Climate tech Outlook: What scales in 2026




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Climate tech Outlook: What scales in 2026
Climate tech is entering a more grounded phase. 2025 marked a shift towards deployment, infrastructure, and real assets. As capital becomes more selective and energy systems face real constraints, the question is no longer what’s possible but what actually scales.
In this webinar, we'll unpack how the climate tech landscape is evolving into 2026 and moving into a new phase, shaped by hard economics, geopolitics, and the redesign of the energy system. We’ll explore where demand is clearest, where policy and industrial tailwinds matter most, and which segments are positioned to scale in 2026 and beyond.
Speakers:

Gerard Reid, Co-Founder Alexa Capital and Advisor World Economic Forum
Gerard Reid is a leading energy transition analyst and advisor. Gerard is a frequent speaker and writer on the future of energy. He works closely with investors and energy companies on how energy systems and infrastructure are evolving. Gerard is a frequent speaker and writer on the future of energy.

Shayle Kann, Partner Energy Impact Partners
Shayle Kann is a leading expert on the energy transition and Partner at Energy Impact Partners. He is the host of Catalyst, a podcast tackling big questions about how to decarbonize the planet. Previously, Shayle built and ran GTM Research, the market intelligence arm of Greentech Media, where he tracked and forecasted the evolution of the electricity sector.

Will Dufton, Partner Giant Ventures
Will Dufton has extensive experience in the venture capital and investment banking sectors. Currently serving as a Partner at Giant Ventures, Will has also played a pivotal role as a Founding Partner at Radian Holdings. Prior experience also includes positions as Principal at OMERS Ventures.
What we’ll cover:
- Why 2026 will be about scaling what works
- The rise of grid tech, energy systems, and infrastructure-adjacent climate solutions
- How policy, energy security, and geopolitics are reshaping risk and opportunity
- Where investors are focusing as capital shifts toward real-world deployment
Date & time:
10 February 2026, 17:00 (CET)

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