Event agenda
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
08:30 - 09:30
Entry begins
We’re open from 8:30 AM! Get a fresh start to your day with an early arrival and a coffee (or two).
09:30 - 09:35
Welcome Address
09:35 - 10:15
Shifting Currents: Navigating Transatlantic Political Changes in Energy Innovation and Markets
10:00 - 11:00
Unlocking your climate impact potential
hosted by Climate KIC
10:00 - 16:30
EXHIBITION (Innovation Showcases)
10:15 - 11:00
Bridging the Gap: Sustainable Financing Models for First-of-a-Kind Cleantech Start-ups
11:00 - 11:40
Buildings & Construction Category
11:15 - 12:15
Best practices & formats to support energy start-ups during the critical initial steps
hosted by AXEL – The Energy Accelerator
Beyond Silicon Valley: Why the US Midwest is Cleantech’s Best-Kept Secret
Meet the US Cleantech Start-up Ecosystem, hosted by GACC Midwest
11:40 - 12:15
Industry Category
12:00 - 13:00
Meeting block
- Solar Ship - 1:1 Matchmaking Area
- Open Meeting Area - Inside WECC - 1. Floor
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
12:15 - 13:00
13:00 - 13:45
Innovation as a Cross-Fertilizer Between Industries – The Energy x Space Nexus
13:00 - 18:00
Meeting block
- Solar Ship - 1:1 Matchmaking Area
- Open Meeting Area - Inside WECC - 1. Floor
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
13:45 - 14:00
Innovation at a Crossroads – The DEI Backlash & Europe’s Opportunity
13:45 - 14:45
How to Build & Scale Climate Tech Successfully – A Blueprint
hosted by The Climate Brick
Unlocking Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Innovation with Google
hosted by Google
14:00 - 14:35
Clean Energy & Storage Category
14:35 - 15:10
Mobility & Transportation Category
15:00 - 16:00
Innovation at a Crossroads – The DEI Backlash & Europe’s Opportunity
hosted by DWR Eco
Mental Health, Stress Management & Productivity Hacks for Entrepreneurs
hosted by Christian Huder, Unison.labs Personal Development
15:10 - 15:55
Demand Side Innovation – Generative AI for Energy Transition
15:55 - 16:10
Driving Sustainable Energy Innovation
16:10 - 16:45
Quality Energy Access & SDG-7 Category
16:45 - 17:30
Exploring Approaches in Climate Tech: Contrasting CVC Strategies and Venture Clienting Models
17:30 - 19:00
Closing Remarks & Networking Break
incl. PwC Global Energy Transition Centre of Excellence Prize Announcement
18:00 - 18:30
Meeting block
- Solar Ship - 1:1 Matchmaking Area
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
19:00 - 20:00
SET Award Ceremony
20:00 - 22:00