4th Annual Program Administrator Roundtable & Leadership Forum

C-PACE Alliance (CPA) is excited to welcome you to Chicago for the 4th Annual Program Administrator Roundtable and Leadership Forum, taking place from September 22nd through September 24th, 2026

This invitation-only event offers a unique opportunity to convene C-PACE capital providers and program administrators for open dialogue on market growth, program operations, and policy alignment. If you know of a company or individual who would be a valuable addition to this group, please contact info@c-pacealliance.org.

This year’s Roundtable and Leadership Forum is intentionally designed to provide a candid, collaborative space for program administrators to connect directly with peers and key industry stakeholders in a focused, small-group setting.

Event Schedule

(All times in Central Time)

Tuesday, September 22

Forum Kickoff Session & Connections - John Hancock Center - Lasker Hall, 875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

3:00–3:10 p.m.: Welcome to Chicago
Leah Wiggs, Executive Director, C-PACE Alliance

3:10–3:20 p.m.: Program Administrator Perspective
Glenn Silva and Ryan McCormick, Lone Star PACE

3:20–3:30 p.m.: The Future Is Strong
Aaron Kraus, Nuveen

3:30–4:25 p.m.: Why Is C-PACE Growing in Some Places — and Not Others?
Moderator: Lisa Shulock, Philadelphia Energy Authority
Panelists:
Melody Echols, Peach State PACE
Holly Edinger, Slipstream
Ryan Bartkus, Florida Development Finance Corporation
Ethan Elser, PACE Equity

4:25–4:35 p.m.: Preview of Roundtable Discussions
Leah Wiggs, Executive Director, C-PACE Alliance

Opening Reception presented by Chapman and Cutler LLP - Chapman and Cutler LLP - 320 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606

5:00 – 7:00 PM 

Wednesday, September 23

Roundtable Discussions - John Hancock Center - Lasker Hall, 875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

8:00–9:00 a.m.: Breakfast + Networking

9:00–9:20 a.m.: State of C-PACE: Data Readout
Leah Wiggs, Executive Director, C-PACE Alliance

9:20–9:30 a.m.: How the Roundtable Discussion Sessions Will Work
Leah Wiggs, Executive Director, C-PACE Alliance

9:30–10:15 a.m.: Discussion 1: Transaction & Program Friction

10:15–11:00 a.m.: Networking Break

11:00–11:45 a.m.: Discussion 2: Defaults, Tax Lien Sales & Their Impact on C-PACE Markets and Ratings

11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Discussion 3: C-PACE Market Volume Data

12:30–1:15 p.m.: Networking Lunch

1:15–2:00 p.m.: Discussion 4: Open Discussion

2:00–2:35 p.m.: C-PACE in Chicago: From Program to Project
David Sykes, Chapman and Cutler LLP; Mohammed Elahi, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development; Jason Stringer, PACE Equity

2:35–3:20 p.m.: Embodied Carbon: Expanding the C-PACE Toolkit
Discussion Lead: Stephen McGreer, President, Asset Environments
Panelists:
Abby Johnson, Virginia PACE Authority
David Schatz, Nuveen
Kyle Madden-Peister, NYCEEC

3:20–4:05 p.m.: Networking Break

4:05–4:30 p.m.: Takeaways, Next Steps & Wrigley Logistics
Leah Wiggs, Executive Director, C-PACE Alliance

Wrigley Rooftops Baseball Networking Event - Marlins vs. Cubs - 1044 W Waveland Ave Chicago, IL 60613

6:30 PM

Thursday, September 24

Roundtable Panel Discussions - John Hancock Center - Lasker Hall, 875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

8:00–9:00 a.m.: Breakfast + Networking

9:00–9:05 a.m.: Welcome
Leah Wiggs, Executive Director, C-PACE Alliance

9:05 - 9:35 a.m.: Capital Markets Outlook: What Institutional Investors Are Signaling About C-PACE
Glenn Silva, Lone Star PACE; Stephanie Chin, Morningstar; Roelof Slump, Fitch Ratings

9:35–10:00 a.m.: Networking Break

10:00 –10:25 a.m.: PACENation Program Alignment Update
Mary Luevano, Executive Director, PACENation; David Sykes, Chapman and Cutler

10:25–10:50 a.m.: From C-PACE to Property Linked Finance: The Global Market
David Leipziger, Green Finance Institute

10:50 –11:10 a.m.: Networking Break

11:10–11:35 a.m.: 2027: Five Things to Watch
Moderator: Bali Kumar, PACE Loan Group
Panelists:
Sean Kelly, Winston Taylor
Dub Taylor, Texas PACE Authority
David Schatz, Nuveen

11:35 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: What We Heard + What Happens Next
Leah Wiggs, Executive Director, C-PACE Alliance

12:00 p.m.: Adjourn

Ticket Price

Capital Providers Standard Rate (includes 2 tickets): $5,995 + $180 booking fee

Capital Providers Platinum Level Sponsorship Rate* (includes select programming sponsorship & 4 tickets): $12,249 + $366.75 booking fee

Law Firm/Service Providers (includes 1 ticket): $2,950 + $89.25 booking fee

There is no charge for Program Administrators to attend.

Sponsorship Only – Non-Attending: $1,500 includes a half-page advertisement in the official 2026 Program Administrator Roundtable & Leadership Forum. This option does not include event tickets or attendance.

*For more details on becoming a Platinum Level Sponsor, contact: info@c-pacealliance.org

Travel & Lodging

A discounted room block is available at:
The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago - 909 N Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Click here to book your room. [Room block is now closed.]

Attendees are responsible for booking their own travel and accommodations.

Note for Program Administrators

CPA remains committed to ensuring full participation. If travel costs present a barrier, please reach out—we’ll do our best to assist on a case-by-case basis for flight and hotel costs only. 

Special Offer for CPA Members

CPA members who renew their 2027 membership at the time of registration for the 2026 Program Administrator Roundtable & Leadership Forum will receive exclusive promotional benefits, including a complimentary 3/4-page advertisement in the official event program and recognition as a sponsor of a featured portion of the Forum. Contact info@c-pacealliance.org for more information.