RE+ Alaska
Join RE+ for a day focused on the people and projects necessary to meet Alaska’s energy demands, tribal funding opportunities, and emerging technologies. This event seeks to bring Indigenous knowledge, innovation, and renewable energy solutions together: Learn more and register here >>
2025 Alaska Miners Association Convention
Join the Alaska Miners Association for its 2025 convention and trade show. Drawing more than 1,000 attendees annually, the event features networking events, educational short courses, technical sessions, and more. Click here to view the full agenda and registration information >
Alaska Innovation Summit
The Alaska Innovation Summit, organized by the Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC), convenes entrepreneurs, business and industry experts, policymakers, researchers, and more for two days full of tours, breakout panels, plenary sessions, and other programming. Don’t miss the Alaska Airlines Pitch Contest, Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame Ceremony, Deep Dives, or Innovation Shorts – see the full agenda and register here >
Electrified Alaska Documentary Screening: National Drive Electric Month
Join Launch Alaska and Chugach Electric Association for a showing of Electrified Alaska, a short documentary focused on electric vehicle adoption in Alaska. Learn about infrastructure buildouts, environmental factors, and firsthand experiences from drivers and fleet operators around the state; stay after the show for a Q&A panel discussion featuring Alaska transportation leaders and experts.
This event is part of National Drive Electric Month — learn more and register here >
Alaska Defense Forum
The Alaska Defense Forum addresses the key challenges facing military installations, military families and the communities they call home.
Held in Fairbanks, this three-day gathering convenes senior military officials, government leaders, policy and budget experts, and other members of the defense community to engage in conversations around the future of U.S. national security. Click here to learn more and view the full agenda >
VECKTA Webinar: Onsite Energy Market Update
Join Launch Alaska Portfolio company VECKTA for an informational webinar featuring onsite energy market updates from CEO Gareth Evans. Topics include:
Real-Time Market Analysis - Current project economics compared to pre-policy (OBBBA) changes, including detailed ROI calculations and payback scenarios
Equipment Cost Trends - Latest pricing data for solar, storage, and integrated systems, plus forecasts for continued cost reductions
Financing Landscape - Capital availability and lending terms
Soft Cost Reduction Strategies - Streamlining interconnection, permitting, and procurement processes that historically inflated project costs
Market Timing Strategies - Critical deadlines, optimal deployment windows, and how to sequence projects for maximum value
Portfolio Case Studies - Real-world examples across manufacturing, retail, and commercial sectors showing actual returns and lessons learned
Risk Mitigation Frameworks - How to structure projects that deliver value regardless of future policy or market changes
Q&A with VECKTA CEO Gareth Evans - Direct access to an industry leader
National Hydropower Association 2025 Alaska Regional Meeting
The National Hydropower Association’s 2025 Alaska Regional Meeting takes place in Anchorage, Aug. 5-6. The meeting includes a tour of the Eklutna Hydroelectric Project, and sessions focused on new new hydro developments, regulatory and permitting topics, and more. See the agenda and register here >
RWI Synthetics Webinar: Wildfire Smoke and Particulate Matter Impacts
Hosted by RWI Synthetics, a Launch Alaska Portfolio company, this webinar explores “how wildfire smoke and airborne particulate matter affect our community, from the health impacts on our most vulnerable to the economic costs impacting key industries.”
“Regular summer wildfires are becoming the new normal in many places across North America, and RWI Synthetics is providing innovative, inclusive, and future-focused solutions to activate resilience and promote proactive public health policy choices and investments.”
This is a virtual event. Click here to register and access the Zoom link >
Electrified Alaska: Documentary Premiere + Panel
Join Launch Alaska and partners for the premiere of Electrified Alaska, a documentary video tracing electric vehicle adoption in Alaska.
Created in collaboration with Channel Films, the documentary shares insights from Alaska fleet managers, utilities, state and local agencies. See how Alaska companies are incorporating electric vehicles on the jobsite, and hear firsthand experiences from operators. Learn how local and state administrators are managing EV adoption and enabling consumer choice. Topics include cold weather performance, range, charging infrastructure, and more.
The 30-minute video screening will be followed by a 30-minute panel discussion and Q&A session with utility, fleet, and state transportation leadership.
Q&A Panel Participants:
Katherine Keith - Deputy Commissioner, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
Curtis Thayer - Executive Director, Alaska Energy Authority
Tom Atkinson - CEO, Kotzebue Electric Association
Mike Forsythe - Southcentral Alaska Regional Manager, Delta Leasing
Networking to follow; refreshments provided. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; program begins at 2 p.m.
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This project is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Office of Technology Transitions Award Number DE-EE0009608.
2025 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Save the date for the 2025 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, hosted by the State of Alaska. This annual event convenes businesses, investors, researchers, and government for a week full of panel discussions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities. Full schedule and speakers TBA.
