Upstate ↔ Downstate Climate Tech Week
Day One: September 24, 2025 | Albany, NY | Half-Day Event + Happy Hour
We are kicking off Climate Tech Week Upstate with an afternoon dedicated to innovation, investment, and collaboration, followed by a community happy hour.
This half-day event will bring together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to spotlight the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of climate tech.
Featured Speakers & Guests
Dan Fitzgerald, Founder of Key Capture Energy
Cullen Kasunic, Managing Partner, Solve: Resource and Energy Associates
Bill Dailey, Standard Hydrogen Corp.
Brad Banikowski and Emad Rahim, Cleantech Accelerator at INSPYRE, powered by National Grid
Zack Pecenak, NY Ventures
Bailey Burke, Hudson Valley Venture Hub
Jack Nolan, Startup IQ
More speakers coming soon...
Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor: Empire State Development hosted by NY Ventures
Sponsors: Hudson Valley Venture Hub, Center for Economic Growth, Solve: Resource and Energy Associates, Startup IQ, University at Albany
Schedule Highlights
12:00–5:00 PM | Keynotes, interactive sessions, and founder-focused discussions at University at Albany
5:30 PM | Happy Hour at City Line Bar & Grill (apps included, drinks available for purchase)
Day Two: September 25, 2025 | New Climate Futures at Newlab (Brooklyn, NY)
The morning after Albany, participants can hop on a highly subsidized round-trip bus ($36!) from Albany to Brooklyn to attend Newlab’s New Climate Futures event. This makes it easy for Upstate founders and partners to connect with the broader climate innovation ecosystem.
It is easy to come along for the Newlab experience.
Just register for the Albany event, let us know you would like to join the bus, and we will provide you with a registration link and code to complete your Newlab registration. The discounted registration fee is $36, which includes the bus ride.
7:00 AM | Bus departure from Albany
All day | Attend Newlab’s New Climate Futures with other Upstate NY founders
Evening | Return trip to Albany
👉 Note on registration: All Newlab participation requires approval. Once you indicate your interest, you will be provided an access code to complete your registration. Please register quickly, as several Climate Week events are already selling out.
Newlab Registration Link:
New Climate Futures 2025 – A Newlab Event
This code unlocks an exclusive ticket, GA + Meal Voucher for $60: Given at Registration
This code offers a 20% discount on the GA ticket price ($36): Given at Registration