KYU HOUSE

Join kyu Collective leaders, and members of the local community, to celebrate the opening of kyu House, where creativity propels climate action. Featuring live music, drinks, and a sneak peek at the week-long programming ahead.

With ATÖLYE, BEworks, Gehl, IDEO, Lexington, NOW Partners, Neol, and SYPartners.

 

The climate crisis is deepened by a tendency in business to address systemic problems in isolation, with a mechanistic, linear, and singular worldview.

Neol’s “Inner Development Pause” is a workshop experience designed to help your team explore the holistic approach of regenerative leadership and engage in the inner work that ultimately will drive the actions we take.

The experience invites you to leave behind a corporate worldview, bring your whole self, and acknowledge the emotions of the climate crisis. The session fosters within individuals an ability to connect with a life-centric paradigm and, in so doing, discover new ways of thinking about the value and growth that such a paradigm offers.

Compelling visions of the future are critical to driving climate action. They help boards, investors, and other stakeholders understand where they could go, feel why it matters, and shape how they might get there.

But how do you imagine, shape, and communicate a vision that can inspire people to act?

Join the IDEO Climate Lab to discover how the power of vision inspires action and drives progress,

learn hands-on futuring practices you can apply to your work, and create a future vision of your own.

 

Speakers:

Mitch Carter Jafery

Chief Creative Officer

IDEO

 

Natalia Vasquez

Senior Design Lead

IDEO

 

Alex Gallafent

Senior Design Director

IDEO

 

Brendan McGetrick

Creative Director

The Museum of the Future

Save water. Reduce waste. Drive less. We know what needs to be done, so why do we often fail to act?

 

In this research-rich session, behavioral science, climate experts and creators converge to share actionable solutions to get humanity unstuck and engaged, igniting a mass-movement towards sustainable living.  Don’t miss it!

 

Join a mini-masterclass on the new BEWorks x Futerra Sustainable Lifestyles tool. Unpack the climate and behavioral science behind effective and measurable sustainable lifestyle campaigns.

 

Then explore the role creators (on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more) can play in activating sustainable lifestyles. With three in four people* more likely to take up behaviors to help save the planet after watching social media content about sustainability, we ask – are creators the secret solution to powering people to change?

Angela Cooper

Senior Strategist, Sustainability Lead

BEworks

Wardah Malik

CEO

BEworks

Lucy Shea

CEO

Futerra

 

Born out of a collaboration between Sundance Institute & IDEO, this fast-moving, on-your-feet experience allows guests to push beyond the headlines by physically moving their bodies: where you stand on a question is where you stand in the space.

What results is a dynamic, heartfelt ping-pong of diverse perspectives that explores and advances themes emerging each day at kyu House.

Good stories convey emotions that move us.

It is through the power of story that we simplify complex ideas, connect with our humanity, and catalyze change for good.

In this discussion, Solitaire Townsend weaves a tapestry of diverse climate narratives for your edification and enjoyment. Crafted to propel humanity toward a sustainable future, the session will leave you with a storytelling toolkit to create compelling stories of your own.

Speakers:

The action continues after hours. kyu House Lates is your opportunity to relax, recharge, and get inspired for the next day. Cash bar available.

 

Storytelling is a crucial part of climate action and the stories we see on screen need to reflect the world we live in now. See how Hollywood storytellers are answering that call.

 

Grab some popcorn and settle in for a night of short films, clips, and a conversation workshop with IDEO and Good Energy.

 

 

Collective challenges require collective action. And over the years, climate coalitions have been launched across almost every sector and continent.

 

But coming together is only the beginning. Building and running effective coalitions is a complex undertaking—from aligning stakeholders around a shared ambition, to cultivating dialogue across differences, to delivering consistent outcomes that drive meaningful change.

 

With decades of experience convening leaders and driving collective action, the Aspen Institute and SYPartners will gather extraordinary coalition designers and leaders to share insights on the “how” of coalition-building.

 

In today’s Climate Era, bold cross-sector collaboration is paramount. But how exactly do the agendas of climate coalitions, impact entrepreneurs, and communities become aligned to enable systems change?

Building on momentum sparked at NY Climate Week, this candid discussion explores how we move with speed and urgency while still building trust, authentic partnership and sparking the creativity borne of diverse perspectives.

Together with Urban Partners. 

Speakers:

Helle Søholt, CEO, Gehl

Christopher Donald Sorensen, CEO, Green Lab

Henk Ovink, Special Envoy for International Water Affairs for the Netherlands

Jessica Orkin, CEO, SYPartners

Facilitated by:

Rie Nørregaard, Executive Director, Middle East, SYPartners

 

The climate challenge demands that we redefine our connection to the world around us. Beyond technology and policies, we must reflect on our individual values and behaviors. Starting with the self reveals how our own beliefs shape the crisis.

