Sun Valley Idaho · October 13–14, 2026

Bringing together leaders shaping climate action across mountain, resort, and rural communities — sharing what's working and building what's next.

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About the Summit

The Pre-Eminent Gathering for Mountain Town Climate Action

Since launching in 2019, the Summit has evolved into the pre-eminent networking and knowledge-building event for local elected officials and sustainability teams, ski resort leaders, nonprofits and local businesses — all committed to accelerating climate action in mountain, resort and rural communities throughout the US.

The Mountain Towns 2030 Climate Summit visits Sun Valley during the 90th anniversary of the iconic Sun Valley Resort, hosting a gathering dedicated to advancing climate action and mountain town stewardship.

Designed for collaboration and built for progress, this two-day gathering connects colleagues from mountain, resort, and rural communities to share what's working and accelerate what comes next.

At a pivotal moment for our mountain communities, there's never been a more important time to lead.

Program

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The agenda is taking shape – designed around the real challenges and opportunities facing mountain communities. Check back as sessions and details are added.

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Voices

Featured Keynote Speakers

From local climate champions to internationally recognized voices, this year's Summit will feature speakers delivering the ideas, urgency, and leadership our mountain communities need right now.

Opening Night Keynote

Dr. Katharine Wilkinson

Author

One of the most resonant voices in climate today. Dr. Wilkinson's work centers on sustaining climate action — on endurance as a form of leadership.

Featured Keynote

Mayor Lauren McLean

City of Boise, Idaho

Boise Mayor leading nationally acclaimed climate action efforts. Recognized as one of the nation's most promising young political leaders by the Aspen Institute.

Featured Keynote

Nathaniel Stinnett

Environmental Voter Project

Founder & Executive Director of Environmental Voter Project. Named one of five global "climate visionaries" by The New York Times. Uses data analytics and behavioral science to mobilize environmentalists to vote.

Featured Speaker

Nate Walkingshaw

Torus, Inc.

CEO of Torus, Inc., the Summit's Presenting Partner. Building the tools and technology powering the clean energy transition in mountain communities.

Featured Speaker

Benji Backer

Nature is Nonpartisan

Founder & CEO of Nature is Nonpartisan. Building a cross-partisan movement to protect the environment and advance climate solutions that work for everyone.

Featured Speaker

Hilary Franz

American Forests

President & Chief Executive Officer of American Forests. Leads national efforts on wildfire resilience and landscape-scale forest restoration across the American West.

Featured Speaker

Amy Berry

Tahoe Fund

CEO of the Tahoe Fund. Focused on regional financing structures and community-driven wildfire resilience in mountain landscapes.

Featured Speaker

Harry Statter

Frontline Wildfire Defense

Founder & CEO of Frontline Wildfire Defense. Brings operational expertise in wildfire resilience technology to mountain communities on the front lines of fire risk.

Featured Speaker

Brett KenCairn

City of Boulder

Senior Policy Advisor for Climate and Resilience for the City of Boulder. Advocates landscape regeneration as a central climate strategy.

Keynote Speaker

Rob Davies

Utah State University

Associate Professor, Physics Department, at Utah State University. His keynote explores systems transformation and the potential for mountain towns to become "islands of coherence" in the global climate transition.

Featured Speaker

Molly Wood

Molly Wood Media

Journalist. Host of the "Everybody in the Pool" podcast, exploring the economics and human stories behind climate adaptation.

Featured Speaker

Zach Knight

Blue Forests

Founder & CEO of Blue Forests. Creator of the Forest Resilience Bond, a financing tool that channels private capital into wildfire risk mitigation and watershed health.

Featured Speaker

Kate Wright

Climate Mayors

Executive Director of Climate Mayors, a network of nearly 500 U.S. mayors advancing equitable climate action in cities and towns across the country.

Featured Speaker

Eric Asche

Potential Energy Coalition

CEO of Potential Energy Coalition. Emmy-winning social marketer applying public-education campaign strategy to accelerate public demand for climate solutions.

Featured Speaker

Nadia Gill

Filmmaker

Award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of Encompass Films. Runs the Bristlecone Film Collective in Lake Tahoe, fostering local film culture in the Sierra Nevada.

Deep Dive Sessions

50+ Deep Dive Sessions. 100+ Speakers. Real Solutions.

Each afternoon, choose from a packed agenda of Deep Dives and Solutions Labs — interactive, work-focused sessions led by peers and practitioners tackling the climate and resilience challenges facing mountain communities and resorts.

