Carbon Removal Summit
Are you ready to dive into the world of Carbon Dioxide Removals?
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best and gain a new perspective on the world of CDR!
The global scientific consensus, embodied by the IPCC, is clear:
We will have to radically reduce carbon emissions to achieve the Paris climate change goals
The IPCC is also clear that Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDR) will be a necessary complement to emissions reductions, and that large-scale (gigaton) CDR is needed in order to generate negative emissions and actually reduce atmospheric CO2 levels. The Negative Emissions Platform exists in order to help the CDR sector achieve that mission.
The Carbon Removal Summit will provide a unique opportunity to learn: about negative emissions technologies, technical and commercial challenges facing the business of carbon removals, and policy that can incentivise the development of CDR. It will also be a unique opportunity to engage directly with with CDR technology developers, investors, buyers, academia and other members of the CDR ecosystem.
The Carbon Removal Summit live
Agenda
14:15 - 14:45 Keynote - What is CDR?
An engaging keynote as two leading experts take the stage to explore the ins and outs of this emerging field. Get ready to discover what CDR is and what it's not, the current state of CDR, and the exciting future prospects it holds. Whether you're a business owner, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the latest trends, this keynote is a must-see event that will leave you with a better understanding of this cutting-edge technology and its potential impact on our lives.
Speakers
ELI MITCHELL-LARSON, Chief Science & Advocacy Officer and Co-founder at Carbon Gap
Eli is the Chief Science & Advocacy Officer and co-founder of Carbon Gap. He is an associate at Oxford Net Zero at the University of Oxford. Eli was the lead drafter of the Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting and the World Economic Forum’s Net Zero to Net Negative guide to carbon removal.
Prior to Carbon Gap, Eli advised Fortune 500 companies on responsible carbon removal procurement at Carbon Direct, was COO of SunFarmer, a social enterprise that designs, deploys, and finances solar installations in Nepal, and an impact investor at New Island Capital.
MARK PRESTON ARAGONÈS, Policy Manager at Bellona
Mark holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Sussex and a MSc in Climate Change, Development and Policy from the Institute of Development Studies. At Bellona Europa, he works on zero emission mobility and negative emissions.
15:30 - 16:45 Transatlantic Perspective on CDR - Scaling Up Carbon Removal Activities in Europe and the US
Hosted by Breakthrough Energy, this session aims to promote mutual learning between Europe and the US in scaling up carbon removal activities. It will cover topics such as the benefits of the 45Q tax credit for businesses investing in carbon removal technologies, the EU's CDR quantification and methodology approach as well as national efforts to incentivize CDR. By sharing their respective experiences and best practices, both Europe and the US can learn from each other to advance their efforts in carbon removal activities.
Speakers
JACK ANDREASEN, Manager, Carbon Management, Breakthrough Energy
Jack oversees the carbon management portfolio, including designing policy proposals and identifying key legislative and administrative opportunities for carbon capture, carbon dioxide removal technologies, transport, and storage/usage.
Prior to joining Breakthrough Energy, Jack was the Energy Policy Advisor at The Climate Reality Project educating the public, private industry, and governments on the role clean energy will play over the next 50 years. Before this, he was an Engineering Design Associate at Duke Energy in the distributed generation interconnection division. Jack has a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Master of Environmental Science, Master of Public Affairs from the Indiana University O’Neill School.
NOAH DEICH, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Carbon Management, U.S. Department of Energy
Mr. Noah Deich is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Carbon Management in the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM). He oversees FECM’s Carbon Management program, which focuses on minimizing the climate and environmental impacts of fossil energy through technology pathways including carbon capture, carbon dioxide (CO2) removal, CO2 conversion into products, reliable CO2 storage, and hydrogen production with carbon management.
Mr. Deich joined FECM from Carbon180, which he co-founded to catalyze the development of a portfolio of carbon removal solutions. Prior to that, he was an economic and management consultant with Accenture and ICF international, where he gained experience in many fields including carbon offset modeling. Mr. Deich received his MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and his BA from the University of Virginia.
Fabien Ramos, Carbon Removals Policy Officer, European Commission, DG Clima
FLORIAN SCHABUS, Investor at Planet A
Florian is an investor at Planet A Ventures, a European climate tech fund. He invests in early-stage technologies with significant environmental impact and focuses on carbon removal and utilisation pathways.
Florian has extensive experience in the startup space and holds a Masters degree in Strategy and International Management from the University of St. Gallen.
EVE TAMME, Managing Director, Climate Principles
Eve Tamme is a senior advisor on climate policy. She has led the Climate Department in Estonian national administration, advised on climate policy in DG CLIMA in the European Commission, served as a diplomat at the Estonian Permanent Representation to the EU, and shaped international climate policy engagement at a global non-profit.
