Hi all,
We hope you’ve recovered from Climate Week, because NY Climate Tech is back in full swing. Here are our picks for the week:
Today talk energy at the ⚡ Make It in Brooklyn Grid Futures Panel or test your knowledge at 🔥 Burning Questions: A Clean Creatives Trivia Night
Tomorrow it’s all about campus energy at the 🏫 Decarb Higher Ed NY ($$$) and breaking academics out of the lab at the 🍸 Nucleate Eco Happy Hour
Thursday join WISE for 📈 From Climate Hazard to Investment Decision: Is Physical Risk Actually Changing How We Invest? or head to the High Line for 🌱 Plants Can Save the World: Green Space Solutions for a Resilient Future
Friday head to Columbia for 🍽️ Food in a Changing Climate: UNESCO & Italian Cooking; Waste; Sustainability
Saturday catch something different with 🔥 Playing with Fire: An Ecosexual Emergency at Anthology Film Archives or pick your day at 🦅 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration and 🌳 Celebration of City of Forest Day at Gotham Park
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Til next week!
Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team
Community Shoutouts
🚀 SOSV Deep Tech Summit
From the producers of the 5-year running Climate Tech Summit, a flagship event that regularly attracts 5,000 attendees, comes the SOSV Deep Tech Summit. Join us for a free, virtual, three-day event bringing together world-class founders, researchers, and investors to explore breakthroughs across climate tech, but also human health and physical-world AI. Check out the confirmed lineup of speakers, which includes climate visionaries like Mike Schroepfer (Gigascale Capital), Milo Werner (DCVC), Laurie Menoud (At One Ventures), experts from Harvard and Princeton, a number of founders, and many others who will explore where funding is flowing and what the future holds for energy. Register now to save your spot.
🤖 Campus Deep Tech
Campus Deep Tech (CDT) connects university researchers with founders, investors, industry, and commercialization partners. Its programs have engaged 1,000+ deep-tech PhDs and faculty and welcomed 2,500+ attendees across the NYC region. See CDT's Climate Week 2026 pitch event winner, Roxanna Delima, founder & CEO of Rushnu! Next up: the Boston Hard Tech X Climate Tech Summit on Oct. 26th during Tough Tech Week 2026. Reach out to malcolm@campusdeeptech.com if you'd like to learn more about future initiatives.
This Week’s Events
Tuesday, Oct 6
Wednesday, Oct 7
Thursday, Oct 8
Friday, Oct 9
Saturday, Oct 10
Sunday, Oct 11
Monday, Oct 12
Tuesday, Oct 13
Wednesday, Oct 14
Thursday, Oct 15
🌍 Earth Networks Kickoff: AI, Climate and Society × Intelligence of Place
⚡ Data Center Panel: How Data Center Size Changes the Energy Problem
🌱 Shifting Systems for Change: Celebrating the 2026 Create Change Fellowship
💡 Sense and Cents: How Sustainability Drives Consumer Choice and Revenue
🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventres Startup and Talent Platforms
Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures are launching new platforms to support climate founders, funders, and career transitioners! There is no shortage of great companies raising money for their groundbreaking ideas, great investors looking to support with capital, and great talent living the mantra that every job is a climate job. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Upcoming Events
🔗 New York Engineering, Energy & Transportation Networking Event: Oct 16
🌱 Open House New York Weekend: The Climate Imaginarium (Day 1): Oct 17
🌱 Black Ecologies: Land, Memory, and the More-than-Human: Oct 17
🌱 Community Composting at Randall’s Island Urban Farm: Oct 18
⚡ October YPE tour: the past, present, and future of NYC’s electricity grid: Oct 18
🏢 Sustainable Buildings Collaborative (SBC) Americas at Greenbuild 2026: Oct 20
🌱 Save Money, Save the Planet, Southbridge Style: A Green Co-op Council House: Oct 20
📚 Incomputable Earth: Technology and the Anthropocene Hypothesis: Oct 20
🌍 Climate Riskscapes: Living and Knowing Under Environmental Precarity: Oct 22
🌈 Out in Climate x Build Out | NYC Fall Happy Hour with COOKFOX and USGBC: Oct 22
🌱 Curriculum to Career: Pathways in Sustainability Science: Oct 22
🎨 Civic Art Lab 2026 | Entanglements: AI, Sustainability, Design: Oct 23
🌱 Program 4: ‘Outgrow the System’ - Creating A Sustainable Economy: Oct 24
🎓 Workshops in Sustainability Career Paths and Curriculum: Oct 27
🏢 Climate Risk ‘n’ Biscuits: Oct 28
🌱 Careers in Sustainability Panel and Networking Reception: Oct 29
🚗 AEG New York 26Q4 Mobility & Clean Transportation Stakeholder Challenge: Nov 2
💼 Cornell Entrepreneurship Showcase: Student Pitches & Venture Panel: Nov 5
🌞 Solar Maverick 300: A Celebration of Clean Energy, Community & 300 Episodes: Nov 5
This Week in Detail
📸 LINES OF SURVIVAL: LIVING, ADAPTING, IMAGINING TOMORROW
When: Tuesday, Oct 6
Where: The Africa Center, New York
Lines of Survival presents the winning and finalist works from the 2026 Africa Soft Power Climate Change Photo Essay Prize, featuring five photo essays by young photographers that depict the realities of climate change across Africa and its diaspora. The exhibition opens at The Africa Center and coincides with the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, showcasing stories from communities affected by climate issues such as drought, flooding, and coastal erosion.
