THE CLIMATE IS RIGHT FOR BUSINESS INNOVATION & OPPORTUNITY

ClimateCon 2018 is North Carolina's first conference on the business of climate, where business and science professionals will come together to explore innovative climate solutions and business opportunities.

ClimateCon will be held in the vibrant mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina, with its developing reputation as "Climate City," hosted by The Collider, a nonprofit center of innovation for a changing climate.

The centerpiece of ClimateCon 2018 is The Business of Climate Forum, an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs & forward-thinking organizations.

The Business of Climate Forum: March 19-21

At The Business of Climate Forum attendees can expect a collaborative experience with a wide variety of business and science professionals who come together to advance the development of data-driven products and services. We'll help you identify potential uses and needs for climate adaptation and resiliency.

>> Take a look here at the agenda and our stellar lineup of speakers!

Join executives from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Aon, IBM, Levi Strauss, Interface, VF Jeanswear, Duke Energy, NOAA, and others to discuss topics including:

• Incorporating weather and climate data into business decision-making
• Identifying factors that can optimize a business for growth and stability in a changing climate
• Financing for corporate climate resilience
• Understanding what business can learn from the work done by cities and municipalities
• Thinking about climate change’s impact on reputation, branding, and perception

The conference will also feature a Climate Solutions Showcase demonstrating climate solutions and products developed by Collider member organizations.

Conference Registration Includes:

• Opening reception & keynote at the Orange Peel, sponsored by Twin Leaf Brewery (March 19).

• Two full days of The Business of Climate Forum programming (March 20 & 21).

• The world renowned Asheville food and beverage experience.

• Offsite reception and Climate Solutions Showcase at Highland Brewing -- and a ride on the Gray Line Trolley!

• Opportunity to network with high level business and climate thought leaders - connections are equally as important as content at this event!

• Access to 10 days of iconic Asheville and The Climate City Experience.

• PLUS: Your registration includes an array of special discounts and deals from these Climate City establishments: Asheville Adventure Center, Asheville Goods, Asheville Museum of Science, Asheville Wellness Tours, Biltmore, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, Diamond Brand Outdoors, Well-Played Cafe, White Duck Taco.

• AND: Get an Explore Asheville Value Card with discounts to 17 area attractions and businesses!

>> Check out the agenda and a stellar lineup of speakers!

>> Know a student interested in a career in climate services? The Symposium for Emerging Climate Leaders is another featured event of ClimateCon 2018!

The Climate City Experience: March 16-25

For the full 10-day period of March 16-25, take advantage of The Climate City Experience, a community component providing an immersive experience for all conference attendees to enjoy the soul of vibrant and eclectic Asheville, North Carolina.

Expect museums, galleries, restaurants, breweries, shops, and attractions to feature climate-related events of their own, resulting in a conference experience like no other. See more here.

The Climate City Experience kicks off on Friday, March 16 with "A Toast to Climate City," the launch of a specially brewed craft beer commemorating ClimateCon at iconic Highland Brewing Company. This event is free and open to the public.

Named among Forbes’ 15 Coolest Places to Go in 2018 and one of CNN Travel's 18 Best Places to Visit in 2018, Asheville has also won praise from Fortune (Best New Cities for Beer Lovers), U.S. News & World Report (Best Foodie Destinations in the USA), Lonely Planet (#1 Best in the U.S. Destination for 2017), and scores of other media outlets.

>> Learn more about vibrant Asheville, North Carolina

>> FOR A LIMITED TIME: Discounts on lodging in downtown Asheville & beyond, specifically for ClimateCon attendees!

Exceptional business value, brought to you by The Collider

ClimateCon 2018 is a project of The Collider, a nonprofit, non-partisan, non-advocacy innovation center focused on catalyzing market-driven solutions for climate change.

The organization’s headquarters, located in the heart of Climate City, are just steps away from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, housing the world’s largest collection of climate, weather, and environmental data.