About the Event
The Two Lakes Dialogue 2026 is a high-level international platform bringing together business leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators to help companies navigate a rapidly changing operating environment where competitiveness, resilience and growth are increasingly shaped by the low-carbon transition.
Taking place in Wuhan, China, from 15–17 September 2026, the Dialogue will convene senior representatives from government, international organizations and leading companies to advance practical collaboration on climate, carbon markets, industrial transformation and sustainable growth.
Held alongside the 2026 China Carbon Market Conference, the event offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with China’s evolving climate and economic agenda, including priorities linked to the 15th Five-Year Plan, industrial transformation, supply chain resilience, and the scaling of global carbon markets.
Why This Matters for Business
Access China’s Green Growth Opportunities
China is rapidly shaping the future of industrial competitiveness, clean technologies, energy systems and carbon markets at a time when geopolitical uncertainty, AI disruption and physical climate risks are increasingly impacting balance sheets.
Our Two Lakes Dialogue provides direct access to the policy signals, market developments and partnerships reshaping trade, investment and market access — helping companies turn sustainability into resilience, operational efficiency and long-term business value.
Explore practical business opportunities across:
- Carbon markets and carbon data
- Scope 3 and green supply chains
- Renewable energy and industrial decarbonization
- Sustainable agriculture and resilient value chains
- Green finance and nature-based solutions
- ESG-aligned investment and cross-border business
Engage with Senior Decision-Makers
Connect directly with:
- Government officials
- International organizations
- Financial institutions
- Industry leaders
- Carbon market authorities
- Innovation and investment communities
Through plenaries, executive roundtables, networking sessions and private discussions, participants will build relationships that support long-term strategic collaboration.
Strengthen Global Positioning
Showcase your organization’s leadership, innovation and transition progress at a strategic moment for global climate and economic transformation.
Key Highlights
Held in Parallel with China’s Carbon Market Conference
The Dialogue takes place alongside the 2026 China Carbon Market Conference hosted by:
- People’s Government of Hubei Province
- Shanghai Municipal Government
- Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China
This creates a unique platform connecting international business with policymakers and market leaders shaping the future of carbon markets and industrial transition.
High-Level Plenary Sessions
Leadership remarks and keynotes from:
- Hubei Provincial Government
- CCPIT China
- WBCSD
- International organizations
- Senior business executives
Discussions will focus on:
- Green economic transformation
- Carbon market development
- Sustainable finance
- Technology innovation
- Global climate cooperation
Six Strategic Industry Sessions – Focused discussions on:
- Scope 3 and green trade
- Integrated carbon markets
- Renewable energy systems
- Sustainable agriculture
- Green finance
- ESG and resilient investment
Executive Networking Opportunities
The program includes executive dinners, targeted networking opportunities and an Innovator Dialogue bringing together startups, investors and next-generation leaders to accelerate scalable net-zero solutions and investment opportunities.
What Participants Will Gain
Participants will:
- Gain insights into China’s green growth strategy and industrial priorities
- Better understand global carbon market developments
- Access senior stakeholders and potential business partners
- Explore scalable implementation case studies and technologies
- Identify opportunities for investment and cross-border collaboration
- Strengthen regional and global partnerships
- Enhance visibility within the international sustainability ecosystem
The Dialogue is designed not only as a forum for discussion, but as a platform to accelerate practical cooperation, implementation and business opportunity.
Who Should Attend
- Board Chairs & CEOs
- Global & Regional Presidents
- Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs)
- Chief Financial Officers（CFOs）
- ESG & Climate Leaders
- Public Affairs & Government Relations Directors
- Investment & Innovation Leaders
- Carbon Market & Energy Transition Experts
- Supply Chain & Procurement Leaders
Past Editions
Two Lakes Dialogue Series
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