GREENTECH FESTIVAL's GTF Connect a thriving hub of innovation

Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson and Nico Rosberg, sustainability entrepreneur, lead an impressive array of climate change innovators focused on creating a greener future.

LONDON and BERLIN, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GTF Connect, the international event series run by Europe's leading sustainable tech event GREENTECH FESTIVAL (GTF), returned to London on 4th and 5th September for the third time. Held at the city's legendary "Ministry of Sound", the event was themed "Turning Crisis into Opportunity". With 700 visitors, it proved to be a great success, surpassing attendees' expectations.

At the heart of the event was the CONFERENCE that captivated attendees with inspiring speeches and forward-thinking panel discussions. Attended by business leaders and innovators, it facilitated connections to showcase greener technologies, approaches and solutions to help tackle the issue of climate change.

The fully booked event started with the prestigious GREEN AWARDS on the evening of the 4th of September, presented by Audi which celebrated the most innovative projects and minds. Winners on the evening were:

• Cheesecake Energy, winner of the UK "Start-up" category, provides commercial and industrial customers with a sustainable, modular compressed air energy storage system that converts intermittent renewable energy into reliable, on-demand power using repurposed hardware.
• In the category "Changemaker" Zenobē won the coveted prize. The company democratizes clean energy by using battery storage, second-life batteries, and fleet electrification to maximize renewable energy adoption and reduce reliance on diesel generators.

Mary Robinson, the first female President of Ireland, received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" for her tireless work addressing the fundamental causes of climate change, and her ongoing efforts to address climate injustice around the world. She also served as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and is a founding member and current Chair of The Elders, a group of global leaders dedicated to promoting peace, justice and human rights worldwide.