GreenFin Speaker Nominations

Nomination Deadline: May 9, 2025

About GreenFin

GreenFin empowers sustainability, finance, and investment professionals mobilizing the capital needed to transition the global economy. The program connects leaders from financial institutions, corporations and investors pioneering innovative approaches to fund decarbonization — from clean energy infrastructure and industrial transformation to nature-based solutions.

Designed for decision-makers committed to aligning capital with climate goals, GreenFin serves corporate sustainability teams, asset managers, bankers and capital markets participants by providing actionable insights, innovative financing mechanisms, and collaborative opportunities.

GreenFin is part of Trellis Impact 25, giving attendees access to three leading events taking place together — VERGE, Bloom, and GreenFin. Trellis Impact 25 bridges climate and nature strategies with sustainable finance, empowering professionals to accelerate innovative solutions to our planet’s biggest challenges.

Where and When

October 28-30, 2025 | San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California

Submission Guidelines

Submissions are evaluated for their direct value to our primary audience—corporate climate, nature, and finance professionals.

We look for:

• Relevance to Tracks: The best submissions relate to our key topics and themes:
• Transition Planning & Finance: Strategies, tools, and evolving best practices to plan for and mobilize capital on corporate decarbonization goals.
• Corporate Reporting & Disclosure: Navigating the evolving landscape of sustainability disclosure and its implications for capital markets and corporate finance.
• Climate-Aligned Investment: Strategies and approaches to allocate capital toward climate solutions while managing risks and generating returns across asset classes.
• Commercial Impact: Integrating sustainability into corporate strategy and demonstrating its financial value to stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Practical Insights: Case studies showcasing successful strategies, interactive workshops providing hands-on experience, and updates on relevant technologies, finance, and policies.
• Targeted Expertise: We prioritize content from experts actively mobilizing capital for climate solutions and integrating sustainability into financial decision-making. We consider submissions from service and technology providers. If you are a service provider, including clients from your primary audience, particularly those less represented at our events, will be advantageous.

What We Value

• Fresh and Convergent Content: Sessions should introduce the latest trends and innovative approaches that accelerate climate solutions, focusing on systemic and interconnected issues.
• Case Studies and Best Practices: We aim to facilitate learning from both successes and setbacks, smoothing the path for others to follow.
• Creativity and Interactivity: We encourage sessions that broaden perspectives, foster new thinking, and enable meaningful interactions.
• Diverse Perspectives: Emphasizing content from speakers with varied backgrounds enhances the development of comprehensive solutions that serve all communities.

Session Formats

All submissions are for in-person speaking opportunities at the San Jose Convention Center. We do not support virtual presentations, as we aim to foster face-to-face interactions and networking.

• Keynote Talks (10-15 min): Inspirational short-form presentations by visionary leaders.
• Keynote Conversations (10-15 min): Dynamic discussions among experts or one-on-one interviews with high-profile individuals.
• Presentations / Panels (60 min): Deep dives with 1-2 experts or diverse views from 3-4 professionals on specific topics.
• Case Studies (60 min): Sessions presenting new, effective approaches to significant climate challenges.
• Workshops (60-120 min): Interactive sessions focused on skill development, specifying the skills taught and the method of facilitation.
• Other (60 min): Propose innovative session formats that deviate from traditional structures to effectively engage the GreenFin community.

Submissions

Due to the high volume of submissions we receive, Trellis will only respond to nominations we are interested in pursuing and will do so by June 6, 2025. We encourage you to submit your proposal early, as speaking slots fill up quickly.

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