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June 24, 2026 · 2:15 PM BST · London Climate Action Week
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Some of the most important climate breakthroughs of our time already exist — but what will it take to move them out of the lab and into the world?

TED Countdown and Tencent invite you to meet the 2026 CarbonX program winners: scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs advancing carbon capture and removal, clean energy storage, and industrial-scale climate solutions from prototype to deployment.

Join us and discover how these technologies work, explore the challenges of bringing them to market, and hear directly from the people making it happen.

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Speaker session

A dynamic program exploring the technologies and collaborations building a path to a cleaner future.

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Reception

Meet with a curated audience of leaders working at the intersection of climate technology and innovation across business, policy, innovation, and civil society.

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About CarbonX

The CarbonX Program was initiated in 2023 by Tencent, together with industry, investment and ecosystem partners. It is dedicated to supporting emerging low-carbon technologies with substantial catalytic funding and resources. Now in its second phase, CarbonX 2.0 focuses on cutting-edge CCUS, carbon removal, and long-duration energy storage technologies, and solicits proposals from early-stage teams around the world. It aims to build first-of-its kind pilot projects in real industrial settings, incubate high-potential startups, and support capacity building projects.

About Tencent

Tencent is a global technology and entertainment company focused on creating connections and experiences that matter. Founded in 1998, Tencent is driven by its mission to create "Value for Users" and apply "Tech for Good". 

Tencent's communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained. Tencent also develops and publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, delivering rich and immersive interactive entertainment experiences. Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth. Headquartered in Shenzhen, Tencent has been listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since June 2004.