NREL Growth Forum to feature 30 clean energy startups.
Press Release Summary:
On November 3–4, 30 clean energy companies will gather in Denver to present their clean energy business cases to panel of investors and industry experts at NREL's Industry Growth Forum. Event will also offer organized networking opportunities and will present a program that highlights clean energy technology and business developments with comprehensive agenda featuring thought leaders who will address the most important topics in the industry today.
Original Press Release:
NREL Growth Forum to Feature 30 Clean Energy Startups
Companies will present business cases to finance experts, vie for venture awards
Thirty clean energy companies will gather in Denver Nov. 3-4 to present their clean energy business cases to a panel of investors and industry experts at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) annual Industry Growth Forum.
In addition to the business case presentations, NREL's two-day forum will offer organized networking opportunities and will present a program that highlights clean energy technology and business developments with a comprehensive agenda featuring thought leaders who will address the most important topics in the industry today.Â
At the conclusion of the forum, NREL will recognize the winners of the Best Venture Award and Outstanding Venture Awards. Award winners will receive in-kind commercialization support to help increase their chances of becoming commercially successful.
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â NREL Industry Growth Forum
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â National Renewable Energy Laboratory
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Wed., Nov. 4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton St., Denver, CO 80202
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS:
Tues., Nov. 3
9 a.m. to Noon
One-on-One Networking Session
Clean Energy entrepreneurs participate in consecutive facilitated one-on-one 10 minute meetings, in a fast-paced format, with 60 leading investors, corporations, government agencies, and industry experts. Over 600 individual meetings will take place during this session.
Tues., Nov. 3
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Opening Luncheon and Keynote Address
Keynote Address from NREL Director Dr. Dan Arvizu.
Dr. Arvizu, NREL's longest-serving director, will reflect on the transformation of clean and renewable energy technologies, and provide a vision for the future of the clean energy industry.
Wed., Nov. 4
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Panel Discussion - Successfully Navigating National Lab Resources
Hear from entrepreneurs who have successfully collaborated with the Energy Department's national laboratories and utilized resources to enhance the development and commercialization of clean energy technologies.
Moderated by Kristin Gray (Technology Transfer Director, NREL), panelists will include John Kaufman (Executive Vice President, Be Power Tech, Inc.), Jared Schwede (co-founder, Spark Thermionics), Greg Thomas (CEO, Performance Systems Development) and Bill Hoagland (President, Element One, Inc.).
Wed., Nov. 4
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Awards Reception
NREL's presentation of Industry Growth Forum awards
Best Venture Award
Outstanding Venture Award (2 presented)
Conference registration is required to attend the NREL Industry Growth Forum. The complete registration details and full agenda are available at: www.industrygrowthforum.org. Media should RSVP to NREL's Wayne Hicks at 303-275-4051.
NREL is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL is operated for the Energy Department by The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
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Media may contact:
Wayne Hicks
303-275-4051
Wayne.Hicks@nrel.gov
