Earth Summit 2026

Join AILA’s 7th Earth Summit, to examine the technologies, policies, and ideas shaping our climate future. From artificial intelligence to breakthrough materials science, from state climate policy to investment strategies— explore the full spectrum of how we adapt to our changing planet. This year, we have teamed up with LA's Climate Week to be part of this network force. Can we innovate our way to a sustainable future? Earth Summit brings real data and diverse perspectives about how California addresses climate challenges through policy and technology. What are the actual costs and benefits? Where are the greatest opportunities? Earth Summit convenes 100-150 sustainability champions, technologists, policymakers, and investors for honest conversations about progress. With a keynote speech by California State’s climate leadership, lightning talks showcasing technical breakthroughs across multiple domains, and panels examining everything from AI's role in climate science to the business models funding our transition, you will gain a comprehensive view of the transformation. This is a day for builders and pragmatists — people who want facts over hype, who see challenges as opportunity, and who are ready to make something happen, across technology, policy, and investment. Agenda 2:30 PM Check In 3:00 AM Welcoming Remarks - Chris Pimentel, Mayor of El Segundo 3:15 PM Keynote - Michael Anderson, Climatologist, State of California 3:45 PM Lightening Talks Agency over Anxiety: Crafting the Stories about Planetary HealthMark Warshaw: Producer | President, Bureau of MagicActivating Battery Assets on the GridErika Guerrero: Founder; Electric Goddess 4:15 PM Break 4:45 PM Panel 1: Impact of AI on California Climate Amir Mousavi: Founder, Greenlanders Ryan Stonebraker, Senior Research Software Engineer, Space Science Institute Daniel Howard: CEO, Quantum Energy 5:30 PM Panel 2: The Business of Progress Adrian Hightower, Strategic Sustainability Partnerships Program Manager; Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Welela Makonnen: Consultant, Formerly BSR & Disney Josh Fisher: Professor of Environmental Science & Policy, Chapman University 6:15 PM Dinner Reception 7:30 PM End About AI LA AI LA Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that's been building community around the responsible development and application of AI since 2016. We host over 100 events a year, including AI on the Lot, Earth Summit, Life Summit, Responsible AI Symposium, and monthly community meetups across various sectors. Members & Sponsors Become an AI LA+ member to gain access to exclusive workshops and meetups and save over $400 in event prices! Interested in sponsoring or providing free products to our vibrant community? Reach out to us at partnerships@joinai.la. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy By registering to an AI LA Community, Inc event, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Disability Notice Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event should contact social@joinai.la with their name and contact information. We request that individuals requiring accommodations notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.