Fungi for Climate: Conservation & Innovation Meet-Up (NYC Climate Week)
MycoStories, the global fungi conservation and innovation network, is hosting an afternoon event during Climate Week NYC, running alongside UN General Assembly week and the world's largest climate gathering.
On Friday 25 September in Chelsea we are bringing together 50+ fungal enthusiasts, founders, researchers and investors working across the fungal bioeconomy: from mushroom blends to mycelium-based ingredients to biomaterials reshaping construction, and the conservation science underpinning it all.
Attendees can expect:
🍄 Opening Conversation: Why Fungal Conservation Matters
Environmental journalist Whitney Bauck (The Guardian) and Lauren Wilson, co-founders of the MYCOmmunity Mapping Project, share why fungi deserve greater recognition in climate, biodiversity and conservation efforts
🍽️ Panel session: The Future of Fungi in Food Systems
A discussion on the next generation of mushroom- and mycelium-based foods, and their potential to transform nutrition, sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems.
Featuring: Eben Bayer (Founder/CEO of Ecovative / MyForest Foods) Kabir Nanda (Senior VP, Nature's Fynd) Jade Cheng (Founder, Superhumn) Jamie Balsillie (Founder, Hedgehog Farms). Moderated by: Andrew Carter (former Smallhold Founder)
🏗️ Mycotecture: Building with Living Materials
Pioneering bio-architect Chris Maurer explores the emerging field of mycotecture and how fungi are inspiring the next generation of sustainable architecture and the built environment on land and in space.
⚡ Fungal Innovation Lightning Talks: What's Next for Fungal Biotechnology? Hear from pioneering researchers and innovators shaping the future of fungal innovation, from bioremediation to med tech, including MycoCycle, MaterializeBio, GenSpace Biomaterials and more.
🤝 Connect with the Fungal Bioeconomy Community
Meet entrepreneurs, scientists, funders, and practitioners from across the rapidly growing global fungal ecosystem
🥂 Networking Reception Continue the conversation over drinks with speakers and fellow attendees following the programme
Space is limited, and each application will be reviewed individually to keep the group focused and relevant.