An introduction to the Adaptation & Resilience Summit and a framing of the day's conversations and current state of affairs.

Adaptation and resilience expert Emilie Mazzacurati offers a high-level overview of how climate disruptions are reshaping global industries and economic systems. Drawing on expertise in physical climate risk, financial modeling, and adaptation strategy, this session explores how systemic climate impacts are influencing business continuity and competitiveness. Gain insights on we can identify emerging risks, integrate resilience into strategy, and future-proof operations to support long-term, sustainable growth in an increasingly volatile world.

As climate volatility increases and insurance becomes more expensive, more restrictive, or even unavailable in high-risk areas, companies across sectors are facing a growing challenge. From consumer brands to venue operators, leaders are navigating new layers of financial exposure. But many organizations that have invested in sustainability and resilient infrastructure may be missing a powerful opportunity to use insurance as a tool for both risk mitigation and climate impact. This panel will explore how companies are aligning sustainability and risk management teams to take action. Featuring Oak View Group’s GOAL program (Green Operations and Advanced Leadership), Climate Pledge Arena, and Premiums for the Planet, this session will outline how measurable improvements in building performance and sustainability practices can lead to stronger insurance coverage, lower costs, and increased business resilience. Whether you manage a brand, a stadium, or a portfolio of physical assets, this conversation will provide actionable strategies to help your organization build resilience now and into the future.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand how aligning insurance strategy with climate goals is an emerging lever for business resilience across industries
2. Learn how operational sustainability data such as GOAL certification can influence underwriting decisions and improve coverage
3. Gain insights into how companies in any sector with physical assets can integrate climate risk and financial resilience into their sustainability strategy

Resilience lies at the intersection of climate stress, mental health, and adaptation—and begins at the community and individual level. This session will explore how to support this confluence of factors using innovative new frameworks.

Insights, best practices, playbooks, and tools for ensuring employee well-being, safety, equity, and productivity while navigating climate-vulnerable conditions and impacts on communities.

Continue the conversations that began in workshops and summits and network with session speakers and fellow attendees. Be on the lookout for topically-themed tables and to dive deeper into topics introduced in the morning sessions.

As climate impacts intensify and adaptation becomes a business imperative, leading organizations are reimagining risk as a catalyst for innovation. This conversation will explore how the science of resilience can inform smarter investments, safer infrastructure, and more adaptive strategies for long-term growth while protecting critical assets and operations from escalating physical and financial risks. The discussion will highlight how forward-thinking companies are shifting from defensive responses to proactive, and opportunity-driven approaches that leverage risk intelligence to unlock new value across industries—from finance and technology to engineering and the built environment.

In a world facing accelerating environmental challenges, ecological restoration is no longer optional—it’s essential. Hear how restoring nature and tree planting are helping brands meet their sustainability goals while building resilience and adaptability through measurable impact. This session will explore the "what, why, and how" of ecological restoration through the lens of corporate action.