New York, NY
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor multiple events during Climate Week NYC 2026.
Fundraising for Climate Hardware and Deeptech
Monday, September 21
1:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET
New York, NY (Register for location)
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Join us for a fundraising workshop hosted by Enduring Planet and Lupine Finance and co-sponsored by Blue Haven Initiative. Designed for hardware and durable-asset climate startups, this event brings together founders, CFOs, and operators navigating the complex stack of equity, project finance, and building the bridge in between.
Partner Randy Lewis will be part of the group discussion along with founders, CFOs, and senior leaders. Please register to attend.
WaterTech Futures 2.0: Unlocking Critical Minerals From Industrial Water
Tuesday, September 22
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET
New York, NY (Register for location)
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Wilson Sonsini is the Lead Sponsor of WaterTech Futures 2.0 by ClimateHaven’s Water Innovation Hub. This premier event brings together more than 200 industry leaders, investors, and startups building new pathways to recover valuable materials from produced water, geothermal brines, mine water, and other industrial streams.
In collaboration with Xylem, Burnt Island Ventures, Echo River Capital, Yale University, and the Regional Water Authority, we will co-host a panel discussion on critical minerals recovery from industrial water and a startup showcase featuring the six finalists of the 2026 Xylem Innovation Challenge. Register here.
Climate Jam 2026
Tuesday, September 22
8:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET
Brooklyn Bowl, New York, NY
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We are excited to sponsor the Climate Jam benefit concert again this year. Hosted by Broadscale Group and Winterfest, attendees will enjoy fantastic music, food, and drinks while raising funds for the nonprofit Protect Our Winters.
This year's lineup includes Karl Denson, saxophonist for The Rolling Stones, Adam Met of AJR, horn players/singers Jen Hartswick and Natalie Cressman of Trey Anastasio Band, and Grammy Award-winning pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph. Partner Bob O’Connor will deliver the welcome remarks.
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Developer U Alumni Gathering
Wednesday, September 23
9:00am – 11:30 a.m. ET
New York, NY
We are excited to co-host a special Developer U alumni event during New York Climate Week. This event is designed for alumni to reconnect with peers, engage directly with industry experts, and discuss what's top of mind in scaling First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) technologies. Partner Scott Zimmerman will speak on the “Ask Me Anything” panel.
Agenda
- 9:00 to 9:30 AM — Arrivals, breakfast, and networking
- 9:30 to 10:30 AM — Ask Me Anything panel
- 10:30 to 11:30 AM — Continued networking
NYCW FOAK Summit
Wednesday, September 23
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
New York, NY (Register for location)
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Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor Node’s FOAK Summit, a premier event dedicated to addressing the unique opportunities and challenges associated with deploying FOAK climate projects. Join 500 senior leaders from across the value chain and explore innovative financing structures, regulatory strategies, risk mitigation approaches, and best practices for successful FOAK project execution.
Partner Scott Zimmerman will join a panel to discuss trends in climate tech commercialization and FOAK projects. The agenda includes startup showcases, lightning talks, project pitches, roundtables, workshops, and FOAK awards.
Please visit the summit website for more details. Register to secure your spot.
AMCIRC 2026 Climate Week Reception
Wednesday, September 23
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET
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We’re excited to host American Circular Textiles (AMCIRC) 2026 Climate Week Reception at our new office. Please join us for food, drinks, and great conversation with innovators, investors, and leaders from across the circular textiles ecosystem. RSVP today to reserve your spot.
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