Broward County will host the 18th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit, taking place November 4–6, 2026, at the premier Broward County Convention Center and Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel.
This year’s Summit theme, “Capitalizing on Climate: Action Through Innovation,” emphasizes opportunities to pioneer regional solutions and spur economic growth through new technologies and leading practices. The focus highlights the determination of partners across the region to establish southeast Florida as a hub for innovative solutions and accelerated actions central to building a resilient community, environment, and economy.
Broward County also recognized the leadership of the Summit’s signature sponsors — back-to-back National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers, and Florida Atlantic University School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability. County officials expressed gratitude for their support and acknowledged their contributions to community impact and environmental leadership.
The Summit is the flagship event of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, a partnership launched in 2009 between Broward, Miami‑Dade County, Monroe County, and Palm Beach County to coordinate climate mitigation and adaptation efforts across the region. The event convenes leaders and stakeholders from the private sector, government, academia, and nonprofit organizations to address climate challenges and advance resilience strategies.
“Hosting the 2026 Climate Leadership Summit is a tremendous opportunity to showcase Broward’s leadership in climate resilience and the excellence of our long-standing partners — the Florida Panthers and FAU — in their commitment to strengthening our community and region,” said Mark D. Bogen, who represents District 2. “We’re honored to partner with organizations that invest locally, create opportunities for youth, and pioneer environmental practices — true leaders in our community.”
“As innovators in sustainability and resilience, we’re proud to support the Climate Leadership Summit,” said Michael Prairie, director of sustainability and business optimization for the Florida Panthers. “Whether we’re pursuing the Stanley Cup or pioneering innovative solutions, the Panthers organization is committed to protecting our home for the next generation of fans, and sponsoring the Summit is a meaningful way to deliver on that commitment.”
“Just as ECOS is FAU’s hub for solution-based environmental research and community engagement, southeast Florida is a global hub for climate and resilience leadership,” said Steven Vollmer. “We’re excited to support the Climate Leadership Summit. It’s a great opportunity to highlight the role of academic institutions as solutions partners while preparing the next generation of leaders to build a more resilient future.”
Registration for the Climate Leadership Summit will be available soon.
