Extreme Hangout • COP29, Baku

Blake Gudgel: My Fight Against the Invisible Enemy

Saturday

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16 November

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10:30-1045

Book Tickets (FREE)

Session Overview

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Hear from Blake Gudgel, CEO, KluraLabs about his fight against the invisible enemy and efforts to safeguard us from the threats of viruses and bacteria. He will talk about his journey from licensing technology to real science and scalable solutions, how the landscape is changing and what regulatory bodies, the private and public sector can do to help drive change.

Blake will highlight how cutting-edge solutions can contribute to a healthier planet and safer society. Antimicrobial technologies, with their ability to kill bacteria and viruses, help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, protect vulnerable populations and the growing issue of global food waste. Similarly, sustainable material solutions have the potential to revolutionise our living and working environments by providing circular, safer, cleaner, and more hygienic spaces.

Meet Your Speaker

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Blake isthe CEO of KluraLabs and has spent the last 16 years leading development and operations efforts in early-stage technology companies across the US and Europe.

Blake’s deep experience spans product development, finance, commercialization, corporate partnerships, scaling, and organizational culture. Holding degrees in Entrepreneurship/Venture Management and Marketing from the University of Oklahoma, Blake has dedicated his career to developing scalable technological solutions with positive social impact. His focus areas include health technology, military robotics, materials science and pharmaceuticals.

For two years, Blake served as the Director of the Office of Technology Development at his alma mater. There, he led tech transfer teams in commercializing the university’s IP portfolio through licensing agreements, spinouts, collaborative partnerships, and direct investments. Additionally, Blake has significant government advocacy experience. He has worked at the intersection of health policy and new technology, forging partnerships with multiple US federal departments, agencies, tech companies, and major health systems to launch technologies that improve health and economic outcomes.

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KluraLabs

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Session Overview

Session information coming soon!

Hear from Blake Gudgel, CEO, KluraLabs about his fight against the invisible enemy and efforts to safeguard us from the threats of viruses and bacteria. He will talk about his journey from licensing technology to real science and scalable solutions, how the landscape is changing and what regulatory bodies, the private and public sector can do to help drive change.

Blake will highlight how cutting-edge solutions can contribute to a healthier planet and safer society. Antimicrobial technologies, with their ability to kill bacteria and viruses, help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, protect vulnerable populations and the growing issue of global food waste. Similarly, sustainable material solutions have the potential to revolutionise our living and working environments by providing circular, safer, cleaner, and more hygienic spaces.

Meet Your Panel / Speakers

Blake Gudgel

KluraLabs

Blake isthe CEO of KluraLabs and has spent the last 16 years leading development and operations efforts in early-stage technology companies across the US and Europe.

Blake’s deep experience spans product development, finance, commercialization, corporate partnerships, scaling, and organizational culture. Holding degrees in Entrepreneurship/Venture Management and Marketing from the University of Oklahoma, Blake has dedicated his career to developing scalable technological solutions with positive social impact. His focus areas include health technology, military robotics, materials science and pharmaceuticals.

For two years, Blake served as the Director of the Office of Technology Development at his alma mater. There, he led tech transfer teams in commercializing the university’s IP portfolio through licensing agreements, spinouts, collaborative partnerships, and direct investments. Additionally, Blake has significant government advocacy experience. He has worked at the intersection of health policy and new technology, forging partnerships with multiple US federal departments, agencies, tech companies, and major health systems to launch technologies that improve health and economic outcomes.

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KluraLabs
Day 12: World Leaders Summit

Friday, 22 November

Previous Days

Monday, 11 November
Day 01: COP29 Opening
Tuesday, 12 November
Day 02: World Leaders Summit
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:30-10:45
Welcoming and Opening Remarks
Welcome
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
09:15-10:00
Yoga with Jess
Jess Silva
Health and Wellness
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
14:00-14:30
Meditation Session
Workshop
Wednesday, 13 November
Day 03: World Leaders Summit
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:00-10:30
Welcoming and Opening Remarks
Welcome
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
18:00-18:45
Evening of Music
Whaia
Music Evening
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
09:15-10:00
Yoga with Jess
Jess Silva
Health and Wellness
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
13:00-13:30
Meditation
Jacques Sheehan
Health & Wellness
Friday, 15 November
Day 05: Energy, Peace, Relief, Recovery
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
12:00-12:15
Janine Campling
Janine Campling
Keynote
Saturday, 16 November
Day 06: Science, Technology, Innovation
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
18:00-20:00
Evening DancEvente
Evening Event
Sunday, 17 November
Day 07: Rest Day
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:30-12:30
Open Mic
Open Mic Session
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
14:00-18:00
COP Youth Day
Youth Activities
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:30-12:30
COP Youth Day
Workshop
Monday, 18 November
Day 08: Human Development, Children and Youth, Health
Tuesday, 19 November
Day 09: Food, Agriculture, Water
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:45-11:00
Caillum Hedderman
Caillum Hedderman
Keynote
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
16:00-17:00
Insights of Local Youth
Panel
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
14:00-16:00
EcoKnowledge Student Fair
Fair
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
16:00-17:00
Roundtable and Workshop (PRIVATE)
Workshop
Wednesday, 20 November
Day 10: Urbanization, Transport, Tourism
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:00-10:30
Extreme Hangout
Welcoming and Opening Remarks
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:45-11:00
Nico Nicholas
Nico Nicholas
Keynote
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
15:00-15:15
Ahmed Ag Mohamed
Ahmed Ag Mohamed
Keynote
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
14:00-16:00
How Can Music Impact COPs?
Roundtable
Thursday, 21 November
Day 11: Nature and Biodiversity, Gender and Equality, Indigenous

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