🌱 Designing for Impact
When: Tuesday, Oct 6
Where: Juliana Curran Terian Design Center, Brooklyn
Garrett Benisch, a Pratt Master of Industrial Design Alumni, will share lessons learned in his journey to create impact through design, focusing on transforming sewage sludge into carbon negative materials for industry. His experience includes work with MASS Design Group in Rwanda and his current role at Bioforcetech Corporation, where he develops innovative materials from organic waste.
⚡ Make It in Brooklyn Grid Futures Panel
When: Tuesday, Oct 6
Where: Hana House, Brooklyn
Grid Futures: Powering New York’s Energy Transition, a panel discussion exploring how building electrification, smart technologies, and demand flexibility are transforming New York’s energy system. Panelists will address the challenges of modernizing the grid, including infrastructure needs, costs, and coordination across sectors, to support a more resilient and efficient energy future.
🧠 Burning Questions: A Clean Creatives Trivia Night
When: Tuesday, Oct 6
Where: Grand Street & Wooster Street, New York
Clean Creatives for a trivia night in NYC, featuring questions about fossil fuel advertising and the advertising industry. Enjoy mingling with others while competing for prizes in a beautiful SoHo loft, with drinks available.
🗺️ After5NewYork - Geography of Human Nature: How Your Environment Shapes You
When: Tuesday, Oct 6
Where: West Village (address found in email confirmation), New York
A geography and geopolitics professor for an engaging exploration of how the places we live, work, and grow up in influence our behavior, identity, and relationships. This event will examine the powerful relationship between environment and human behavior, covering topics such as how our surroundings shape our beliefs and sense of self.
🏫 Decarb Higher Ed NY
When: Wednesday, Oct 7
Where: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), New York
The Higher Education Decarbonization Summit focuses on accelerating decarbonization across campuses, featuring discussions on strategies, challenges, and innovations in sustainability. Attendees will learn from university leaders about best practices for decarbonization, explore emerging technologies, and connect with decision-makers in the field.
🍸 Eco Happy Hour
When: Wednesday, Oct 7
Where: New York, NY, New York
Our 5th annual Eco Happy Hour, a high-caliber mixer for investors, founders, researchers, and scientists in the fields of bio, eco, and deep tech. The evening will feature lightning talks from founders, including Annie from Arbon Corp, followed by networking opportunities with attendees from across the climate and biotech sectors.
🎉 IIDA NY 2nd Annual Sustainability Quizzo
When: Wednesday, Oct 7
Where: Haworth Showroom, New York
IIDA NY for the 2nd Annual Sustainability Quizzo, a night of trivia focused on health and sustainability, hosted by comedian Brock Snyder. Compete for fun prizes and the title of Sustainability Master while networking and enjoying food and drinks with friends and new acquaintances.
🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action
When: Wednesday, Oct 7
Where: Threes Brewing Gowanus, Kings County
Brooklyn Climate Changemakers every Wednesday at Threes Brewing for an hour of climate action. Whether you’re new to political action or a seasoned advocate, you’ll find a supportive community focused on advocating for bold, science-based, equitable climate solutions.
📈 WISE-NYC: From Climate Hazard to Investment Decision: Is Physical Risk Actually Changing How We Invest?
When: Thursday, Oct 8
Where: New York, NY, New York
As wildfires, floods, extreme heat, and drought become more frequent and financially consequential, this event explores how these physical climate risks are influencing investment decisions. It will address whether physical risk is becoming part of mainstream investment analysis and what factors prompt senior decision-makers to act on these risks.
