Yet another interesting climate tech event for those interested in learning about this sector: the Cleantech Open Global Forum is free and online from October 20-22. Here are the details:
Wednesday, 10/20, 8 am – 12 noon PT (Pacific): US
- US Accelerator Top 6 Finalists Live Pitches and Judging.
- Keynote speaker: Joshua Aviv, Founder/CEO of SparkCharge.io, CTO 2016 Alum and ABC Shark Tank winner.
- Partner Showcase – Reverse Pitch: “You Survived CTO; What’s Next?” with next-stage incubators, accelerators, challenges and big opportunities.
Thursday, 10/21, 8 am – 12 noon PT (Pacific): GLOBAL
- International Global Ideas Top 6 Finalists Live Pitches and Judging
- Marketing Workshop: “How to Market your Cleantech Startup!”
- Keynote speaker: TBD
Friday, 10/22, 8 am – 12 noon PT (Pacific): MAIN EVENT
- Keynote: Jonathan Foley, Executive Director, Project Drawdown, “Achieving Drawdown: A Hopeful, Science-Based Plan to Address Climate Change”
- Quick Pitches by the Top US and International Finalists
- Fireside Chat with Emily Reichert, CEO, Greentown Labs, the preeminent incubator for post-CTO startups in Boston MA and Houston TX.
- Awards!
- Showcasing the 120 companies in the 2021 cohort
- Networking
To make the most of this and similar online events, be sure to read our article, How to leverage online industry events for your transition to a green job.