Global Climate Solutions Summit 2026
🌍 Global Climate Solutions Summit (GCSS 2026)
📅 Friday, April 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Punch Line, 444 Battery St, San Francisco
🚀 A Flagship Event of SF Climate Week 2026
Join us for GCSS 2026, the premier gathering of climate investors, founders, innovators, policymakers, and corporate leaders driving bold, actionable solutions for a sustainable future 🌱
What’s new this year:
• Top-tier VCs (Khosla, At One, Blue Bear, Westly, Congruent...)
• Stronger sponsors (Tesla, Live Nation, + more)
• Founder demos + real deal flow conversations
• A curated room — not a crowded conference
• 🚗 Carpool w/ Crewz to Network and save both $s & CO2
Keynote speaker:
Josh Becker - California State Senate
We expect this to sell out again.
VIP Reception Giveaway: Tom Chi's new book Climate Capital is going to the first 30 people that register for the VIP Reception.
🗓 AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
🔹 11:00 AM | Doors Open
🔹 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | VIP Reception
A curated networking experience with investors, speakers and industry leaders. Enjoy bites, drinks, special gifts, and meaningful conversations before the summit begins.
PROGRAM
🔹 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Pre-Seed & Seed Investor Panel
Joshua Posamentier, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Congruent Ventures
Leonardo Banchik, Partner, Voyager Ventures
Raj Kapoor, Co-Founder, Climactic
Sophie Lamparter, Founding Partner, Vitamin°C
Moderator - Ron Erd, Founder, Unlocking Growth
🔹 2:05 – 2:30 PM | Keynote by Josh Becker - California State Senate
🔹 2:30 – 3:00 PM | Founder Pitch & Demo - Apply Here
🔹 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Break & Networking
🔹 3:30 – 4:30 PM | Series A & FOAK Investment for Climate
Tom Chi, Founding Partner, At One Ventures
Carolin Funk, Ph.D, Partner, Blue Bear Capital
Rajesh Swaminathan, Partner, Khosla Ventures
Shaun Chaudhuri, Partner, Westly Group
Moderator - Ron Erd, Founder, Unlocking Growth
🔹 4:30 – 4:45 PM | Keynote by Bert Bruggeman – Chairman The Ocean Clean-up, CEO & Founder, Aurelia
From Cleanup to Regeneration: Engineering at the Level Problems Exist
🔹 4:45 – 5:00 PM | Innovation Awards Ceremony 🎉
Nominate Changemakers: Global Climate Solutions Awards: Here
💚GRATITUDE to our Generous Sponsors and Partners❤️
Global Climate Solutions — Connecting climate founders, funders, and leaders for action
CSPA - California Software Professional Association
Goodwin Law - Goodwin’s Climate Tech practice supports startups and investors tackling the global environmental crisis, providing legal expertise across areas such as renewable energy, climate software, carbon capture, mobility, sustainable agriculture, and advanced materials. Their multidisciplinary team offers proactive legal guidance to climate technology innovators worldwide.
BMW - Sheer Driving Pleasure
EVEN Recharge - Zero-emission marina system
CraveX Gum - Cut sugar cravings naturally
Envire.ai - Sustainability Data Reporting for Venues
Opalan — Water is Life
Maker Ninja - Graphic recording for your meetingsGABA (German American Business Association) — Building meaningful global connections
Silicon Valley Alliances — Transforming managers into global leaders
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.