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17-18 June 2025 | Palmer Events Center, Austin

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Featuring globally-recognized thought leaders, Innovation Zero America's Main Stage will highlight not only the key challenges our planet faces, but holistic, collaborative ways in which we can rise to the occasion and overcome the climate crisis.

Sustainability stars will demonstrate world-changing financial, scientific, legislative and social solutions.

 

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Innovation Zero America 2025: Main Stage Agenda

Innovation Zero America 2025 is set to advance our journey into sustainable technology and collaborative environmental strategies. The Main Stage will feature keynotes on the implementation of innovative technologies, business models, policy approaches and financial tools around the world. 

Join us for a forward-thinking conference that builds on past successes to pave the way for future breakthroughs in sustainability and innovation.

 

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  1. Building Resilience: Future-Proofing America's Critical Infrastructure
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    Infrastructure failures during extreme weather events have highlighted the vulnerability of the U.S. power grid, water systems, and transportation networks. The need to future-proof critical infrastru ...
  2. Chair's Opening Remarks
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  3. Closing Keynote
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  4. Every Business Can Lead: Innovating for Sustainable Growth
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    From reimagining product design to tackling Scope 3 emissions, engagement of businesses across the board is key to financing and implementing a sustainable future. Unexpected partnerships and innovati ...
  5. From Mines to Markets: Ensuring Supply Chain Security for a Low-Carbon Future
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    Global demand for critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt is expected to grow fivefold by 2050. However, U.S. mining expansion faces significant challenges, including regulatory hurdles and the n ...
  6. Future-Ready: Transforming the U.S. Economy Through Innovation
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    With a global sustainable transformation expected to generate over $10 trillion in investment opportunities by 2050, the U.S. must seize the moment to lead. Innovation in clean energy, transportation, ...
  7. Global Powerhouse: Technology, Partnerships, and the Low-Carbon Revolution
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    With global investments in low-carbon technologies surpassing $1 trillion in 2022, the U.S. is positioned to lead the world in climate innovation. International partnerships and technology transfer ar ...
  8. Host's Closing Remarks
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  9. Host's Closing Remarks
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  10. Host's Opening Remarks
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  11. Host's Opening Remarks
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  12. Innovator Keynote
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  13. Keynote Address: Technology Visionary
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  14. Keynote Interview: View from the White House
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  15. Mastering the Message: New Approaches to Climate Communications
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    In this session, communication and marketing experts will guide business and policy leaders on reshaping their messaging around climate challenges and sustainable solutions. Learn how to craft authent ...
  16. Mother Nature Doesn't Compromise
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    The increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters in the U.S. have led to over $165 billion in damages in 2022 alone, with Texas experiencing severe weather impacts. This growing trend empha ...
  17. New Financial Models to Accelerate Transformation
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    Bringing new technologies to market requires innovative financial solutions that can bridge the “valley of death” between research and commercialization. From venture capital to blended finance, new a ...
  18. No Citizen Left Behind: Building a Green and Inclusive Future
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    As U.S systems begin to transform, ensuring that every community has access to affordable energy, clean water, and land resources is essential. The shift could create millions of secure, well-paying j ...
  19. Policy Keynote: Lessons from a Global Innovation Hotspot
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  20. Reaching the Trillions: Filling the Sustainable Investment Gap
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    The International Energy Agency estimates that global clean energy investments need to reach $4 trillion annually by 2030 to meet climate targets. Engaging asset owners and high-net-worth individuals ...
  21. Regional and City-Level Innovation: Mayors Leading the Charge
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  22. Smart Solutions: How AI is Transforming Sustainability
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    Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize sustainability efforts across industries, optimizing energy use and improving business models. However, the energy demands of AI technol ...
  23. Spotlight on: A Sporting Chance for Transformation
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    As climate change reshapes industries, U.S. sports teams are stepping up to lead on sustainability, both on and off the field. From reducing their carbon footprints to designing climate-resilient stad ...
  24. Spotlight On: Innovating the Permitting Process
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    Permitting delays remain one of the largest barriers to scaling clean energy projects in the U.S., with renewable energy projects taking an average of 4.5 years for approval. Streamlining processes at ...
  25. Spotlight on: Managing Climate-Security Risk
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  26. Transforming Policy & Regulatory Environments
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    Federal and state policies are key to accelerating long term progress towards a sustainable future. Coordinating across different levels of government is essential to create consistent regulations tha ...

 

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Discover our array of 2025 conference forums at Innovation Zero America: delve into the Built Environment, Energy, Transport, Industrial, Food & Agriculture, and Carbon & Nature Forums, each offering unique perspectives on key sustainability challenges.

Environmental Markets

Energy Forum

Energy Forum

This Forum will address the future energy system, exploring how to fund, innovate and deploy transformative technologies.

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Industrial Forum

Industrial Forum

Industrial Forum

This Forum will advance the US Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, focusing on emission reduction in high-carbon sectors like refining, chemicals, iron, steel, and cement.

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Food & Agri

Built Environment Forum

Built Environment Forum

This Forum will explore innovative strategies to finance and accelerate urban decarbonization.

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Transport Forum

Transport Forum

Transport Forum

This forum covers the latest in decarbonizing road transport and aviation, aligned with the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization.

See Transport Forum

Food & Agriculture Forum

Food & Agriculture Forum

Food & Agriculture Forum

This forum will feature insights from diverse supply chain leaders, to explore how shifts in agriculture and food production are shaping a low-carbon, nature-positive future.

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Carbon & Nature Forum

Carbon & Nature Forum

Carbon & Nature Forum

This forum will tackle today’s carbon market challenges, exploring the VCM's critical role in funding green energy, ecosystem restoration, and Indigenous community support. 

See Carbon & Nature Forum

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