The State of Carbontech Summit

In the past few years, carbontech has grown from a relative niche curiosity into a climate change mitigation imperative. To meet Paris Agreement goals, 6 gigatonnes of CO2 per year must be removed from the atmosphere as early as 2030. This emerging sector, which has received more than $1B in capital from private, philanthropic, and government sources, includes CO2 conversion into products, carbon dioxide removal from both natural and engineered systems, and permanent sequestration. The sector is becoming increasingly relevant to mature industries like electricity, oil and gas, agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing.

This event will explore the most important recent trends and advances in carbontech in four key areas: the role of entrepreneurs, private investors, corporates, and policymakers. XPRIZE’s Circular Carbon Network initiative is partnering with the Canadian Consulate in New York, Center on Global Energy Policy, CO2 Value Europe, Global CO2 Initiative, and Carbon180 to bring together this half-day event during Climate Week. Join us for a lively and informative discussion by a diverse and international lineup of speakers, and lightning talks by carbontech entrepreneurs. Reception to follow.

Agenda

1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Doors Open / Coffee

1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Why Carbontech and Why Now? Khawar Nasim, Canadian Consulate & Marcius Extavour, XPRIZE

2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Investor Perspectives on Scaling Carbontech Moderator: Nicholas Eisenberger, Pure Energy Partners Panelists: David Elenowitz, Zero Carbon Partners • Alfred Griffin, NY Green Bank • Regine Clement, CREO Syndicate • Johanna Wolfson, PRIME Coalition

2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Innovators Growing Carbontech Companies Moderator: Nikki Batchelor, XPRIZE Panelists: Etosha Cave, Opus 12 • Lisa Dyson, Kiverdi • Brett Henkel, Inventys

3:30 – 3:35 p.m. Innovator Lightning Talks Jason Salfi, Dimensional Energy & Christine Gabardo, CERT

3:35 – 3:55 p.m. Break

3:55 – 4:40 p.m. How Can Corporates Lead a Carbontech Revolution? Moderator: Damien Dallemagne, CO2 Value Europe Panelists: Sebastien Wagemans, Engie Impact • Benedikt Stefansson, Carbon Recycling International • Coppelia Marincovic, Solvay Ventures

4:40 – 4:45 p.m. Innovator Lightning Talks Madison Savilow, Carbon Upcycling Technologies & Gregory Constantine, Air Company

4:45 – 5:20 p.m. Policy Action: Updates from Canada, USA & Europe Moderator: Erin Burns, Carbon180 Panelists: Sandra Odendhal, Carbon Management Canada • John Larsen, Rhodium Group • Volker Sick, Global CO2 Initiative

5:20 – 5:30 p.m. Closing Remarks Julio Friedman, Center on Global Energy Policy

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Reception