Climate x AI Hackathon (AI for Good in Climate Tech)
A mini-hackathon of collaborative climate action infused with artificial intelligence, hosted by a climate tech founder.
Planet Earth has survived uninterrupted for millennial without much trouble, but the rise and development of human civilization has brought the Earth's fragile ecosystem nearly to its breaking point. How can we return back to an equilibrium state where we are one with nature?
It all starts with humanity acknowledging, learning about, and taking action in the fight against climate change. Want to get involved on a deeper level and contribute your experience, skills, and knowledge in developing innovative climate solutions? Join together with other climate-minded humans and hack for a sustainable future!
Who Should Attend?
Startup Founders
Startup Employees
Entrepreneurs (e.g. Social Impact)
Working Professionals (e.g. Tech Industry - Software Engineers, Product Designers, Project Managers, etc.)
Job Seekers (e.g. Climate Tech)
Recent College Graduates & Current College Students
Media - Journalists (National, Regional, & Local)
Agenda:
11-11:30am: Doors Open and Registration/Check-In
Bring Your Own Lunch (BYOL)
Open Networking/Mix & Mingle
11:30am-12pm: Opening Ceremony & Challenge Briefing
Host, Volunteer Team, & Event Venue Introductions
Introduction to Climate + AI Opportunity Areas
Presentation of Challenge Themes (e.g. Carbon Capture Storage, Circular Economy, Clean Energy Transition, Climate Finance, Climate Forecasting, Green Buildings, Climate Education, Climate Justice, & Many More)
Logistics: Judging Criteria (See Program Agenda), Support Resources (Host & Mentors Available), Submission Deadline (3:30 pm)
12-12:30pm: Team Formation & Ideation Sprint
Hackers Form Teams of 3-5 people or Ride Solo
Check out The Design Sprint for guidance
Rapid Ideation Exercise Resources:
Business Model Canvas/Lean Startup Canvas
Host & Mentors Circulate to Assist with Any Questions
12:30-3:30pm: Hacking Time! (2 90-Minute Sessions)
Teams Build their Projects
Host & Mentors Available for Tech, Design, and Climate Guidance
Midpoint Check-In (2pm): Short Stretch and Progress Pulse
3:30-4:30pm: Demos & Pitch Showcase
Each Team Presents a 3-Minute Demo + 2-Minute Q&A
Judges Evaluate on Impact, Innovation, AI Use, Feasibility, and Relevance to Climate
4:30-5pm: Awards Announcement
Judges Announce Winners (Best Overall, Most Innovative, Best Use of AI, etc.)
Volunteers Announce Audience Winners (Best Overall, Most Relevant, Most Unique, etc.)
Host Announce Personal Favorites (Focus on Quadruple Bottom Line + UN Sustainable Development Goals + 4Cs)
5pm: Closing Remarks & Next Steps for Collaboration
Subscribe to Climate EOS on Luma
Follow Climate EOS on LinkedIn
Book a 1:1 session with me via Calendly
Join the Climate EOS community on Slack (in the works)
What To Address/Build For:
Challenge #1: Carbon Capture Storage
How do we catch carbon?
Where do we put it?
Challenge #2: Circular Economy
How do we transition from a linear economy (Take-Make-Waste Model) to a circular economy?
What needs to change to make our current supply chains more sustainable and regenerative?
Challenge #3: Clean Energy Transition
How do we transition from a fossil fuel burning world to a clean energy society?
What needs to be done to make renewable energy sources (solar, wind, marine, etc.) more affordable and accessible to all?
Challenge #4: Climate Finance
How do we divest from financial institutions that support fossil fuel projects?
What can we do to use money as a force for good in the fight against climate change?
Judging Criteria:
Impact
How much impact would a solution have in solving the addressed challenge?Feasibility
Is the solution realistic in terms of the technological, legal and other aspects?Implementation
How much was done on the hackathon in terms of making a real tech solution?Originality
Is the solution original and creative, is it using the latest technologies?
Judges (Experts + Hackers + Audience Voice)
Ryan D. Taylor (Angel Investor)
Also: Jim Fournier, John Mern, Tovah Cook, Negar Rajabi, Jane Franch, Vito Lamberti, Andrea Carafa, Sneha Vasudevan, James Booth, Zahra Kelly, Kola Quadri, & Dhiraj Padnani
Everyone who participates/attends will be able to vote for their favorite climate solution from the hackathon
Sponsors (Financial, Presenting, In-Kind, Media, Community)
Margret Trilli of ImpactAssets Capital Partners (Financial)
Stephen Council of SFGATE (Media)
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.
About Host: Catherine Cheng is a climate founder building the AI-powered climate curriculum of the future for the K-12 education system. She is also an angel investor of 4+ years with a portfolio of 50+ investments including two successful exits of $7M each in the health tech sector. Her investments in Aptera Motors and Terraformation sparked her interest in the climate tech sector. Will you step up and join her in recruiting 3,200 new climate action leaders around the world?
About Venue: BuzzWorks opened its doors on July 18th, 2016 after 2+ years of development. The brainchild of SF infamous entertainment pioneer Vlad Cood, this venue is a completely ORIGINAL build out and conversion from an old Industrial factory to brand new public assembly establishment... the first of such in the SOMA since the 1984 cabaret moratorium was enacted, with the very first original entertainment & liquor license in 34 years in SOMA!