2024 Feedback

“The right balance of fun and work for everyone involved. It was the right size, and everyone was in a relaxed mood, which allowed for the free sharing of ideas. We had great feedback on our demo, and people were highly interested in the tech.” — DK

“I just wanted to express our thanks for making HEAT happen. It was both incredibly valuable and enormous fun, with inspirational people and companies. We had investor conversations, potential partnerships, and friendships to follow up on. The vibe was hugely positive and collaborative.” — MS

“We had a brilliant time and felt very inspired by all the talks and innovations. It was such a high-energy, big mood-boosting success shuttle that was so great to write poetry about. I am still buzzing.” — LT

“An absolutely brilliant event today. Inspiring talks, met loads of great people, and brilliantly put on. Hopefully, it will become an annual event!” — MP

“The event was outstanding—speakers, food, venue, conversations. I have huge appreciation for the opportunity offered to a small business like ours to be seen by so many amazing people.” — JB

“It was hands down the best climate event I’ve been to—really well organized with a fantastic setup and atmosphere. The people were friendly, and I loved the demo tents showcasing game-changing solutions. I echo others in hoping this becomes an annual event!” — TB

“Congrats on a truly wonderful event! First time I left a ‘conference’ feeling refreshed and energized. The density of wonderful people, deep chats, and creative energy left a lasting impression. I’m looking forward to being more involved in this community!” — SL

“The whole event was sensational. The caliber of the speakers, the variety and quality of content, and the demo tents were a huge hit. I also loved the energy you brought to the day, which was truly uplifting.” — SG

“The atmosphere was fantastic, with a great mix of talks, innovation showcases, and people. We had excellent engagement, particularly around the book signings and conversations with authors.” — MMC

“The drumming circle in the evening was a real highlight, connecting us to our ancestors, nature, and each other. It felt very different from other professional gatherings. The festival’s vibe fostered beautiful new human connections.” — MJ

“I was blown away by the feeling of the festival—optimistic and dreamy, yet everything felt so possible. The balance of the artistic and the practical was perfect. The sense of community made it feel like something unique and special.” — SM

“What Glastonbury is for music, THE HEAT was for the climate community. The eclectic mix of founders, investors, and creatives made it an unforgettable event.” — IS

“The curated balance of scientific discovery and creative arts kept the energy vibrant throughout the day. The mix of innovators, investors, and enthusiasts made for a stimulating environment that left me inspired.” — LB

“Such a beautiful event with so many interesting people, companies, ideas, and creativity. We left feeling like we had only scratched the surface of the VOYAGERS community and are excited to come back.” — PS

“A truly unforgettable festival, THE HEAT had standout moments like the innovative startup demos, ‘unconference’ sessions on decarbonizing cement and steel, and the artistic performances that added emotional depth to the climate conversation.” — SY

“An incredible day of inspiration, sharing, learning, and meeting new faces. The lunch break format worked like a charm, and I’ve been involuntarily promoting the festival ever since!” — BS

“The whole vibe of the festival was incredible. It managed to foster genuine connections while showcasing cutting-edge climate tech in a beautifully curated environment.” — SM

“It was a great event, with an excellent agenda and a fantastic crowd. I really enjoyed meeting some of the interesting companies on display, and the overall atmosphere was vibrant and engaging.” — NS

“It was a brilliant event, and we got so much out of it in terms of interest. Great to get the message out there. From a personal perspective, it was fantastic, with such a range of passionate, interesting, and engaging people.” — SA

“Thank you for putting on such a wonderful festival of ideas, collaboration, connections, and experience. We left inspired and excited to return.” — JMM

Photos credit: Freddy Sanchez

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