- Speakers
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Land and Minerals Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) Network Supervisor
U.S. Department of Energy
- Agenda
Check-in and Welcome Remarks
Check-in and grab a coffee. We will start off with welcome remarks by the Nomadic Venture Partners team including founders Tem Tumurbat and Batchimeg Ganbaatar.
State of Industrial Decarbonization Innovation
Roy Torbert, Head of Program at Third Derivative will discuss the State of Industrial Decarbonization Innovation and share details about their new Industrial Innovation Cohorts.
Corporate and Startup Partnership
This panel will explore how corporate and startup partnerships are driving innovation and accelerating industrial decarbonization. Liz Dennett, CEO and Founder of Endolith, and Mary Hayes, Principal at BHP Ventures, will share insights on navigating these collaborations, scaling cutting-edge technologies, and aligning long-term sustainability goals with agile innovation to make a global impact. Mike Smith, CEO and Founder of Aclymate will moderate the panel.
Startup pitches
- Baniql
- Aquarry
- Big Blue Technologies
Coffee break
Investor and Industry partnership
This panel will delve into the role of investor and industry partnerships in driving industrial decarbonization. Jasper Bertisen, Kristi Disney Bruckner, Andrew Loulousis and Tem Tumurbat will discuss how investors can influence companies to adopt sustainable practices without compromising financial returns, the importance of aligning corporate strategies with innovation, and ensuring that decarbonization efforts meet high social and environmental standards.
Waste to Wealth
This panel will explore the potential of turning mine tailings, a major environmental challenge, into valuable resources as part of a broader decarbonization effort. Experts, including Linda Figueroa, Laura Lammers, John Lee, and Nick Michael, will discuss technologies that repurpose tailings, the legislative frameworks shaping remediation efforts, and the economic incentives driving this shift. The conversation will highlight how these advancements can reduce waste, lower carbon footprints, and contribute the clean energy transition.
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.Keynote Speaker
Ernest Scheyder, senior correspondent at Reuters and author of The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives, will deliver a keynote address on the global battle for critical minerals like lithium and copper, which are essential to the energy transition. Joining remotely, he will share insights from his acclaimed book, offering a human-centered perspective on the communities impacted by this shift and the geopolitical implications of the rapidly evolving critical minerals supply chain.
Startup pitches
- VectOres
- Eden GeoPower
- 2S Water Inc.
Industry and Indigenous Partnership
Dr. Steve Feldgus, Shane Seibel, Daniel Cardenas, and Batchimeg Ganbaatar will discuss strategies for ensuring Indigenous involvement in land and mineral management, balancing economic growth with sustainability, and integrating traditional ecological knowledge into modern industrial projects. The conversation will also examine public-private partnerships, risk management, and the future opportunities for Indigenous leadership in the clean energy transition.
Startup pitches
- Blaze Energy Technologies
- ChemFinity Technologies
- Horne Technologies
Building the Clean Foundation for AI Revolution
This panel will explore the intersection of AI and the clean energy transition. Panelists Ugi Otgonbaatar, Allison Myers, and Chris Walker will discuss the challenges of making data centers more sustainable, scaling AI infrastructure with renewable energy, and balancing high computational demand with sustainability goals. They will also address the future role of AI and emerging technologies in driving both the clean energy transition and sustainable AI development.
Public and Private Partnership
This panel, featuring Morgan Bazilian, Aaron Fishman, Justin Smith, Caroline de Bossart (Lester), and Alanya Schofield, will explore the critical role of public-private partnerships in advancing industrial decarbonization. The discussion will cover how collaborations between government and industry can secure resilient supply chains for critical minerals, scale clean energy projects, and address workforce gaps. Panelists will share insights on successful partnerships and strategies for engaging public and private partners.
Networking Happy Hour
Head over to Mines Beck Venture Center for post event networking
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Colorado School of Mines
Student Center Grand Ballroom
Golden, CO
Following the event, there will be a networking event at the Beck Venture Center
Yes, there are number of lodging options in Golden, CO. Below are walking distance from Mines Campus.
Table Mountain Inn: 1310 Washington Avenue Golden, CO 80401 (0.2 miles)
The Dove Inn: 711 14th Street Golden, CO 80401 (0.2 miles)
The Golden Hotel: 800 11th Street Golden, CO 80401 (0.4 miles)
The Eddy Taproom and Hotel: 1620 8th Street Golden, CO 80401 (1.2 miles)
Origin Hotel Red Rocks: 18485 West Colfax Avenue Golden, CO 80401 (4.3 miles)
Springhill Suites Denver West: 1315 Colorado Mills Parkway Lakewood, CO 80401 (4.4 miles)
Marriott Denver West: 1717 Denver West Boulevard Golden, CO 80401 (5 miles)
It's best to uber / lyft from the Denver International Airport.
Super Shuttle, Light Rail, and car rental are other options.
Mines has street and paid parking available across the campus.
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 9/13.