Climate Innovation Studio: Accelerate Decarbonization

​How might we accelerate decarbonization while strengthening local communities?

​We invite you to join this fast-paced, highly interactive Climate Innovation Studio*, where sustainability professionals and innovators come together to design bold, equitable solutions for the DC region and beyond.

​Participants will use a rapid ideation method popularized by Google Ventures and adapted for climate collaboration. In just 90 minutes, we will move from challenge to innovative solutions.

​Expect short inspiration talks to frame the session, followed by brainstorming and collaboration to generate tangible, community-centered ideas. Session framers will include:

​• Monica Rashkin, Bright Insights
• Cindy McCabe, Montgomery County Green Bank
• Precious Rideout, Institute for Market Transformation
• Wenxin Li, Global Environment Facility

​Ideal for sustainability leaders, implementation-focused NGOs, climate tech founders, and others driving the next wave of local decarbonization efforts. Diverse voices make for stronger ideas, so all are welcome to join and contribute.

​90 minutes | DC Climate Week 2026

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​*DC Climate Week is not responsible for this event. It is organized by the organizing group, and being listed on the DCCW calendar is not an endorsement of content or partners.