On the eve of the BNEF Shanghai Summit, November 24, BNEF cordially invites you to a special cocktail dinner themed "Climate Tech Innovation." The event will bring together leading venture capital firms, private equity funds, innovative startups, and industry leaders to explore the latest trends and investment opportunities in climate technology amid the global energy transition. As a pioneer in energy and climate research, BNEF covers key areas such as clean energy, energy storage, carbon markets, green materials, and sustainable transportation.

During the event, BNEF will also introduce the internationally renowned BNEF Pioneers Awards—an innovation competition that recognizes groundbreaking contributions to decarbonization and sustainability. This gathering is not just a networking opportunity but also a platform for exchanging ideas and inspiration. Whether you are an investor focused on cutting-edge technologies or an entrepreneur shaping the future, this will be a valuable occasion for collaboration.

Join us as we raise a toast to the power of climate technology and usher in a new chapter of high-quality development.

**Event Details:** - **Date:** November 24 (Monday), 18:30–21:00 - **Location:** BARQUE, 1F, Building 2, No. 1221 Yan'an West Road, Changning District, Shanghai - **Highlights:** - 18:30–19:00: Registration - 19:00–19:30: BNEF keynote and startup flash pitches - 19:30–21:00: Networking

This is an invitation-only event with limited capacity. Rolling approvals will be issued, and the registration deadline is November 21. For inquiries, contact zcheng93@bloomberg.net. Approved attendees will receive confirmation via the "BNEF" WeChat service account.

**Recap: BNEF × Climate Innovation (2024 Edition)** Last year’s BNEF Innovation Cocktail, held ahead of the Shanghai Summit, attracted over 50 guests from prominent institutions like Aramco Ventures and flow battery innovators. Discussions centered on climate tech advancements and investment opportunities. Among the highlights, solid-state battery developer Zhongke Shenlan Huize showcased its high-performance, ultra-safe battery technology, which later won the BNEF Pioneers Award in energy storage. The company has since secured backing from Temasek, Aramco Ventures, and Sinopec Capital, while collaborating with leading eVTOL manufacturers.

**BNEF’s Cutting-Edge Climate Tech Research** BNEF delivers in-depth insights through two flagship reports: - **Investment Radar (Quarterly):** Tracks VC/PE activity and fund movements in climate tech. - **Technology Radar (Quarterly):** Analyzes emerging climate innovations, their disruptive potential, and role in the energy transition.

These reports empower businesses, investors, and policymakers to navigate the future of climate tech.

**BNEF Pioneers Awards** This global competition identifies breakthrough solutions accelerating decarbonization. Each year, BNEF evaluates entries based on: - **Impact:** Potential for large-scale emissions reduction. - **Innovation:** Originality in technology or business models. - **Scalability:** Feasibility and investment appeal.

Winners join a prestigious network of changemakers driving the green transition.