HATCH + Edelman Fossil Park presents
A LEAP IN TIME
VIP CLIMATE KICKOFF
Over 20 years, HATCH has built a network of superheroes pursuing solutions to the largest issues facing our earth.
This fall, we will be bringing a small and mighty cohort together to kick off NY Climate week at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University.
You are invited to join us for an exclusive and magical day of discovery, creativity, and climate-oriented collaboration.
to #HATCHaBetterWorld for all.
Learn more about the Edelman Fossil Park & Rowan University HERE.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Dr. Kenneth Lacovara is passionate about about the fifth extinction and how to avoid a sixth.
He has unearthed some of the largest dinosaurs ever to walk the earth, including the massive 65-ton Dreadnoughtus, which appeared in the film Jurassic World: Dominion. He is a recipient of The Explorers Club Medal, the highest honor in exploration, previously awarded to pioneers such as Sir Edmund Hillary, Jane Goodall, and Neil Armstrong.
He is founding former dean of the School of Earth & Environment at Rowan University, and is the founding executive director of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum.


CONNECT WITH THOUGHT LEADERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
THE EXPERIENCE
Your all-inclusive registration provides:
– Round trip transportation to and from Edelman Fossil Park from Manhattan
– Food and drink
– Entertainment and programming at the Fossil Park including a dino dig, happy hour connections, ignite talks, and more.
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
The Edelman Fossil park & Museum is 20 min from PHILLY airport, 1hr 45min from NYC by car, 2hr 30min from DC by Car
If you choose to ride the HATCH shuttle, we will meet at a TBD destination in Manhattan. Alternatively, you can meet us there.
INSPIRING TALKS
Sparking disruptive ideas and insights
360 MENTORSHIP
Realign compass, creativity and clarity
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS
Collaborative conversations around critical issues
IMPACT LABS
Project acceleration through rapid ideation and prototyping
NEXTGEN LEADERS
Connection to the leaders of future generations.
SOUL-FILLING EXPERIENCES
Music, creativity, spoken word, nature and more


A special thank you to our partner on this event – Sustainable Markets Initiative – founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020, as the Prince of Wales, who for five decades has been a champion for the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss.
WHAT IS HATCH?
Founded in 2004, HATCH is an impact ecosystem and global network of diverse thought leaders on the frontlines of transformational change.
Catalyzing Mentorship
Amplifying Innovative Thinking
Sparking Collaborations
…between current and next generation leaders for real outcomes and tangible positive impact.
HATCH connects people to resources and a global network to activate solutions and maximize people and planet potential.
A SAMPLING
HATCH ALUMNI
Testimonials
FROM FELLOW HATCHERS
“HATCH ignited my belief in humanity through its three layered approach: personal, communal, and global development.”
“HATCH is a catalyst for thinkers, makers, doers, creatives, and vision seekers who want to engage to make a global impact. A Hatch Summit weaves together a narrative for each participant to give meaningful time to global issues all the while finding creative inspiration at every turn.”
“HATCH is where leadership, impact, and creativity merge…and there is nothing else like it”
“Deep gratitude for the power and potency of HATCH, where the strongest resource we are given is a DIVERSE network of movers and shakers from across all fields of expertise, dedicated to shifting the direction of this planet towards stability and empowerment for all.”
HATCH+ MEMBERSHIP
Each year, HATCH activates hundreds of real-life superheroes across the globe through our annual summits, year-round mentorship programs, and custom-designed lab sprints. This critical work is made possible by the contributions of individuals and institutions who believe in the shared mission of HATCHing a better world (Pay what you want).
HATCH+ Membership provides you with complete access to the HATCH network, including information and invitations to future events, forums, projects, content and more.
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