Tech for Net Zero: Unlocking the Sweet Spot between Sustainability and Innovation
Panel, pitches and presentations
Join us for an engaging event focused on the role of innovation in achieving the net zero emissions target outlined in the Paris Agreement. We’ll dive into the intersection of innovation and sustainability, exploring how technological advancements can pave the way towards a greener future and discuss how we can create an environment that allows climate innovation to flourish.
Highlights:
- Panel Discussion: “Technological Solutions for a Net Zero Future” Gain insights from expert speakers at the forefront of sustainability, technology and policy making [Startup Founder] [ETH Prof] [Politiker:in].
- Open Innovation Best Practice: AXA Schweiz shares insights and learning about their open innovation campaign to identify climate-tech startups that will help their SME customers achieve their Net Zero goals.
- Startup Pitches: The finalists of the Züri Box sustainability program pitch their solutions to the audience.
- Program Launch Announcement: Announcement of the brand-new climate-tech acceleration program designed to support and fund sustainability entrepreneurs.
Join us and become part of the conversation on how technology and innovation can propel us towards a sustainable future!
Speakers:
Judith Bellaiche, GLP-Nationalrätin
René Estermann, Direktor des Umwelt- und Gesundheitsschutz Stadt Zürich
Dr. Christof Knoeri, ETH Zürich, Sustainability and Technology (SusTec)
Christoph Grobbel, Co-Founder von Southpole
Agenda:
16.00-16.15: Arrival
16.15-16.25: Welcome
16.25-17.10: Panel
17.10-17.25: Open Innovation Insights AXA
17:25-17:45: Startup Pitches
17.45-18.00: Program Announcement and Closing
18.00-Open end: Apéro Riche & Networking
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#netzero #technology #innovation #collaboration #community #sustainability #startups #panel