2025 Climate Innovation Showcase
Launch Alaska's Climate Innovation Showcase, hosted in partnership with the Alaska Tech Hub, celebrates Launch Alaska portfolio companies and game-changing deployment projects around Alaska. Meet portfolio companies 60Hertz Energy, Ageto Energy, Biomass Controls PBC, Birdstop, Cache Energy, CalWave Inc., Circle Seafoods, EcoSnap, LLC, Gentian, Greensparc, ICE Thermal Harvesting, Jule, Kartorium, Montis Corporation, Radiant, and TerraFixing. Learn about exciting new technologies, and enjoy refreshments during this evening open house event at the Anchorage Museum. RSVP via the form below.
Kartorium Webinar: Using Maps to Organize and Access Your Data
Join Launch Alaska Portfolio company Kartorium for a webinar focused on organizing and accessing data by location.
Learn how maps can serve as an intuitive interface for connecting field data, documents, and even reality capture data —like drone imagery, 360° photos, or LiDAR scans—directly to the places they represent. Whether you're managing infrastructure or tracking inspections, discover how to make your geospatial data accessible and useful for everyday work—no GIS expertise required.
Launch Alaska Webinar: Accelerating Tech Deployment in Alaska
Alaska holds major opportunities for innovative tech startups of all stripes. From its economy to its environment, America’s northernmost state presents an ideal deployment landscape for sustainable energy, transportation, and industrial technologies – from geothermal power production to carbon capture to electrified transportation and beyond. See how your market-ready tech startup can plug into project opportunities via Launch Alaska’s Tech Deployment Track accelerator program. Register today for this free webinar to connect with staff and learn about the partners, the process, and the proven results.
Alaska Infrastructure Development Symposium
Join the Alaska Municipal League, the Governor’s Office of Infrastructure, and the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) at the 5th annual Infrastructure Development Symposium: Work toward and review progress on federal infrastructure investments, and help maximize the benefits to Alaska through active engagement and coordination. Click here to learn more and register >
Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference Pre-Conference Webinar
This Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference pre-conference webinar features a discussion of the similarities between Alaska and Iceland: the remote geographies, harsh climates, and resource-driven economies.
As dialogue between the two regions grows, this virtual session highlights the valuable lessons Alaska can learn from Iceland’s approach to energy, industry, and innovation. This workshop will explore these opportunities through a broad, cross-sector lens, including electric utilities, data centers and energy use, innovation economy, and attracting industry. Join leading experts from Alaska and Iceland to discuss these insights in the context of Alaska’s economic and energy future.
Launch Alaska Webinar: Inside a Year of Alaska Climate Tech Impact
Explore the multifaceted impact of climate tech deployment in Alaska, from new jobs to more sustainable systems and long-term affordability. Join Launch Alaska COO Frances Ball for a deep dive into Launch Alaska’s 2024 Impact Report, including accelerator updates, portfolio company deployments, and the latest progress in our quest to support $1 billion in Alaska climate tech deployments by 2030.
2025 Alaska Innovation Summit
Hosted by the Juneau Economic Development Council, the Innovation Summit is an award-winning conference “designed to foster relationships and inspire new perspectives.” The 2025 event focuses on “the business of AI,” and Conference programming includes presentations, performances, and pitch contest for selected entrepreneurs. Click here to view the full agenda and register: https://www.jedc.org/innovation/
ZeroAvia Hydrogen Aviation Summit 2024
Hosted by Launch Alaska Portfolio company ZeroAvia, Hydrogen Aviation Summit 2024 is a two-day, virtual gathering of industry, government, academia, and media voices dedicated to accelerating the adoption of hydrogen-electric flight. Find full session listings, speaker details, and registration information via ZeroAvia.com >
2024 Startup Weekend - Anchorage
Don’t miss this exciting 54-hour event for aspiring entrepreneurs, with experiential programming centered on action, innovation, and education. From Friday night pitches to sessions focused on testing, business model development, and basic prototype creation, the event culminates with an evening of demos to a panel of potential investors and local entrepreneurs. Collaborate with like-minded individuals and work to build a functional startup — find additional details and registration information here >
2024 Alaska Entrepreneurship Week
A statewide event for Alaska’s business community, Alaska Entrepreneurship Week features a full schedule of sessions tailored to new entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, investors, students, and everyone in between.
Learn more, sign up for updates, and view the full calendar here.
2024 Alaska Rural Energy Conference
Join the Alaska Municipal League and partners for the 2024 Alaska Rural Energy Conference, which convenes Alaska communities and rural energy experts to share energy project information, ideas, and solutions.
View a preliminary agenda, event sponsors, and registration information — click the button below.
Alaska Power Association & ARECA Insurance Exchange Annual Meetings
Alaska’s premier electric utility conference, the 2024 Alaska Power Association & ARECA Insurance Exchange Annual Meetings features networking, informative presentations, networking opportunities, and meetings designed to advance Alaska’s electric utility sector.
Find preliminary agenda details, airfare, and hotel information — click the button below.
National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference
Join the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals for the third Biennial National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference, which convenes relatives, partners, and colleagues to share “knowledge about their efforts to address the climate impacts on their communities, natural environment, and non-human relatives. This includes the sharing and honoring of Traditional and Indigenous Knowledges while ensuring that these knowledges belong to the Indigenous communities and people from where and who they came from.”
