About this Event
The Urban Future Summit is the culmination of the Urban Future Prize Competition. This annual competition, hosted by the and sponsored by The New York Community Trust and MUFG, seeks to find up-and-coming climatetech startups and to award two $50k non-dilutive prizes. At this year’s Summit, we will announce the 2022 finalists and winners, feature a retrospective showcase of a select group of Urban Future Prize winners and finalists from the last six years and highlight our work with Nos Quedamos, a Bronx-based Climate Justice organization.
Join us in-person on October 20, at the Building Energy Exchange in New York City. Mix and mingle with climate innovators, investors, and activists, and learn more about what’s new in the climatetech startup ecosystem here in NYC.
With special thanks to The New York Community Trust, and MUFG Union Bank, supported by NYSERDA and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, we hope you will join us at the Urban Future Summit on October 20 to celebrate the vital work of innovating to address climate change.
Agenda
- 3:00 PM - Opening Remarks by Pat Sapinsley, Managing Director of Cleantech Initiatives at the Urban Future Lab
- 3:05 PM - Past Competition Participant Showcase. We invite winners and finalists of our past six competitions to present their progress since the competition, plans for the future, and how UFL has helped them along the way.
- 3:25 PM - Fireside Chat w/ Nos Quedamos. Winner of last year’s Future Impact Prize, Nos Quedamos joins us again this year to chat about their work and our collaboration.
- 4:10 PM - Urban Future Prize Competition. Hear about the eight finalists of the 2022 Urban Future Prize Competition and watch select pitches from this group. The New York Community Trust, sponsor of both the Future Vision and the Future Environments Prize, will announce the winner in both categories.
- 5:00 PM - Networking. Join competition participants, sponsors, investors, and other industry stakeholders for an hour of mixing and mingling.
- 6:00 PM - Event End
Meet our Jurors
Judges for the Future Environments and Future Vision Prizes
- Sara Chamberlain, Managing Director, Energy Foundry
- Régine Clément, President and CEO, CREO Syndicate
- Sameer Reddy, Partner, Energy Impact Partners
- Kyle Teamey, Member, Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Proudly Sponsored by
The New York Community Trust (NYCT), the sponsor of the Future Environments and Future Vision Prizes, is a public charity and grant-making foundation committed to improving the lives of residents of New York City and its suburbs.
MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group), the sponsor of the Future Impact Prize, is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with over 2,700 locations in more than 50 countries.
With the generous support of
NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, which seeks to build a brighter future for New Yorkers and promote innovation in Brooklyn
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Building Energy Exchange, Inc., 31 Chambers Street, New York, United States
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