The BCarbon Soil Carbon Summit
Presented by BCarbon and the Rice University SSPEED Center
Science. Stewardship. Markets.
The inaugural BCarbon Soil Carbon Summit is a one-day conference dedicated to advancing the science, stewardship, and markets of soil carbon. Hosted by BCarbon, the Summit aims to bring together researchers, landowners, project developers, corporate sustainability professionals, carbon credit buyers, policymakers, and conservation organizations to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of soil carbon.
As voluntary carbon markets continue to evolve, the need for scientifically rigorous, transparent, and scalable soil carbon projects has never been greater. The Summit is designed to foster meaningful dialogue across disciplines by connecting the latest scientific research with practical land management and market perspectives. Through expert presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will examine topics ranging from soil carbon measurement and emerging research to land stewardship practices, carbon market trends, and investment in nature-based climate solutions.
BCarbon's unique role as both a nonprofit carbon registry and carbon research center provides the foundation for this convening. The Summit reflects BCarbon's commitment to advancing high-quality science while supporting credible, outcome-based carbon projects that benefit landowners, markets, and the environment. By bringing together leaders from across the soil carbon ecosystem, the BCarbon Soil Carbon Summit aims to strengthen collaboration, promote innovation, and help shape the future of soil carbon as a trusted climate solution.
Interested in attending the inaugural Soil Carbon Summit?
Featured speakers and panelists include:
Keynote Speaker: James Clement III, Chief Growth Officer & President of Grass & Rangeland at EarthOptics, Board Member of the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, and Chair of the Development Committee at the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management
Dr. Carrie Masiello, W. Maurice Ewing Professor of Biogeochemistry at Rice University and Director of the Rice Sustainability Institute, whose research includes greenhouse gas removal and carbon market development
Dr. Christian Davies, Principal Scientist, Environmental Biotechnology & Principal Science Fellow at Shell
Ryan Andree, environmental markets attorney at Beveridge & Diamond with extensive experience in carbon markets, carbon-credit transactions, project finance, and nature-based emissions-reduction projects
Dr. Swetha Sridhar, Scientific Director at BCarbon, with a research background in systems, synthetic, and physical biology and microbial carbon sequestration
Jim Blackburn, Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law at Rice University, Co-Director of the Rice University SSPEED Center, and Founder of BCarbon
And additional speakers and panelists representing the many different perspectives shaping the soil carbon ecosystem.
We hope you can join us!
Event Details
Date: November 4, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (See agenda for detailed schedule)
Venue: BioScience Research Collaborative Building at Rice University
6500 Main St, Houston, Texas, US, 77030
Meet Our Speakers
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James Clement III
Keynote Speaker
Chief Growth Officer & President of Grass and Rangeland at EarthOptics
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Dr. Carrie Masiello
W. Maurice Ewing Professor of Biogeochemistry at Rice University and Director of the Rice Sustainability Institute
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Jim Blackburn
Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law at Rice University, Co-Director of the Rice University SSPEED Center, and Founder of BCarbon
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Dr. Christian Davies
Principal Scientist, Environmental Biotechnology & Principal Science Fellow at Shell
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Dr. Jordan Angle
Environmental Scientist at ExxonMobil
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Dr. Swetha Sridhar
Scientific Director at BCarbon
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Christopher Ordoñez
Moderator
Program Manager for Nature Based Solutions at Rice University SSPEED Center
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Loy Sneary
President of Gulf Coast Green Energy
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Ryan Andrée
Environmental Markets Attorney, Beveridge & Diamond
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Marcela Ronquillo Hinojosa
CEO of Earth Carbon
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Juan Andrés Rendueles
President of Carbon: Measured and Certified (CMC)
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Stephen Gorton
Veteran’s Carbon Holdings
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Eric Unverzagt
Moderator
CEO of BCarbon
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Jane Stricker
Moderator
Principal at MJS Energy Advisory Services and former Executive Director of Houston Energy Transition Initiative
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Dylan Lubbe
Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships & New Markets
Thank you to the Rice University SSPEED Center for sponsoring this event!
The Severe Storm Prediction Education and Evacuation from Disasters (SSPEED) Center at Rice University develops innovative solutions for climate and flooding resilience with significant research into carbon credit markets and natural climate solutions.