NYC Climate Week 2025
Interactive Forum on U.S. Carbon Markets
Monday, September 22, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Jay Conference Center Bryant Park
109 W 39th St 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10018
8:30 a.m.
Arrival & Registration
Breakfast
Continental breakfast will be served during this time. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy light refreshments and get settled before the program begins.
Fireside Chat: California Climate Policy Priorities and Road to Implementation
9:05 a.m.
To be followed by Q&A
Liane Randolph
Chair, California Air Resources Board
Moderated by: Alicia Robinson
Chief Executive Officer, Elevate Climate
Economist Deep Dive: California Cap-and-Trade Design and Policy Outlook
9:45 a.m.
Clayton Munnings
Chairman of the Board, Elevate Climate
Emily Wimberger
Managing Partner, Hua Nani Partners;
Former Chief Economist, California Air Resources Board
Moderated by: Katie Sullivan
Managing Director, International Emissions Trading Association
Two Years On: Washington State Cap-and-Invest and Progress Towards Linkage
10:15 a.m.
To be followed by Q&A
Joel Creswell
Cap-and-Invest Program Manager, Washington Department of Ecology
Moderated by: Clayton Munnings
Chairman of the Board, Elevate Climate
RGGI's New Model Rule: Key Features and Implications for New York
10:55 a.m.
TBD
TBD
Networking Reception
11:30 a.m.
Join us following the program for a casual networking reception. Light refreshments will be served. The networking reception will conclude at 12:30 p.m.
* Agenda subject to change. Please check back ahead of the event for the latest agenda.
Request to Attend
Please fill out our Expression of Interest Form.
Capacity Limitations. Due to limited venue capacity, submission of this form indicates interest but does not guarantee attendance. To ensure balanced representation, we may limit participation from individual organizations. Confirmations will be sent to you by e-mail upon approval.
Event Rules. Proof of registration approval is required for entry. The event will be held under Chatham House rules. Comments made during the sessions by panelists or attendees are not for attribution and recordings are strictly prohibited.