The 2026 lookahead: How AI, energy, and policy will reshape sustainability
Corporate sustainability is transforming as 3 forces converge: the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), global energy demand shifts, and an evolving regulatory environment. As we move into 2026, understanding the interplay of these factors will be critical for businesses and corporate sustainability programs. Watershed is tackling these three forces head-on in its year-end summit.
At the event, you'll also get a first-look at new and upcoming product releases just in time for the 2026 measurement season.
Speakers
Maria Gallucci
Senior reporter, Canary Media
Sarah Mihalecz
Senior Director of U.S. Strategy, Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA)
Daan Walter
Principal, Ember
Rebecca Donnellan
Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability, EY
Michael Littenberg
Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP
Alicia Cannon
Energy and Resources Policy Lead for North America Government Relations at Accenture
Dr. Sangwon Suh
Head of Science, Watershed
Rob Chesnut
General Counsel & Global Head of Policy, Watershed
Matt Konieczny
Head of Decarbonization Products, Watershed
Jackson Mohsenin
Product Leader, Watershed
Steven Watson
Head of Measurement, Watershed
Yubing Zhang
Head of AI Products and Applications, Watershed
Alexa Schirtzinger
Head of Marketing, Watershed
Sessions
Featured interview
We’ll begin with a special interview with Sangwon Suh, Watershed Head of Science and the creator of CEDA. We'll discuss his reflections on ten years of the Paris Agreement, and how to accelerate progress through times of uncertainty.
Watershed product spotlight: Measurement season preview
Watershed product leader Jackson Mohsenin will unveil several exciting new product releases that give companies more flexibility to evolve with the changing landscape.
Energy demand
A confluence of factors is poised to trigger a significant spike in global energy demand in 2026, creating both grid challenges and sustainability opportunities. We'll explore what this means for your programs, procurement strategies, and climate transition goals.
Sustainability AI
AI is rewiring business expectations. Answers that once took months of analysis now are expected to happen instantly. Yubing Zhang, Watershed's head of AI products, will explore what this means for your sustainability program, what to expect from AI this year, and how to build your adoption roadmap.
Policy around the world
We’ll close out the summit with a briefing on the major 2026 regulatory milestones around the world. You’ll learn what to expect from each regulation, how to scale your approach across them and key deadlines to follow.
Reserve your spot
December 9, 2025 | 9AM PT / 12AM ET / 5PM GMT