PROGRAM & SPEAKERS
The 4th annual Climate Investor Forum 2026 will once again host an impressive, influential line up of speakers.
In 2026, the 4th Climate Investor Forum will feature a world-class speaker line-up alongside exciting new additions, including an expanded two-day program with VIP cocktails, Gala Dinner, and options for side events.
Delegates can expect 12 in-depth sector sessions showcasing groundbreaking APAC climate solutions, a larger exhibition hall, and significantly increased opportunities for B2B meetings, networking, and private boardrooms.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
16 FEBRUARY 2026
Invitation only
High level Pre- COP31 - Climate Finance and Investment Roundtable
VIP Pre-Event Cocktails
17 - 18 FEBRUARY 2026
FULL DAY PROGRAM
Day 1 Tuesday, 17 February
CENTREPIECE Melbourne
Welcome and opening address
Setting the scene – who is in the room and why.
Opening Keynote Addresses
Plenary 1 - Global trends, developments and opportunities in Climate Investing
What are the global trends driving the investment in climate solutions and decarbonization of global industrial supply chains? How do we unlock, unleash and mobile private capital to meet Paris Agreement Goals in the lead up to COP31? What are successful models, collaborations and co-investments that are delivering accelerated emission reduction outcomes? As governments, corporations, and investors increasingly accelerate the deployment of climate solutions, where are the key geographic and sectoral hotspots?
Plenary 2 - Unlocking institutional investment to drive the net zero transition
How are superfunds integrating net zero strategies into mainstream investment process and asset allocation for long-term value creation. What are examples of how funds have been allocated through new mandates and direct investments to climate solutions and what is required to unlock more capital for the transition?
Morning Tea
Concurrent Sector Showcases - Presenting Climate Solutions
Groundbreaking climate solutions from the APAC region presenting across 12 sector sessions with a deeper dive of each sector.
Concurrent Sector Showcases - I
Energy Transition
ccelerating climate tech innovation and emerging scalable solutions.
Carbon Markets & Nature-Based Solutions
Scaling carbon markets and naturepositive projects.
Transport & Mobility
Low-carbon transport, EVs, and sustainable logistics.
Lunch
Plenary 3 - Financing the corporate climate transition
For economies to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement we must close the investment gap between ambition and action. This session will cover Insights and strategies on industry approaches to investing in meeting their emissions reductions and net zero targets. How are companies integrating climate considerations into their capital allocation processes? How are they sourcing, managing, and deploying capital in ways that support their transition strategies? Who pays for the costs of emissions reduction in supply chains? What are the national and sectoral policy frameworks needed and the new commercial collaborations and co-investment pathways for solutions to rapidly scale in deployment of climate solutions?
Plenary 4 - Family offices - emerging as a powerful force in the fight against climate change
The crucial and increasing role of family offices in how they leverage their financial resources and strategic expertise to not only achieve financial returns but also contribute to building a more sustainable future in funding climate action.
Afternoon Tea
Concurrent Sector Showcases - II
Food & Agriculture
Innovation in sustainable food systems and agri-tech.
Circular Economy
Business models that eliminate waste and regenerate materials.
Blue Economy
Harnessing ocean-based solutions for climate and economic growth.
Plenary 5 - The Great Debate - Good COP, Bad COP
Cocktail Reception
Gala Dinner
A celebratory evening of inspiration and shared purpose in climate finance and solutions.
Day 2 Tuesday, 18 February
CENTREPIECE Melbourne
Welcome and opening address
Setting the scene, day two
– who is in the room and why.
Opening Keynote Addresses
Plenary 1 - Investing in Australia: Turning targets into investment – A Future Made in Australia
With a 62-70% target by 2035 what will be required to give investor confidence to invest in Australian climate solutions and deploy capital at scale? The Australia Government’s Future Made in Australia agenda aims to secure Australia’s place as an indispensable part of the changing global economic and strategic landscape. Where are some of the priority areas for targeted industry decarbonization? How do we best leverage the government Specialist investment vehicles and funding of innovation to crowd in private capital?
Plenary 2 -Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) – What will it take for Australia to become a global leader?
How could building an end-to-end SAF supply chain help Australia’s long term regional economic development, fuel security and support the decarbonisation of Australia’s aviation industry? This session will explore the key components of the SAF value chain and what is now required to stimulate demand and supply side investment.
Morning Tea
Concurrent Sector Showcases - Presenting Climate Solutions
Groundbreaking climate solutions from the APAC region presenting across 12 sector sessions with a deeper dive of each sector.
Concurrent Sector Showcases - I
Energy Transition
Utilities and large-scale projects in generation, transmission, and storage
Climate Tech
Next-gen technologies to accelerate decarbonisation.
Buildings & Infrastructure
Emerging materials and technologies transforming the built environment for net zero.
Lunch
Plenary 3 - Climate Fund Manager Strategies
What are the different investment strategies employed by climate themed fund managers? What type of funding do they provide, how do they select their investments and how do they measure their climate impact? What risk-sharing mechanisms and innovative financing structures and co-investment strategies do they use to unlock and connect interests across the capital stack to achieve climate goals. What is hot that they are they looking at now -jurisdiction, sector and technology application?
Plenary 4 - Carbon Finance and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
As the new rules around Article 6 have been set and over 100 countries have determined to use carbon markets in meeting their Nationally Determined Contributions, how will governments and the private sector engage in Article 6 carbon market mechanisms? How will carbon markets help drive climate finance into mitigation, adaptation and resilience? On the domestic front, how will the Australian Carbon Credit Scheme evolve to ensure large emitters meet their compliance obligations. What are the supply and demand dynamics in these domestic and international markets and where are the sweet spots for investments?
Afternoon Tea
Concurrent Sector Showcases - II
Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Scaling SAF production and adoption.
Green AI
Harnessing AI and digital innovation for climate solutions.
Mining & Resources
Decarbonising critical minerals and resource supply chains.
Plenary 5 - The Road to COP31
Plans, priorities and purpose. If Australia is to host COP31, what will be the key action items the COP Presidency should pursue?
Closing & Thanks
In February 2026, The 4th Climate Investor Forum will once again include over 90 speakers, moderators, and presenting climate solutions, at the forefront of the climate investment landscape.
wordl class speakers
Over 90 speakers at the Climate Investor Forum – from ministerial and keynote addresses to high-level plenaries and presenting companies showcasing game-changing climate solutions.
We are pleased to announce the initial confirmed speakers.
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
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
Connecting Capital to Scale Climate Solutions
- 17 - 18 February 2026
Globally Significant Keynote Speakers
Engage with and hear from globally significant keynote speakers.
Commercial Transactions
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.
Full Ecosystem of Investors
All forms of private and public capital providers across asset classes converge here.