BDC Capital: Climate Tech & Sustainability Mixer & Panel Discussion

​Climate breakthroughs don’t happen in silos – they happen when communities come together.

​Join us for an evening of insights and networking as BDC Capital’s Sustainability Venture Fund and Climate Tech Fund co-host the Climate Tech & Sustainability Mixer and Panel discussion on the opening day of the inaugural Toronto Climate Week 2025.

​We’re bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem builders who are advancing technologies including AI, Deeptech, Hardware & Software in Canada in the spaces of Climate and Sustainability.  

​Expect real conversations with our companies, stories from the frontlines of climate tech, and an inside look at how we evaluate and support breakthrough ventures.

​Whether you’re a builder, investor, or partner in this space, we’d love for you to be part of the conversation.

​Agenda

​5:00 – 6:00 PM: Welcome drinks, appetizers & open networking

​6:00 – 6:15 PM: A view into BDC Capital’s sustainability vision

​6:15 – 7:00 PM: Investing in Sustainability and Climate Tech: A conversation on advancing capital to propel innovations and accelerate a sustainable future. Featuring:

​o   Niraj Mathur, Co-Founder and CEO of Blumind

​o   Ahmad Ghahreman, CEO and Co-Founder of Cyclic Materials

​o   Salman Qadir, Associate Principal of Sustainability Venture Fund,

​o   Jahangir Bhatti, Principal of Climate Tech Fund

​o   Moderated by Shirley Speakman, Managing Partner of Sustainability Venture Fund and Climate Tech Fund

​7:00 – 8:00 PM: Drinks, departures & deeper conversations

​Audience

​·       💡 Early-stage to late-stage climate tech founders

​·       💰 Climate-focused venture investors

​·       🏢 Corporate sustainability & innovation leaders

​·       🌱 Ecosystem partners and enablers

​Tickets

​It's a limited capacity event - RSVP’s will be confirmed by September 23, 2025

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