Fifth annual
RTC Summit 2024
Join us in Washington D.C. for the premier event connecting leaders across the renewable thermal energy landscape. The RTC Summit equips you with the knowledge, connections, and strategies to decarbonize your thermal energy use and shape the future of a sustainable energy economy.
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Accelerate Decarbonization Strategies
The RTC Summit offers a unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge solutions for reducing reliance on fossil fuels for thermal energy needs. Attendees will gain insights from industry leaders on how to achieve their decarbonization goals.
Connect with Peers and Solutions Providers
Join a diverse group of stakeholders in the renewable thermal energy space. Attendees can network with potential partners, buyers, solution providers, and industry influencers to advance their renewable thermal projects.
Shape the Future of Thermal Energy
The Summit offers a platform to learn about the latest advancements in renewable thermal technologies, policies, and market developments. Participate in discussions and shape the future of thermal decarbonization strategies.
Summit Registration is Now Open
The RTC Summit is the only place where large industrial, institutional, and commercial energy users come together in person to accelerate renewable thermal solutions, connect with peers and renewable thermal providers, and overcome deployment challenges. The 2024 Summit will feature interactive discussions, an innovation showcase, and expanded networking time.
Act fast - in 2023, we set a new attendance record and sold out our hotel room block. Register today!
Date
September 30 and October 1, 2024
Location
Park Hyatt West End in Washington, D.C.
"The attendees are what make or break these sorts of events - that was the main reason I attended the RTC Summit. The event did not disappoint: it had just the right people. I was also really impressed that the event had a very collaborative feel. This was one of the best conferences I’ve attended in a while."
Peter Dahm, Sustainability DirectorOperations and Natural Resources, Business Operations and Supply Chain, Cargill 
"The RTC Summit has great attendance and represents well the thermal decarbonization ecosystem in the US and globally. The topics selected are always well balanced, and it is a great opportunity to hear about buyers' strategies and challenges, innovative technologies, and the latest federal policies. The venue allows for great networking at breaks and dinner. If you are interested in thermal decarbonization, I definitely recommend this event."
Patricia Provot, PresidentArmstrong International 
"The RTC Summit offers a rare opportunity to connect in person with people who are focused on decarbonizing thermal loads. Connecting with peers about how our challenges are similar and how they are different was as useful as meeting with the various solution providers. I highly recommend the Summit."
Rick Kotze, Sustainability ManagerLactalis USA 
"The RTC Summit is an incredible event that gets better every year. Here are few things that are especially well done: it is very well attended on the buyer side, including both variety and seniority of attendees; the sessions are relevant and interesting; and incorporating a high-quality dinner into the program is a great way to end the first day. I will make time to attend this annual conference over all others."
Arun Gupta, PhD, Founder & CEOSkyven Technologies Inc. 
Previous
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Summit Activities
- Informative panel speakers
- Networking opportunities
- Interactive breakout sessions
- Technology and innovation updates
- Group dinner
- Informal gatherings
Past Summits Gallery
Who Attends the RTC Summit?
The RTC Summit brings together the people and organizations working to accelerate renewable thermal energy solutions; global industrials, universities, localities, utilities, technology developers, financiers, advisors, government agencies, and more.
Buyers
The following industrial, commercial, and institutional renewable thermal energy buyers have attended Summits:
AB InBev
Amy’s Kitchen
Ansell
AppHarvest
AstraZeneca
Boston Scientific
Boston University
Bristol Myers Squibb
Bunge
Campbell Soup Company
Cargill
Catalent
Charles River Laboratories
Chemours
City of Cincinnati
City of Pittsburgh
Colgate-Palmolive
Diageo
Eastman
Foundation Food Group
General Motors
George Mason University
Georgia Tech University
Givaudan
Glaxo-Smith Kline
Heineken
Hemlock Semiconductor
Honda North America
ITC Limited
Jack Daniels Distillery
John Deere
Johnson & Johnson
Kaiser Permanente
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kraft Heinz Company
Lactalis
L’Oréal
Mars Incorporated
Medxcel
MilliporeSigma
Nestle
New Belgium Brewing Co
Nike, Inc.
Northwestern University
Novo Nordisk
Nucor Corporation
Oatly
PepsiCo
Pfizer
Procter & Gamble
Riken of America, Inc.
Roche Group
Saint-Gobain
Sanofi
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Stanley Black & Decker
Starbucks
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Stonyfield Organic
Stryker
Unilever
University of California
University of Chicago
University of Maryland
University of Waterloo
VF Corporation
Walmart, Inc.
WestRock
Organizations from Across Sectors
The Summit attracts a broad group of attendees across sectors and roles. In 2023 participants came from:
Leadership
Summit attendees lead their organizations. In 2023:
Held the title of "Vice President" or above
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Held the title of "Director" or above
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Event Sponsors
Each RTC Summit has been sponsored by a variety of renewable solutions providers, including:
Absolicon
AJW
Anew
Alturus*
Antora Energy*
Ambient Fuels*
Armstrong International*
ATAS International, Inc.*
AtmosZero*
Bioenergy Devco
Blue Delta Energy
Brenmiller Energy*
Brightcore*
Bullfrog Power
Coho Climate Advisors
Constellation*
CRB
Edison Energy
Element Markets
Engie*
Generate Capital*
GEA*
Heliogen
Intelli-Products
Intersect Power
Kyotherm*
M-RETS
NextEra Energy Resources
Nyle Thermal*
Rondo Energy
Schneider Electric*
Skyven Technologies*
SolarUV Solutions
Spirax Sarco | Chromalox*
Sun Drum Solar
Sunvapor Inc
TC Energy
Thermal Energy International*
Thermon*
Turboden S.p.A.*
U.S. Gain
Vanguard Renewables
Verse*
WGL Holdings Inc.
Wilson Engineering Services
Zander & Ingeström*
To inquire about sponsoring the RTC Summit, contact Blaine Collison, Executive Director of the RTC, or Alyssa Kagel, RTC Consultant.
Reflections on Past Summits
RTC Summit 2023: Gathering the Renewable Thermal Community
Oren Lieber-Kotz
October 3, 2023
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RTC Summit Key Findings: “Building a Path to Thermal Decarbonization: The Institutional Buyers’ Perspective”
Claire Dougherty
November 16, 2021
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