ClimateTech Connect Announces First Wave of Speakers

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November 12, 2025 10:00 AM EST

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The Industry’s Top Leaders Take the Stage to Shape the Future of Climate and Extreme Weather Risk Innovation. More Announcements Coming Soon!

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClimateTech Connect (CTC), a groundbreaking technology conference dedicated to advancing innovation and cross-sector partnerships in climate adaptation and resilience, today unveiled the first wave of speakers for its highly anticipated return to Washington D.C. April 8th-9th, 2026.

“We are honored to welcome this influential group of industry leaders to the CTC stage next April. All businesses and communities need to understand their climate risks, none more than the re/insurance, banking, real estate and public sectors.” stated ClimateTech Connect Founder and CEO, Megan Kuczynski. “We are at the dawn of a new age of technology innovation to advance resilience against the growing severity and frequency of extreme weather events,” added Kuczynski.

"We are thrilled to support ClimateTech Connect for a second year in a row as a Gold Sponsor. It is a critically important conference for leaders in our industry to experience first-hand the technologies that are advancing climate resilience and adaptation at scale, thereby safeguarding our communities and infrastructure." Angela Grant, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Palomar Holdings, Inc.

The CTC 2026 speaker roster includes:

Steve Bowen, Chief Science Officer, Meteorologist, Gallagher Re
Melissa Hoffer, Climate Chief, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Daniel Kaniewski, US Public Sector Leader, Marsh, Former FEMA Deputy Administrator, Marsh
Kyle Beatty, Managing Director, American Family Ventures
Raghuveer Vinukollu, Head of Climate Insights and Advisory, Munich Re
Dr. Sarah Kapnick, Global Head of Climate Advisory, J.P. Morgan, former Chief Scientist, NOAA
Benjamin Strauss, CEO and Chief Scientist, Climate Central
Dominique Roudaut, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
Angela Grant, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Palomar Holdings, Inc.
Francis Bouchard, Managing Director, Climate, Marsh McLennan
Steve Bennett, Head of Climate and Catastrophe Science, Mercury Insurance
Brandon Katz, Executive Vice President, Strategy, KatRisk LLC
Franklin Manchester, Global Insurance Strategic Advisor, Principal, SAS
Steve Weinstein, CEO and Founder, Mangrove Property Insurance
Juan Mazzini, Global Head of Celent, Co-founder, Miami Insurtech Advocates Hub
Lisa Wardlaw, President and Founder, 360 Digital Immersion
Jing Liao, Chairwoman, Solera Foundation, Chief Administrative Officer, Solera
Mike Gulla, CEO and Co-founder
Denise Garth, Chief Strategy Officer, Majesco
Garrett Bradford, Principal and GIS Consultant, Milliman
Dr. Ron Dembo, Founder and CEO, Riskthinking.ai
Emilio Figueroa, Head of Insurance, Eventual Treasury
Anil Vasagiri, Senior Vice President, Risk Data Solutions, Swiss Re
Louie Woodall, Founder and Editor, Climate Proof

About ClimateTech Connect

ClimateTech Connect is where thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry experts will gather to advance climate adaptation and resilience strategies at scale. Attendees can expect two days of masterclass content, keynotes, cutting-edge tech demonstrations, product expo, immersive networking over breakfast and lunch each day, and opening night gala reception. Early rates apply now through December 31st. Register Now to secure your spot.

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