View additional event information, the agenda, and travel details here >
ARPA-E & USDA Rural Energy Innovation Webinar
Join the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) and the USDA Rural Development Innovation Center for a webinar showcasing ARPA-E awardee projects. Attendees will learn how to connect with ARPA-E if they have a use for any case presented or a new idea for an innovative technology.
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2024 Climate Innovation Showcase
Join Launch Alaska and friends to celebrate the people and projects accelerating Alaska’s energy transition. Meet Launch Alaska Portfolio companies 60Hertz, Ageto Energy, BoxPower, Cache Energy, EcoSnap, Greensparc, GreenFire Energy, Kartorium, Montis Corporation, and VECKTA. Hear welcoming remarks from Launch Alaska CEO Isaac Vanderburg, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, and Cook Inlet Tribal Council President and CEO Gloria O'Neill, who will be introducing the new Alaska Climate Tech Hub.
Enjoy refreshments, win prizes, and plug into game-changing climate technologies + plenty of networking opportunities. The second annual Climate Innovation Showcase happens Monday, May 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Williwaw Social (609 F St., Anchorage). Free and open to the public.
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Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Hosted by the State of Alaska, the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference convenes world-renowned speakers and industry experts for a week of networking opportunities, presentations, breakout tracks, and inspiring panel discussions focused on the future of energy in Alaska.
Webinar: How to Find Climate Tech Projects in Alaska
Is your climate tech company looking for demonstration projects or early customers? Discover how Launch Alaska's Tech Deployment Track can accelerate the process and help make your project happen — don't miss this upcoming virtual informational session with Tech Deployment Track Manager Suzanna Caldwell. Free via Zoom.
Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference Virtual Workshop #2: Transmission and Distribution
Sponsored by the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, this virtual workshop offers two days of free programming in advance of the 2024 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, hosted by the Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP: Transmission and distribution systems are critical aspects of energy infrastructure and are essential for driving sustainable change in Alaska’s energy future. This workshop will explore innovative strategies and technologies that are shaping the future of clean energy. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the importance of optimizing grid systems, enhancing efficiencies, and overcoming barriers to renewable energy integrations as we navigate the complexities of energy transitions and be a driving force for a cleaner, brighter future.
Alaska Infrastructure Development Symposium
Join the Alaska Municipal League, the Governor’s Office of Infrastructure, and the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) at the 4th annual Infrastructure Development Symposium, featuring updates from state and federal agencies, implementation strategies from state officials, and a review of Alaska opportunities.
ACEP: Railbelt Decarbonization Study Update
Join the Alaska Center for Energy and Power for a presentation about the result of Phase 1 of the Railbelt Decarbonization study, focused on pathways to reduce Railbelt electric grid carbon emissions while maintaining reliable and affordable electricity and promoting clean energy development.
Participate online via Zoom, or in person at the Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St., Anchorage, AK. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m.
2023 Clean Transportation Leadership Roundtable
Hosted by Launch Alaska and the Center for Transportation and the Environment, the 2023 Clean Transportation Leadership Roundtable was made possible with support from the Department of Energy Office of Technology Transitions. This free event focused on catalyzing zero-emissions transportation solutions in Alaska, with a special emphasis on the possibilities for hydrogen production and adoption.
Participants connected with fleet managers, government agencies, utilities, climate tech companies, and academia to identify barriers and opportunities related to low- and zero-emissions transportation development. Topics ranged from battery electric vehicle technologies to hydrogen supply and demand.
Meet our speakers:
Bart Sowa, GTI Energy | Dan Raudebaugh, CTE | Omri Tayyara, Jule | Seamus Murphy, WETA | Josi Hartley, AEA | Kelly Scott, TOTE Maritime | Ken Kelly, NREL | Laura Quinlan, HTEC | Mark Henspeter, Chugach Electric Association | Morgan Cox, CTE | PJ Callahan, CTE | Rich Ross, Capital Transit | Stephen Clermont, CTE | Stephanie Bushone, Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Tim Leach, Launch Alaska
Presentations
Technology and Market Trends for Battery Electric - Center for Transportation and the Environment
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Overview
Alaska's Electric Vehicles Program - Alaska Energy Authority
Cold Weather Impacts on Battery Electric Vehicles - Alaska Center for Energy and Power
Electric Vehicles and Utility Preparedness in Alaska - Chugach Electric Association
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Transit Overview - Ketchikan Gateway Borough Transit
Introduction to FCEV Technology - Center for Transportation and the Environment
Launch of the Sea Change: Introducing the First H2 Ferry in SF Bay - WETA
Creating Hydrogen Demand at Ports and Terminals - Hyster-Yale
CTE Update on DOE H2 Hub Initiative - Center for Transportation and the Environment
GTI Energy Hydrogen Fuel Cell Yard Truck Demonstration - GTI Energy
HTEC BCH2 Project: Hydrogen to Decarbonize Port Operations - HTEC
Zero-Emission Transportation Funding Opportunities - Center for Transportation and the Environment
