VERGE 22
The Climate Tech Event
VERGE 22 is the leading climate tech event accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.
Join thousands of leaders — from business, government, solution providers and startups — working together to address the climate crisis across six strategic areas: clean energy, sustainable transportation, carbon removal, regenerative food systems, net-zero buildings and the startup ecosystem.
VERGE 22 Programs
VERGE 22 features six programs to provide deeper, focused learning and networking experiences for attendees, within their specific market.
Buildings Program
Enabling the transition to smarter, healthier, net-zero buildings, campuses and factories.
Carbon Program
Discovering the new markets, technologies and products fueling the growth of business opportunities in carbon removal.
Energy Program
Decarbonizing, decentralizing and digitizing energy systems to be more resilient, affordable and accessible.
Food Program
Transforming food systems to equitably and efficiently feed a more populous planet while conserving and regenerating the natural world.
Startup Program
Supporting entrepreneurs with innovative technologies, products and services across the climate tech landscape.
Transport Program
Accelerating electric, clean and equitable transportation and logistics that reduce emissions and improve lives.
Featured Speakers
Learn from more than 400 thought leaders and practitioners addressing the climate crisis.
Patrick
Flynn
Salesforce
Sara
Bogdan
JetBlue Airways
Christiana
Figueres
Global Optimism
Sweta
Chakraborty
We Don't Have Time
Kim
Stanley Robinson
Orbit Books
Mia
Diawara
Lowercarbon Capital
Dr. Philip
McAdoo
Earthjustice
Alexandria
Villaseñor
Earth Uprising International
Adam
Werbach
Amazon
Danny
Kennedy
New Energy Nexus
Who Attends
VERGE 22 offers valuable learning and networking opportunities for thousands of professionals from business, government, solution providers and startups.
Past VERGE 22 attendees include:
Apple, Vice President, Environment, Policy & Social Initiatives
BlackRock, Global Head of Sustainability
EVgo, CEO
Google, Head, Food for Good
Unilever, Head of Sustainability, North America
U.S. Department of Transportation, Secretary
“ VERGE inspires me to continue fighting for our planet, in new and creative ways. It provides fascinating topics and discussions, fabulous networking opportunities, and a renewed sense of hope for the future. ”
“ VERGE set the stage for practical and incremental steps to drive toward a more sustainable and resilient energy future. ”
“ VERGE offered the highest quality conversations I’ve ever had at a conference, in drawing so many industry-knowledgeable people. ”
“ When you're passionate about sustainability, it can be a lonely, uphill battle to try to influence people around you. VERGE provides the oxygen – no, the rocket fuel – that can re-energize you and keep you going. ”
Accelerate at VERGE 22
Accelerate at VERGE 22 is a fast-pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs with innovative technologies, products and services in carbon, energy, food, transportation, or buildings. Selected finalists will pitch from the VERGE stage to thousands of business, government and thought leaders.
Special Programs
VERGE 22 special programs bring new, diverse voices and innovative ideas into the conversation around how to accelerate a clean economy.
Networking Opportunities
VERGE 22 offers you dozens of opportunities to form valuable connections with the growing VERGE community leaders — from business, government, solution providers and startups.
Registration
Browse the registration page to explore pass types, view discount offers, download “Justify Your Attendance” resources and more. Rates increase soon — save - by registering today.
Group Package
VERGE 22 offers learning and networking opportunities across industries, departments and roles — making it a unique opportunity for individuals across your organization to align on climate tech trends and strategies.
Sponsorship Opportunities
By sponsoring VERGE 22, your company will elevate its thought leadership in the rapidly-expanding climate tech space, form new connections with key decision makers and much more.
Partner Events
Make the most of your week in San Jose by participating in our partner events. Organized by leading NGOs, our partner events are an incredible opportunity to delve deeper into a range of topics that build on the robust VERGE 22 program.
Health & Safety
We are committed to providing our attendees with the safest experience possible. Learn more about our COVID-19 protocols on our Health & Safety page.
Venue & Travel
VERGE 22 will take place at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, the largest convention center in Silicon Valley. A GreenBiz discount rate will be available for a limited time at the nearby San Jose Marriott. Learn more about the convention center and hotel accommodations on our Travel page.
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