Climate Connections: Exploring Cross-Sector opportunities

A changing climate impacts every aspect of our economy and society, and solutions to the climate crisis will require unprecedented collaboration, innovative thinking, and bold intervention. From straining healthcare systems and supply chains to reshaping urban landscapes and the future of work, the climate crisis demands attention from leaders in all sectors.

As part of Climate Week NYC (September 22-29), Luminary Labs’ next Lab Session will convene leaders working at the nexus of climate, infrastructure, health, workforce, and technology to discuss the far-reaching impacts of our changing climate. The session will offer insights on emerging funding sources, innovative partnership opportunities, and thoughtful strategies for integrating climate considerations into diverse industries. Hear from expert speakers, including:

• Sarah Kaufman, Director of the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation
• Amen Ra Mashariki, Ph.D., Director of AI and Data Strategies at the Bezos Earth Fund
• Paul Cherukuri, Ph.D., Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President for Innovation at Rice University
• Dr. Chethan Sarabu, Director of Clinical Innovation at Cornell Tech’s Health Tech Hub and co-founder of the Climate Health Innovation & Learning Lab

Join us on Tuesday, September 24, for breakfast, networking, and a panel discussion moderated by Luminary Labs Founding Partner and CEO Sara Holoubek. Breakfast and networking will be available beginning at 8:30 a.m., with programming from 9:15-11:00 a.m.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all participants to engage and participate fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email [email protected]. 

About Luminary Labs

Luminary Labs is a strategy and innovation consultancy founded in 2009. We work on thorny problems that matter with visionary clients at global corporations, federal agencies, and nonprofit foundations. Our work spans a broad cross section of topics across four focus areas — the future of work and education, the future of health, scientific discovery, and infrastructure — and increasingly intersects with issues such as climate and equity. Luminary Labs’ growing climate portfolio includes the AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge (Bezos Earth Fund) and the Power Your Future Challenge (U.S. Department of Education)