January 2026
The NAT Dinner, Davos
Davos
Session Overview
THE NAT hosted an intimate evening celebrating the success of its first year and the progress made toward closing the nature finance gap. The dinner brought together leaders from finance, philanthropy, education and conservation to reflect on progress to date — and look ahead to 2026 as the movement shifts from moment to momentum on a bold 10-year journey to unlock investment into nature. The evening featured inspiring conversations, visionary guests, and a shared commitment to nature’s future.
Key speakers included:
- Gail Gallie — Founder, THE NAT
- Elise Larkin — Chief of Staff, Conservation International
- Aaron Etingen — Executive Chairman & CEO, Global University Systems
- Jay Lipman — Co-Founder, Ethic
- Kara Hurst — Chief Sustainability Officer, Amazon
- Sylvia Earle — Founder, Mission Blue
- Matt Damon — Co-Founder, Water.org