The 2024 Marketplace of the Future
The 8th annual Marketplace of the Future is a “World’s Fair” style expo showcasing innovative solutions to climate change. The event contains dozens of organizations that cover solutions across the five primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions: Energy, Transportation, Food and Agriculture, Buildings, and Industry, as well as education, advocacy, and conservation.
“MOTF” is a new take on the 1939 New York World’s Fair, which was dubbed “The World of Tomorrow” and featured new inventions such as the fluorescent light bulb, air-conditioning, and television. We aim to show climate solutions in the same light - novel now, normal soon.
Highlights:
Panel Discussions: Enjoy conversations covering a spectrum of topics from renewable infrastructure and climate communications. Featuring inspiring leaders like Seth Godin, orgs like Project Drawdown, and youth leaders like Queer Brown Vegan.
Exhibition Hall: Dozens of exhibitors creating solutions across the 5 sources of greenhouse gas emissions: Energy, Buildings, Transportation, Food & Agriculture, Industry.
Community Room: A special location within MOTF dedicated to community organizers, activists, and special practitioners. Featuring Wawa Gatheru, Black Girl Environmentalist, Zero Waste Workshops, and more.
Networking Opportunities: Engage a room of 1,500 peers, start-up professionals, designers, educators, students, and potential collaborators during our day-long event.
Live Music: The climate vibe will be elevated by smooth jazz being played all day and night.
Food and Drinks: The Marketplace of the Future strives to keep the vibes and camaraderie high. Enjoy an open bar with conscious alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands served in reusable cups.
Zero-Waste Stations: Marketplace of the Future is ensuring all of our waste is either reused, donated, recycled, or composted, sending little to nothing to landfill. Expect to find “circularity guides” at each waste station to help you sort and return your items properly.
Saturday Program
Fireside Chat With Seth Godin: Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Amer Jandali, MOTF Founder, and the legendary Seth Godin, where he'll discuss his thought-provoking book, The Carbon Almanac.
The climate career challenge: Daniel Hill Creator of OpenDoorClimate and Director at Environmental Defense Fund
The future of work and navigating transitions: Moderated by Kristy Drutman featuring:
🌏 Daniel Hill, Creator of OpenDoorClimate & Director at Environmental Defense Fund
🌏 Gareth Gransaull, Co-Executive Director at Re•Generation
🌏 Aiyana Bodi, Manager at Project DrawdownCreativity for Climate: 'How I built my climate career - and started a global movement' with Lucy von Sturmer, Founder of Creatives for Climate
The drivers needed to accelerate creativity for system change. Moderated by Tory Stephens, Climate Fiction Creative Manager at Grist, featuring:🌏 Farhana Yamin, Director of the Climate Justice & Just Transition Collaborative
🌏 Heather Fipps, Co-Founder of The Hollywood Climate Summit
🌏 Isaias Hernandez, Founder of 'Queer Brown Vegan'
🌏 Jessie Bluedorn, Founder & Director of The Carmack Collective
The 8th MOTF is made possible by:
Clean Path NYC: An $11 billion clean infrastructure project comprised of more than 20 wind and solar generation projects–all located in New York State.
Flourish: A Canva product designed to make data visualization easy and accessible. Flourish showcases the power of data storytelling to accelerate climate action.
Future: A debit card that gives cash back on all purchases and extra cash for eco-purchases.
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