Climate Tech in the City: Celebrating Boston's Leadership

• Schneider Electric, local government leaders, innovators, and other Massachusetts-based organizations are coming together for a day of technology demonstrations, information exchange, networking, and celebration
   

What: 2nd Annual Climate Tech in the City, Press Conference, Plaza Showcase & Block Party

Press conference, walking tour, and a full-day public event showcasing Boston’s fast-growing climate tech sector. Attendees can meet more than 30 innovators, explore hands-on tech demonstrations, connect with local employers, and celebrate Boston’s leadership in building a cleaner, more affordable future. The day concludes with a community block party featuring food, music, and family-friendly fun.

When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

• 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Showcase on the Plaza

  • 11 AM: Press Conference

  • 12 PM: Walking Tour

• 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Climate Tech Block Party

Where: Boston City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203

Who: Press Conference & Walking Tour start at 11 am and feature:

• Boston Mayor Michelle Wu
• Massachusetts Interim Secretary of Economic Development Ashley Stolba
• Schneider Electric SVP of Strategy and Commercial Operations Bryan Stevens
• MassCEC Managing Director of Emerging Climate Jennifer Le Blond 
• ACT President Joe Curtatone 
• Cargo B CEO & Co-Founder Dot Fennel
• Boston Chief of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion Segun Idowu 
• Boston Director of Climate Resilience Chris Osgood

Visuals & Interviews:
Climate Tech in the City showcases Boston's innovative energy technology leadership, and it presents a chance to see that leadership in action, meet the people making it happen, and witness how climate tech is becoming a defining pillar of the region’s economic future. The event is free and open to the press.

• Schneider Electric Mobile Innovation Trailer showcasing how our technology can bring energy efficiency and resiliency measures to everyone’s homes

• EV chargers, modular home materials, electric cargo bikes, and more

• Founders, local officials, researchers, and industry leaders are available for interviews

• Family-friendly block party with food, music, and games

To arrange interviews or receive a full list of participating companies, contact Trevor Grady (Trevor.Grady@se.com) or Vicki True (Vicki.True@se.com).

These events are open to the public and welcome everyone interested in climate technology, including industry professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, students, and the general public.