LAKE PLACID — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) will host leaders, innovators and community advocates to explore climate and energy solutions that reflect and strengthen community values at the nonprofit’s annual 2026 Climate & Energy Conference. The two-day event will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities to discuss the timely climate and energy issues our region faces.
The conference will feature interactive panels, field trips and collaborative workshops at the Lake Placid Conference Center on Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8. Registration is open at adirondack.org/2026-anca-cec.
“Our conference is more than just showcasing innovation — it’s about the people in our communities,” ANCA Climate & Energy Program Director Jill Henck said. “We want to create space for difficult conversations, especially when communities are weighing the benefits and risks of new technologies in addition to the escalating impacts of climate change. It’s about making sure every community — rural, urban and everything in between — has a voice in shaping the climate solutions that will define our shared future. Our goal is to offer opportunities to engage honestly, grapple with complexity and work toward solutions that respect regional identity while preparing for a rapidly changing future.”
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