Climate Change Symposium

Join the Nelson Institute Center for Climatic Research for UW–Madison’s 2025 Climate Change Symposium, an annual event that brings together experts and community members alike to explore timely issues in climate science. This year, our keynote and panel discussion will explore climate solutions for building resilient communities — both in the sciences and society.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Keynote Speaker

  • Anna Michalak, founding director, Climate and Resilience Hub at the Carnegie Institution for Science; professor, Doerr School of Sustainability at Stanford University

Panelists

  • Emmy Swift, sustainable business framework senior manager, American Family Insurance
  • Vijay Limaye, director of applied research initiatives, science office and international, Natural Resources Defense Council; adjunct assistant professor, UW–Madison
  • Brian Potts, energy and environmental partner,  Husch Blackwell
  • Alyson Fleming (moderator), director of public-private partnerships, Nelson Institute

Date

October 7, 2025    

Time

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location

Marquee Cinema, Union South
1308 W. Dayton Street, Madison