How Fungi Can Help Save The World

Fungi is the unexpected ally to solve some of humanity`s largest environmental challenges, and bring us to a more regenerative system. We see innovations ranging from fungal based leather, to mycopackaging, electronics and even mycobased batteries to store energy and fungal degrading diapers!

Fungi can help us transition to a more nature based future and transform industries to be more regenerative, and we are just in the beginning of this large wave.

Join us to learn about pioneering fungi innovations showing the way, and prepare to be amazed. From trailblazing startup innovation to the frontier of fungal science with environmental breakthroughs.

Together, we can accelerate the fungal revolution!

This session is hosted by The Future is Fungi Award at the Climate Hub Davos.

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Speakers include

• How fungi can help save the world - fungi as the new frontier of innovations for a regenerative future (Susanne Gløersen, Founder and CEO of The Future is Fungi Award)
• Fungi: Nature's Operating System for a Living Earth (Paul Stamets)
• How a fungal based battery can charge your phone - insights into a 3D printed biodegradable fungal battery (Carolina Reyes, Research Scientist, EMPA Research Institute)

More details on speakers and a detailed agenda coming soon!

Session Info

• Doors open: 18.30
• Session start: 19.00
• Session end: 20.10
• Ticket check-in closes 10 minutes before the Session starts. And at that time, unclaimed seats are then open to the wait list and public.
• Sessions’ livestream and recordings available on GreenUp’s YouTube

About The Future is Fungi Award

The Future is Fungi Award accelerates the global transition to regenerative systems through fungal innovation. Founded by Susanne Gløersen in 2023, it spotlights startups and science entrepreneurs leveraging fungi to restore ecosystems, decarbonize industries, create sustainable energy and circular products. The annual winner receives a €250,000 investment and access to a top-tier innovation network of global partners. The Future is Fungi Award has become a global catalyst and launchpad for fungal innovation connecting scientists, startups, investors and industry leaders to accelerate fungi-based breakthroughs. Previous winners have been featured in Nature Biotechnology and the prize itself has been nominated for the Earthshot Prize. Read more here at www.futureisfungi.org, and join us on LinkedIn.

About Climate Hub Davos

Curated by the Swiss non-profit GreenUp, Climate Hub Davos is an open-to-all, impact-driven platform during the week of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, that unites leaders from across sectors to co-create solutions and inspire collective action for a regenerative future. Our space features:

• Inspiring sessions
• Cross-sector networking
• Special satellite experiences
• A foyer space for connection
• Open to the public: our plant-based “Good Food Bar” serving food & drinks all day

You can find our full programme here.

Open:

• MON 19 Jan 2026: 12 - 6 pm
• TUE-THU 20-22 Jan 2026: 7.30 am - 6 pm
• FRI 23 Jan 2026: 7.30 am - 12.30 pm

About GreenUp

GreenUp is a Swiss non-profit organisation that, since 2016, positively empowers people, communities and organisations to live and work in a resource-conscious way, so that humans and nature thrive in harmony. Follow GreenUp on LinkedIn for the latest updates on the Climate Hub Davos and beyond.