- Speakers

- Agenda
Check-in and Welcome Remarks
Check-in an d grab a coffee. We will start off with welcome remarks by the Nomadic Venture Partners team.Metals Transition Presentation
Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Nomadic Venture Partners, Tem Tumurbat, will discuss the immense metals demand due to the clean energy transition. Innovation and capital play a critical role in bridging the supply gap while improving sustainability and safety. During the presentation, attendees will learn about the mining sector, its emissions challenges, geopolitical complexities, as well as vibrant investment and exit opportunities for climate tech innovations in mining.
Climate Tech Innovation Incubators
Learn from accelerator programs incubating innovative climate tech solutions.
Panelists include:
- Sahil Jain, Director of Strategy at Newlab (moderator)
- Deena M. Wright, Program Manager at Chain Reaction Innovations
- Ryan Jeffery, Senior Managing Director at gener8tor Sustainability
- Ozge Guney-Altay, Director of Resurgence Accelerator at Polsky Center
Startup pitches
The following companies will be pitching during this time:- C+up
- Gross-Wen Technologies
- Kazadi Enterprizes
- Banyon Power
Coffee break
Sustainability Executive Perspective
During this fireside chat, you will hear from Darius Nassiry, Vice President of Climate Resilience and Sustainability at WSP USA. With more than 18 years of experience in climate change and sustainable finance, Darius has a track record of producing innovative climate investment research, originating and preparing bankable projects, and designing and implementing start-up programs in developed and emerging markets. Patrick Weber, Investor with Nomadic Venture Partners will be moderating the conversation.
Business Case for Decarbonization
Hear why corporations are investing in sustainability as part of their business growth strategy. Guest speakers:- Matt Elliott, President, Bank of America Michigan, Sustainability Executive, Business and Global Commercial Banking
- Geoff Trukenbrod, Chief Financial Officer, LanzaTech
- Batchimeg Ganbaatar, Managing Partner, Nomadic Venture Partners (moderator)
Lunch & networking
During lunch, attendees will get an opportunity to connect with other attendees and learn more about industrial climate tech innovations showcased at the event.Startup pitches
The following companies will be pitching during this time:- Mycocycle
- X2f
- Chement
Founders & Investors Perspective
Hear from climate tech investors and founders decarbonizing industrial sectors. Panelists include:- Dr. BJ Johnson, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ClearFlame Engine Technologies
- Tem Tumurbat, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Nomadic Venture Partners
- Juan Muldoon, Partner, Energize Capital
- Jensen Blezinger, Vice President, Silicon Valley Bank (moderator)
Non-dilutive Funding Opportunities
Climate tech innovations have a unique opportunity access variety of non-dilutive funding opportunities. The panel will provide perspective from public to private sector. Panelists include:- Ugi Otgonbaatar, Director of Technology Strategy, Grants, Partnerships at Constellation
- Kirk Liu, Technology to Market Advisor at ARPA-E
- Chris Richardson, Executive Director at Uptake Alliance
- Dan Radomski, Director of Centrepolis Accelerator (moderator)
Startup pitches
The following companies will be pitching during this time:- Strayos
- Cache Energy
- Conovate Inc
Decarbonizing Transportation
Guest speakers include:- Aditi Desai, Director of Partnerships at Voltpost (moderator)
- Brett Wetzel, Vice President of Sustainability & Innovation at U.S. Venture Inc.
- Allen Chen, Investor at BMW iVentures
- Megha Lakhchaura, EV Officer at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Policy and Government Perspective
Road to net zero is dependent on policy changes. This session will feature government leaders working to foster a sustainable future. Learn how policy changes and government resource allocations at the city, state, and national level are shaping the energy transition journey. Panelists include:- Abigail Regitsky, Senior Manager of U.S. Policy and Advocacy at Breakthrough Energy
- Kelly Visconti, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Manufacturing & Energy Supply Chains
- Angela Tovar, Chief Sustainability Officer at City of Chicago
- Hilary Scott-Ogunrinde, Deputy Director, Energy & Utility at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
- Sam Ori, Executive Director at EPIC and Becker Friedman Institute (moderator)
Networking Happy Hour
Head over to Niu B Sushi for post event networking- Sponsor
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Venue Six10, 610 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60605
Following the event, there will be a networking event hosted right around the corner at Niu B Sushi, 888 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605.
Yes, there are plenty of options as the event will be in the heart of Chicago.
Couple of nearby options:
- The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
- Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
- The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
- Hilton Chicago
Founders selected to present at the summit will have 3 minutes to pitch on stage. You may provide a short slide presentation ahead of the event. We will provide high top tables for founders to go into deeper conversations with investors and others interested. Climate tech startups targeting industrial sectors are encouraged to apply to pitch by EOD Friday 9/15.