2017 DC Climathon Launch Event

CALLING ALL INNOVATORS, ENTREPRENEURS AND DESIGN THINKERS:

You are invited to join the GW Office of Sustainability for the official launch of the third annual DC Climathon. The launch will unveil this year’s theme for the hackathon, the prize, and allow individuals interested in participating to network and meet previous Climathon winners and local sustainability experts. The evening will include insights from government officials, local start-ups, and business leaders. 

Schedule of Events

5:30 p.m. - Registration & Networking

6:15 p.m. - Welcome & 2017 Climathon Launch

6:30 p.m. - Networking & Breakout Talks

Refreshments will be provided. 

What is GW Climathon?

A 24-hour hackathon that engages young innovators to develop creative local and regional solutions is the key to making progress on climate change and sustainable development. DC Climathon at GW is a timely initiative that cultivates top talent to develop the innovation pipeline for these issues. The George Washington University (GW) and the District of Columbia partner with key stakeholders across the public and private sectors for the DC Climathon at GW, hosted at the GW School of Business. DC Climathon augments traditional educational offerings to develop leaders and create positive change within the local community, start-ups, and the public and and the private sector.

The event is part of the 2017 DC Climathon. For more information, please visit https://sustainability.gwu.edu/DC-Climathon.

This event is made possible by the generous support of IN3DC.