 

Drop by our pop-up office hours for a quick hit of emotional and social linkage. Explore your own beliefs in dialogue with diverse others; confront and navigate unsettling times; and catalyze action towards change.

 

 

In this “How to” focused, ATÖLYE-led session, we will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the urban planning and design landscape to create sustainable, livable cities.

 

Here you’ll learn how AI can analyze vast amounts of urban data, recognize critical patterns, and inform proactive decisions.

 

Our expert panel will also shed light on the exciting possibilities and ethical considerations surrounding the integration of AI into urban development.

 

Speakers:

Güray Oskay

Head of Architectural Design/Director

ATÖLYE

 

Jeff Risom

Chief Innovation Officer

Gehl

How might we connect with what we cherish in our everyday lives, relationships and environments to inspire bold climate action for the planet? How can we leverage a deep connection to those values that inspire design ideas capable of transforming urban life to protect what we love?

Join us for a panel discussion and generative workshop to explore how a heart-centered connection to people, planet and place can complement the necessary scientific and analytical perspectives often driving the climate conversation.

Together with Urban Partners. 

Speakers:

Blaine Merker

Director & Head of Climate Action

Gehl

Kat Bruce

CEO

NatureMetrics

Ceila Francis

CEO

Ponterra

Born out of a collaboration between Sundance Institute & IDEO, this fast-moving, on-your-feet experience allows guests to push beyond the headlines by physically moving their bodies: where you stand on a question is where you stand in the space.

What results is a dynamic, heartfelt ping-pong of diverse perspectives that explores and advances themes emerging each day at kyu House.

The neighborhood where you live can significantly impact your health outcomes and life expectancy. Neighborhoods are also a powerful tool to shape the sustainable behaviors we need to lower cities’ carbon footprint.

What if we could combine these dynamics intentionally so that designing neighborhoods for planetary health also improved the health of the individuals and communities living there?

Together with Urban Partners.

Speakers:

Sir David King, Chemist, Academic, Founder and Chair of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group

Mikkel Bulow-Lehnsby, Chief Executive Officer, Urban Partners

Katrine DiBona, Corporate Vice President for Global Public Affairs and Sustainability, Novo Nordisk

Ceci Vaca Jones, Special Advisor, Early Childhood Authority, Abu Dhabi

Jesper Nygård, Chief Executive Officer, Readania

Jeff Risom, Chief Innovation Officer, Gehl

 

The action continues after hours. kyu House Lates is your opportunity to relax, recharge, and get inspired for the next day. Cash bar available.

 

Experience a climate-themed evening of performances featuring local talent curated by MiZa Radio.

 

Though performers will be kept secret until showtime, you can expect a cozy, intimate, and soulful affair.

 

 

 

The action continues after hours. kyu House Lates is your opportunity to relax, recharge, and get inspired for the next day. Join Will Travis in conversation with renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, as she shares her remarkable stories around special encounters with underwater species and ecosystems. Cash bar available.

 

Speakers:

Dr. Sylvia Earle
President and Chair,
Mission Blue

 

Will Travis
CEO, Elevation Barn
Director, Mission Blue

 

 

Many organisations globally have made big statements about their intentions to support climate solutions. Many are also facing challenges in meeting their targets. But how many are now reporting back openly on these challenges? Is fear of failure and potential reputational repercussions stymying honesty and proactivity in corporate communications around progress? Join Lexington’s expert strategic communications advisors for a thought-provoking debate around the relationship between eco-anxiety and meaningful climate communications strategies.

With help from an empowered axolotl, a talking pair of jeans, and an electric truck, the IDEO Climate Lab shares its edge-defining take on the business potential of emerging tech in climate action.

Fast-moving, fun, and interactive, this session shares our dreams for the next generation of iconic products, services, and experiences of the Climate Era. Plus, we’ll invite you to dream up your own.

Speakers:

Danielle Wood
Leader, Space Enabled research group & Assistant Professor
MIT Media Lab

Catherine Dolton
SVP & Chief Sustainability Officer
IHG Hotels & Resorts

Antonia Gawel
Director of Sustainability Partnerships & Engagement
Google

Nader AlBastaki
Managing Director
Dubai Future District Fund

George Sandilands
VP
Sage Earth

The climate challenge demands that we redefine our connection to the world around us. Beyond technology and policies, we must reflect on our individual values and behaviors. Starting with the self reveals how our own beliefs shape the crisis.

