Kentucky Climate Services Summit 2024
July 16-17, 2024 | Capital Plaza Hotel, Frankfort, KYRegister NowNote: The Summit is FREE! No registration fee is required.July 16-17, 2024, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Capital Plaza Hotel, Frankfort, KY
Summit Objective
To set forth a vision for Kentucky whereby state entities are provided complete and comprehensive climate data services to increase and perfect public safety, resiliency, and economic efficiency.
Goals
- Build increased awareness of existing climate tools, data, individuals, and expertise.
- Identify climate services needs and gaps within the state.
- Improve coordination and collaboration among climate service providers and users at the local, state, regional, and national levels.
- Identify opportunities to seek out additional resources.
Hotel Registration
A block of rooms has been set aside at the Capital Plaza Hotel. To make reservations, you may call the hotel direct at 502-227-5100, or go online at www.capitalplazaky.com and apply Group code: 5812. The group code is associated with the "KCC Climate Workshop". Rooms are available for $119 per night (excluding tax).
Directions to the Capital Plaza Hotel
Address: 405 Wilkinson Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
From Louisville: Take I-64E, Exit #53B. Take US-127N for 4.6 miles. Turn left onto Wilkinson Blvd.
From Lexington: Follow US-421 N/Leestown Rd. Continue onto E-W Connector to Frankfort. Turn left onto E. Main St for 0.7 miles. Continue onto E. Broadway St. Dr. to Wilkinson Blvd.
From Bowling Green: Follow the Bluegrass Parkway east, Take Exit #59B. Take US-127N for 18.4 miles. Turn left onto Wilkinson Blvd.
Agenda
- 7:30 AM - Breakfast and Registration
- 8:30 AM - Welcome - Goals with Summit and Logistics
- 8:40 AM - Introductions
- 9:00 AM - KY Climate 101: An Introduction to KY Climate & Resources
- 10:00 AM - Break
- 10:30 AM - Breakout Session 1
- 11:00 AM - Federal Climate Tools and Resources for the Commonwealth
- 12:00 PM - Lunch
- 1:00 PM - New State EPSCoR Grant: Climate Mitigation
- 1:10 PM - Upcoming Kentucky Climate Symposium, Sep. 26, 2024
- 1:20 PM - Panel Discussion 1: Energy & Transportation
- 2:00 PM - Panel Discussion 2: Water & Agriculture
- 2:45 PM - Break
- 3:15 PM - Panel Discussion 3: Environment & Conservation
- 4:00 PM - Breakout Session 2
- 5:00 PM - Adjourn for the day. Resume at The Brown Barrel & Blind Harry's for dinner (Frankfort, KY)