Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight — San Francisco | Rifio

Name: Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight
Start: 2026-04-20T20:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-20T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Klamath (Historic Ship), Pier 9, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

Climate on the Klamath is a full day of expert presentations and panel discussions on the future of energy, environmental law, coastal resilience, aviation, and more. The event kicks off SF Climate Week aboard the Historic Klamath and is hosted by the Bay Area Council, the business association and public policy institute for the San Francisco Bay Area & Silicon Valley.

Kicking off our afternoon session, join us for our 1 PM panel hosted by Alaska Airlines: Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight

Contrails - those thin, icy lines tracing aircraft across the sky - are far more than a visual byproduct of aviation. They’re one of the largest sources of aviation’s warming impact, yet also one of the least understood. This panel brings together leaders at the forefront of contrail science and mitigation: a pilot–researcher from Alaska Airlines, a technical expert from Contrails.org and a Principal from RMI.

Together, they’ll unpack the latest science on how and why contrails form, their outsized role in short‑term warming, and what makes certain flights more likely to create them. The conversation will explore what airlines are already doing—from operational experiments to data-driven flight planning—and what future solutions could look like as the industry works toward climate-aligned aviation. Expect a candid, technically grounded discussion about the opportunities, tradeoffs, and collaborative pathways that could meaningfully reduce contrail warming in the decade ahead.

Speakers:- Ryan Spies, Managing Director, Sustainability, Alaska Airlines (Moderator)- Captain Luc Busquin, Alaska Airlines and Founder of ContrailCast- Tom Dean, Research Director at Contrails.org- Andrew Chen, Principal, Aviation Decarbonization at RMI

Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full day of programming, capped with a reception sponsored by our presenting sponsor Alaska Airlines, along with Farella Braun + Martel, Ramboll, the Port of Redwood City, Stanford University, and PG&E.

About Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight in San Francisco

Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight is a free independent taking place on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Klamath (Historic Ship), Pier 9, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA, San Francisco, United States. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 83 people have registered out of 83 spots. The event runs for approximately 1 hour.

Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight — key details

Date:: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time:: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles)
Duration:: 1 hour
Location:: Klamath (Historic Ship), Pier 9, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA, San Francisco, United States
Price:: Free
Format:: In-person
Attending:: 83 registered

What to expect at Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight

Join this independent over 1 hour for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.

Who should attend Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight?

This independent in San Francisco is ideal for:

AI and machine learning enthusiasts and practitioners
sustainability and climate tech professionals

Why attend?

Free to attend — no financial commitment required
Join 83+ other attendees in a vibrant community gathering

San Francisco event — April 2026

This evening independent is part of the growing events scene in San Francisco. Whether you're based in San Francisco or visiting for the independent, it's a great opportunity to connect with the local community. Browse more upcoming events in San Francisco on Rifio.

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When is Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight?: Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight takes place on Monday, April 20, 2026 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
Where is Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight held?: Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight takes place at Klamath (Historic Ship), Pier 9, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA, San Francisco, United States.
How much does Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight cost?: Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
How many people are attending Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight?: 83 people have registered so far out of 83 available spots. There are 117 spots remaining.
How do I register for Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight?: You can register for Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.
How long is Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight?: Climate on the Klamath | Understanding Contrails: The Hidden Climate Impact of Flight runs for approximately 1 hour, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).

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