Deep Tech Forum NYC: Climate Tech with HAX/SOSV
Welcome to the Deep Tech Forum NYC: Climate Tech with HAX/SOSV event, part of Climate Week NYC!
Register for EventJoin us for a dynamic in-person gathering where we explore the intersection of hardtech and climate solutions. This forum brings together industry experts, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are leading the charge in creating sustainable technologies for industrial applications. If you’re passionate about climate tech, deep tech innovation, and building a more sustainable future, this event is for you!
What to Expect:
• Keynote Speech by Industry Leader: Hear from Susan Schofer, Chief Science Officer of HAX, as she shares insights on global innovation in climate tech. With a wealth of experience in advancing climate technologies, Susan will provide a deep dive into the cutting-edge trends and strategies shaping the future of sustainable innovation.
• Engaging Panel Discussion: Join our panel featuring leaders from NYC’s thriving deep tech ecosystem. Jacob Hennessey-Rubin, Executive Director of the New York Robotics Network (NYRN), and Tristan Bel, Platform Director at URBAN-X, will discuss why NYC is becoming the new epicenter of deep tech innovation. They will explore the unique advantages and opportunities that New York City offers to startups, investors, and corporates working on climate solutions.
• Meet & Mingle with Startups: Dive into our interactive “Meet & Mingle” session, where you can explore demo booths set up by innovative startups in the climate tech space. This is your chance to engage directly with the founders and teams behind groundbreaking technologies, learn about their solutions, and discuss potential collaborations.
• Networking Opportunities: Throughout the day, you’ll have the chance to network with top-tier professionals, including investors, corporates, accelerators, and climate tech innovators, all focused on driving sustainability through deep tech.
Event Agenda:
• 10:00 – 10:30 AM: Venue Opens / Registration
Arrive early, check in, and start networking with your peers.
• 10:30 – 11:15 AM: Keynote Address: Can Hard Tech Drive Net-Zero? Innovating for Globally Secure Supply Chains
― Susan Schofer, Chief Science Officer of HAX, SOSV
• 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Panel Discussion: NYC: The New Epicenter of Deep Tech Innovation. What’s new in the Robotics, Mobility and Urban Tech space?
― Jacob Hennessey-Rubin, Executive Director, New York Robotics Network (NYRN)
― Ji Ke, Chief Technology Officer of HAX, SOSV
― Stacey Weismiller, Initiatives and Community Lead, Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, World Economic Forum
― Tristan Bel, Platform Director, URBAN-X by MINI – BMW Group
― Moderator: Naomi Stevens, Program Manager of HAX, SOSV
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break sponsored by Torys LLP, Our Networking Sponsor
Take a relaxed break with light snacks and continue your conversations with fellow attendees.
• 1:00 – 3:00 PM: Meet & Mingle: Startup Demos and Networking
Visit demo booths, meet innovative climate tech startups, and engage in one-on-one conversations to explore collaboration opportunities.
• 3:00 PM: Event Concludes
Wrap up the day with new insights, connections, and opportunities.
Organizer: Monozukuri Ventures, a deep tech seed investor in North America and Japan, dedicated to supporting and scaling deep tech startups globally.
Co-host: HAX, a hands-on VC for hardtech, part of SOSV, a global venture capital firm providing multi-stage investment to support deep tech founders.
Networking Sponsor: Torys LLP, an international business law firm with offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Torys works closely with players across the emerging companies ecosystem. Whether on standalone projects or ongoing assignments, they support early- to late-stage technology growth companies in all aspects of the creation, acquisition and commercialization of their business. Japanese companies interested in doing business with startups in the U.S. and Canada can count on legal services provided in Japanese.
Community Support: New York Robotics Network, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the robotics industry by empowering startups, universities, industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners to navigate New York’s dynamic tech landscape and drive innovation, collaboration, and growth within the rapidly evolving global robotics sector.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by the NYC ecosystem at the intersection of deep tech and climate innovation. We look forward to seeing you there!
Register via the page below today!