What's Hot in Climate Tech? By CDTM × World Fund VC
Climate Tech needs more builders - this evening is for people seriously considering becoming one 🌍⚡
We’re teaming up with World Fund, one of Europe’s leading climate tech VCs, for an off-the-record evening with the people building and funding climate tech.
There is a lot of noise surrounding ClimateTech, but the most important questions remain unanswered at times:
What's worth building in climate & energy right now, and what's overhyped?
Where is capital flowing, and what does a fundable team look like in 2026?
And if you're the one thinking about building it, how do you know when you're ready?
Come to get clarity on whether, where, and what to build. And more so, to connect with the people who want to build a better future with you.
Speaker lineup 🚀
Climate Tech VCs:
Dr. Mark Windeknecht – Principal, World Fund VC
Elena Ballesteros – Investor, Voyager VC
Elena Harumi Stark – VP Impact & Platform, AENU
Climate Tech Startups:
Lisa Oberaigner – Co-Founder & CEO, Emidat
Steffen Garbe – Founder & CSO, Phlair
Lena Sophia Voß – Co-Founder, Furo (prev. Lumera)
Agenda (preliminary):
7:00 PM: Doors Open, Grab Food & Mingling
7:40 PM: Opening Remarks
7:50 PM: VC Theses & Founder Spotlights
8:20 PM: Panel Discussion
9:00 PM: Networking over Drinks
Why join?
This evening gives you access to the conversations that usually only happen if you already know the right people: investor thinking, founder candor, and a room full of people figuring out the same things you are. Spots are limited and approval-based to keep the room tight and the conversation high-signal.
This event is facilitated by +Net Positive – CDTM’s initiative for innovators in climate, energy and biodiversity.