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The World Energy Congress is the world’s longest-established energy event, having shaped the global energy agenda for a century. In today’s unpredictable, turbulent and fast-shifting world, the 26^th World Energy Congress in Rotterdam will be the most important energy convening of the next decade.

The only global energy event convening 200+ C-suite speakers and 70+ Ministers, alongside 7,000+ international energy stakeholders, the Congress enables the highest levels of government-to-government dialogue and unites businesses and communities of all shapes and sizes.

One Asia, One Future

As AVPN counts down to the 11th edition of the Annual Global Conference, which will take place against the backdrop of a world in great flux, it is imperative that we provide the social investment community with the most extensive opportunity yet, to learn, connect, and unite in action for Asia.

Join us for the first time in West Asia, in Abu Dhabi, UAE on 23 – 25 April 2024 in a gathering guided by the theme “One Asia, One Future”.

The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), will bring together key public and private sector change makers from Central Africa for a two-day training session on the effective implementation and scale up of digital climate advisory services (DCAS). The invited representatives include Bio Agro-Business SAS (BAB)(link is external) and GreenHouse Ventures(link is external) Limited of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon, respectively.

The training will be delivered by FOKABS(link is external), a social enterprise that offers innovative technologies and advisory services for climate change mitigation, adaptation, finance, capacity building, and technology transfer in developed and developing countries. Participants will explore new knowledge, best practices and the latest innovations and approaches to promoting the adoption of digital climate advisory services in the region. The training will feature design and implementation of DCAS projects that reach the last mile and enable farmers to improve food security and climate resilience.

Climate change, including flooding, drought and extreme weather, continues to impact traditional farming methods, making it harder for farmers worldwide to secure livelihoods. However, modern technology – from smartphones to satellites, drones and special sensors – and innovative digital tools are revolutionizing farming practices.  By providing accurate weather forecasts, recommendations for adapting to climate variations, and optimized crop management strategies, technology can play a key role in enhancing sustainable agriculture.

Time: 8:00 – 16:30 (GMT+1) / 4:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST

The NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge at the Stern School of Business is NYU’s premier springboard for the university’s most promising ventures. Part startup accelerator, part venture competition the Entrepreneurs Challenge is an 8-month long program that takes NYU ventures further, faster.

This year, more than 100 students and alumni from 19 schools and divisions across NYU’s global campuses entered to compete for over $225,000 in prizes and pro bono startup services. Over the past eight months, these teams have engaged in how-to workshops and one-on-one coaching – all in the hopes of taking their ventures to the next level.

On April 26, the finalist teams will pitch off for a chance to win the grand prize for each of their perspective tracks.

1:00 – 4:00 PM | TEAM JUDGING

In the early afternoon, each finalist team will pitch to a panel of notable entrepreneurs and industry experts. Guests attending this portion of the Final Pitch-Off will be able to not only observe each team’s full-length presentation but also listen to feedback and comments from the judges.

New Venture Competition

Exact pitch times will be shared closer to the event date.

Technology Venture Competition

Exact pitch times will be shared closer to the event date.

Healthcare & Biomed Venture Competition

Exact pitch times will be shared closer to the event date.

5:00 – 7:00 PM | PITCH SHOWCASE & AWARDS CEREMONY

In the evening, all finalist teams will give abbreviated versions of their pitches in the famed Paulson Auditorium of the NYU Stern School of Business. Guests attending this portion of the Final Pitch-Off will be able to vote for their favorite ventures and then see who receives the Audience Choice Awards and the Grand Prizes!

7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Evening Reception & Celebration

After the pitch showcase & awards ceremony, teams and guests are then invited to stay for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and networking.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Open to NYU affiliates and the general public.

PRO TIPS

• The Team Judging portion is for OBSERVATION ONLY. Guests are asked not to comment or ask questions during the team pitches. Exact pitch times will be shared shortly.
• For the Showcase and Awards Ceremony, doors will open at 5:30 pm. Come early to get a good seat!

• For guests planning to consume alcoholic beverages during the cocktail reception, please bring a valid photo ID.

Time: 1:00 – 7:30pm EDT

A One-of-a-Kind Event in the Climate Tech and Cleantech Space
In its 29th year, the Industry Growth Forum (IGF) is the premier event for climate tech and cleantech entrepreneurs, investors, and experts from industry and the public sector to build relationships, showcase innovative technologies, and identify disruptive business solutions.

The IGF builds on decades of technical expertise and market analysis accumulated at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the nation’s only federal lab dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency research.

We are strongly committed to our mission of connecting cutting-edge startups with motivated investors. These connections are critical to drive innovation to market for impact and we are dedicated to making that a reality.

The economy is a powerful force with potential to create harm or cultivate well-being for people and communities, local places, and our planet.

Total Impact Summit will convene a dynamic group of impact investors and leaders from across the United States whose investments are signaling, shaping, and setting new standards for a future economy that is inclusive, sustainable, and resilient for all.

Who Should Attend?

We invite those who are interested in aligning their investments with their values, including individual investors, family offices, foundations & endowments, RIAs and financial advisors, fund managers, and anyone else who has influence regarding how capital is invested.

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