Daikin, a Climate Group Gold Partner, will share perspectives on how technology and collaboration can help address rising energy demand and support a more resilient, electrified future.

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Daikin U.S. Corporation today announced that leaders from its North American and global business will participate in multiple events during Climate Week NYC 2026, bringing together perspectives on the evolving energy landscape and the role of technology in meeting growing demand.

As a Climate Group Gold Partner, Daikin will have a prominent presence throughout the week, including The Hub Live at Climate Week NYC and at a range of related discussions and gatherings throughout New York City. Across these engagements, Daikin leaders will address electrification, HVAC efficiency, refrigerant management, and resilient buildings with a focus on advancing practical solutions for changing energy needs.

David Calabrese, Executive Vice President of Daikin U.S. Corporation, will join global leaders in the first Hub Live Flagship Session, “Strait Talk, Reality Check: How Do We Keep the Lights on in an Uncertain World?” on Monday, September 21 at 1:00 p.m. at The Glasshouse. The discussion will explore how smarter energy management, building technologies, and innovation can help address rising electricity demand and strengthen grid reliability.

“In order to meet growing energy needs, we can’t just produce more energy. We need to rethink our usage so we can allocate the energy we have more intelligently,” said Calabrese. “As more buildings electrify, efficient HVAC technologies and smarter energy management can help customers manage demand and support a more reliable grid. That’s where we believe technology can make a real difference.”

Daikin will be participating in the following panels throughout Climate Week NYC 2026:

• Sept. 21, 1:30–2:10 p.m. | Hub Live Flagship Session – “Strait Talk, Reality Check: How Do We Keep the Lights On in an Uncertain World?” | The Glasshouse, New York | Panelist: David Calabrese, Executive Vice President, Daikin U.S. Corporation
• Sept. 21, 1:30–2:30 p.m. | “Building a Resilient Refrigerant Supply for the Low-GWP Transition” | Nasdaq MarketSite, New York | Panelist: Nathan Walker, Senior Vice President, Daikin Comfort Technologies North America
• Sept. 22, 10:30–11:55 a.m. | WBCSD Built Environment – “Building for Tomorrow: From Design to Delivery, From Risk to Resilience” | The Woolworth Building, New York | Moderator: David Calabrese, Executive Vice President, Daikin U.S. Corporation
• Sept. 22, 4:00 p.m. | IWBI New York Summit | Daikin U.S. Corporation, New York Office | Speaker: Ryoko Komai, Manager, Airconditioning Sales Division, Daikin Industries, Ltd.
• Sept. 22, 6:30–8:00 p.m. | EY Climate Week Event – “The Electrification Economy: Powering AI, Mobility, Industry and People in the Next Decade” (subject to final confirmation) | EY One Manhattan West, New York | Panelist: David Calabrese, Executive Vice President, Daikin U.S. Corporation
• Sept. 24, Afternoon | WBCSD Roundtable – “From Guidance to Impact: Turning Avoided Emissions into Action” | Daikin U.S. Corporation, New York Office | Speaker: Kazuma Koyama, Senior Manager, Corporate Sustainability Office, Daikin Industries, Ltd.
• Sept. 25, 8:30–10:00 a.m. | UNGA Side Event – “TB (Tuberculosis) Today. Disease X Tomorrow. Let’s Prepare for the Next Respiratory Pandemic” | United Nations Headquarters, New York | Speaker: Kana Iwasawa, Manager, Corporate Sustainability Office, Daikin Industries, Ltd.

Daikin’s work in energy efficiency and electrification includes high-efficiency inverter technology, heat pumps, and intelligent energy management. As use and demand grow, Daikin’s innovations and technologies are designed to help customers maintain comfort and use energy more efficiently. Daikin is also advancing solutions for the refrigerant transition, including refrigerant recovery and reclamation, to support the industry’s move toward lower-global-warming-potential refrigerants.

As participation continues to grow, please visit the link blow for the most up-to-date information: http://northamerica-daikin.com/climate-week

About Daikin U.S. Corporation

Daikin U.S. Corporation is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., a global leader in heat pump, air conditioning, and air filtration technology with over 104,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin operates in more than 170 countries as one of the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2026.

About Climate Week NYC

Climate Week NYC is the time and place where the world gathers to showcase amazing climate action and discuss how to do more. Run by the international non-profit Climate Group, in partnership with the United Nations and the City of New York, Climate Week NYC annually brings together voices from across the spectrum to debate and implement climate action. With over 1,000 events taking place as part of the official events program and hosting the most significant leaders from business and government, Climate Week NYC is one of the largest annual climate summits of its kind attracting global awareness and participation.

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