Plan Your Visit
Imagine Next: Climate Tech Capital Summit
April 21–23, 2026 · Berkeley · San Francisco · Palo Alto
The 3-Day Experience
Imagine Next unfolds across three locations in the Bay Area—each designed for a distinct purpose: selection, capital alignment, and future frontiers.
April 21
Innovation Day
UC Berkeley Alumni House
1 Alumni House, Berkeley, CA 94720
Finalists pitch. Breakthroughs are selected.
Open in Google Maps ↗April 22
Capital Day
UC Law San Francisco
200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Capital meets deployment. Deals begin to take shape.
Open in Google Maps ↗April 23
Frontiers Day
Palo Alto / SOSV (details shared with registered guests)
Exploration of what comes next.
April 21 · Innovation Day
How to Get to Berkeley Alumni House
South side of UC Berkeley campus — east of Haas Pavilion, north of Zellerbach Hall, southwest of Dwinelle Hall. Nearest off-campus intersection: Bancroft Way & Dana St.
Cal Alumni House — Look for the tan, cement-and-glass one-story building. The wooden "Alumni House" sign marks the entrance.
1 Alumni House, Berkeley, CA 94720 — Adjacent to Haas Pavilion, just up the hill from Bancroft Way & Dana St.
Walking from BART
- Exit Downtown Berkeley BART onto Shattuck Ave.
- Walk south on Shattuck three blocks to Bancroft Way.
- Turn left on Bancroft and go up the hill along the south edge of campus—passing Fulton and Ellsworth on the right.
- Arrive at Bancroft & Dana St and turn left onto the campus.
- You'll see Haas Pavilion (basketball) on your left.
- Alumni House is across from Haas Pavilion.
~10–12 min walk
Driving from SF (Hwy 101)
- Follow 101 North, then switch to I-80 East across the Bay Bridge.
- After the bridge, stay left to I-80 East (Berkeley/Sacramento).
- Exit at University Ave.
- Drive east on University Ave for ~1.5 miles to Oxford St. Turn right (south).
- Continue 3 blocks to Allston Way, make a U-turn, then immediate right onto Frank Schlessinger Way (east) into campus.
- Continue on Frank Schlessinger Way—Alumni House is the tan one-story building opposite Haas Pavilion.
No on-site parking — try RSF Garage or Lower Sproul Garage.
April 22 · Capital Day
How to Get to UC Law SF
In the heart of San Francisco's Civic Center. Sessions take place at Mary Kay Kane Hall, 200 McAllister St.
Open in Google Maps ↗Campus Buildings (along McAllister St)
- Mary Kay Kane Hall — 200 McAllister St (main venue)
- McAllister Tower — 100 McAllister St
- Cotchett Law Center — 333 Golden Gate Ave
- UC Law SF Parking Garage — 376 Larkin St
- The Academe at 198 — 198 McAllister St
Public Transit (Recommended)
- BART: Civic Center Station — McAllister St is one block north (~2 min walk).
- MUNI Metro (F, J, K, L, M, N, S, T): Civic Center stop, walk one block north.
- MUNI Bus #5: Stops directly in front of 200 McAllister St.
- CalTrain (South Bay): Transfer to N or T MUNI to Civic Center.
Driving Directions
From the East Bay (Bay Bridge)
Exit right at Civic Center after 5th St. Merge onto Harrison, right onto 9th St, cross Market in a right lane (becomes Larkin) to McAllister & Golden Gate.
From the North Bay (Golden Gate Bridge)
Lombard St → right on Van Ness Ave → left on McAllister → left on Larkin to the UC Law SF Garage.
From the South Bay (101 N)
Follow signs to Bay Bridge, exit 9th St / Civic Center. Cross Market in a right lane (Larkin) to McAllister & Golden Gate.
Parking: UC Law SF Garage — corner of Larkin & Golden Gate (376 Larkin St). Civic Center Garage is also nearby.
