I4C Announces Inaugural Bhutan Summit for November 2026
A rare, invitation-only gathering bringing together investors, family offices and global leaders around capital, sustainability and purpose in one of the world’s most visionary nations
SINGAPORE / NEW YORK - 2026 - Investors for Climate is delighted to announce its inaugural Bhutan Summit, a highly curated, invitation-only gathering taking place in November 2026.
Set against the extraordinary backdrop of the Himalayas, the summit will bring together a select group of investors, family offices, entrepreneurs and global leaders for an immersive experience exploring the future of capital, sustainability and purposeful leadership. Unlike traditional conferences or summits, participants travel together, stay in culturally significant locations, and engage in reflection and dialogue that unfolds over days, not hours.
The summit will be co-hosted by Investors for Climate and Jennifer Richardson, a U.S.-based partner deeply connected to family offices and investor networks across the United States. Together, the hosts are curating an intimate and intentional group of participants who share a commitment to deploying capital in ways that support both human flourishing and planetary resilience.
BHUTAN A POWERFUL SETTING
Long recognised for its philosophy of Gross National Happiness and its commitment to environmental stewardship, the country has become a global reference point for a different model of development - one that places wellbeing, nature and long-term prosperity at the centre of national progress.
At a time when investors are seeking more meaningful ways to align wealth, impact and legacy, Bhutan provides a rare lens into what the future of sustainable development could look like.
A summit at the intersection of capital, sustainability and purpose
The Investors for Climate Bhutan Summit has been designed as a unique, immersive experience for a small group of aligned participants.
The journey will begin with a gathering in Bangkok, before the group travels together to Paro International Airport in Bhutan. From there, participants will enter one of the world’s most culturally rich and environmentally protected countries for a program designed to foster deep connection, learning and strategic dialogue.
THE PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO INCLUDE:
Opportunities to learn about Bhutan’s landmark sustainable city initiative, Gelephu Mindfulness City
Private dialogues on sustainable development, climate investment, nature, infrastructure and long-term capital
Curated cultural and leadership experiences in Bhutan
High-level meetings and conversations with national leaders and influential stakeholders, subject to confirmation
Potential engagements with members of the royal family and senior national figures, subject to availability and protocol
Time for reflection, relationship-building and meaningful exchange among a carefully selected group of participants
The experience is being organized in partnership with Abroad (abroad.io), a pioneer in immersive wisdom and leadership journeys. For the past decade, Abroad has curated experiential learning programs in Bhutan for CEOs and leaders through networks including the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), COLLINS Creative Agency, and family offices worldwide.
BHUTAN’S BOLD VISION FOR THE FUTURE
One of the focal points of the summit will be Bhutan’s emerging sustainable development agenda, including Gelephu Mindfulness City, a major national initiative envisioned by His Majesty The King.
Gelephu Mindfulness City represents an ambitious new model of development rooted in Bhutanese values, harmony with nature, innovation and economic opportunity. It aims to offer the world a different path - one that integrates economic progress with environmental balance, cultural integrity and human wellbeing.
For investors, family offices and leaders seeking to understand the next frontier of sustainable development, Bhutan offers an extraordinary case study: a country exploring how capital, infrastructure, governance, culture and nature can be brought together in service of a more resilient future.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR INTIMATE DIALOGUE
Unlike large conferences or traditional investor forums, the Bhutan Summit is intentionally small and highly curated.
The purpose is not simply to convene, but to create the conditions for meaningful conversation, trusted relationships and long-term collaboration.
“Bhutan represents something profoundly important for this moment,” said Helena Wasserman, Co-Founder of Investors for Climate. “As the world grapples with climate change, rising inequality and a crisis of trust in institutions, Bhutan offers a different imagination of progress - one rooted in wellbeing, nature, resilience and long-term thinking. We are honoured to bring together a small group of investors and leaders to learn from this extraordinary country and explore how capital can become a force for regeneration.”
"The most meaningful leadership shifts don't happen in our day-to-day environments. They happen when we step outside of them, alongside a group of thoughtful, values-driven leaders,” said co-host Jennifer Richardson. “This experience is designed to create that space, where people can reflect, reconnect with what matters, and return with a clearer sense of purpose and responsibility."
PARTICIPATION
Participation in the Investors for Climate Bhutan Summit is by invitation only.
The participation fee is USD 10,000 per person, which includes the curated summit program and experience. Participants are welcome to join with their partners, subject to availability and final program capacity.
Further details on the itinerary, confirmed speakers, high-level meetings and travel logistics will be shared with invited participants in the coming months.
FIND OUT MORE
About Investors for Climate
Investors for Climate is a global community of more than 400 dedicated climate investors, headquartered in Singapore and New York City and spanning 44 cities worldwide. United by a shared mission to drive bold and impactful climate investments, I4C brings together family offices, sovereign wealth funds, venture capitalists, angel investors, private wealth advisors, ultra-high-net-worth individuals and public sector leaders.
Through the I4C Syndicate, members co-invest via SPVs to strategically pool capital and scale high-growth ventures in climate tech, energy, agritech and biodiversity. The flagship Unstoppable Accelerator equips pioneering founders with the resources, networks and capital they need to build the future of sustainability.
About Abroad
Abroad (abroad.io) designs immersive wisdom and leadership journeys for the world's most discerning executives and leaders. Over more than a decade, Abroad has cultivated relationships with cultural leaders, wisdom keepers, and government officials across Bhutan, Peru, Japan, and beyond — opening doors that few people in the world ever access. Through deep engagement with the world's great wisdom cultures, Abroad creates the conditions for people to meaningfully connect with themselves, others, and the natural world, unlocking new vision, purpose, and perspective on how to live and lead well in the Age of AI.
About Jennifer Richardson
Jen Richardson is an advisor and executive coach to families and family offices. She works closely with principals, next-generation leaders, and executives on leadership, governance, and generational transition. Jen previously built and led the Forge Community, a national network of over 2,000 family office executives and principals, known for its culture of trust and peer connection.
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