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International Climate Innovators Meet U.S. Capital

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Civic Hall
New York, New York
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​We're thrilled to present the climate event of the season! 

​Featuring International Non-Profits, U.S. Investors & Global Startups @ Climate Week NYC

​We’re bringing you a day packed with educational content and insights from key stakeholders across the public and private sectors, including investors, startup founders, banks, non-profits, and more.

​This event offers a fresh perspective on the latest challenges and opportunities in climate action, international entrepreneurship, collaboration, technology, and financing. 

​ OUR PARTNERS:

​SPEAKERS CONFIRMED: 

​8.30 AM - 9:00 AM   Registration & Networking

​9:00 AM -10:15 AM  The Adaptation Economy & International Innovators

​This rapidly growing area of the green economy provides an exciting opportunity for investors as innovations emerge and successful adaptation business models are established. Here are some questions we will be discussing: 

  • ​What practical solutions are gaining momentum? New crop types, drone technology, seed treatments, nature-based cooling, and other breakthroughs. 

  • ​How do international entrepreneurs employ innovation and technology to address local contexts and needs?

  • ​How can entrepreneurs integrate effective adaptation business models?  

  • ​How can we support investment at scale? What tools are available to evaluate potential investment opportunities? 

​Speakers: 

​Moderator: 

​10:15-10:30 KEYNOTE SPEECH

​Developing an ecosystem to support MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) across Asia.

​Speaker:

​Fred Tsao, Chairman, TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) Group

​TPC is a fourth-generation family business holding company committed to empowering the well-being economy. The company is headquartered in Singapore, and has a strong presence in China, Indonesia, and Thailand.

​10:30 - 11.00 AM Coffee & Networking Break 

​11:00 AM - 12.30 PM: Faster, Further, Fairer – Approaches to Urban Transformation

​Cities are responsible for about 70% of global emissions and are on track to house 80% of the human population. How can we shape the future of cities to ultimately to secure the survival and thriving of human civilization?

  • ​What are some large-scale urban transformation initiatives in North America, LatAm, and Europe? Circular City Coalition, EU Cities Mission (NetZeroCities), the Circular Supply Chain Coalition, City Catalyst.

  • ​How can we influence the current emissions trends, and expedite the introduction of comprehensive structural changes? 

  • ​How can we more effectively connect diverse solutions and stakeholders, including city governments, industry partners, and local communities?

  • ​What are new circular economic models and the associated forms of financing for entrepreneurs?

  • ​How can we integrate equity, decarbonization, and economic development seamlessly to create results? 

​12.30 PM - 1.00 PM Networking Break

​1.00 - 2.30 PM: Bio-Regional Regeneration and integrated landscape management

​The session is an opportunity for funders and entrepreneurs to learn about initiatives and systemic approaches to land use, regenerative agriculture, and forestry.

  • ​What are some global & local initiatives? And how do stakeholders across the landscape jointly pursue a regenerative future? 

  • ​How are small solutions in land use, regenerative agriculture, and forestry scaled to reach a larger mass? 

  • ​What financial innovations to mobilize funding flows are in the making? 

  • ​Integrated landscape management (ILM), regenerative agriculture and bioregioning through landscape partnerships 

  • ​Climate future: catalytic prototypes in landscape-scale transformations, collective learning, methodologies, tools, and delivery strategies.

​2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Coffee Break 

​3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: MISSING TRILLIONS AND HIDDEN HANDBRAKES

​COP29 @ Dubai WEF @ Davos, UN Climate Champions

​NYC Climate Week: The final event of this year-long series!  

​What does overcoming the climate finance gap look like? The Missing Trillions is designed as a laboratory for a structured exploration of systemic risks and opportunities.

  • ​How can we address the climate finance gap? Get insights on emerging, high-leverage, and overlooked approaches. 

  • ​Deep dive into 4 promising solutions with expert practitioners to identify new pathways for collaboration and scale.

  • ​Who’s leading the way in climate funding? Meet and engage with actors across the globe tackling the finance gap. 

​Over the past year, The Missing Trillions has been exploring overlooked leverage points that could help close the climate finance gap. 

​We will be sharing our insights with the public for feedback, partnership, and implementation pathways ahead of this New York Climate Week event.

​4:30 PM - 5.00 PM Networking Break

​5.00 - 5.15 PM KEYNOTE SPEECH.

​Addressing barriers for international CleanTech innovation in the U.S. Strategies for overcoming challenges and facilitating smoother market entry. 

​Speaker: Katya Stelmakh, founder & managing director, Stelmakh & Associates

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​5.15 - 6.30: Immigrant ClimateTech Pioneers in the U.S. Investment Landscape   

​We are bringing together investors and immigrant unicorns for a heartfelt discussion on “money moves” and emerging technologies. We will look at successful projects, tackle challenges, and examine the impact we can collectively achieve for the future of climate action. 

  • ​What is the current state of ClimateTech investment in the U.S., including major players and sources of funding?

  • ​Where does the money flow? What are some lessons learned from past funding initiatives and best fundraising practices today?

  • ​Success stories: How can international ClimateTech companies leverage U.S. capital? 

  • ​What are some of the issues in the world of climate finance? What should immigrant entrepreneurs know today? 

  • ​What are future trends in ClimateTech and new investment trends?  

​Speakers: 

​Moderator: Morielle I. Lotan, Founder, MILE Advisory

​6.30 PM - 9 PM Cocktail & Networking 

​Join us for an evening of ClimateTech insights and global business growth! Enjoy light bites and drinks while exploring the hottest trends and exciting developments in regions like Europe, Africa, LatAm, and Asia.

​Speakers: 

​Maxime Bayen, Operating Partner, Catalyst Fund

​Neil Walmsley, Head of International Markets, Climate-KIC

Location
Civic Hall
124 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Hosted By
The Vertical
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