GeSI at NYC Climate Week 2026

Impact in Action · September 21–25, 2026 · New York City

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This September, GeSI brings Impact in Action to New York City Climate Week. Over five days, we convene global institutions, industry leaders, and academic experts around a single, shared purpose: turning ambition into a measurable impact.

From AI and resilience to sustainable supply chains and climate finance, our programme spans multiple venues across the city — including Globant’s NYC offices, The Nest Climate Campus, the UN Goals Lounge, and Columbia University — bringing together the people and ideas shaping a more resilient, sustainable, and digitally enabled future.

During the week, we will host mapped organisations (in negotiation) from the including but not limited to: NEC Labs, Google, Verizon, AT&T, Dell, Cisco, Globant, Columbia University (NCDP), Kyndryl, United Nations, Greensparc, IDB, UNFCCC, Twilio, Argonne National Labs, IBM, ITER, SAWACO and PwC.

Below you’ll find the preliminary agenda (still in formation) for each of the five days. Registration links will be published here as they go live — check back soon or register through our website to be the first to know.

Day 1 — Monday, September 21
Welcome & Opening Sessions
The week opens by bringing together global institutions, industry leaders, and academic experts, with the conversation focused on translating ambition into action. Hosted by GeSI CEO Luis Neves.

Agenda for the event and location can be found below:

🔗 Registration link — coming soon

Day 2 — Tuesday, September 22
AI 4 Development Track
A day dedicated to how AI can power sustainable growth — from enabling developing economies to advancing the circular economy, land, and water stewardship, and smarter cities. Featuring GeSI members, partners, and leading global institutions.

Agenda for the events and locations can be found below

🔗 Registration link — coming soon

Day 3 — Wednesday, September 23
AI 4 Resiliency Tracks
In partnership with Columbia University, this day explores how AI strengthens resilience and disaster readiness, featuring panels that bring together technology leaders, researchers, and institutions. The day closes with the GeSI evening reception.

Agenda for the event and location can be found below

🔗 Registration link — coming soon

Day 4 — Thursday, September 24
Supply Chain & AI + Finance Tracks
A focus on building resilient, sustainable supply chains and on the future of AI infrastructure — including impact measurement, investor expectations, and the evolving landscape of climate finance.

Agenda for the event and location can be found below

🔗 Registration link — coming soon