The Desert is the World's Climate Lab: from Extreme Conditions to Global Solutions
Climate adaptation has become one of the defining investment opportunities of our time.
Join DeserTech, Adamah’s Jewish Green Business Network, E44 Ventures, and Pearl Cohen for an invitation-only breakfast bringing together a curated group of climate investors, founders, corporates, and ecosystem leaders to explore how technologies developed under extreme conditions are shaping the future of climate resilience.
From water and food systems to energy, resilient infrastructure, and industrial innovation, the Negev desert has become a living laboratory where breakthrough climate technologies are tested before scaling to global markets.
The morning will feature insightful conversations on emerging investment trends, selected startup showcases, and curated networking designed to foster meaningful connections between investors and leading Israeli climate innovators.
Whether you're actively investing in climate technologies or looking to understand where the next wave of climate innovation is emerging, this gathering offers an opportunity to exchange ideas, discover new companies, and connect with fellow investors during one of the industry's most important weeks.
Agenda:
9:00am - Breakfast & Refreshments
9:20am - Welcome Remarks
9:25am - Panel Discussion
9:45am - Pitch Competition for Leading DeserTech Startups
10:20am - Climate Solutions Prize Award
10:30am - Closing Remarks
10:35am - Netoworking until 11:30
Our panel discussion will feature:
Daniel Baruch
Executive Director, ClimateTech Investments & Innovation
JP Morgan
Ron Gonen
CEO
Closed Loop Partners
Jordan Kolpas
Investment Director - Sustainability
Antin
Galith Levy
CEO
Climate Solutions Prize
Guy Milhalter
Partner
Pearl Cohen
Sivan Cohen Shachari
CEO
DeserTech & Climate Innovation Center
About the Hosts
DeserTech & Climate Innovation Center is building the Negev into a global hub for climate innovation and resilience. Connecting startups, investors, corporations, researchers, and government, DeserTech supports the development and scaling of climate technologies designed for extreme and arid environments, while creating new opportunities for the Negev and beyond. Learn more
Jewish Green Business Network, powered by Adamah brings together Jewish business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and sustainability professionals working to advance climate solutions and a more sustainable economy. Through its global network and programming, JGBN connects people and ideas to accelerate climate action and impact. Learn more
E44 Ventures is a climate-focused venture capital firm investing in breakthrough technologies addressing some of the world’s most pressing climate challenges. E44 brings together deep sector expertise, a global network, and a strong focus on supporting transformative companies from early innovation through scale. Learn more
Climate Solutions Prize recognizes and supports breakthrough climate technologies with the potential to deliver meaningful, scalable impact. By connecting promising innovators with investors, industry leaders, and global networks, the Prize helps accelerate the path from climate innovation to real-world solutions. Learn more
Pearl Cohen is a leading international law firm supporting innovative companies, entrepreneurs, and investors across technology, intellectual property, and business law. With a strong presence in both Israel and the U.S., Pearl Cohen helps clients navigate the opportunities and challenges of global growth. We are pleased to have Pearl Cohen hosting this important gathering. Learn more