Agenda
THE PROGRAM
- Keynote Addresses: Clean tech industry leaders and key government officials.
- Panel Discussions: Leaders in industry, government, academic and agriculture.
- Workshops: Collaboration with students and professionals to explore key issues.
- Round Table Discussions: Opportunities for informal and in-depth discussions.
Summit Day 1
- Subject to Change
Summit Day 2
Friday, March 2nd | ||
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8:00-8:45 | Networking Continental Breakfast + Exhibitors (Atrium) | |
8:55-9:00 | Welcome | |
9:00 - 9:05 | Introduction | Joel Olsen - O2 Emc |
9:05-9:45 | Keynote Speaker | Thom Tillis - U.S. Senator for North Carolina |
9:45-9:50 | Introduction | Olga Hawn - UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School |
9:50-10:20 | Keynote Speaker | Adam Monroe - Novozymes Americas |
10:30-11:00 | Mentor Meet-up Refreshments + Exhibitors | |
11:00-12:15 | Panel and Roundtable Discussions | |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP | International Clean Tech Network | |
CLEAN ENERGY | Renewable Energy Policy in NC: The Future Beyond HB 589 | |
INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURE | Precision Agriculture | |
SMART + HEALTHY CITIES | The Microgrid: Securing Essential Infrastructure | |
FUTURE OF ENERGY | Utility Planning in a Time of Dramatic Change | |
12:15-1:30 | Networking Lunch + Exhibitors | |
1:45-3:00 | Panel and Roundtable Discussions | |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP | The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in RTP: Strengths and Challenges |
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CLEAN ENERGY | Grid Modernization | |
INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURE | The Value Chain for Hard Cider | |
SMART + HEALTHY CITIES | Generating Profits and Jobs from Waste Streams | |
FINANCE | Investing in the Future of Energy | |
3:00-4:00 | Closing Reception |
- Subject to change.