NY Climate Tech: Oct 9 - Oct 16
NY Climate Tech: Oct 9 - Oct 16
Circular shifts, urban and imagined futures, concerts on the Gowanus, and more events this week
Hi friends,
NY Climate Tech has only been growing, and it’s another busy week with seventeen events in the newsletter this week. It was too hard to pick just a few, so we’ve broken it up a bit, with recommendations for conferences and recommendations for culture.
Feeling professional? Here are our picks for the week:
Get into the circular economy on Tuesday at 🔄 Circular Shift 2023 New York
Nerd out about renewables on Wednesday at the ⚡️DER Taskforce Happy Hour
Also Wednesday, get to work at the 🙋♀️ Women in Climate Coworking Day
On Thursday, head to the Navy Yard for the 🌇 Urban Future Summit 2023
Also Thursday, join the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association for 🔌 Building Energy NYC
Want to get out in the city and see some art and music? Here are our picks:
On Wednesday, join the Climate Museum for 🎨 The Climate of Colonialism: A Conversation with Kanienʼkehá꞉ka Artist Alan Michelson and Quandamooka Artist Megan Cope
Then on Saturday, head to Redhook for 🎉 Imagined Futures Red Hook with art, boats, brews, and more
Close out the week with music on Sunday at the Gowanus Canal 🎵 Unheard-of + The Gowanus Dredgers Present: What Remains
And finally a special congratulations to our very own
who’s getting married this weekend 🥳💃!As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events.
Cheers,
Alec, Sonam, and The Climate Tech Cities Team
🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures 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!
Community Shoutouts
🇩🇰 Building Decarb Delegation to Copenhagen
Do you work with building decarbonization or urban sustainability? State of Green is hosting a 3-day delegation trip to Denmark to learn about urban solutions. The costs for the trip are partially covered by sponsors!
🧬 Activate Fellowship: Applications due Oct 17
Hey NYC! The Activate Fellowships for Entrepreneurial Scientists and Engineers- Applications open! Activate is the premier program for scientists on a mission. The two-year fellowship provides early-stage hard tech science entrepreneurs $100K in research funding, yearly stipends of up to $110K, intensive entrepreneurial training, mentorship, networking, and other benefits. Applications are open and will close on October 17.
👩🌾 Common Ground Partner Rally
Join the filmmakers of Kiss the Ground, Josh and Rebecca Tickell, to learn how to get involved in their newest documentary Common Ground's release and the movement to heal the soil and the planet!
Events This Week
🔄 Circular Shift 2023 New York: Tue, Oct 10
⚡️ Empowering NYC: Fueling Women's Careers in Energy: Tue, Oct 10
🌍 Climate & Resilience Education Task Force Fall Meeting: Wed, Oct 11
⚡️DER Taskforce Happy Hour: Wed, Oct 11
💻 2023 Government Modernization Summit: Thu, Oct 12
🔌 Building Energy NYC: Thu, Oct 12
🙋♀️ Women in Climate Coworking Day: Thu, Oct 12
🌇 Urban Future Summit 2023: Thu, Oct 12
🏫 Climate Action Days Training: Fri, Oct 13
🎉 Imagined Futures Red Hook Opening Party: Fri, Oct 13
🐦 Fall Bird Walk in Central Park - Migration & Climate Change: Sat, Oct 14
👚 Community Brunch @ The Sustainable Fashion Community Center: Sun, Oct 15
🌍 How to Save a Planet (Before it is Too Late): Sun, Oct 15
⛵ NYCs Shoreline Future: Community Workshop and Debate: Sun, Oct 15
🎵 Unheard-of + The Gowanus Dredgers Present: What Remains: Sun, Oct 15
☕️ Climate Cafe: Mon, Oct 16
Read on for more details about this week’s happenings and upcoming events this month
Upcoming Events
🍹 The Carbonauts' Sustainability Cocktails (New York City): Tue, Oct 17
🍽️ Lunch & Networking for Ecopreneurs and Sustainable Business Owners: Tue, Oct 17
💬 Sustainability Leadership Council Business Networking Event: Tue, Oct 17
🪨 Rock 'n' House: Tue, Oct 17
🌈 Out in Climate: Resilience Happy Hour: Tue, Oct 17
🎉 Well-being and ambition with Jen Fisher & Morra Aarons-Mele: Tue, Oct 17
🌍 2023 Resilience Summit: Wed, Oct 18
🚦 Vision Zero Cities: Wed, Oct 18
🍻 Green Drinks Brooklyn: Wed, Oct 18
🌿 Sustainability Connector (In-Person in NYC): Wed, Oct 18
🐧 March of the Penguins: Wed, Oct 18
🗺️ Spatial Data Science Conference New York 2023: Thu, Oct 19
🚌 State & Local Government Transportation Summit: Thu, Oct 19
🦾 Transition-AI New York: Thu, Oct 19
🌋 Three Catastrophes and the Remnant of Politics: Climate, War, Metaverse: Thu, Oct 19
🌱 FUTURE FORUM: From Crisis to Resilience: Fri, Oct 20
🌍 Quest for Nutritional Perfection on a Warming Planet: Sustainability Group: Fri, Oct 20
