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 at the Wanda Reign Wuhan in Wuhan, China, from 16 to 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. The Dialogue is hosted by Hubei Hongtai Group, WBCSD and CCPIT Hubei.
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.
Access to the China Carbon Market Conference, taking place on 15-16 September 2026, will be primarily reserved for CEOs, Board Chairs, and other C-suite executives. Kindly note that participation remains subject to final approval by the organizers and the relevant local authorities.
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 climate standards alignment
- Scope 3, green supply chains and alternative feedstocks
- Renewable energy, electrification and clean fuels
- Low carbon transport, mobility and integrated logistics
- Green investment, transparency and avoided emissions
- ESG risk management 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 runs alongside the 2026 China Carbon Market Conference, hosted by the People’s Government of Hubei Province, Shanghai Municipal Government, and China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment — connecting international business directly with the policymakers and market leaders shaping carbon markets and industrial transition.
Field Trips to Leading Chinese Innovation Sites
On Day 2, 17 September, join us to different site visits of your choice:
- China Carbon Emissions Registration and Settlement Center — explore China’s carbon market infrastructure
- SGCC Wuhan Enterprise Electricity‑Carbon‑Finance Service Center — learn about innovative practices such as time‑ and location‑specific electricity carbon emission factors
- Yichang City, Hubei Province — visit different companies on key industries including energy storage, automotive manufacturing, clean energy, green shipping, and new chemical materials
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- Hubei Provincial Government
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- CCPIT China
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- WBCSD
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- International organizations
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- Senior business executives
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- Building greener supply chains in China
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- Aligning climate standards and connecting carbon markets for business
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- Scaling clean energy, electrification and fuels through cross-sector collaboration
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- Scaling low carbon transport, mobility and integrated logistics solutions
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- Mobilizing green investment — scaling transparency, boosting demand and unlocking capital
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- Managing ESG risks for Chinese companies going global and global companies operating in China
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- Gain insights into China’s green growth strategy and industrial priorities
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- Better understand global carbon market developments
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- Access senior stakeholders and potential business partners
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- Explore scalable implementation case studies and technologies
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- Identify opportunities for investment and cross-border collaboration
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- Strengthen regional and global partnerships
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- Enhance visibility within the international sustainability ecosystem
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- Board Chairs & CEOs
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- Global & Regional Presidents
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- Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs)
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- ESG & Climate Leaders
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- Public Affairs & Government Relations Directors
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- Investment & Innovation Leaders
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- Carbon Market & Energy Transition Experts
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- Supply Chain & Procurement Leaders
High-Level Plenary Sessions
Leadership remarks and keynotes from:
Six Strategic Industry Sessions – Focused discussions on:
Innovator Dialogue — Scaling Net-Zero Solutions with Next-Generation Leaders
A dedicated Day 2 plenary session bringing together innovators, investors and business leaders to bridge early-stage innovation with investment and corporate action through project roadshows and collaborative dialogue.
Executive Networking Opportunities
Executive dinners and targeted networking throughout the Dialogue.
What Participants Will Gain
Participants will:
The Dialogue is designed not only as a forum for discussion, but as a platform to accelerate practical cooperation, implementation and business opportunity.
Please note that the press will be attending parts of the Two Lakes Dialogue 2026 (Wuhan, 15–17 September). As such the Chatham House Rule will not apply. Members are welcome/encouraged to use the Dialogue as a platform to share their own perspectives and announcements.
Who Should Attend
The Dialogue is hosted by WBCSD, CCPIT Hubei and Hubei Hongtai Group.
The Dialogue is supported by WBCSD’s ongoing strategic collaboration with Xinhua News Agency, helping to strengthen international business dialogue and amplify insights from the event.
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