 

Drop by our pop-up office hours for a quick hit of emotional and social linkage. Explore your own beliefs in dialogue with diverse others; confront and navigate unsettling times; and catalyze action towards change.

 

The climate challenge demands that we redefine our connection to the world around us. Beyond technology and policies, we must reflect on our individual values and behaviors. Starting with the self reveals how our own beliefs shape the crisis.

 

Drop by our pop-up office hours for a quick hit of emotional and social linkage. Explore your own beliefs in dialogue with diverse others; confront and navigate unsettling times; and catalyze action towards change.

 

 

Born out of a collaboration between Sundance Institute & IDEO, this fast-moving, on-your-feet experience allows guests to push beyond the headlines by physically moving their bodies: where you stand on a question is where you stand in the space.

What results is a dynamic, heartfelt ping-pong of diverse perspectives that explores and advances themes emerging each day at kyu House.

Together with NOW Partners…

To overcome climate challenges, we must envision the future we want to create.

Join us to hear from an extraordinary group of global leaders using vision to advance their work, and explore how you might develop your own creative process towards vision setting.

We’ll explore an agricultural movement that turned into a thriving community, information systems inspired by humanity, economic growth propelled by the natural world, regenerative practices that bolster people and planet—and how creativity and transformation is at the heart of envisioning bold new futures.

The action continues after hours. kyu House Lates is your opportunity to relax, recharge, and get inspired for the next day. Cash bar available.

 

Dubai Design Lab invites you to an evening of hands-on making and artful upcycling, supported by The Dubai Center for Creative Reuse.

 

Come imagine, create, and take home a custom made object using materials previously destined for the dump. There’s something for everyone at this interactive, eco-friendly maker’s space, inspired and facilitated by Dubai’s maker community.

 

Four out of five sustainability-related challenges go back to the design stage. That means Climate is an innovation challenge. Today, however, few sustainability leaders are in roles that let them shape strategic product decisions.What if we made Chief Sustainability Officers the new Chief Innovation Officers, or vice versa?

In this IDEO Climate Lab session, join leading CIOs and CSOs to discuss the challenges and opportunities they face, and begin to design a new C-suite role that’s fit for the Climate Era.

Partner

Global Co-Lead, Climate

IDEO

 

Joel Makower

Chairman and Co-founder

GreenBiz Group

 

Sasha Calder
Head of impact

Genio

 

Fernanda Facchini

Head of Climate Change & Circularity

Natura & Co

 

Bryan Walker

Partner

Global Co-Lead, Climate

IDEO

 

It’s time to move beyond the conventional narrative of organizational climate actions.

 

Here, ATÖLYE will put a spotlight on the climate pioneers rolling up their sleeves and enabling transformation in their organizations.

 

Learn more about today’s climate leaders, what fuels their unwavering determination, and what obstacles they encounter on the path to achieving transformative impact.

 

Get inspired by these leaders’ stories and take steps forward to become a climate leader yourself.

 

Speakers:

Nadia Muijrers

Head of Academy Middle East

ATÖLYE

 

Sheikh Dr. Majid Al Qassimi

Co-Founder

SOMA MATER

 

Gulin Olcer

Head of Sustainability Portfolio

ATÖLYE

 

Khaled Al Huraimel

Group CEO

BEEAH GROUP

When it comes to climate change, there’s plenty of anxiety, especially amongst the younger generation.

Their future — and the future of the world they will be living in — is full of unknowns.

Earth hacks invites you to learn more about how GenZ is tackling climate uncertainty, and what we can all do to turn that anxiety into action.

Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees can feel like an insurmountable task. Who can we turn to for inspiration? The answer lies in understanding the human side of the planetary problem.

 

Get an inside look at our latest research revealing the vital role of creativity in the Climate Era mindset.

 

Discover how to cultivate an environment that attracts and empowers these visionaries and enables them to harness their full creative potential to galvanize change.

Speakers

Angela Cooper

Senior Strategist, Sustainability Lead

BEworks

Wardah Malik

CEO

BEworks

 

 

Born out of a collaboration between Sundance Institute & IDEO, this fast-moving, on-your-feet experience allows guests to push beyond the headlines by physically moving their bodies: where you stand on a question is where you stand in the space.

What results is a dynamic, heartfelt ping-pong of diverse perspectives that explores and advances themes emerging each day at kyu House.

 

What does it take to lead in the Climate Era?

How will you take a regenerative approach to leading your business? What does it mean for leadership itself to become more regenerative?

Hosted by IDEO Chair Tim Brown, this provocative conversation features inspiring and influential figures on the frontlines of climate action and invites you to become one of them.

Speakers:

Tim Brown

Co-Chair

IDEO