Starting Q3 of 2023, we have compiled a full list of climate tech conferences, forums, and summits for founders and investors alike. These events offer founders, investors, and industry experts valuable opportunities to network, share, and innovate together. Not only that, they are a great way to stay abreast of the newest tech innovations and news in the sector. Some of these may well worth be traveling for and may have fast-approaching registration deadlines, so make sure to check them out before they close. This list is part of our initiative to give light on some exciting resources and opportunities happening in the climate tech ecosystem.
Of course, if there are any that we missed, please let us know! We are always seeking to improve our content and make it more valuable for our members. All of these events can also be found on our weekly curated list of events for members3
JULY
26
Singapore
The Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summits bring together business leaders and investors globally to drive innovation and scale best practices in sustainable business and finance. Amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical challenges and ever-changing regulations, companies are under pressure to drive business value and meet their ambitious ESG goals. Join us in Singapore for a day of solutions-driven discussions and community building as the Summit returns to APAC.
28
London, UK & Remote
Back for its second year, the US Climate Action Summit unites key leaders in business, politics and advocacy to drive US climate momentum during Earth Week. We’re hosting an intimate yet innovative program that favours participation, progress and accountability.
AUGUST
21
Singapore
SYNC is our annual, exclusive summit that unites 100 key decision makers from across Asia to create and capitalize on opportunities to advance tech in Asia. This year, we are focusing on arguably the most important segment of all – Climate Tech and the environment.
SEPTEMBER
4-6
Nairobi, Kenya
A groundbreaking event dedicated to addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and fostering collaboration towards sustainable solutions.
Join us as we bring together global leaders, policymakers, youth activists, civil society organizations, academia and the private sector to drive meaningful action and forge a sustainable future for Africa and the world.
Through collaboration, we can leverage Africa and the global community’s resources to drive sustainable solutions. It is time to transcend foster collective responsibility and create a lasting legacy of climate action.
4-8
Nairobi, Kenya
The Africa Climate Week (ACW 2023) is one of four Regional Climate Weeks held this year to build momentum ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP 28 in Dubai and the conclusion of the first Global Stocktake, designed to chart the way for fulfilling the Paris Agreement’s key goals.
Hosted by the government of Kenya, ACW 2023 will be organised in parallel with the African Climate Action Summit (4-6 September), also hosted by Kenya.
6-7
London, UK
Join us at Reuters Events: Net Zero Europe 2023, along with 200+ senior leaders in business, to discuss and identify the new solutions, collaborations and investments to help accelerate your net zero plans. Through intimate workshops, best practice case studies, panel debates and peer-to-peer roundtable discussions we’ll help you identify ways to effectively track and manage Scope 3 data, develop transition plans that’ll stand up to investor scrutiny and that provide a roadmap to decarbonise your operations and value chain – while still balancing profitability.
This is the defining moment for our quest to deliver a net zero future. Your next move carries immense significance. Equip yourself with the tools you’ll need to shape your net zero strategy at Reuters Events: Net Zero Europe.
7
Malmo, Sweden
The Drop is Europe’s leading Climate Tech event, designed for people who want to meet and learn from the founders, investors and climate experts who are driving solutions to the climate crisis forward.
17-24
New York, USA
Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together some 400 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world, gather to drive the transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening.
18-19
New York, USA
The 2023 SDG Summit will take place on 18-19 September 2023 in New York. It will mark the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals with high-level political guidance on transformative and accelerated actions leading up to 2030.
Convened by the President of the General Assembly, the Summit will mark the half-way point to the deadline set for achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. It will be the centerpiece of the High-level Week of the General Assembly. It will respond to the impact of multiple and interlocking crises facing the world and is expected to reignite a sense of hope, optimism, and enthusiasm for the 2030 Agenda.
19-21
San Francisco, USA
Disrupt — the original startup conference — stays fresh, relevant and focused on founders, investors, and the future of tech year after year. Whether you’re a startup rookie learning the ropes, a seasoned investor searching for the next big thing, or a founder hell-bent on changing the world – Disrupt delivers the tools, knowledge, and connections to help you make it happen.
20
New York, USA
The Summit will convene alongside the second SDG Summit, which aims to accelerate action at the mid-way point of the SDGs.
26-27
London, UK
Helping accelerate the global net zero economy transition, the London Climate Technology show is the most sought after conference & tradeshow focused on the fast developing climate technology value chain.
26-27
Virtual
The SOSV Climate Tech Summit aims to convene the climate tech startup ecosystem of founders, investors, technologists, corporates, policymakers and media to discuss the extreme challenges ahead.
LOOKING FORWARD INTO Q4...
16-19 Oct
London, UK
PLANETech World 2023 is the climate tech event that brings together thousands of people dedicated to growing the climate tech ecosystem. We are proud to welcome leaders from across the globe, startups developing disruptive climate technologies, investors investing in climate, policymakers, and academics – all joining forces to promote solutions to climate challenges.
Join us at PLANETech World 2023 to discover, connect and innovate.
31 Oct – 1 Nov
London, UK
The Net Zero Festival will bring together over 1,000 senior business executives, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and campaigners over two days to explore how to navigate the defining economic, political, and technological trend of the age and work together to accelerate the net zero transition.
This October’s event will reach an even wider audience with over 80 exhibitors showcasing how to accelerate the net zero transition and four streams of content designed to inspire, demonstrate action taken, connect peers and showcase solutions needed to deliver on the UK’s net zero goals.
We want this event to make a difference, to inspire creative ways to tackle the climate crisis, to celebrate real examples of action that is already making a difference, and most crucially, to connect organisations and people who can accelerate the progress we all want to see.
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The above list is a comprehensive list of climate tech events/forums/and conferences. But there are many more webinars, talks, and courses out there! Every week we update our curated calendar of events and accelerator deadlines exclusively for members.
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