Inspired by the 1939 New York World's Fair, The Marketplace of the Future is an annual expo showcasing products and services embodying a sustainable future. For our 5th annual event, we're returning with dozens of start-ups covering the spectrum of climate solutions. From breakthrough renewable energy technology to zero-waste packaging, experience what it's like when a sustainable future meets present. Learn more about our inspiration.
Our 2021 Marketplace will be our first ever hybrid event. We will begin online where you will meet thousands of attendees and connect with dozens of organizations bringing about a sustainable future, right now. For those in NYC, we'll then transition to our classic in-person classic expo event as the official closing ceremony for Climate Week NYC.
Covering the spectrum of solutions from regenerative agriculture to sustainable fashion.
Panel discussions
With social entrepreneurs and innovators embodying a sustainable future.
A Digital World
Designed to reflect the world once we've "solved the Paris Accord".
Thousands of Attendees
Climate-conscious citizens of the world eager to meet the organizations creating the future we need.
In-person Afterparty
To close Climate Week NYC with live music, great conversation, and zero-waste food and drinks.
Past Events
5000 Total attendees
95 Brands
8 Sponsors
The Marketplace Timeline
Our Inaugural event on the Starrett- Lehigh Rooftop including 25 brands and 250 attendees
Our second year included 40 brands, nearly 500 attendees, and attracted the organizers of Climate Week NYC
The year we became the official closing ceremony for Climate Week NYC. It was our first day-long event and included 50 brands and nearly 1,500 attendees
Our pivot test. This was the year we transitioned to an online event using the Gather platform. We got to design a digital model of a sustainable future and welcomed 50 brands and nearly 1,000 attendees
Our first hybrid event including a digital and in-person events. This year we're returning as the official closing ceremony to Climate Week with a jazzy afterparty in a swanky Expo space
We couldn't do it without them. It's been great to have these companies support our work and the sustainable future emerging right here in the present. Is that you too?
These industry and thought leader have helped provide engaging panel discussions for our eco- conscious attendees. Got something to say? Inquire about speaking this year.
We've had a lot of brands and organizations join the Marketplace over these last five years! See yourself amongst this community? Sign up to exhibit this year.
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