Energy & Sustainability Club | Kellogg Climate Conference

The Kellogg Climate Conference is Kellogg’s premier climate event on sustainability, energy, and the climate economy. Each spring, the conference brings together 300+ students, alumni, faculty, and climate professionals to explore cutting-edge ideas at the intersection of business and climate action. Hosted at the Kellogg Global Hub in Evanston, IL, the day includes keynote speakers, expert-led panel discussions, interactive networking sessions, and an alumni networking lunch—creating a dynamic forum for learning and collaboration across industries and generations.

Since its inception, the conference has grown into a cornerstone of the Kellogg experience for anyone passionate about climate and energy. Every year, attendees leave inspired to make a difference—because no matter what career you pursue after Kellogg, climate will shape the future of business. The conference helps students prepare to lead that change.

For more information about past and future conferences, please visit our website: https://www.kellogg-climate-conference.com/

A Look Back at Past Conferences

• 2025 – “Now and Next: Accelerating Present Solutions and Discovering Future Opportunities for a Sustainable Climate.” Featured panels explored Transforming Energy Landscapes, Financing Critical Climate Tech Scale-Up, Adapting Food and Agriculture Systems, and more. Keynotes included Emmanuel Lagarrigue, Partner and Global Co-Head of Climate at KKR, and Diego Mesa Puyo, Deputy Head of Climate Policy at the IMF.
• 2024 – “Leading the Charge: Redefining Business Strategy for a Changing Climate.” Discussions spanned Sustainability and Profitability with a CSO, Scaling the Energy Transition, Incentivizing Decarbonization, and Biodiversity and Community Resilience. Keynote speaker Bea Perez, Chief Communications, Sustainability, and Strategic Partnerships Officer at The Coca-Cola Company, shared insights on corporate leadership in sustainability.
• 2023 – “Winning with Climate: Building Stronger Businesses for a Resilient Planet.” The inaugural conference examined the economic and entrepreneurial forces driving the climate transition, from Sustainable Investing to Climate Equity and Government Policy. The theme reflected the growing scale of climate investment—over a quarter of every venture dollar in 2022 went to climate tech. (website)

Our History

Kellogg’s Climate Conference was born from hosting the MBA-wide ClimateCAP Summit in 2022, where the enthusiasm of the Kellogg community inspired the creation of a dedicated, student-led annual event. Since its launch, the conference has sold out every year, featuring diverse speakers and energizing discussions that empower the next generation of climate leaders.