Designing the Climate Future for Pasadena - #LATechWeek

​Designing the Climate Future for Pasadena
Wildfires, droughts, and extreme weather are no longer rare disasters — they are recurring crises reshaping how we live, build, and plan for the future.

​This forum will bring together leaders across climate tech, finance, policy, and community resilience for two conversations:

​Panel 1: Innovation for a Livable Planet
How do we reduce emissions and keep global temperatures below 2°C? This panel explores technologies and strategies — from clean energy and EVs to carbon capture, sustainable building materials, and smart data tools — as well as the policies, investments, and entrepreneurial efforts needed to scale solutions.

​Panel 2: Rebuilding Better: Innovation and Policy Regulation
This panel focuses on how communities can prepare for and respond to climate-driven events such as wildfires, droughts, and infrastructure disruptions. Attendees will learn about strategies for building fire-resilient and off-grid homes, managing complex water and energy systems under stress, and implementing effective emergency response and recovery plans. The conversation will highlight real-world challenges, innovative solutions, and cross-sector approaches that strengthen community resilience and ensure faster, more sustainable recovery from climate disasters.

​Our goal: create a space for dialogue across sectors, highlight promising ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration that can drive both immediate action and long-term change.

For accessibility information and requests, contact (626) 744-7311 or [email protected].
Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.

​This event is hosted by Innovate Pasadena and the City of Pasadena as part of #LATechWeek — a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.