Join ANCA in scenic Lake Placid, New York for the inaugural joint conference of our popular Clean Energy and Small Communities. Big Opportunities. conferences.
** Two of ANCA’s signature events together under one roof, for one great price! **
This unique three-day gathering convenes small business and clean energy stakeholders and community leaders who are invested in strengthening North Country businesses and communities through collaborative, action-oriented initiatives. Through a variety of networking and learning opportunities, conference participants will explore ways we can work together to foster strong, resilient and inclusive North Country communities.
- What: Clean Energy + Small Communities. Big Opportunities. Joint Conference
- When: Wednesday, April 30 to Friday, May 2, 2025
- Where: Lake Placid Conference Center, Lake Placid, New York
- Cost: $250* includes Thursday and Friday programs, meals, refreshments, and more; additional $50 covers Wednesday field trips, experiences and evening reception.
* Register by Saturday, March 15 to secure a discounted Early Bird rate of $200, which includes Thursday and Friday programs.
Stay tuned for conference details, including preliminary agenda, session topics, workshops, guest speakers, field trips, and more!
ANCA is committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the region and making our programs accessible for all. If the cost of registration or travel is a barrier to your attendance please reach out to Caitlin Bottcher at cbottcher@
Who Will Be There?
We look forward to welcoming more than 200 conference participants who are committed to building a strong and resilient small business and clean energy economy in New York’s North Country region. Presenters and attendees will include:
- Small Business Owners
- Building & Energy Contractors
- Farmers & Food Entrepreneurs
- Nonprofit Personnel
- Industry Professionals
- Elected Officials
- Policymakers
- Students & Educators
- Economic Development & Business Support Professionals
- Chambers of Commerce
- and more!
What to Expect
- Wednesday, April 30: Attend a series of tours, field trips, & experiences, which will be followed by a welcome reception at Hotel Saranac.
- Thursday, May 1: Attend an included breakfast and networking before participants choose from several tracks specific to their interests. Panels will run the length of the day, followed by a cocktail hour at Roamers.
- Friday, May 2: Attend a half day of workshops and take a deep dive into topics with experiential sessions and increased networking opportunities.
More information and preliminary agenda coming soon.
Where to Stay
We are grateful to The Grand Adirondack Hotel and The Devlin in downtown Lake Placid for providing discounted room rates for conference attendees. Please book your room here.
Find other places to stay, eat, shop and explore in Lake Placid at lakeplacid.com.
Call for Exhibitors
Have a service, product or message to share? We invite you to sign up for a table in one of our exhibitor booths. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come first served basis with conference sponsors receiving the first available spots, so sign up soon!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Demonstrate your business or organization’s commitment to building a stronger small business and clean energy future for New York State and the Adirondack North Country. Become a joint conference sponsor today!
Meet our growing list of sponsors and learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits.
Banner photo of Lake Placid, New York courtesy of ROOST.