About the UNC Cleantech Summit
This two-day Summit is the largest event of its kind hosted by a university, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and the future workforce—including participation from 11 international government officials across Europe and Asia—for high-impact networking and collaboration.
The 2026 event will spotlight energy generation, global innovation, resiliency and adaptability, real estate, insurance, energy security, critical minerals, microgrids, circularity, biotech, energy affordability, policy, artificial intelligence, load growth, and more.
With 40+ breakout sessions and multiple keynote presentations, the Summit will showcase cutting-edge solutions and bold ideas shaping the global cleantech economy.
The Mentor Match program will once again connect professionals and students—sign up during Summit registration (deadline: February 17, 2026). The Career Fair will be held on March 10.
Need hotel accommodations?
Book your Courtyard by Marriott room with our group rate of $154/night. Last day to book is January 29, 2026.
Why Sponsor?
This event attracts approximately 1500 attendees each year from global and national companies, international governments, entrepreneurs, and students from across the Southeast region.
Sample attendees include:
Companies:
Hitachi Energy, U.S. EPA, Biomason, JP Morgan, XYLEM, Southeast Hydrogen Energy Alliance, Mann+Hummel, Total Energies, Gigascale Capital, 2040 Fund, FTC Solar, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, SJF Ventures, Obsidian Renewables.
Governments: Consulate representation from Finland, Germany, Great Britain, and more.
Academia:
NC State University, Appalachian State University, Duke University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
According to attendees from the 2025 Summit, the top three (3) value propositions of this two-day event are:
- Industry networking (86.3%)
- Professional development (62.7%)
- Business development (47.1%)
New in 2026
In addition to the main sponsorship levels, 2026 has new featured sponsorships that include, but are not limited to:
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity
- Video recording of all breakout sessions with co-branding on each post-produced video
- Track sponsor
- Lanyards co-branded with the Summit event using alternating logos
Interested in being a sponsor?
Have questions? Contact Greg Gangi or Kiersten Wolf Williams.
Shared Perspectives
Speakers from 2025
Our media partner interviewed UNC Cleantech Summit speakers from the 2025 event floor. Watch their interviews!
Did you miss a keynote last year?
See last year's keynote speakers and panels that took place in Grumman Auditorium on our YouTube playlist, 18 in all.
Choose to watch Ray Spitzley, Vice Chairman at Morgan Stanley and his keynote talk about artificial intelligence and the power industry.
The Friday Conference Center at UNC
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