Climate Tech Networking and Action with Future Force
- Date
- 2025-01-17
- Location
- Parking is available in the building, entrance on University St (of note: there are EV chargers!) Also consider using Spothero. The closest Link Lightrail Station is the Symphony Station.There is a bike room located on the C/D level of the garage. It’s inside the double doors by the elevator (email seattle@9zero.com for the door code), Seattle, WA, USA
- Host
- Community
About this event
Climate tech moves fastest when the right people are in the room together. Climate Tech Networking and Action with Future Force is a place to meet peers, swap ideas, surface opportunities, and turn shared concern about climate into concrete next steps. Whether you work in tech, climate, startups, policy, or community building, this gathering is designed to help you make useful connections and leave with momentum. Expect a practical, welcoming in-person meetup centered on conversation, collaboration, and action. About the Event This event brings together people who care about climate solutions and want to connect in a more intentional way. Rather than a passive evening, the format is built around meeting others, learning what people are working on, and identifying where your skills, interests, or networks can contribute. Future Force is convening a community that sits at the intersection of technology, climate, and local action. That means you may meet founders, operators, engineers, investors, advocates, researchers, students, and curious professionals all in one room. The common thread is a desire to be useful: to share what you know, discover what is needed, and build relationships that can lead to real work. Because this is an in-person gathering, the emphasis is on high-quality conversations. It is well suited to people who want more than a large, anonymous networking event and are looking for a space where ideas can quickly become introductions, collaborations, and follow-up conversations. What to Expect The evening begins Thursday, January 16 at 5:00 PM PST, making it accessible for people coming after the workday. You can expect a meetup flow that supports both casual connection and more focused discussion, with time to settle in, meet new people, and talk through the challenges and opportunities shaping climate tech right now. Likely points of focus during the event include: Networking with purpose: meeting people across climate, tech, and community work Idea exchange: sharing projects, questions, and areas where you want input Action-oriented conversation: exploring ways to contribute, collaborate, or get involved beyond the event itself Local ecosystem connection: getting a clearer sense of who is building what in Seattle and where there may be overlap This is a strong fit if you like events where the value comes from the room itself. You should come ready to introduce yourself clearly, talk about what you are working on or hoping to learn, and listen for ways to help others. The best outcomes from an event like this often start with one good conversation and continue afterward. If you are newer to climate tech, you do not need to arrive with a fully formed project or deep industry background. Curiosity, relevance, and a genuine interest in contributing matter. If you are more established, this is a useful venue to widen your network and meet people outside your usual circles. Why Attend Climate work is inherently cross-disciplinary. Engineers need policy context. Founders need customers and talent. Community leaders need technical partners. Professionals exploring a career shift need real conversations with people already doing the work. This event creates a practical setting for those intersections to happen. You should attend if you want to: Expand your network with people who are serious about climate solutions Find collaborators for projects, startups, research, community initiatives, or events Learn faster by hearing what others are building, testing, or struggling with Identify opportunities to contribute your skills in a way that is grounded and immediate Stay plugged into the local climate tech community in Seattle There is also value in simply being in a room with people who share urgency and optimism in equal measure. Good climate communities do more than exchange business cards; they help people find alignment, build trust, and move from intention to execution. If your calendar is full, this is the kind of event worth making space for because it can sharpen your perspective and create useful next steps. A single conversation can lead to a new hire, pilot, introduction, volunteer role, advisor relationship, or renewed clarity about where you fit in the climate landscape. Practical Details This is an in-person event in Seattle, USA. Parking is available in the building, with the entrance on University St. If you are driving, you may also want to consider Spothero for parking planning. There are a few transportation details worth noting: EV chargers are available in the building The closest Link light rail stop is Symphony Station There is a bike room on the C/D level of the garage The bike room is inside the double doors by the elevator For the bike room door code, email seattle@9zero.com The start time is 5:00 PM PST on Thursday, January 16, which makes this a convenient after-work gathering for many attendees. Because the event is in person, it is worth arriving with enough time to get settled, especially if you are using the garage, bike room, or public transit. To get the most from the evening, come prepared with a short introduction to who you are, what you are working on, and what kinds of people or opportunities you hope to find. That small bit of preparation will make your conversations more productive and help you leave with stronger connections.
Who should attend
This is for people who want climate conversations to lead somewhere practical. - You work in **tech** and want to apply your skills to climate, whether you are an engineer, product manager, designer, operator, or data professional. - You are already in **climate or sustainability** and want to meet builders, collaborators, and people who can help move ideas into execution. - You are a **founder, startup team member, or investor** looking to plug into Seattle’s climate tech community and make high-signal connections. - You are exploring a **career shift into climate** and want real conversations with people closer to the work, not just abstract advice online. - You are a **community builder, organizer, researcher, student, or policy-minded attendee** who wants to understand the local ecosystem and find a place to contribute. - You value **in-person networking with substance**: thoughtful conversations, clear introductions, and the chance to leave with actual follow-ups instead of a stack of vague contacts. If you care about climate solutions and want to meet people who are building, learning, and acting, you will likely feel at home here.