Climate Innovation at Work
CLIMATE INNOVATION AT WORK Presented during PNW Climate Week 2026
The economy we want — thriving, resilient, built on climate solutions — doesn't build itself. The work is underway in Portland and across Oregon, and there's a lot more to do. Climate Innovation at Work is a chance to meet the moment: to see what's already moving, roll up our sleeves, and be part of what comes next.
An interactive showcase spotlighting in-flight projects at the intersection of climate and economic development — each with a clear owner, demonstrated traction, and a specific ask from the community. Not a conference. Not a keynote. A working session where the room is the resource.
Real projects. Real asks. A community ready to help.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Design Portland will host Climate Innovation at Work. Doors open at 2:30 PM to a science fair-like display — browse climate solutions from founders, project teams, and community organizations building Portland and Oregon's next economy. Connect, sign up, and add your voice to their asks.
At 3:00 PM the program begins. Three featured projects take the room in a rotating showcase — you engage directly, offer input, and respond to each project's specific community ask. A panel of funders, officials, and ecosystem leaders then reflects on what they heard and how they can help move things forward.
Closing remarks by 5:00 PM.
The space will remain open for networking and to expand community visibility until 6:30 PM, in conjuncture with the Climate Curious Happy Hour hosted nearby.
FORMAT 🚪 2:30 PM — Doors open / Science fair open showcase 🎙 3:00 PM — Program begins 🔄 3:15–4:15 PM — Rotating project showcases 💬 4:15–5:00 PM — Debrief & accountability panel 👋 5:00 PM — Closing remarks
FYI —🍻 5:30 PM — Climate Curious Happy Hour to follow nearby (walking distance).
REGISTRATION This is an approved-registration event. Exact venue address will be shared upon registration approval. Space is limited — register early.
YOUR HOSTS
Prosper Portland is the economic and urban development agency for the City of Portland. Prosper Portland’s Business Advancement Team supports Portland’s growth industries that employ the builders, designers, manufacturers and innovators of our city. For over a decade we have supported clean tech and green building companies and partners in the Green Cities Industry Cluster.
Partners: Oregon Business for Climate · VertueLab · Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (Portland Chapter) · Climate Curious · Latino Founders · SecondMuse · Design Portland
GETTING THERE The venue is in downtown Portland — one of the most transit-accessible corners in the city. Address will be provided upon confirmed registration.
🚇 MAX Light Rail — the nearest MAX station is a 3-minute walk, served by the Green and Red lines. Pioneer Courthouse/SW 6th Ave and Pioneer Square stations are also within easy walking distance, serving all MAX lines.
🚌 Bus — TriMet routes 12, 15, 19, 20, 36, 44, and 56 stop within 2 minutes of the venue. The Transit Mall on SW 5th and 6th runs directly past.
🚗 Parking — SmartPark garages at SW 10th & Yamhill and SW 4th & Yamhill offer affordable public parking with real-time availability. Pay via the Parking Kitty app or at any pay station. Street metered parking available on surrounding blocks.
🚲 Bike — Bike racks and BIKETOWN stations nearby.
ACCESSIBILITY We want everyone to be able to fully participate. Please note that this is an active working space and accessibility conditions may be tight. If you have any accessibility requirements — mobility, sensory, or otherwise — please flag them in your registration so we can plan ahead. The earlier we know, the better we can prepare. Questions? Reach out directly before the event.
INCLUSIVITY Climate Innovation at Work is an inclusive event. We welcome attendees of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives and are committed to a respectful, harassment-free experience for everyone. Discrimination of any kind — including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or national origin — will not be tolerated.
MEDIA CONSENT By attending this event, you consent to being photographed or recorded, and to those images and recordings being used in event-related communications and marketing materials by Prosper Portland and its partners.
PNW Climate Week AFFILIATION By registering for this event, you agree to share your information with the event organizers, PNW Climate Week, and Climatebase / the Climate Week Network. You may receive updates from these organizations, and can opt out at any time in accordance with their respective privacy policies.