Maryland Day @ DC Climate Week

Maryland Day at DC Climate Week is an informatitve indoor event to celebrate climate tech and innovation in Maryland. This event will foster networking and open discussion for entrepreneurs, students, faculty, UMD staff and policy makers. The activities also aim to bring attendees of the second-ever DC Climate Week to the discussions. All who attend will have the opportunity to learn about new climate change technologies and the associated policy and funding landscape in Maryland. The organizers invite students, faculty and staff to join and participate in DC Climate Week without leaving UMD's campus. The day's activities will include:

• Discussion of funding opportunities for climate tech founders
• Networking with climate tech investors, innovators and policy supporters
• Lunch with Leaders from Maryland's State Agenices and Legislature
• Student Showcase from UMD Department of Environmental Science & Technology
• Innovative approaches to Chesapeake Bay and Ocean resilience

For questions about the event, please contact schris14@umd.edu