MINNEAPOLIS CLIMATE WEEK 2027
Sponsor Information
February 1–5, 2027 · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis Climate Week is shaped by who shows up
What Minneapolis Climate Week is
Distributed events, site visits, workshops, social gatherings, and more, with an underlying ethos:
- Decentralized – no single conference or big stage.
- Grounded – real work, in real places, with real people.
- Accessible – free to host and free to list. Individual hosts or venues may offer free or ticketed events.
Who participates
Climate Weeks draw a wide-ranging audience:
- Corporate sustainability, operations, and innovation teams.
- Local and national climate-focused companies and startups.
- Nonprofits, researchers, and civic organizations.
- Students, builders, policymakers, and practitioners of all types.
Ideas for how to support
1. Host or sponsor an event
Fund and host an event during Climate Week. Examples:
- Panel + reception at your office.
- Showcase, open house, or working session.
- Breakfast, lunch, or evening gathering around a specific theme.
2. Provide event space
Offer company space as a venue:
- Support local groups.
- Show off unique venues.
- Connect with communities.
3. Sponsor a social gathering
Help people connect:
- Opening reception.
- Follow-on for panels and workshops.
- Themed evening at a local venue.
4. Transportation and access support
Help the community move and participate:
- Transit passes or shuttles between key venues.
- Demonstrate low-carbon travel options.
- Accessibility-related transportation.
5. Site tours and behind-the-scenes visits
Open a facility or project site:
- Manufacturing or distribution facilities.
- R&D centers and innovation hubs.
- Operations, infrastructure, or sustainability projects.
6. Program underwriting
Sponsor a specific need, such as:
- Student or youth participation support.
- Accessibility services (captioning, interpretation).
- Zero-waste infrastructure, insurance, or permits.
How Minneapolis Climate Week can help
Depending on volunteer availability, Minneapolis Climate Week can help sponsors with:
- Identify and invite relevant speakers or collaborators.
- Connect with local organizations and practitioners.
- Light agenda shaping (format, timing, flow).
- Listing and promotion via the Climate Week calendar and channels.
Hosts retain control over content and format. Minneapolis Climate Week does not provide full event staffing or production.
Next step
Please reach out if you have any questions or are interested in supporting Minneapolis Climate Week.