On June 14 in Berkeley, California, we will be diving into climate tech for the first time at the global finals of the Extreme Tech Challenge. As we explore the new wave of climate tech and its role in turning back the rising tide of our climate crisis, join some of the leading scientists, founders, VCs, developers and other visionaries.

The prices go up at the door when you buy your pass.

You will find some of the most insightful and downright interesting programming happening in the roundtable discussions if you peruse the agenda and plan your schedule. Bill Gates is one of the heavy hitters in our speaker lineup.

The smaller, expert-led presentations give you the time to research a topic, connect with other attendees, and engage in meaningful conversations that can potentially lead to interesting opportunities. Valuable insight that can inspire you and help your business is bound to come your way.

Take advantage of the knowledge and experience that these experts bring to the table and check out any of the Roundtables. You will be happy to have done it.

There are round tables here.

Scaling Deep Tech Startups in Climate with SOSV’s HAX Program

Scaling and early commercialization of diverse climate tech companies are some of the challenges discussed.

  • Essam Elsahwi (CEO, Pulsenics)
  • Beth Esponnette (Cofounder, unspun)
  • Susan Schofer (Partner & Chief Science Officer, SOSV / HAX)

Climate Investing Insights with Alumni Ventures

There is an intimate discussion on investing in climate. Lessons from Climate 1.0, Current trends, and Zones of opportunity are topics.

  • Matt Caspari (Managing Partner, Strawberry Creek Ventures / Alumni Ventures)

How to Solve the #1 Contributor to Climate Change- Food Waste with Full Harvest

1/3 of all produce in the U.S. is wasted every year due to surplus or cosmetic reasons. Christine talks about how to solve the massive food waste problem with technology and innovation.

  • Christine Moseley (Founder & CEO, Full Harvest)

Planting the Pre-Seeds: Investing Early In Climate Tech with Obvious Ventures

Entrepreneurs are building companies that address the climate crisis. Cold fusion, carbon-free cement, and emissions accounting software are just some of the solutions. Top investors in the space define climate tech. Entrepreneurs and ideas at the earliest stages are what they look for. They have a decision-making process. What trends are they observing in this area?

  • Andrew Beebe (Managing Director, Obvious Ventures)

CAPEX CAPEX CAPEX with SOSV’s IndieBio

The cleantech industry may be behind due to balance sheets and infrastructure.

  • Alex Kopelyan (Partner & Senior Director, IndieBio & SOSV)
  • Jared Moore (Founder and CEO, Solid Ox Motors)
  • Parikshit Sharma (Partner, SOSV’s IndieBio)
  • Michelle Zhu (CEO, Huue)

Building Trust with Forward-looking Reforestation Carbon Offsets with DroneSeed

With demand for carbon offsets increasing and buyers getting more sophisticated, high-quality removal offsets with tangible, verifiable benefits for the climate and local communities, there is a shortage. Many forested lands are struggling to recover due to the fact that wildfires are getting bigger, hotter, and more frequent. The new approach to offsets that focuses on planting trees and capturing CO2 as they grow offers a solution to both challenges. Learn about ex-ante carbon offsets, why they represent new, promising approaches to post-fire forest recovery, and how they provide a better supply of high quality carbon removal offsets.

  • Cassie Meigs (Director of Account Management, DroneSeed)

Accelerating Climate Solutions from Discovery to Deployment with UC Berkeley

What role should universities play in helping to solve the climate crisis?

  • Kathy Yelick (Vice Chancellor for Research, UC Berkeley)

Why the Next Big Entrepreneur Must Come from Climate Tech with Fifth Wall

Climate change is now being acknowledged as a true climate crisis. From historic fires in Europe and Australia to the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef, almost every region of the world has been affected. Climate technology is a main priority of humanity and we need to encourage and support young entrepreneurs to develop these technologies. Scientists, entrepreneurs, lawyers and financiers are needed to make a difference.

  • Peter Gajdos (Partner – Co Leads the Climate Technology Investment Team, Fifth Wall)

The Future of Green Buildings – Flexible, Smart, Carbon-Free with ProspectSV

A new focus on indoor environments is one of the changes in commercial real estate. There are opportunities to build and manage buildings that are responsive to needs, cost-effective, and sustainable. Building portfolios ripe for new solutions and services will be discussed.

  • Doug Davenport (Founder, Executive Director, ProspectSV)

Climatech – How to Make it Different This Time? with Khosla Ventures

The successes and failures of Cleantech 1.0 can be learned from. How do we make sure there is more success this time?

  • Rajesh Swaminathan (Partner, Khosla Ventures)

Building a Food System for the Next 1,000 Years with Iron Ox

Brandon Alexander, CEO and co- founder of Iron Ox, will discuss how his team is revolutionizing the future of farming using A.I.

  • Brandon Alexander (Co-Founder & CEO, Iron Ox)

AI in Farming: The Key to Sustainable Agriculture with Farmwise

Farmers can use artificial intelligence to reduce their environmental impact. Climate smart farming strategies and applications of artificial intelligence will be covered.

  • Sebastien Boyer (Co-Founder & CEO, FarmWise)

On June 14 there will be an online event and on June 16 there will be a conference in Berkeley. Become a part of the new wave of entrepreneurs dedicated to fighting climate change by buying your pass today.

Do you know if your company is interested in sponsoring or showing up at the climate conference? If you fill out this form, we will contact you.