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The 19th Annual VerdeXchange Conference will take place from May 31 to June 3, 2026, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The event brings together leaders from government, utilities, infrastructure, finance, technology, water, transportation, and climate policy to discuss practical solutions for the energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development. The conference includes plenary sessions, roundtables, networking events, and site visits focused on implementation, investment, and public-private collaboration.
Key Themes
VX2026 will focus on a range of energy, infrastructure, and climate-related topics, including:
Grid modernization and permitting reform
EV infrastructure and vehicle-to-grid integration
AI, data centers, and energy demand
Hydrogen, fusion, geothermal, and nuclear energy
Water resilience and drought preparedness
Circular economy and recycling strategies
Port decarbonization and maritime technologies
Affordable housing and sustainable urban infrastructure
Notable Speakers
Featured speakers include Mark Pestrella (Los Angeles County Public Works), Sara Neff (Microsoft), Kelly Sanders (University of Southern California and former White House OSTP), Wade Crowfoot (California Natural Resources Agency), Stephen Cheung (LA County Economic Development Corporation), Noel Hacegaba (Port of Long Beach), Erik Trask (TAE Technologies), and Edward Moses (Longview Fusion Energy Systems). The conference also includes participation from regulators, utilities, investors, and international delegations representing Canada, Japan, Germany, and India.
For more information and to register, visit the VerdeXchange website or access the registration page here.