Today, Eve leads Climate Principles, a climate policy advisory. Eve is the Chair of the Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP), serves on the Board of Directors at Puro.earth, and on the Advisory Board of Carbon Gap
INGRID SUNDVOR, Co-founder and Director, Carbon Balance Initiative
Ingrid Sundvor is the Co-Founder and Director of Carbon Balance Initiative, an NGO initiative focused on promoting and increasing legislative commitments to durable net zero, permanent CO2 storage, and fossil fuel accountability. Ingrid is also an associate at Oxford Net Zero and works as a researcher at the University of Oxford. One of her current projects explores policy bundles for the deployment of carbon dioxide removal technologies.
In the past, Ingrid worked as the CEO of Project Access International, a global non-profit focused on educational inequality and access.
Ingrid holds a BSc from King’s College London and a MSc in Environmental Change and Management from University of Oxford.
Moderator
MARIA LEIS, Associate at Breakthrough Energy Europe
Maria supports Breakthrough Energy's EU-level policy engagement and Germany strategy. Maria focuses on the role of climate tech startups and innovation in the net-zero transition, particularly in the area of carbon management.
She has a background in international business and politics and several years of experience in climate and energy policy. Before joining Breakthrough Energy, she worked for the Volkswagen Group and Vestas Wind Systems, gaining valuable industry experience.
17:30 - 18:30 The Business of CDR
This session takes the shape of a business leadership panel where senior business executives from the CDR industry come together to share their personal journeys with CDR. Discover how these leaders first became interested in CDR, where they found their inspiration, and how they secured funding for their startups. Gain valuable insights into the challenges of running a CDR company, and learn about the strategies these business executives employed to overcome these hurdles. Additionally, these industry leaders will discuss the roadmap for policy support needed to match the required growth for the sector.
Speakers
AMY RUDDOCK,, VP Europe and Middle East at Carbon Engineering
Amy Ruddock is Carbon Engineering’s (CE) VP of Europe and Middle East. Prior to CE, Amy was VP Corporate Development and Sustainability at Virgin Atlantic where she was primarily accountable for setting and delivering carbon strategy. Amy previously spent 10 years at BCG, leading projects on topics ranging from strategy to transformation; operations to commercial, working across Europe and the USA.
Amy’s Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge “Novel sensors for the selective detection of hydrocarbons” combined the disciplines of solid-state electrochemistry, materials and surface science.
HENRIETTA MOON, Co-founder & CEO at Carbo Culture
Henrietta Moon is the CEO and co-founder of Carbo Culture, a venture-backed climate technology company building a scalable carbon removal solution.
She’s an alumna of Singularity University’s Global Solutions Program and Stanford’s founder community StartX, and a Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst of 2021.
LEILA TOPLIC, Chief Communications & Trust Officer at Carbonfuture
Leila Toplic is the Chief Communications and Trust Officer at Carbonfuture, a digital platform dedicated to scaling trustworthy, durable carbon removal. With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, Leila has held high-level positions at companies like Microsoft and NGOs such as NetHope where she led the Emerging Technologies Initiative with focus on AI for climate action.
Leila was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in AI Ethics in 2021, and she actively contributes to various boards and initiatives dedicated to advancing ethical innovation and human rights and serves on the Expert Committee for the Digital Trust Label in Switzerland. Leila holds a degree from Wellesley College, with Media Arts and Sciences coursework completed at the MIT Media Lab.
NORA COHEN BROWN, Market Development & Policy at Charm Industrial
Nora is Head of Market Development & Policy at Charm Industrial, where she is working to shape the carbon removal market to commercialize permanent removal of legacy carbon emissions via bio-oil sequestration.
Prior to Charm, she designed and led the government engagement and business development strategy at Saildrone as the Senior Director of Government Relations. She previously served at the White House in the Obama Administration, and has held a variety of roles in the private sector, government, and nonprofits at the intersection of industry, policy, and government.
Moderator
MARTA KRUPINSKA – Co-founder and CEO of CUR8
Marta Krupinska is CEO and Co-Founder of the carbon removals market maker CUR8. Formerly a cofounder of two exited fintech firms, Head of Google for Startups in the UK and co-lead of Google’s Black Founders Fund.
Alongside building CUR8 Marta is also Chair of Youth Business International, a global charity working to help young people start their own businesses, and of ACUA Ocean, a marine cleantech startup.
Marta has been recognised for her work by the likes of Forbes (30 under 30) and Evening Standard (London’s Most Influential People).
Exhibition
Throughout the course of this action-packed day, a diverse range of CDR companies, NGOs, investors, and other partners in this space will each have exhibit stands giving you plenty of time to explore the latest innovations in carbon removal and network with like-minded individuals from across the industry. If interested in a stand, please make sure to let us know in the registration form below.
This event represents an unparalleled opportunity to connect with leading experts and learn more about the exciting breakthroughs happening in the world of carbon removal. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting to explore the field, the Carbon Removal Summit is a must-attend event. Register now to secure your place and join us for a day of discovery, inspiration, and networking!