PR Firm Extended Contract for ClimateTech Connect
The MicDrop Agency will continue managing media strategy for the niche conference through 2028.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Remote Work
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The MicDrop Agency has extended its contract to serve as the public relations agency of record for ClimateTech Connect through 2028. This partnership focuses on connecting industry speakers with major media outlets to reach insurers, investors, and policymakers.
Why it matters
The extension secures a dedicated media strategy for a platform serving stakeholders managing the financial risks of climate events, which totaled $115 billion in losses during 2025.
The partnership will oversee media strategy through 2028, supporting a conference sector that responds to the 23 billion-dollar climate disasters identified in 2025. These events resulted in total losses of $115 billion.
The players
The MicDrop Agency
A Toronto-founded public relations firm with an Austin presence that specializes in media strategy for industry conferences.
ClimateTech Connect
A conference organization launched in 2025 that serves insurers, investors, and policymakers in the climate risk sector.
The details
The MicDrop Agency, which operates an office in Austin, coordinates media strategy for ClimateTech Connect. The firm facilitates direct connections between conference speakers and journalists from major outlets including Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Reuters. This strategy aims to ensure that findings and risks presented at the conference are covered by national business publications.
Timeline
2021: The MicDrop Agency was founded in Toronto.
2025: ClimateTech Connect launched.
November 2026: MicDrop Agency expands into Europe for Groundworks Summit.
April 7 and 8, 2027: ClimateTech Connect third edition in Washington, D.C.
Through 2028: The MicDrop Agency partnership duration.
Market Landscape
The extension follows the growth trajectory of ClimateTech Connect, which has hosted two spring conferences and two NYC Climate Week editions since its 2025 launch. This deal positions the agency to scale with the event as it prepares for its 2027 gathering at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Operators in risk management and insurance should monitor the 2027 conference for potential policy updates affecting industry standards. The agency's upcoming expansion to Europe in November 2026 may also serve as a signal for businesses looking to align their PR strategies with global climate risk platforms.
The takeaway
Securing long-term media agency support allows specialized conferences to maintain consistent messaging with national journalists. Operators should evaluate whether their own PR strategies require similar multi-year commitments to effectively reach stakeholders during peak industry events.
Further reading
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