Cleantech Open Northeast 2014 Innovation Expo and Awards Gala
Date and time
Location
Trustee Center at Boston University School of Management
595 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215Refund Policy
Description
Join us for the culmination of the 2014 Cleantech Open Northeast accelerator program!
October 28th, 2014
4:00-9:30pm
#ctonegala
Hosted by:
Enter at: 1 Silber Way OR
595 Commonwealth Avenue
(it is the same building with two different entrances)
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join us for the culmination of the 2014 Cleantech Open Northeast accelerator program! On the night of October 28th, watch history in the making as we crown the winners of this year’s competition, and enjoy a landmark night of networking with cleantech professionals, investors, and top startups. This year, we celebrate as part of the Global Cleantech Meetup, a week-long series of events that showcase our region’s thriving cleantech ecosystem.
The Innovation Expo and Awards Gala is the best opportunity to:
Celebrate cleantech entrepreneurship
Meet the top cleantech startups in the region
Network with cleantech investors, professionals, and mentors
Listen to pitch presentations from our top 8 teams
Vote for the audience favorite and be there when the Northeast Regional Winners are announced - congratulate them and give them a proper send-off to California to the Cleantech Open Global Forum in November!
AGENDA
4:00 - 9:30pm - Innovation Showcase (on-going)
4:30-6:30pm - Live Pitches from Our Top Startups (Regional Final Judging Round)
7:00 - 9:30pm - Awards Ceremony & Networking Reception...including leading cleantech speakers and announcement of winners!
For more details, please visit: http://northeast.cleantechopen.com/awards-gala/
ALL-STAR JUDGES
Geoff Chapin, Founder and CEO, Next Step Living
Marcy Reed, President, National Grid in Massachusetts
Alicia Barton, CEO, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Gail Greenwald, Member, Clean Energy Venture Group
Micah Remley, VP of Product Strategy and Technology, EnerNOC
Ian Bowles, Co-Founder and Managing Director, WindSail Capital Group
Trip Oshea, Vice President, EKO
Phil Giudice, CEO, Ambri
PROMO CODES AND SPONSORSHIP
Last year this event sold out with 300+ attendees, and we know it will sell out again. Be sure to register SOON to reserve your spot. Cleantech Open mentors, semifinalists, judges, alumni and volunteers all get in free! Contact Ingrid at ihartman@cleantechopen.org for your promo code.
Contact Katie at kmacdonald@cleantechopen.org regarding event sponsorship if you are interested in this fantastic visibility opportunity.
HOTEL INFORMATION
A discounted group rate of $219 per night is available for the nights of 10/26, 10/27, and 10/28 at the Marriott Courtyard South Boston (63R Boston Street, South Boston, MA). To access the discount through Online Booking, please visit http://marriott.com/bosso.
In the 'Check Rates & Availability' section in the left sidebar, please select the desired dates and click on the '+' next to Special Rates & Awards. Under Group Code, please use 'CLECLEC' for a room with a king size bed and 'CLECLEA' for a room with two queen beds.
Rooms must be reserved on or before the cut-off date of October 16th - after the cut-off date, the Group Rate may no longer be applied. Guest rooms at the discounted Group Rate will be available 3 days pre and post-event, as available.
ABOUT THE CLEANTECH OPEN
The mission of the Cleantech Open is to find, fund, and foster the big ideas that address today’s most urgent energy, environmental, and economic challenges.
To accomplish this mission, the Cleantech Open provides the infrastructure, expertise and strategic relationships to turn ideas into successful global cleantech companies. Through its one-of-a-kind annual business competition and mentorship program, the Cleantech Open has helped hundreds of clean technology startups bring their breakthrough ideas to fruition. Since 2006, the Cleantech Open has awarded over $6 million in cash and services to support cleantech startups. The 880 participating companies have raised more than $1 billion in external capital.
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