Climate Co-working + Speed Networking (May)
- Date
- 2024-05-23
- Location
- Seattle, WA, USA
- Host
- Seattle Climate Tech
About this event
If you care about climate and want to meet other people doing meaningful work in the space, this is a practical way to spend your lunch hour. Climate Co-working + Speed Networking brings together people in Seattle who want both focused work time and real conversations with others building, supporting, or exploring climate solutions. What Is This? This event combines two formats that work especially well together: casual co-working and structured speed networking. Instead of showing up to a meetup and hoping you happen to meet the right people, you will have time to settle in, get some work done, and then connect with others through a more intentional format. The goal is simple: make it easier for climate-minded people to find each other in person. Whether you work in climate full-time, are trying to transition into the sector, or just want to plug into the local community, this gathering creates a low-pressure setting to start conversations that are actually useful. Because the event is in person, it is also a chance to build stronger local ties. Seattle has a deep bench of people working across climate, sustainability, clean technology, policy, community organizing, and adjacent fields. This event is designed to help those connections happen faster and more naturally. What to Expect Expect a mix of independent work time and short, structured conversations. The co-working portion gives you a reason to show up even if you are busy: bring your laptop, notes, or tasks, and use the time productively while being around people with shared interests. The speed networking portion adds momentum. Rather than staying in one conversation all afternoon, you will meet multiple attendees in a short period of time. That format is especially helpful if you are new to the community, attending solo, or looking to expand beyond the handful of people you already know. You can expect the event flow to feel something like this: Arrival and casual settling in Time to co-work, focus, or have informal conversations Structured speed networking rounds with other attendees Opportunities to follow up with the people you want to keep talking to Conversations may span a wide range of topics, including: What you are working on right now Career paths into climate-related work Local organizations, projects, and communities worth knowing Collaboration ideas, introductions, or shared challenges How your skills might fit into climate work, even if you are still exploring Why Attend A lot of networking events are either too formal to feel natural or too unstructured to be productive. This one is built to be useful. You get a setting that supports both focus and connection, which means you are more likely to leave with something tangible: a new contact, a fresh idea, a potential collaborator, or simply a better sense of who is active in Seattle's climate community. It is also a good format for people at different stages. If you are deeply embedded in climate already, you can meet others outside your immediate circle. If you are climate-curious or making a career transition, you can have several short conversations that help you learn quickly without needing to navigate a large room on your own. You might leave with: New professional and community connections Better visibility into Seattle's climate ecosystem Feedback on your work, ideas, or next steps A few promising follow-up conversations already in motion Motivation that comes from being around people who care about similar problems Just as importantly, the event creates space for more grounded, human interaction. Not every valuable connection starts with a formal pitch. Sometimes it starts with sitting down near someone, comparing notes on what you are working on, and realizing there is a clear reason to stay in touch. Practical Details This is an in-person event in Seattle, USA. Being physically in the room is part of the value: it is easier to build trust, read the energy of a conversation, and turn a quick introduction into a real connection when you are meeting face to face. The event takes place on Thursday, May 23 at 12:00 PM PDT, making it a strong midday option for people who want a community touchpoint without committing an entire evening. If you can, plan to arrive ready for both work and conversation so you can make the most of the format. A few simple ways to prepare: Bring something to work on during the co-working portion Be ready to briefly introduce yourself and what brings you to climate Think about the kinds of people you want to meet or questions you want to ask Have a simple way to exchange contact information for follow-ups If you have been meaning to get more connected to Seattle's climate community, this is a straightforward place to start. You do not need a perfect elevator pitch or a fully formed plan. You just need to show up, bring your work, and be open to conversation.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want climate connections that feel relevant, local, and easy to build in person. - You work in **climate, sustainability, clean tech, policy, research, advocacy, or community-building** and want to meet more people in Seattle doing adjacent work. - You are **exploring a transition into climate** and want a welcoming way to learn from others, ask questions, and understand where your skills might fit. - You are a **founder, operator, freelancer, student, or independent professional** who would benefit from both focused co-working time and new introductions. - You usually skip networking events because they feel awkward or unstructured, and you would prefer a format that makes conversations easier to start. - You are looking for **collaborators, peers, sounding boards, or local community** rather than just collecting business cards. - You want to spend part of your day around people who care about climate and leave with a clearer sense of who is active in the Seattle ecosystem. If that sounds like what you have been looking for, you will likely feel at home here.