🌳 NEW DATE: WE ARE NATURE: Rising and Falling I Earth Ethics: Sat, Oct 21
💚 Fall (in love) Fest : Looking for Love in the Climate Crisis: Sun, Oct 22
⛴️ Waterfront Workings: Renewable Infrastructure for a Resilient City: Sun, Oct 22
Event Details
🔄 Circular Shift 2023 New York
When: Tue, Oct 10th from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Where: Pier Sixty, 60 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY
Circular Shift 2023 New York is a cross-sectoral event that brings together professionals from business, policy, finance, and other stakeholder groups to share and learn from each other. The event focuses on innovations for a circular future and covers a wide range of topics from product innovation to supply chain collaboration and consumer engagement. It offers insights into the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Program and provides guidance on implementing safe, circular, and equitable practices. The event is relevant for decision makers, strategizers, representatives from R&D and innovation, stakeholders involved in procurement and production, and those responsible for business and consumer communications.
⚡️ Empowering NYC: Fueling Women's Careers in Energy
When: Tue, Oct 10th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 West 125th Street, New York, NY
Join the Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy's Women in Energy initiative for an electrifying event. This gathering aims to connect you with leaders in NYC's energy community to learn from their experience and to better understand the industry and how to access it. Participants will have the opportunity to discover the energy sector, network with professionals, and build their path in the industry of the future. Be part of the solution to climate change and shape a sustainable future for all.
🌍 Climate & Resilience Education Task Force Fall Meeting, October 11, 2023
When: Wed, Oct 11th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: New York University Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East, 1st floor, New York, NY
Join the Climate & Resilience Education Task Force for an in-person meeting to provide updates on projects and hear from a panel of experts on climate education.
🙋♀️ Women in Climate Coworking Day
When: Thu, Oct 12th
Where: RSVP for Location
Calling all women in climatetech founders for a co-working day, Wed, Oct 11th. Join fellow NYC women in climatetech to collaborate, support, and uplift one another on our shared journey towards a greener future. Whether you have raised funding, built a team, have paying customers, or are in the early stages of getting your business off the ground and still need a co-founder, let’s support one another! Options for networking over lunch, as well as an afternoon group discussion centered around climate week key learnings and mutual support of one another’s journey. A few complimentary 1:1 time slots for fundraising, business development, and strategy support are also available to female founders planning to attend in-person.
💻 2023 Government Modernization Summit
When: Thu, Oct 12th from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 36 Battery Place, New York, NY
The second annual Government Modernization Summit will address how New York’s State and local governments can fully take advantage of technological innovation and streamline government operations.
🌍 Urban Future Summit 2023
When: Thu, Oct 12th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Dock 72, 1 Dock 72 Way, Brooklyn, NY
The Urban Future Summit is the culmination of the Urban Future Prize Competition, a climatetech startup competition now in its 7th year. Join us in-person on October 12, 2023 at Dock72 to see the finalists pitch and congratulate this year’s winners! The competition received 224 applications from market-ready startups innovating across various climate sectors, and narrowed it down to 8 finalists. Two winners will receive $50,000 cash prizes and acceptance into ACRE, New York City’s longest running climatetech startup incubator.
🌍 Finding Hope and Taking Action in the Climate Crisis
When: Thu, Oct 12th from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Road, Greenwich, CT
Join IREJN and the Round Hill Community Church for networking and discussion about climate change - where we are and what we need to do. Keynote Speaker (via Zoom): Bill McKibben. Panelists include religious environmental leaders. This event is free and will be recorded.
🍽️ FoodHack NYC | Save the Date!
