Opening Ceremony OLD
Official Kickoff Ceremony for
Climate Week Delaware
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Chase Center on the Riverfront
The Opening Ceremony kicks off Climate Week Delaware with energy, purpose, and momentum. This high-impact gathering brings together leaders and change-makers to spotlight Delaware’s role in advancing climate solutions locally and beyond. Expect bold ideas, inspiring voices, and a clear call to action that sets the tone for a week focused on innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact.
Key Topic Areas:
Opening Remarks
Mayor John Carney
Wilmington, Delaware
Community & Youth Leadership
Iz Balleto
Delaware Art Museum
Subiksha Srinivasan Vidya
YES!
Carter Lunsford
YES!
Business Engagement and Climate Solutions
Yvonne V. Deadwyler
New Castle County
Chamber of Commerce
Delaware’s Path
to Net-Zero
Jen Adkins
Moderator
Delaware Nature Society
Jutta Pils, Ph.D., MBA
Dupont Information Technology
Alison Quimby
City of Wilmington
Larry Alston
Delmarva Power
Michael Harris
New Castle County
Delaware's Climate Action Plan:
Industry Reflection and Strategic Alignment
Christopher Lee
JacobsWyper Architects
Robin Jenkins
Corteva Agriscience
Sydney Juda
Merck
Jacob Sneeden
Delmarva Power
Innovation Lives Here:
Building the Next Energy Economy in Delaware
Andrew Cottone, Ph.D.
AterniumTM
Special Closing Remarks
County Executive
Marcus Henry
New Castle County
Opening Ceremony Host
Tynetta T. Brown
Thumbprint Strategies
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