The ULTIMATE meta-list of climate tech events
With so many climate conferences and events, it can be hard to know which ones are the most relevant. We (and the Tofu Community – thank you!) made an attempt at picking the top ones in the US and Europe. BUT - everyone has different goals and operates in a variety of markets with various audiences; we couldn't possibly cover every single event! That's why we ALSO put together the ultimate META-list of climate tech events lists below that every marketer should know about.
Top 5 General Climate Tech Events (US)
VERGE 22 is the only event that brings these leaders together to discuss how they can work towards a sustainable future. By bringing climate advocates, innovators, and decision-makers from across industries into one space, this conference aims at accelerating solutions for some of today's most pressing climate issues.
2. RE+ Events
Hosting year-round events, RE+ Events (formerly known as Solar Power Events) brings together clean energy leaders from around the world to discuss best practices and foster business growth among participants. Through these gatherings, they identify ways that will move the clean industry forward into an even brighter future!
The Bloomberg Green Summit will bring together some of the world's leading climate change experts for an experience at their core: innovation. These solutions-focused discussions are occurring in tandem with Earth Month, which makes this event all that much more significant as it strives to shape our future on earth!
The summit aims to be an informative, engaging experience for those interested in climate technology. Attendees can expect fireside chats with founders and venture capitalists who are inventing our decarbonized future as well as panel discussions on how we got here so far.
5. Greentown Labs Climate Tech summit
The Greentown Labs Climatetech Summit provides a space for entrepreneurs, investors, policy-makers, and other stakeholders to come together in order to address the challenges of climate change. The event aims at providing an opportunity where different parties with diverse skill sets may learn more about one another's work so that they have better chances when pitching funds or finding partners
Top 5 General Climate Tech Events (Europe)
The Change Now Summit is the world’s largest gathering of innovations for facing global challenges. The 3-day event puts emphasis on concrete and innovative solutions that can be used to solve some major problems faced by our planet!
2. London Climate Technology Show
The London Climate Technology Show 2022 aims to be the most important exhibition and conference that will provide a stage for all those involved in sustainable business solutions, disruptive technologies, and advanced knowledge.
The annual Energy Tech Summit is the place to be if you want in-depth discussion and networking with like-minded individuals. With workshops, talks by industry leaders as well a chance for one on ones there's no better way of getting educated about this exciting field! Tofu’s co-founder, Bettina Grab, also shared her experience of attending the Energy Tech Summit held this past April.
Honorable Mentions
META-list – a list of climate tech events lists
Free to register, Startup Basecamp provides a weekly list of climate tech events straight to your inbox. Additionally, you can apply for pitch events, grants, incubators, and accelerators.
2. Orange Loops
Tech agency Orange Loops put together a list of climate change-related happenings in America that is a little more exhaustive than ours above. The events range from hybrids, such as live web chats and video conferences with participants on location, to virtual communities.
3. Energy Events in the Bay Area (US)
A handy public Google Calendar highlighting climate events in the Bay and LA areas in addition to virtual events.
4. NY Climate Tech by Alec Turnbull & Sonam Velani
A weekly newsletter highlighting climate tech events and news in New York.
There is a lot of variety when it comes to climate tech events - from those that focus on the science and policy around climate change, to those that are geared towards entrepreneurs and investors. No matter what your interests or goals may be, there is likely an event out there for you. We hope this list – and the ULTIMATE META-list of lists - have been helpful and we look forward to seeing you at one of these events soon!
Have one we missed? Comment below!
Net Zero Insights has a running list of climate tech events! It's skewing toward Europe but nevertheless very useful! https://netzeroinsights.com/resources/running-list/climate-tech-conferences-running-list/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Yv446kcBLDkkexy9aLZhpKxtVA7t7zcgOZ_7zeroTuwC4i2KmsCa_zBI19tBP3XcdgUoI
Climate tech cities now has newsletters with climate tech events in New York, Bay Area, LA, Seattle, D.C., Amsterdam and Boston! https://www.climatetechcities.com/