This annual symposium will convene thought leaders and showcase the four central pillars of Gotham Foundry, from leading-edge regenerative material innovation and translation, workforce training, industry engagement to democratizing access to the materials innovation ecosystem. The Gotham Foundry, established in 2025 and headquartered in West Harlem, is a unique partnership between the city (NYC-EDC), its leading community organizations and academic institutions (Genspace, CUNY-ASRC, FIT, and Columbia), working together with tremendous West Harlem and city-wide partners to turbocharge sustainable materials innovation and workforce training, for three leading New York industries: fashion, construction and health.
This event is part of Climate Week at Columbia Engineering 2026.
Campus Access:
In accordance with the University's current visitor guidelines, all non-Columbia guests will receive a QR code within a few hours of the event date. The code will be sent to you via email from CU Guest Access and must be presented for campus entry, along with a government-issued ID.
Accessibility:
Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require disability accommodations to attend an event at Columbia University, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 212.854.2388 or [email protected].
Photography/Videography:
Columbia Engineering reserves the right to capture and use images (including video, photo, audio) of student participants at this event in its current or future marketing materials. These materials include but are not limited to: social media, digital and/or print posters, email and web-based materials. By attending and participating in this event, you are consenting to having your image captured for these purposes. If you have concerns about your likeness being used, please reach out to [email protected] and we will accommodate your request.
