Molly
Rizkallah
CEO at Cincy Carbon
"The Next Generation of Climate Innovation: Why Gen Z Is Rewriting the Sustainability Playbook"
"The Next Generation of Climate Innovation: Why Gen Z Is Rewriting the Sustainability Playbook"
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Session: The Next Generation of Climate Innovation: Why Gen Z Is Rewriting the Sustainability Playbook
A new wave of climate innovators is emerging, and they’re not waiting for permission to reshape the future. In this fast-paced lightning talk, sustainability researcher and young professional Molly Rizkallah highlights how Gen Z is driving a fundamental shift in environmental technology and climate entrepreneurship. Drawing from real-world insights in sustainability startup research, Molly breaks down the mindsets, tools, and unconventional strategies that distinguish this generation’s approach, from building scrappier, faster climate solutions to challenging outdated industry norms.Attendees will discover the three forces propelling Gen Z led climate innovation forward, the gaps still ripe for disruption, and how technologists of all ages can support and collaborate with this rising movement. This session is designed to inspire women in tech to rethink their role in the climate ecosystem, and to spark the belief that bold, regenerative change is not only possible but already happening.
Key Takeaways
- How Gen Z is transforming the climate innovation landscape through new mindsets, values, and rapid experimentation.
- The emerging trends and technologies driving the most promising sustainability startups today.
- Practical insights into what makes climate tech solutions succeed, or fail, based on real startup research.
- How women in tech can collaborate with or contribute to Gen Z–led climate innovation, regardless of their role or experience level.
- Actionable steps attendees can take to support or launch impact-driven climate initiatives in their own communities or companies.
Bio
Molly Rizkallah, a Forbes 30 under 30 lister, passion for climate innovation that comes from her work as the CEO of Cincy Carbon, where she sees firsthand how urgently new ideas are needed and how powerfully young innovators are stepping up. As a Gen Z professional herself, Molly understands both the challenges and the unique strengths her generation brings to solving climate problems. Her work surrounding sustainability focused technologies has shown her the incredible potential of data-driven, tech-enabled solutions to accelerate environmental impact. She is driven by a belief that meaningful climate action happens when bold, diverse voices are empowered to lead, and she is committed to helping more young women in tech see themselves as part of that movement.