Farmers and ranchers around the world are experimenting with new techniques that pull carbon from the atmosphere and store it in soil. These regenerative agriculture practices can boost farmers’ bottom line by improving soil health and, if scaled up, could draw down gigatons of carbon dioxide annually. Meet the food companies and farmers who are working on the first regenerative products and learn about a sector that has the potential for dramatic growth.

There’s a lot of talk right now about the “emerging” carbon economy, but in some sectors the carbon economy is well underway. This session will introduce you to the first-mover firms that are selling and using carbon-negative textiles and advanced materials made from greenhouse gases. Speakers will explain the environmental benefits of the new materials and the potential end uses, including in clothing, packaging and furniture.

We are rapidly losing Western forests to climate change, disease and megafire. California alone could lose two-thirds of its forests in the next 20 years, and with them, invaluable biodiversity, carbon sequestration and water storage for the state. We’re also losing human lives and the places we love. The good news is that this is a solvable problem if we move fast and at scale. Come learn how laser cameras, satellites, Artificial Intelligence and ancient cultural practices are all coming together to restore the resilience of Western forests.

About Roundtable Lunches: Join interactive lunch discussions, moderated by an expert or thought leader, held at roundtables of up to 10 participants. These are freeform discussions, so bring your own challenges, questions, and ideas to talk through and get to know your fellow conference participants. All roundtable lunches do not have advanced sign-up — participation is first-come, first-served.

A new generation of startups is commercializing technologies that transform waste greenhouse gases into fuels, chemicals, materials...even animal feed. This session will open with an overview of the startup landscape from carbon economy investors, followed by a chance to meet both the investors and entrepreneurs from startups working on some of the most significant new technologies.

The construction industry emits billions of tons of carbon dioxide annually, and the world’s total floor space is forecast to double over the next 40 years. But this sector could help reverse global warming via a new generation of carbon-negative building materials. Construction industry insiders will introduce you to concrete that contains captured carbon and a new generation of wooden buildings that rise to 10 stories or more.

Many companies have committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. But could your company one day remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits? It seems a daunting challenge, but some companies have already committed to making it happen. Hear from the pioneering executives who are figuring out how to create climate positive companies.

Corporate America has more power than ever, and with that comes a rising movement for it to better serve employees, communities and the environment. This session features experts from leading companies about the importance of making clean energy and climate front and center to ensure a happy workforce, ethical sourcing practices, and relevance in a quickly-changing world.