🌱 Plants Can Save the World: Green Space Solutions for a Resilient Future
When: Thursday, Oct 8
Where: On the High Line at 14th Street, New York
This panel discussion, hosted by the High Line, Native Plant Trust, and Nature Conservancy, will explore how trees, plants, and gardens can enhance human health and well-being while providing solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change. Experts will present on the role of plants in building climate resilience, followed by a discussion and audience Q&A.
🌱 Curriculum to Career: Pathways in Sustainability Science
When: Thursday, Oct 8
Where: Uris Hall, New York
Alumni of Columbia University’s Master of Science in Sustainability Science program for a candid conversation about their professional journeys and how they apply scientific knowledge and analytical skills to address real-world sustainability challenges. Panelists will share insights on transitioning from graduate school to the workforce and the experiences that have shaped their careers in the sustainability field.
🍽️ Food in a Changing Climate: UNESCO & Italian Cooking; Waste; Sustainability
When: Friday, Oct 9
Where: Italian Academy, New York
This event features a fireside chat between Andrea Segrè and Michael J. Puma, discussing the UNESCO recognition of Italian cooking and its implications for sustainability, circular economy, and climate responsibility. The conversation will highlight how food culture can address the climate crisis by connecting various sectors and promoting food waste prevention as a means to build resilient food systems.
🦅 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration
When: Saturday, Oct 10
Where: The Climate Imaginarium, New York
World Migratory Bird Day at the Climate Imaginarium! The event features a guided bird walk on Governors Island, followed by a creative writing workshop, a discussion on avian art practices, and film screenings that explore the impact of climate change on birds. This celebration highlights the importance of New York City’s ecosystems for migratory birds and the artistic responses to their challenges.
🌳 Celebration of City of Forest Day at Gotham Park
When: Saturday, Oct 10
Where: Gotham Park, New York
Gotham Park for a special stewardship day in celebration of City of Forest Day, where participants will plant tulip bulbs and learn about the importance of New York City’s urban forest. This event highlights the essential role New Yorkers play in caring for the city’s green spaces.
🏴☠️ Sailors & Sunshine & Ships...OH MY!
When: Saturday, Oct 10
Where: Governors Island, New York
The Pirates for the Planet for a stroll around Governors Island with the Sailors for Sustainability, who will share tales from their global adventures and updates from No One’s Ark. Enjoy the harbor views and connect with fellow nautical enthusiasts in this family-friendly event.
🎨 Raíces y Resiliencia: Mural Unveiling with Dasic Fernández
When: Sunday, Oct 11
Where: Sixth Street Community Center, New York
The unveiling of a new mural by artist Dasic Fernández at the Sixth Street Community Center, inspired by climate resilience. This event celebrates the legacy of community organizing in Loisaida, coinciding with Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring live music and refreshments.
🌱 Rediscovering the Northeast’s Forgotten Crops
When: Monday, Oct 12
Where: Farm.One, Brooklyn
An evening celebrating climate-adaptive perennial crops of the Northeast, focusing on blackcurrants and tree nuts. We’ll hear from brands working to establish and grow the market for these hardy, sustainable crops that thrive in our region, enabling shorter supply chains and closer relationships between farmers, processors, and consumers.
🌀 hungry for change: blueprints for the future
When: Tuesday, Oct 13
Where: recess grove, Brooklyn
Join fellow optimists and creatives to create a blueprint for a better future at this workshop series. Participants will explore themes of personal voice, community reflection, and envisioning new possibilities for the future we want to cultivate and fight for.
🌱 Workshops in Sustainability Career Paths and Curriculum
When: Tuesday, Oct 13
Where: Columbia University, New York
Columbia University’s M.S. in Sustainability Management alumni will share insights into the courses that shaped their professional journey in a panel series titled “Workshops in Sustainability Career Paths and Curriculum.” This event offers an inside look at how the program’s curriculum translates into real-world skills and professional opportunities, featuring discussions on impactful classes and career development in sustainability.
🌱 From the Ground Up: Place, Climate & Policy Panel
When: Wednesday, Oct 14
Where: T.J. Byrnes Bar & Restaurant, New York
A discussion on shaping NYC’s public realm with community-based climate solutions, featuring speakers Matthew Shore of South Bronx Unite, Amy Chester of Rebuild by Design, and Kelly Vilar of Staten Island Urban Center, moderated by Adam Ganser of New Yorkers for Parks.
⚡ Brooklyn Energy Careers Summit
When: Wednesday, Oct 14
Where: New York University Tandon School of Engineering, Pfizer Auditorium, Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s clean energy transition is creating career opportunities, and this summit focuses on how to break into this growing field. Expect keynotes on the future of Brooklyn’s energy economy, panels discussing job growth and skills in demand, and networking with employers and training programs. This event is ideal for young adults exploring career options, career-changers, and anyone interested in Brooklyn’s job market.
🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action
When: Wednesday, Oct 14
Where: Threes Brewing Gowanus, Kings County
Brooklyn Climate Changemakers every Wednesday at Threes Brewing for an hour of climate action. Participants will advocate for bold, science-based, equitable climate solutions, whether they are new to political action or seasoned advocates.
🔧 Jobs NYC Climate & Manufacture Panel Hiring Event
When: Thursday, Oct 15
Where: 2 Lafayette St, New York
The Climate and Manufacturing Workforce Development Panel will explore how the transition to a sustainable economy is creating new job opportunities in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and green construction. The discussion will focus on the skills and training needed for these careers, equitable access to opportunities, and collaboration among employers and educational institutions to build a skilled workforce.
🌍 Earth Networks Kickoff: AI, Climate and Society × Intelligence of Place
When: Thursday, Oct 15
Where: The Forum at Columbia University, New York
A kickoff gathering of the Earth Network on AI, Climate and Society and the Intelligence of Place Earth Network at Columbia Climate School. This event offers an opportunity to meet the people behind both networks, learn about their areas of focus, and explore connections across research, practice, and community.
🌳 Street Tree Care with CM Wilson
When: Thursday, Oct 15
Where: NYC AIDS Memorial Park at St. Vincent’s Triangle, New York
Join the office of Council Member Carl Wilson and the LES Ecology Center to care for our urban forest canopy in the West Village. Participants will aerate soil, weed, remove litter, and apply NYC-made compost and mulch while learning about the Urban Forest of NYC, including tree types and soil care.
🌱 Sustainable Food Wraps
When: Thursday, Oct 15
Where: NYU MakerSpace, Kings County
Learn how to decrease your carbon footprint by making sustainable food wraps using beeswax and soy wax at this workshop for the NYU community.
🏙️ Climate Change and the Future of Cities
When: Thursday, Oct 15
Where: 19 Washington Square N, New York
The talk explores how a new generation of engineers, designers, city planners, and civic groups is addressing climate-related challenges such as heat waves, extreme precipitation, hurricanes, and urban fires through social infrastructure projects. Focusing on New York City, it also discusses similar initiatives in cities worldwide.
🌱 Scale Ready Studio Accelerator: Deal Day!
When: Thursday, Oct 15
Where: Morrison & Foerster LLP, New York
On October 15th, the Scale Ready Studio Accelerator is hosting Deal Day, an invitation-only event in Midtown NYC that connects innovators, investors, executives, and policymakers in the green economy. Attendees will witness founder spotlights and curated introductions aimed at fostering investments, partnerships, and strategic connections to drive the green economy forward.
🗣️ Data Centers, AI and the Environment: An Open Forum
When: Thursday, Oct 15
Where: Center for Law and Justice, Newark
Rutgers Law School is co-hosting a student-led discussion on Data Centers, AI, and the Environment, featuring environmental and land use lawyers, as well as experts in AI regulation. This forum aims to address local and statewide data center discussions and will include perspectives from notable practitioners in the field.
⚡ Data Center Panel: How Data Center Size Changes the Energy Problem
When: Thursday, Oct 15
Where: West Monroe NY Office, New York City
This panel discusses whether gigawatt campuses justify their grid impacts by funding new infrastructure or if smaller sites are a better model. It explores the trade-offs between large data centers that can finance their own generation and smaller, modular sites that can fit into existing distribution capacity and be energized more quickly.
🌱 Shifting Systems for Change: Celebrating the 2026 Create Change Fellowship
When: Thursday, Oct 15
Where: Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn
Shifting Systems for Change: Celebrating the 2026 Create Change Fellowship brings together artists, community partners, and neighbors to reflect on the collaborative process and partnerships built during the fellowship. The event will explore pressing concerns in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood, including medical inequity, displacement prevention, economic justice, and environmental justice, through a moderated conversation with Fellows and community partners.
🍻 CELI October Happy Hour
When: Thursday, Oct 15
Where: Sixpoint Brewery at Brookfield Place, New York
CELI hosts an October happy hour for current fellows and alumni to reconnect and continue networking after Climate Week.
💡 Sense and Cents: How Sustainability Drives Consumer Choice and Revenue
When: Thursday, Oct 15
Where: New York University SPS Midtown Center, New York
This evening conversation explores how changing consumer behavior is making sustainable business a smart commercial strategy. It examines how sustainability influences purchasing decisions and why authenticity matters, highlighting the growth of brands that align sustainability with consumer values such as health, quality, and ethics.