NY Tech Meetup - Climate Tech Edition
Join us for the September edition of the NY Tech Meetup, where we’re partnering with Campus Climate Tech Launchpad. We'll be spotlighting teams from academic institutions who are developing moonshot innovations that address real industry challenges.
Campus Climate Tech Launchpad is working to bring alumni and innovation communities together across leading universities to create opportunities for investment, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
This special event also kicks off a series of programs at Civic Hall during Climate Tech Week, highlighting the talent, ideas, and collaborations driving climate innovation.
This centrally located event is a must-attend for founders, investors, technologists, corporate leaders, educators, and policymakers.
Agenda
5:00pm: Networking (Food/Bar Opens)
5:30pm: Welcome + Panel Discussion
6:40pm: Demos Begin
8:10pm: Remarks from Sponsors & Community Ask/Offer
8:30pm: Networking (Food/Bar Reopens)
Judges:
Anywhere Ventures | Global Sustainable Future (GSF): JC Jung (Managing Partner)
Equinor Ventures: Dena Weinstein (Investment Manager)
Toyota Ventures - Climate Fund: Jay Patel (Investment Analyst)
Montauk Climate: Patricia Tang (Builder / Investor)
Newlab: Carlos Trevino (Vice President)
Urban Future Labs: Austin Evarts (Director of the ACRE Incubator / Investor)
EDF Innovation Lab: Sena Soysal (Senior Manager)
Panelists:
ClimateTech Expertise Network / Columbia Technology Ventures: Tim Hoffman (Director, Climate Initiatives)
Columbia University – Solar Fuels Lab: Daniel Esposito (Associate Professor)
Stony Brook University – Office of Research & Innovation: David Hamilton (Senior Director of Corporate Engagement)
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA): Dan Fatton (Director of Clean Energy)
Columbia University – Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy: Greeshma Gadikota (Professor & Researcher)
Cambium Carbon: Ben Christensen (Co-Founder & CEO)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) - Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship: Randy Stewart (Associate Director)
Other Event Collaborators:
Wharton Sustainable Business Club
Our lineup of demoing teams is being finalized and will be announced soon — but don’t wait! Register now to secure your spot.