Grassroots to Grid: Bridging Innovation & Community Values
Join ANCA and partners for the 2026 Climate & Energy Conference in Lake Placid, New York as we bring together leaders, innovators, and community advocates to explore relevant climate and energy solutions that align with our community values. This year, we are dedicated to fostering dialogue between technology pioneers, policymakers, and local voices to ensure that innovation is also inclusive, equitable, and rooted in shared responsibility.
- What: 2026 Climate & Energy Conference — Grassroots to Grid: Bridging Innovation & Community Values
- When: Thursday, May 7 & Friday, May 8, 2026
- Where: Lake Placid Conference Center, Lake Placid, New York
- Cost: $250*
*Financial assistance available.
Conference Topics
The conference will feature a dynamic mix of interactive panels, field trips, and collaborative workshops designed to help participants explore how renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and emerging technologies can work together to advance regional priorities, promote social equity, and strengthen community resilience.
Session themes will include:
- Generation and Transmission
- Innovation
- Community Needs and Involvement
Hotel Room Discounts
A limited number of discounted rooms are available at two conference partner hotels in Lake Placid, Mirror Lake Inn and The Devlin. You will receive booking information in a confirmation email when you register for the conference.
Agenda
ANCA’s 2026 Climate & Energy Conference will feature a series of interactive panels, field trips, and collaborative workshops where participants will discover how renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and emerging technologies can be utilized to support regional values, social equity, and community resilience.
Speakers
We are honored to welcome an inspiring slate of guest speakers for this year’s conference. Learn from energy experts, community leaders, state agency representatives, educators, and others committed to advancing action-oriented, climate-smart efforts across the region and state.
Sponsors
Thank you to the sponsor businesses and organizations who are supporting this unique gathering of technology pioneers, policymakers, and local voices who are shaping our region’s clean energy and climate-smart future. Learn about opportunities to sponsor ANCA’s 2026 Climate & Energy Conference.
Around Town
View our Field Trip & Town Information Guide for information about places we will visit during the conference, as well as ideas for nearby spots to dine, shop and explore.