About Us
Our Founding Story…
In November 2021, Juliette Devillard ran a first event to bring together climate professionals.
The response from attendees was immediate: We love it, and we want more.
Vibrant and interactive from the start, Climate Connection’s events filled a clear need in the climate ecosystem. In the first 6 months of running regular events, Climate Connection grew exponentially, rapidly outgrowing every venue they used, and attracting 100s of climate enthusiasts every month.
The event grew to become the UK’s largest monthly event for climate professionals, drawing crowds of 150-180 attendees.
Today, Climate Connection runs over 40 events per year.
New event series include breakfasts for climate investors, VIP dinners to gather leaders across different climate verticals, and a 3-year long event series designed to unlock more capital investment into climatetech, run in collaboration with Innovate UK.
After 3 years of impactful climate events, Climate Connection has launched an events consultancy arm.
Through this new branch of the organisation, they work with companies who want to move beyond hosting low-effort, low-reward “spring or winter drinks” to craft long-term engagement strategies and event series tailored to their client’s objectives.
Meet the Team
FOUNDER
Juliette is a climate connector, ecosystem builder, and the founder of Climate Connection. She has spent seven years working across the UK, Boston and San Francisco building early-stage ventures. She is also a professional public speaking coach who has trained 120+ startup founders, and an experienced emcee and event organiser behind 200+ in-person and online events.
Juliette Devillard
Aaron Chote
CHIEF OF STAFF
Aaron is a strategic leader with expertise in operations, energy, and climate policy. Currently completing a PhD in Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London, he previously led profitability and workplace culture at The Divine and worked on energy transition initiatives.
Nicolai Diaz
MARKETING & OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
Nicolai is a finance-trained operator with a passion for community-building in the climate space. At Climate Connection, he spans events, marketing, and operations by running gatherings for the UK climate tech ecosystem and amplifying the founder stories that emerge from them.
Our Volunteers
KEY SUPPORTERS
Climate Connection would not be the same without our amazing volunteers who bring their passion, energy, and diverse skills to help us achieve our mission. If you are looking to make a difference and be part of a community committed to positive change, we invite you to get involved. Fill in our contact form and we will be in touch.
Meet our ambassadors
Our new ambassadors are here to do what they do best—connect, support, and elevate our community. They play a key role in bringing people together and helping our network grow.
Our ambassadors are:
Sujay Ravikumar - Co-Host & Ambassador
Elinor Honigstein - Co-Host & Ambassador
Reed Haeckel - Co-Host & Startup Community Ambassador
Marc Sabas & Jo-Slota Newson - VC & Investment Ambassadors
Alex Vlassopulos - Food & Agritech Ambassador
Sarah Harrold & Lucy Smith - Industrial Decarbonisation Ambassador
Rob Cobbold - Conservation & Biodiversity Ambassador
Ben Keene - Co-Host & Startup Community Ambassador