When: Thu, Oct 12th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Newlab @ Brooklyn Navy Yard, 19 Morris Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Join our meetup for entrepreneurs, professionals, investors and food enthusiasts to network and hear from food industry speakers. Whether you're just starting your food business, looking to connect with startups to invest in or want to network with other like-minded professionals - this event is for you. The event is free but registration is necessary. Pitch: Are you launching a new product? Are you looking for your next R&D expert or your next CEO? Are you looking for a job or an internship? Join our 30-second pitch session and share your business update with the audience (open to anyone). Networking with Food & Drinks.
🏫 Climate Action Days Training
When: Fri, Oct 13th from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: W83, 150 West 83rd Street, New York, NY
Join us for this one-day, in-person training to learn about Climate Action Days in NYC Public Schools. Resources, planning time, and turnkey lessons will be provided. Trainings are available for elementary, middle, junior, high, and all schools. Sustainability Coordinators and D75 staff are encouraged to attend. CTLE credits and substitute coverage funding available. Climate Action Days will focus on themes such as energy, waste, health, wellness, and water.
🎉 Imagined Futures Red Hook Opening Party
When: Fri, Oct 13th from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Strong Rope Brewery Red Hook, 185 Van Dyke Street, Brooklyn, NY
Join us at Strong Rope Brewery for a celebration of Karen Blondel and the community stakeholders working on Red Hook's future. The event features the opening of the group show and exhibit 'Imagined Futures: new gods and old wisdom' showcasing artwork by Yeon Ji Yoo and other artists. Enjoy food, a live DJ, and the launch of Strong Rope's Imagined Futures beer. Donations are encouraged to support the work of Karen Blondel and 4 other climate visionaries. Nonalcoholic options available. Event is free. Part of 'Imagined Futures: Red Hook' from October 13th-15th.
🦅 Fall Bird Walk in Central Park - Migration & Climate Change
When: Sat, Oct 14th from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Central Park West & West 103rd Street, Central Park West & West 103rd Street, New York, NY
Join us for a walk through Central Park to learn about the different types of birds that visit and inhabit the park. This session will focus on 'snow birds' and winter residents, as well as late migrants and rarities. Participants will learn how to identify birds and their behavior. Binoculars and a camera with a telephoto lens are recommended.
👚 Community Brunch @ The Sustainable Fashion Community Center
When: Sun, Oct 15th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Sustainable Fashion Community Center, 1795 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Join us at The Sustainable Fashion Community Center Brunch! Clean out your closet, bring a treat, and help us start the party at The Swap Shop. Bring a friend, bring your dog, and bring good vibes! Don't forget to bring a costume and leave a costume! Visit www.nycftc.com/sfcc for more information.
🌍🌱🌎 How to Save a Planet (Before it is Too Late)
When: Sun, Oct 15th from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Where: Annex of Community Church, 24 East 35th Street, New York, NY
This talk by Extinction Rebellion (XR) will discuss the urgency of climate action and how nonviolent direct action can demand change from government, corporations, and media. The event welcomes those who want to learn about the state of the earth's climate and encourages participation in XR's fight against it. Capacity is limited, so registration is required. Please bring a mask and stay home if you have had any COVID-19 exposure.
⛵ NYCs Shoreline Future: Community Workshop and Debate
When: Sun, Oct 15th from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Where: Waterfront Museum, 290 Conover Street, Brooklyn, NY
Join Thaddeus Pawlowski and Jennie Kogan for a climate event that dives deeper into messy and controversial climate adaptations and proposals. Held at the Waterfront Museum, this event provides an unparalleled place for educational and cultural programs aboard an historic vessel.
🌍 Unheard-of + The Gowanus Dredgers Present: What Remains
When: Sun, Oct 15th from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Gowanus Bunker Boathouse, 2 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Join Unheard-of Ensemble and the Gowanus Dredgers for a paddle-in performance of What Remains. Unheard-of presents Rome Prize winner Christopher Stark’s Fire Ecologies, a climate manifest exploring human impact on America’s ecosystems. The performance takes place on the Gowanus Canal and includes music, video art by Zlatko Ćosić, and an electronic set by Phong Tran. This is part of the Cultural Ecologies series, an immersive set of multimedia concerts exploring climate change and other topics.
☕️ Climate Cafe (10/16)
When: Mon, Oct 16th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Neighbor, 176 9th Avenue, New York, NY
Join us for the NYC Climate Cafe, where attendees can discuss difficult emotions that arise out of the climate crisis in a supportive environment. Participating can be cathartic and break through the 'business as usual' of daily life. Open to all, with a suggested donation to cover snacks and location fees.