LA Climate Tech Events: June 3 - 10
Celebrate World Ocean Day 🌊 | How We'll Win the Climate War | Energy Outlook 2024 - and more!
Hi friends,
This week, we’re celebrating World Ocean Day! It's time to show our coastlines some love. Check out our handpicked beach cleanups and join forces with others who are committed to preserving our beautiful oceans. Here are our picks this week:
Attend the ⚡Inland Empire Energy Outlook 2024 on Wednesday to meet with leaders, innovators, and experts in the energy sector.
Also on Wednesday, join the 📚 book discussion with Tom Steyer and Jane Fonda
discussing his book, "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War".
This Saturday, celebrate 🌊 World Ocean Day by joining a beach cleanup! Find the list of events below.
As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events.
Cheers,
Maëlys & The Climate Tech Cities Team
This Week’s Events
🥂 Women in Cleantech and Sustainability LA Chapter Cheers: Tue, June 4
🪴 EcoXpo: Inspiring Sustainable Living for a Greener Future: Wed, June 5
⚡ Leaders In Energy Summit - Inland Empire Energy Outlook 2024: Wed, June 5
📚 Book discussion: Tom Steyer with Jane Fonda: Wed, June 5
🌊 World Ocean Day (WOD): Junipero Beach, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Topanga Beach: Sat, June 8
🚗 OC Green Expo + EV Test Drive: Sat, June 8
🔧 Glendale Repair Cafe with Suay: Sat, June 8
👩🏻🌾 Home Composting Workshops and Urban Gardening: Sat, June 8
🌾 Urban Homestead Learning Tour: Sun, June 9
🌬️ Discussion: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind & Remediation: Mon, June 10
Read on for more details about this week’s happenings.
🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures Startup and Talent Platforms
Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures are launching new platforms to support climate founders, funders, and career transitioners! There is no shortage of great companies raising money for their groundbreaking ideas, great investors looking to support with capital, and great talent living the mantra that every job is a climate job. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Opportunities
Rolling Deadlines and Upcoming
⚡ LACI Innovators Program (Due June 5)
🚀 LACI Incubation Program (Due June 20)
Would you like to feature a grant opportunity, fellowship application, incubation program in LA Climate Tech Cities? Reach out to me with the info.
Upcoming Events
🍹 Farm-Fresh Picnic & Spritz Aperitivo Hour with The Ecology Center: Tue, June 12
🌼 Behind the Scenes at Theodore Payne Foundation: Thu, Jun 13
🏳️🌈 Queer Ecology Walk: Thu, Jun 13
🎠 3rd Annual Cool Irvine Eco Fair: Sat, June 15
🔥 Wildfire Resilience Resource Day: Sat, June 15
🫘 Vegpreneur Fireside Chat: Sat, June 15
♨️ Thought Leadership Series: Extreme Heat: Thu, June 20
🚰 Pure Water Antelope Valley Demonstration Facility Groundbreaking: Thu, June 20
🚗 Toyota Tri-Gen Tour: Thu, June 20
🏠 Making LA Sustainable: housing strategies that fight climate change: Sat, June 22
🍹 The Carbonauts Sustainability Mocktails: Mon, June 24
🎬 Hollywood Climate Summit: June 25-28
🏢 Long Beach's Approach to Decarbonization: Wed, June 26
📖 Algalita Monthly Book Club: Exploring Our Place in Nature: Wed, June 26
📽️ The Carbonauts Sustainability Short Film Club: Wed, June 26
🔢 Understanding CALGreen: the New Embodied Carbon Requirements: Fri, June 28
🪸 Open House: Kelp Seaforestation to Harness Solutions for Climate Change: Sat, June 29
This Week in Depth
🥂 Women in Cleantech and Sustainability LA Chapter Cheers
When: Tue, June 4th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: 1414 Lincoln Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90401 United States
Women in Cleantech & Sustainability (WCS) and its Los Angeles Chapter are thrilled to invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening at Solidarity Restaurant in Santa Monica on Tuesday, June 4th, from 6 pm-8 pm, as we gather to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate the achievements of women in the cleantech and sustainability sectors.
🪴 EcoXpo: Inspiring Sustainable Living for a Greener Future
When: Wed, June 5th from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: 1001 Stadium Drive Inglewood, CA 90301 United States
This immersive expo brings together environmental advocates, green businesses, and eco-conscious consumers to showcase innovative products, share knowledge, and inspire positive change for a greener future. As you step into the EcoXpo venue, you're surrounded by a buzzing atmosphere of innovation, creativity, and commitment to environmental stewardship. From eco-friendly products and renewable energy solutions to sustainable fashion and zero-waste initiatives, EcoXpo offers a wide range of exhibits, demonstrations, and interactive experiences that demonstrate the possibilities of sustainable living. For those with a passion for sustainability and environmental conservation, EcoXpo offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and take action for a healthier planet. Whether you're interested in reducing your carbon footprint, supporting green businesses, or advocating for policy change, this expo provides the resources, inspiration, and support you need to make a positive impact on the environment.