Come ready to learn, ask questions, share what's working, and leave with practical tools, ideas, and solutions you can put to work in your community.

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Summit Host

Rollie Williams

Host, Comedian & Activist

We are excited to announce that Climate Towns TV's Rollie Williams will be the MT2030 Climate Summit host once again this year! 🎤

With his expert insights, thoughtful interview skills, and great sense of humor, this year's Summit is one you won't want to miss!

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2026 Climate Action Awards

Nominate a Climate Leader

Winners will be announced live at the Summit. Nominate a community, project, or leader for a 2026 Climate Action Award before nominations close September 17, 2026.

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Growing Every Day

Organizations Attending the SV26 Summit

173+ mountain towns, resorts, agencies, and climate organizations have already confirmed for Sun Valley this October — join them.

4CORE All Mountain Podcast Alterra Mountain Company American Forests Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Aspen One Axiom Engineering Group, PLLC Big Sky SNO Blaine County Blue Forests Blue Mountain Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area Boise State University Breckenridge Grand Vacations Brendle Group Bridger Bowl Ski Area BurnBot Cascadia Consulting Chaffee County, Colorado City and County of Denver City of Aspen City of Bend City of Boise City of Boulder City of Brighton City of Columbia City of Driggs City of Durango City of Hailey City of Ketchum City of Lafayette City of Louisville, CO City of McCall City of Missoula, MT City of Sandpoint City of South Lake Tahoe City of Victor, ID City of Whitefish CLEAResult Climate Mayors Climate Smart Missoula Colman Coaching Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) Colorado Circular Communities (C3) Colorado Communities for Climate Action Colorado Energy Office Colorado Mountain College Colorado Tourism Office Columbus Pacific Development CORE Crystal Mountain Crystal Mountain Consulting CU Boulder D.A. Davidson & Co. EcoAction Partners EKc Encompass Films Energy Smart Colorado Energy Systems Group Environmental Resource Center Environmental Voter Project Fehr & Peers Transportation Consultants Frontline Wildfire Defense Future Roots Global Catalyst Group14 Engineering Gunnison County Hakuba47 High Country Conservation Center Home Dome Fire Protection ICLEI USA Idaho Conservation League Idaho Power Keep Tahoe Blue Ketchum Sustainability Advisory Council League to Save Lake Tahoe Lookout Partners, LLC Lotus Engineering & Sustainability McKinstry Mead and Hunt Measure Meant Miller Timber Services, Inc. Missoula County MMGY Global Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe MT2030 National Forest Foundation National Ski Areas Association Nature is Nonpartisan NBC Sports North Tahoe Citizens' Climate Lobby; 100% Renewable Truckee Ogden City OZ Architecture Panorama Mountain Resort Park City Community Foundation Park City Non Profit Advisory PepsiCo Pitkin County Planetary Thinking Portneuf Resource Council Potential Energy Coalition POWDR Project Big Wood RECET/Local Leaders Partner Resort Municipality of Whistler Revelstoke Mountain Resort Riseline Foundation Routt County Salt Lake City San Miguel County San Miguel Power Association Schneider Electric SCJ Alliance SE Group Shoshone Bannock Tribes Snowbird (as a member of POWDR) Snowshoe Mountain Stio STRAVEN Strategy Group Summit County, UT Tahoe Fund Taos Community Foundation Taos County Taos Ski Valley, Inc. Telluride Foundation Teton County Teton Resilience Network Teton Village Association The GreyEdge Group The Keystone Concept The Nature Conservancy The Yellowstone Club Town of Avon Town of Breckenridge Town of Crested Butte Town of Dillon Town of Eagle Town of Estes Park Town of Frisco Town of Jackson Town of Keystone Town of Mammoth Lakes Town of Mountain Village Town of Mt. Crested Butte Town of Ridgway Town of Silverthorne Town of Snowmass Village Town of Taos Town of Telluride, CO Town of Truckee Town of Vail Town of Winter Park Tradewater Trane University of Colorado University of Idaho University of Vermont USDA Forest Service Utah State University Valley Chamber Village of Taos Ski Valley Walking Mountains Western Colorado University Western Urban Sustainability Advisors Westlight Energy White Tree Foundation Winter Park Resort Winter Wildlands Alliance Wisp Resort and Wintergreen Resort WSB Xcel Energy Yellowstone Club ZGF Architects LLP
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2026 Summit Partners

Thank You to Our Partners

We're grateful to our corporate partners for their support. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris Steinkamp at chris@mt2030.org.

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Peak Partners

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Sun Valley, Idaho — October 13–14, 2026

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