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19th Annual VerdeXchange Conference

Los Angeles, CA, 🇺🇸 United States
May 31, 2026 - Jun 3, 2026
Onye Dike
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Updated on 2026-05-08 19:45:11

Summary

The 19th Annual VerdeXchange Conference, taking place May 31 to June 3, 2026, in Los Angeles, will bring together leaders from government, utilities, finance, infrastructure, and technology to discuss clean energy, climate resilience, mobility, water systems, and sustainable infrastructure. The program features panels and networking sessions focused on practical solutions for the energy transition and infrastructure investment.

Details

Location
Los Angeles, CA, 🇺🇸 United States
Date
May 31st, 2026 - June 3rd, 2026
Type
In Person
Website
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Overview

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.


Onye Dike
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Onye Dike
Sustainability Research Analyst
Onye Dike is a Sustainability Research Analyst at Net Zero Compare, where he contributes to research and analysis on environmental regulations, carbon accounting, and emerging sustainability trends.
Added on May 8, 2026 by Onye Dike ·