​As climate change accelerates, the need for scalable, real-world solutions is no longer optional.

​As part of Toronto Climate Week, the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus presents Growing the Future with Just Vertical. Join us for an evening exploring how climate-tech is actively reshaping food systems today.

​The evening features a keynote from Conner Tidd, CEO and Co-Founder of Just Vertical, followed by a fireside conversation on how clean technologies are addressing climate-driven food insecurity. 

​You’ll also meet sustainability-focused startups from the University of Toronto Entrepreneurship community, experience live indoor farming technology in action, and connect with the people building what comes next.

​Who Should Attend

• ​Founders and builders working in climate, food, or sustainability

• ​Students and researchers exploring climate-tech innovation

• ​Investors, partners, and ecosystem leaders

• ​Anyone curious about how technology is reshaping food systems

​Key Takeaways

• ​How climate-tech ventures are tackling food insecurity at scale

• ​What it takes to move from research to real-world deployment

• ​Insights from building and scaling a clean-tech company

• ​A look at emerging startups shaping the future of sustainability

​Speakers

​Conner Tidd: Co-founder & CEO, Just Vertical

​Conner Tidd is Co-founder and CEO of Just Vertical, where he leads strategy and growth to transform how people access fresh, sustainable food through indoor vertical gardens and farms. He holds degrees from McGill University and the University of Toronto in environment, law, and sustainability management, and has been recognized as a Clean50 Emerging Leader and Top 30 Under 30 in sustainability and human rights.

​Additional speakers to be announced.

​Event Details

​Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

​Location: Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus

​Light refreshments will be served, featuring greens harvested live from Just Vertical grow systems. 

​Register

​Join us for an evening of ideas, conversation, and the people building real solutions for a changing climate.

​Spots are limited. Register now.