PROGRAM & SPEAKERS
The 4th annual Climate Investor Forum 2026 will once again host an impressive, influential line up of speakers.
PROGRAM at a glance
16 FEBRUARY 2026
Invitation only
High level Pre- COP31 - Climate Finance and Investment Roundtable
VIP Pre-Event Cocktails - Melbourne Town Hall
17 - 18 FEBRUARY 2026
International and Ministerial Keynotes
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Hear directly from international leaders and government ministers shaping the global climate and investment agenda.
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Gain insight into policy direction, geopolitical trends, and market-shaping commitments ahead of COP31.
- Set the tone for strategic dialogue with high-level perspectives driving ambition, action, and investment across the Asia-Pacific.
Key Plenary Sessions
- The state of play – Market developments, geopolitics, industry transformations and global trends and developments in climate investing.
- The role of private finance in mobilising USD 1.3 trillion/yr to meet Paris Agreement Goals – Models, collaborations and co-investments to mobilizing capital at scale in the lead-up to COP31.
- Pathways for Philanthropy in funding climate action- The crucial and increasing role of family offices and philanthropy in funding climate action.
- Decarbonising industry – Unlocking the corporate balance to accelerate deployment of climate solutions
- Blended finance – Risk-sharing mechanisms and innovative co-financing structures to connect interests across the capital stack to achieve climate goals
- The role of institutional investors in the net zero transition - Opportunities to integrate net zero strategies into mainstream investment processes and asset allocation for long-term value creation
- Fund manager strategies - Insight to investment strategies driving climate and nature impact across asset classes
- Building a Future Made in Australia - How the Australian Government’s strategy aims to attract investment, grow new industries and secure Australia’s place as an indispensable part of the changing global economic landscape
- Carbon markets, Article 6 and climate finance for mitigation, adaptation and resilience – How Governments and the private sector will need to engage in Article 6 carbon market mechanisms to meet Paris Agreement Targets
- The Pathway to COP31 – The countdown – plans, priorities and purpose
Concurrent Climate Solutions Sector Sessions
Showcasing groundbreaking, scalable climate solutions across 12 thematic sectors
Dinner, Drinks & Networking
Across three impactful days, the Climate Investor Forum will host networking drinks and the annual Gala Dinner, a premier industry highlight and unmissable evening of connection and collaboration.
In February 2026, The 4th Climate Investor Forum will once again include over 50 speakers and moderators at the forefront of the climate investment landscape.
Senior decision-making representatives from key industries including:
- Superfunds / Institutional Investors
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Family Offices
- Impact Investors
- Banks
- Government funding agencies
- Corporate Venture Funds
- Company CFOs and Chief Sustainability Officers
- International Investors
Along with CEO’s and senior representatives from companies delivering:
- Climate Tech
- Food and Agriculture
- Blue Economy
- Nature Based Solutions
- The Energy Transition
- Nature Based Solutions
- Circular Economy
- Critical Minerals and Resources
- Buildings and Infrastructure
- Green AI
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel
- Carbon Markets
world class Previous speakers included
Connecting Capital to Scale Climate Solutions
- 17 - 18 February 2026
High Calibre Speakers
Engage with and hear from globally significant keynote speakers.
Commercial Outcomes
Network and build personal relationships with key decision makers driving climate related investments and commercial transactions.
World Class Climate Solutions
Understand the global potential of the best of Australian investment ready, scalable world class climate solution companies and projects.
