Climeworks Summit 2026
Kick off Climate Week Zurich by joining us at the Climeworks Summit 2026 on Monday, May 4, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will be held at the Climeworks Direct Air Capture (DAC) Innovation Center in Zurich, the world’s largest DAC R&D facility.
The invitation‑only event sets the tone for the week, bringing together sustainability leaders to explore how carbon dioxide removal (CDR) portfolios can deliver both climate impact and business value on the path to net zero across industries in Switzerland and beyond.
Program
2:00 – 2:30 | Guest registration and welcome drinks
Guests gather at the Climeworks DAC Innovation Center for registration and welcome drinks before heading to the main stage.
2:30 – 2:40 | Keynote by Jan Wurzbacher, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Climeworks
Introduction on the DAC Innovation Center, and update on Climeworks' technology roadmap.
2:40 – 3:00 | Keynote by Esther Finidori, Chief Sustainability Officer, Schneider Electric
Overview of Schneider Electric's sustainability strategy and approach to emissions reductions and removals.
3:00 – 3:45 | CDR buyers' one-on-one interviews
Climeworks Chief Commercial Officer Adrian Siegrist interviews sustainability leaders from four organizations, exploring their carbon removal journeys – their motivations, approaches, key learnings, and what's ahead.
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Aurelia Figueroa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Breitling
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Ina Walthert, Head Group Sustainability, AMAG
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Martijn Oosterwoud, Lead Net Zero, UBS
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Mátyás Csiky, Climate Lead, Partners Group
3:45 – 4:15 | Coffee break
A moment to recharge, network, and explore the Climeworks Carbon Dioxide Removal Exhibition before transitioning into deeper discussions.
4:15 – 5:10 | Curated roundtables
Expert-led discussions on building effective carbon removal portfolios with measurable climate and business impact.
5:10 – 5:30 | Closing discussion
Christoph Gebald, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Climeworks, and Christian Mumenthaler, former Chief Executive Officer of Swiss Re Group, close the summit with an honest conversation on the road to net zero, current realities, and what lies ahead.
5:30 – 7:00 | Apéro
Food, drinks, music, and an evening gathering to celebrate the leaders driving real-world decarbonization, with optional behind-the-scenes tours of the DAC Innovation Center.
About Climeworks
Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with holistic carbon removal solutions.
Climeworks offers an end-to-end enterprise service for premium carbon removal. Its tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered solutions are designed to maximize business value and minimize risks. The company runs the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, demonstrating its core commitment to high-quality carbon removal that is backed by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment.
By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society.
