accelerate decision making, deals and partnerships.  

Leaders' Forum Reception

The Leaders’ Forum culminates in a high-profile evening reception and networking event which brings together our key speakers, partners, participants, and wider network.

Impact

Our theme for the US Leaders' Forum 2026 is Moving US Forward. Our goals include bridging gaps between ambition and execution, overcoming barriers to progress, and highlighting the unique leadership role of states and businesses. These goals address the relationship between the public and private sectors and confront the challenges which restrict progress and impact, as well as explore the unique and powerful role of State leadership in implementing and progressing resilience.

Through a series of public events and closed-door dealmaking sessions tackling supply chain disruption, insurance protection, workforce resilience and clean air and water, the US Leaders’ Forum will take all of society approach for United States’ safety and security. RE100, EV100, ConcreteZero, SteelZero and the Under2 Coalition of subnational governments are the foundation of the program that reflects the top topics of safety and resiliency in the US today.  

Karthik Ramanna

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Attend the US Leaders' Forum

If you'd like to attend the US Leaders' Forum, please reach out to usleadersforum@climategroup.org.

Sponsor inquiries

If you'd like to sponsor the US Leaders' Forum please contact the team.

Sponsors and Partners 2026

Thank you to our sponsors and partners moving US forward. 

Contact us to explore sponsorship opportunities for US Leaders' Forum 2026.

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