Adaptation Is the Next Big Economic Story.
Bring It to Your Audience
Speaking engagements
Doug Parsons is a keynote speaker and moderator focused exclusively on climate adaptation — the fastest-evolving frontier in climate strategy.
As host of America Adapts, Doug has interviewed hundreds of the world’s leading experts across government, academia, finance, insurance, infrastructure, and the private sector. He brings that cross-sector intelligence directly to your audience in clear, compelling, and practical terms.
Available for:
Keynotes (30–60 minutes)
Breakout sessions
Panel moderation
Half-day or full-day workshops
Signature Speaking Topics:
Adaptation: The Next Economic Megatrend
Why climate risk is already reshaping markets — and where demand is accelerating across resilience, repair, recovery, and risk analytics.The Adaptation Economy
A demand-focused look at the sectors growing because of climate stress: insurance, infrastructure, water, heat, energy resilience, and private-sector leadership.Private Sector Adaptation: What’s Changing Now
How businesses are redefining climate modeling, investment, and resilience — and what governments and nonprofits can learn.Communications as Adaptation Infrastructure
Why adaptation efforts fail without narrative clarity — and how to communicate resilience without jargon or culture-war framing.Insurance Is the Canary in the Coal Mine
What insurance markets reveal about climate reality — and what communities and companies must do next.The Greatest Story Never Told: Real-World Adaptation
Story-driven insights from hundreds of conversations with global adaptation leaders.Custom topics available based on your audience.
Speaking and what you can expect!
Prompt, professional communication
A pre-event strategy call to tailor the message
A clear, structured presentation aligned to your audience
Coordination on social promotion
Post-event resource sharing (slides, links, references)
“I asked Doug to be a keynote speaker at the Adaptation Sector Summit, hosted by the Victorian Government. He was a great speaker and managed to combine professionalism, humour, and great content . . . We got great feedback from attendees.”
Moderating & Facilitation
A strong moderator can determine the success of a conference session. Doug brings subject-matter fluency, energy, and structure to panels and roundtables — helping speakers stay sharp, on time, and relevant to mixed audiences.
Ideal for sessions on:
Climate risk
Infrastructure & resilience
Insurance & finance
Public-private collaboration
Book Doug for Your Event
To inquire about availability, please email:
americaadapts@gmail.com
Event date & location (or virtual)
Audience type & size
Preferred format (keynote, moderation, workshop)
