The University of Chicago: Graduate Studies

Immersion Days: Climate Innovation & the Energy Transition

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM until Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PMCentral Standard Time UTC -06:00

David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
1201 E 60th St
Chicago, IL 60637
United States

We’re delighted to extend this opportunity to participate in the Leadership & Society Initiative Winter 2026 Immersion Days: Climate Innovation & the Energy Transition, a unique gathering hosted by LSI at the University of Chicago.

While LSI Fellows, Advisors, and instructors are automatically included, we are opening a limited number additional seats for external participants who wish to join. If invited to participate, there will be a $395 fee to account for food and materials. Participation is limited. 

Eligibility Requirements For Invitation:

  • At least two decades of senior-level leadership experience. 
  • A track record of significant professional accomplishment. 
  • A willingness to engage in deep, rigorous, and respectful open exchange with those who have differing perspectives. 

A selection committee will review your submission and selected guests will receive an email with details on registration. Please submit your information below to be considered for an invitation to participate in this special gathering examining the global geopolitics shaping the climate transition—interrogating the economic, technological, and political forces driving action.

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Winter 2026 Immersion Days: Climate Innovation & the Energy Transition
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