Climate X Deep Tech
May 15-16, Lausanne
At HackSummit, we bet on the bold.
That’s why we’re doubling down on Climate Deep Tech at this year’s summit—supporting companies at the cutting edge of hardware and science-driven solutions.
Meet the Next Generation of Scientist-Leaders: CSOs and CTOs are the new rockstars, leading the charge in developing transformative technologies for climate solutions.
Explore the Climate Science Fair: Where early-to-growth-stage climate deep tech startups showcase their frontier technologies and connect with investors and industry leaders.
Make Real-World Impact: Engage with pioneers who are turning ambitious ideas—like fuels from CO2 and cloud seeding—into tangible solutions.
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50
Speakers
250
Investors
15
Side Events
10
Workshops
250
Founders
30
Startup Booths
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2025 Speakers
Reserve Your Place Today
All passes include full access to HackSummit 2025, including agenda sessions, workshops, 30-sec pitch sessions, and Science Fair access. Side-events are first-come, first-served.
Startups
For bold founders and operators developing technology to tackle the climate crisis.
From pre-seed to Series B
Under 150 employees
Exhibitor Stand
Showcase your technology, expertise or products, Startups, corporates, scale-ups, and univerisites are invited to exhibit. Apply now to secure your spot!
Scaleups
For established trailblazers scaling breakthrough climate solutions.
Series C+ or well-funded growth-stage startups
150+ employees
Investors
For those funding the next generation of climate tech.
VCs, CVCs, Angels, Family Offices, Asset Managers
Philanthropic organizations backing climate innovation
Corporates
For industry leaders driving climate transformation.
Corporations integrating climate tech into their strategy
500+ employees
Ecosystem
For key players supporting the climate innovation ecosystem.
Academia, NGOs, Think Tanks
Service providers (law, consulting, research, etc.) with expertise in climate tech
Media
FREE
For journalists and storytellers amplifying the climate tech movement.
Reporters, editors, and media professionals covering climate innovation
Must be affiliated with a recognized media outlet
*The HackSummit is a curated event with attendance capped at 850 attendees. We review all ticket applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to refund your ticket application.
Past Speakers
Meet the Global ClimateTech Community
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Meet the Climate Capital
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ClimateTechs at the
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Here's What is Waiting
for you in Lausanne
Thematics
Built Environment
building future-proof cities.
New Manufacturing
creating new foods, materials and chemicals.
Carbon Removal
novel approaches to decarbonisation.
Climate Adaptation
factoring in climate risk and change.
Infrastructure
the physical build out requirements to scale.
Nature and Biodiversity
models that profit on conservation.
Climate Finance
mobilising trillions of dollars towards climate.
Agenda
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 1
08:30
Doors open
Coffee & Networking
09:45
10:05
Opening Remarks
10:15
FIRESIDE CHAT
Biorecycling: How Synthetic Biology Is Reinventing Plastic Waste
10:45
FIRESIDE CHAT
New Generation Micro Power Plants For All-In-One Power and Storage
11:15
FIRESIDE CHAT
Beyond Carbon Capture: Turning CO₂ Into Industrial Building Blocks
11:45
PANEL DISCUSSION
Can NatureTech Bridge Biodiversity & Business?
12:30
WORKSHOPS / Lunch break
13:15
30s pitch
14:00
fireside chat
Turning Industrial Waste and Byproducts Into New Business
14:30
PANEL DISCUSSION
Circular Economy: From Supply Chain to End Product
15:15
fireside chat
Shaping the Future of Food With Strategic investment
15:45
PANEL DISCUSSION
Scaling FoodTech Innovation Through Open Collaboration
16:30
18:15
Day 1 Wrap up
DAY 2
08:30
Doors open
Coffee & Networking
10:00
10:15
FIRESIDE CHAT
Accelerating Fusion Development with Stellarator Technology
10:45
11:15
PANEL DISCUSSION
Unlocking Traditional Finance for Climate
12:00
12:30
WORKSHOPS / Lunch break
13:00
FOODTECH WORLD CUP PRESENTATION
13:15
PANEL DISCUSSION
Data Infrastructure for DeepTech & Climate
14:00
fireside chat
Augmented Wood: Supercharging Nature’s Best Building Material
14:30
FIRESIDE CHAT
Robotics-Enabled Infrastructure Maintenance
15:00
Closing Remarks
10:15
FIRESIDE CHAT
New Generation Micro Power Plants For All-In-One Power and Storage
16:00
Day 2 / Event Wrap up
10:45
FIRESIDE CHAT
The Future of Carbon is Circular: Modular DAC At Any Scale
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 1
12:30
Roundtable
Deep Dive: Navigating U.S. Food Tech Regulations: FDA + USDA
13:15
Roundtable
Powered by Purpose: Accelerating Climate Tech with Philanthropy
14:30
Roundtable
Staying the Course: Expert advice for adapting and thriving in a volatile political environment
15:15
Roundtable
Founder’s Cut – A Private Deep Dive for Founders Only
16:15
Roundtable
Financing the Future: How Family Offices Could be the Missing Piece for Unlocking Systemic Breakthroughs
DAY 2
10:15
FIRESIDE CHAT
New Generation Micro Power Plants For All-In-One Power and Storage
10:45
FIRESIDE CHAT
The Future of Carbon is Circular: Modular DAC At Any Scale
12:30
Roundtable
Systemic approach for regenerative urbanization and value chain
13:15
Roundtable
Navigating Climate Tech Investment in Africa: Perspectives from the Field
Who else came in 2024
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Why they joined:
"We’re here because there’s some of the best climate entrepreneurs that I’ve met in my life."
Augustus Doricko
CEO at Rainmaker
"Being able to chat with founders that I’ve looked up to for multiple years, especially with later stage founders."
Alisha Fredriksson
Co-Founder & CEO at Seabound
“Meeting folks who are in climate deep tech to have interesting conversations and share knowledge and information so we can move the industry along.”
Ethosha Cave
Co-Founder at Twelve
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