Green Economy and Climate-Tech Workforce Symposium Set for November 8
Event designed to connect Industry, Government, Technology and Education leaders and position the region as a climate-tech leader in the energy transformation
October 16, 2024 – LIVERMORE, California
Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV), Livermore Lab Foundation (LLF), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Startup Tri-Valley (STV), Chabot Las Positas Community College District (CLPCCD) are partnering to inform, promote, and connect the leaders involved in climate change, carbon dioxide removal (CDR), climate technology, innovation investments and clean-tech workforce development via a special public event, “Decarbonizing Our Economy: Technology & Workforce Solutions for a Sustainable Future,” on November 8 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Mertes Theatre at Las Positas College.
The forum will spotlight cutting-edge carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies, regional policies, and workforce and industry strategies to enable the greater Tri-Valley region to meet climate sustainability goals and support a thriving green and carbon neutral economy.
Scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will highlight the Roads to Removal report, a national analysis as to how the United States can remove carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The acceleration of industry startups, technology investment, workforce training and public education is critical to the success of accomplishing this goal and the overall energy evolution.
“Decarbonization isn’t just an environmental necessity; it’s an economic opportunity. Rushnu is among many local companies leading this transformative movement. If we are to succeed, working together, in sustainable partnerships, is critical,” said Matin Hanifzadeh, PhD, CEO and Founder of Rushnu, a carbon transformation company incubating in Daybreak Labs in Livermore.
“This summit will also provide a space for emerging entrepreneurs to share solutions and make impactful connections with investors, scientists and industry leaders,” said Yolanda Fintschenko, Executive Director of i-GATE, Startup Tri-Valley, and Daybreak Labs. ”Startups are uniquely positioned to drive decarbonization through bold innovation.” Fintschenko will moderate an industry panel at the event featuring Rushnu’s Hanifzadeh.
Thanks to a grant from the University of California, the symposium is free and open to the general public. Registration is now underway but seating is limited.
Event Highlights:
- Keynote Speakers from industry and research organizations leading decarbonization efforts.
- Panel Discussions on the latest advancements in clean technology and the current public acceptance and perception of climate change and carbon dioxide removal.
- Workforce Solutions designed to address hiring gaps and support the growing green economy, and innovation ecosystem.
Event Details:
- Date: November 8, 2024
- Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Mertes Arts Center, Las Positas College
- Cost: Free
- Registration: Register Here
About Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group
Innovation Tri-Valley is a business-led initiative focused on accelerating the region’s economic growth and sustainability. ITV convenes leaders from the public and private sectors to drive collaboration and innovation. https://innovationtrivalley.org/
About the Livermore Lab Foundation
The Livermore Lab Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization supporting the fundamental science and research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. It serves as a key philanthropic partner to the Laboratory, providing mechanisms for public and private investments and grants and philanthropic gifts that support research, student fellows, STEM outreach, education, and community initiatives.
About Startup Tri-Valley
Startup Tri-Valley is an initiative to grow and strengthen our region by helping science-based startups succeed. We do this by connecting founders and innovators to a tightly networked ecosystem of resources built specifically for science-based startups. The initiative is sponsored by the Tri-Valley cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and the Town of Danville and i-GATE Innovation Hub partners Lawrence Livermore and Sandia National Laboratories and corporate sponsors including Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. To learn more, visit https://startuptrivalley.org.
About Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
CLPCCD serves the San Francisco East Bay Area, particularly southern Alameda County, through its two colleges: Chabot College in Hayward and Las Positas College in Livermore. CLPCCD is governed by a seven-member board of trustees, which is responsible for all policy decisions. Board members are elected from trustee areas by the registered voters of nine communities: Castro Valley, Dublin, Hayward, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Sunol, and Union City.
About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Founded in 1952, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory provides solutions to our nation’s most important national security challenges through innovative science, engineering and technology. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is managed by Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration.