⚡ Leaders In Energy Summit - Inland Empire Energy Outlook 2024
When: Wed, June 5th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport, 222 North Vineyard Avenue Ontario, CA 91764 United States
The Leaders in Energy Summit is an annual gathering that brings together influential leaders, innovators, and experts in the energy sector to discuss pressing issues, share insights, and explore solutions for a sustainable energy future. The summit features a keynote presentation, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on a range of topics such as: Hydrogen Generation and Infrastructure, Challenges and Opportunities for Advancing New Technologies, Grid Resiliency/Battery Storage, Energy Grant Funding.
📚 Book discussion: Tom Steyer with Jane Fonda
When: Wed, June 5th from 8:00 PM
Where: Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center at Vista Del Mar, 3200 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034 United States
Tom Steyer with Jane Fonda discussing his book, Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War. “In Cheaper, Faster, Better, Tom Steyer’s persuasive storytelling and contagious optimism underscore one of the most important realities of the climate crisis: If we work together, we can solve it. As a relentless climate activist and accomplished investor, Tom’s insights will help galvanize the movement that is needed to address the greatest challenge of our lifetimes.”—Al Gore, former US Vice President.
🏖️ WOD Beach Cleanup - Junipero Beach
When: Sat, June 8th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Junipero Beach, 1 Junipero Avenue Long Beach, CA 90803 United States
Hosted by Algalita Marine Research and Education and Long Beach Lifeguard Association.
🐚 WOD Beach Cleanup - Santa Monica Beach
When: Sat, June 8th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Where: The Ink Well, 2G35+W2 2G35+W2 Santa Monica, CA 90401 United States
Hosted by Zer0Debris . There will be a free Yoga sessions and coffee and doughnuts will generously be supplied by Rivian.
⛱️ WOD Beach Cleanup - Venice Beach
When: Sat, June 8th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: 2100-1 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
Hosted by Clean Up the Beach.
🦈 WOD Beach Cleanup - Topanga Beach
When: Sat, June 8th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Malibu, CA 90265 (sign up to see exact location)
Hosted by Surfrider Foundation.
🚗 OC Green Expo + EV Test Drive
When: Sat, June 8th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Downtown Anaheim, 201 Center Street Promenade Anaheim, CA 92805 United States
Anaheim Public Utilities hosts the annual OC Green Expo to connect Anaheim and the greater Orange County community with sustainable resources, organizations, and vendors. The event encourages water and energy conservation, waste reduction, and promotes clean energy vehicles through an electric vehicle test drive.
🔧 Glendale Repair Cafe with Suay
When: Sat, June 8th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: 501 South Pacific Avenue Glendale, CA 91204 United States
Torn jeans? Broken toaster? Dull knife? Faulty lamp? We can help with that! Looking for a fun and rewarding way to save your beloved household items and cherished possessions? Join us at Pacific Park Library for a repair event that can help you do just that! Skilled volunteer Tinkers and Stitchers, as well as other specialty repair persons will be there to help you. Please bring up to 2 items for repair. All items must be in clean condition with all parts. We do not guarantee repair of items and do not provide replacement parts. And if you're feeling extra adventurous, don't miss the chance to flex your own DIY muscles at our special fixing table! With occasional guidance from our talented volunteers, you'll have the chance to take charge and restore your items to their former glory with your own two hands.
👩🏻🌾 Home Composting Workshops and Urban Gardening
When: Sat, June 8th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Griffith Park Composting Facility, 5400 Griffith Park Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90027 United States
This workshop will teach you how to turn kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Home composting is taught by a team of ten rotating LA Sanitation & Environment green waste specialists. Each participant will take home a free garden plant at the end of the event. Some workshops even have surprise guests!
🌾 Urban Homestead Learning Tour
When: Sun, June 9th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: The Urban Homestead, 631 Cypress Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103, United States
Learn how this family transformed their ordinary home into an extraordinary model of urban farming & sustainability.
🌬️ Discussion: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind & Remediation
When: Wed, May 29th from 3:30 PM to X:XX PM
Where: Arlington Garden, 275 Arlington Dr Pasadena, CA 91105 United States
Hosted by Exploring the Mycoverse. Join us in discussing one of the most popular Japanese mangas ever. We will focus on how fungi (plus slime molds) inspired the central plot of remediating a damaged planet after an apocalypse. A cautionary tale of what appears at first to be monstrous and other turns out to be in fact our best ally. An insightful commentary from the 1980’s on mycophobia and the fear of the natural world. It tells the story of Nausicaä, a princess of a small kingdom on a post-apocalyptic Earth with a toxic ecosystem, who becomes involved in a war between kingdoms while an environmental disaster threatens humankind. Pushed by her love for others and for life itself, Nausicaä studies the ecology of her world to understand the Sea of Corruption, a system of monstrous flora, fauna, funga that came into being after the Seven Days of Fire..