Venues & Directions
Innovation Day — Berkeley
UC Berkeley Alumni House
Address
1 Alumni House, Berkeley, CA 94720
Location
Alumni House is located on the south side of the UC Berkeley campus, east of Haas Pavilion, north of Zellerbach Hall, and southwest of Dwinelle Hall. The nearest off-campus intersection is Bancroft Way and Dana St, just downhill from Telegraph Ave and Bancroft Way.
Getting There
- BART: Downtown Berkeley Station → 10–12 min walk
- Rideshare: Drop-off at "Alumni House"
Directions from BART
- Exit BART Station onto Shattuck Ave.
- Walk south on Shattuck three blocks to Bancroft Way.
- Turn left on Bancroft and go up the hill along the south edge of campus—passing Fulton and Ellsworth on the right.
- Arrive at Bancroft and Dana St and turn left onto the campus.
- You'll see Haas Pavilion (basketball) on your left.
- Alumni House is across from Haas Pavilion.
Driving Directions — From Northbound Hwy 101 (San Francisco/Daly City)
- Follow 101 North, then switch to 80 East (San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge).
- After the Bay Bridge, stay left to I-80 East (Berkeley/Sacramento).
- Exit at University Ave.
- Drive east on University Ave. for ~1.5 miles to Oxford St. Turn right on Oxford St (going south).
- Continue on Oxford St. for three blocks to Allston Way and make a U-turn. Make an immediate right turn onto Frank Schlessinger Way (going east) into the campus.
- Continue on Frank Schlessinger Way—you'll see the tan, cement and glass one-story building that is Alumni House. The main entrance of Haas Pavilion faces Alumni House.
Parking
- No on-site parking
- Recommended: RSF Garage, Lower Sproul Garage
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early
Capital Day — San Francisco
UC Law San Francisco
Address
200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Getting There
- BART: Civic Center / UN Plaza (2 min walk)
- Rideshare: Main entrance on McAllister St
Parking
- Civic Center Garage
- UC Law Garage (limited)
This venue is in a civic district—allow extra time for arrival.
Frontiers Day — Palo Alto
Exclusive Visit: SOSV — A Global Leader in Deep Tech
When
April 23, 2026 · 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Where
San Francisco / Palo Alto (details shared with registered guests)
A private tour and visit to SOSV, one of the world's leading deep tech accelerators, backing breakthrough companies across climate, health, and frontier technologies.
A Unique Opportunity
- Explore Deep Tech Leadership — one of the most active early-stage deep tech investors globally.
- Curated Connections — meet fellow founders, investors, and innovators in an intimate setting.
- Science to Scale — see where cutting-edge science turns into world-changing companies.
Spots are limited and reserved for selected participants.
Register to Join the SOSV VisitTransportation & Parking
- No parking at Berkeley venue
- Limited parking in San Francisco
- Best options:
- BART (highly recommended between Berkeley ↔ SF)
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)
Tip: Bay Area traffic can be unpredictable—plan buffer time.
Arrival & Check-In
All Days
- Doors open: 9:00 AM
- Program begins: 9:30 AM
Arrive 20–30 minutes early for:
- Check-in
- Networking
- Seating before sessions begin
On-site, our team and volunteers will be at the entrance to guide you.
Access & Registration
Attendance is curated.
- Pre-registration required via Luma
- Approved guests, speakers, and selected startups only
- Please have your confirmation ready at check-in
Matchmaking Session (Capital Day)
April 22 · 4:10–5:10 PM
A structured matchmaking session designed around capital type:
- Venture Capital
- Corporate Venture
- Infrastructure & Project Finance
- Private Credit / Structured Capital
Designed to move beyond conversation into real alignment and potential deployment pathways.
Where to Stay (Optional)
Berkeley (Innovation Day)
Hotels near Downtown Berkeley BART
San Francisco (Capital Day)
Civic Center / Union Square area
Tip: Staying near a BART line makes movement between cities seamless.
Day-of Support
For urgent coordination or questions:
Email: impact@sustainableinnovationcouncil.org, kyle@sustainableinnovationcouncil.org
(Additional coordination channels may be shared with registered participants.)
Final Note
Imagine Next is designed not as a traditional conference, but as a selection and alignment environment—where innovation, capital, and real-world deployment begin to converge.
We look forward to welcoming you.