The Scaling Playbook: Roadmaps for Climate Tech's Next Chapter

🌍 Scaling climate technology from first-of-a-kind projects to bankable, repeatable infrastructure is a significant challenge in the climate transition. This session introduces Innovation Scaling Roadmaps: sector-specific pathways that outline the milestones, partnerships, and unlocks needed to advance critical climate technologies from lab-proven innovations to scalable solutions.

🔍 We'll explore a real scaling journey — Fervo's evolution from an early-stage enhanced geothermal developer to multiple deployments. Hear insights from Fervo leadership, a venture investor, and a project finance provider who played key roles in this journey. They will discuss what truly de-risks a climate tech project, the resources that made a difference, and advice for the next generation of founders and investors.

🍽️ Join us for a panel discussion, breakfast, and networking, co-hosted by Arup, Venture Climate Alliance, Node, and HSBC.

Panelists:

• Austin Badger: Global Head of Climate and Deep Tech, HSBC
• James Blake: Head of Capital Markets, Fervo
• Tanuj Dutta: General Partner, Congruent Ventures
• Deanna Zhang: Technical Lead, Innovation Scaling Initiative; Co-founder, Node

Moderator:

• Sara Simonds: Executive Director, Venture Climate Alliance

Agenda:

• 10:00 am - Breakfast & networking
• 10:30 am - Panel discussion
• 11:00 am - Breakfast & networking
• 11:30 am - Event concludes