Jawdrop Summit: ClimateTech

Communications and Public Affairs, Imperial College London

A summit bringing together innovators, investors and policymakers to discuss how to unlock the potential of the UK climate tech community

MRSH Building, Imperial College White City Campus

🌍🌱 Welcome to the Jawdrop Summit: ClimateTech! Join us for an extraordinary event that will focus on climate innovation solutions! 🚀The global competition for the development and deployment of climate technologies means collaboration across business, academic, policy, and investor communities is crucial. ClimateTech is a rapidly growing new cluster in White City Innovation District, with huge potential for innovators to connect, collaborate, and scale.📅 Save the Date: Thursday, July 13th, 2023🕒 Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM📍 Location: Imperial College White City, MSRH building, W12 OBZWe are thrilled to announce that Richard Youngman, CEO of <a href="https://www.cleantech.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cleantech Group</a>, will be the distinguished keynote speaker at the summit, sharing invaluable insights on the future of climate technology and innovation.Panel 1: Unlocking energy innovation: Discover how policy levers can be used to deploy clean technologies, lower prices, and improve supply resilience. The panelists for this session include: 🌍🔋- Professor Omar Matar, Head of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London (Chair)- Juliette Sanders, Director of Strategic Communications, <a href="https://www.energy-uk.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Energy UK</a>- Jane Dennett Thorpe, Deputy Director for Net Zero, <a href="https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ofgem</a>- Tim von Werne, CEO, <a href="https://www.rfcpower.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RFC Power</a>-﻿ Sarah Mackintosh, Director, <a href="https://www.cleantechforuk.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cleantech for UK</a>Panel 2: Deep tech innovation: Explore the synergy between government and investors to de-risk solutions for hard-to-decarbonize sectors. How can we drive sustainable change with strategic funding? The panelists for this session include: 🚀💰- Professor Ramana Nanda, Director, <a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/deep-tech-entrepreneurship/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Institute for Deep Tech Entrepreneurship</a>, Imperial College London (Chair)- Sarah Hunter, former Director of Global Public Policy, X- Dr. Christina Chang, Partner, <a href="https://lowercarboncapital.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lowercarbon Capital</a>-﻿ Osas Omogiade, CEO &amp; Founder, <a href="https://deepmeta.io/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Deep Meta</a><a href="https://lowercarboncapital.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Panel 3: Creating ClimateTech ecosystems: Learn how knowledge exchange, access to talent and investment can establish White City as a dynamic hub for climate innovation. The panelists for this session include: 💡💼- Professor Mary Ryan, Vice Provost (Research &amp; Enterprise), Imperial College London (Chair)- Alyssa Gilbert, Director, <a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/climate-change-innovation/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Undaunted</a>- Reka Tron, Co-founder and COO, <a href="https://www.multus.bio/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Multus</a>-﻿ Stephen Cowan, Leader of the Council, <a href="https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hammersmith &amp; Fulham Council</a>Jawdrop ClimateTech is shaping up to be the ultimate event for climate technology:🌍 12:30 PM: Arrivals, networking, and technology showcase featuring Undaunted and White City based start-ups🎙️ 13:30 PM: Keynote speakers - Welcome &amp; Opening remarks by Professor Mary Ryan, Imperial College London💡 14:00 PM: Panel 1: Unlocking energy innovation - Explore policy levers for deploying clean technologies and enhancing supply resilience.🌐 14:45 PM: Networking break - Connect with fellow attendees and explore the technology showcase.🚀 15:00 PM: Panel 2: Deep tech innovation and climate tech - Discover how government and investors collaborate to de-risk solutions for challenging decarbonization sectors.🌐 15:45 PM: Networking break - Continue networking and explore the technology showcase.🥂 16:00 PM: Panel 3: Creating a ClimateTech innovation ecosystem in White City - Uncover strategies for building a vibrant marketplace, attracting investment, and competing globally.🌍 16:45 PM: Closing remarks and reflections.🍻 17:00 PM: Drinks reception - Unwind and connect at our energizing drinks reception while further discussing the day's insights with fellow participants.The UK's net-zero ecosystem contributes around £60bn a year to the economy, supporting over 760,000 jobs. Investors see climate tech as a tremendous opportunity, with $222bn invested globally into the sector between 2013 and 2022. The UK is home to nine of the world's climate-tech unicorns and an additional 19 future climate-tech unicorns. 🦄🌍Join us at ClimateTech to be part of the movement, break down barriers, and seize the opportunities of the future. Together, we can shape a sustainable and prosperous future for all. 🌍🚀

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