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Northern Virginia Energy Innovation Forum
Presenting Energy Technologies Available From Federal Labs
Oct. 1, 2008 --CIT Building, Herndon, VA
The Federal Lab Consortium (FLC), the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), and the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) are proud to bring you this special forum.
The goal of this forum is to provide an opportunity for interaction in the field of renewable energy that can lead to licenses, partnerships, collaborations, etc. Content of this forum will be ideal for those involved in solar energy, wind energy, wave/marine-based energy, geothermal, advanced battery development and other energy storage devices, photovoltaic technology, advanced carbon-negative bio-fuels, energy efficiency technologies such as data center efficiency, green building technologies, etc.
This forum intends to attract small and large businesses involved with renewable energy technology, Federal agency & Lab representatives, venture capital firms targeting this sector, and representatives of various regional, state, and/or university based renewable energy initiatives who are interested in forging transactions.
Highlights Include:
- Morning Keynote, Aneesh Chopra, Virginia’s Secretary of Technology
- Presentations from DOE, NAVY, NIST, and NASA on renewable energy technologies that have been developed and are available for licensing or partnerships. Valuable insights regarding current state of the art and technology gaps will be featured.
- Displays from the lab presenters and industry will allow for meaningful discussions on the various technologies available and encourage collaborative efforts.
- A discussion on the processes and vehicles available for tech transfer/collaborations between Federal labs and industry will also be featured.
- Funding available to further support energy research initiatives.
AGENDA:
| 8:30-9:00AM: |
Registration, Networking & Exhibits open (coffee and cont. breakfast) |
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| 9:00-9:05: |
Welcome from C.I.T. |
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| 9:05-9:30: |
Keynote – Aneesh Chopra, Virginia’s Secretary of Technology |
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| 9:30-10:30: |
Federal Lab Presentations and Industry "quick pitches" --Specific technology area(s) presented by the federal labs representatives in 10-15 minute slots. "Quick pitches" will allow private businesses with relevant technologies an opportunity to provide a 1-2 minute pitch on their technology and how they are open for collaboration.
- Renewable Energy Topic TBD, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Technologies for Energy Efficiency Available at LANL, Presented by Dr. Steven Girrens, Division Leader, Technology Transfer Division,
Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Alternative Energy Generation from Waves, Tides, & Currents, Presented by Joseph Teter, Carderock Lab, Naval Sea Systems Command
- Q&A
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| 10:30-10:45: |
Break |
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| 10:45-12:00PM: |
Federal Lab presentations Continued
- Advanced Battery Development , Dr. Sang Choi, NASA Langley,
- Photovoltaic & Alternative Energy, Hunter Fanney, NIST
- Q&A
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| 12:00-1:15: |
Buffet Lunch & Technology Poster Presentations, Exhibit Tables, and Networking |
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| 1:15-1:30PM: |
Collaboration Strategies (presented by the FLC)– Discussion of strategies, processes, and tips for effective collaboration between federal labs and small businesses. CRADA’s, Patent License Agreements, Space Act Agreements, etc. |
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| 1:30-2:00 PM: |
Venture Capital Interest in Energy Technology
- CIT GAP Funds, Melissa Bradley, Dir. Of Investments (1:30-1:45PM)
- Jean-Luc Park, Calvert Funds (1:45-2:00 PM)
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| 2:05-2:45: |
Afternoon Keynote Address (2:05-2:40PM)--TBD |
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| 2:45-3:00 |
Energy Technology and Economic Development
The Center for Innovative Technology, Fairfax County Economic Development, and the FLC Mid-Atlantic Region will each present short overviews on how they are supporting technology development and tech transfer efforts. |
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| 3:00-3:30 |
Funding Resource Presentations
- DOE Funding Sources, Charles Russomanno,DOE
- NIST Funding Sources
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| 3:30 |
Concluding Remarks |
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| 3:30-4:30 |
Technology Poster, Exhibit Table, Presentation Networking |
Special Take-home Information to be made available on:
- Current Energy Funding Sources – a look at federal and private funding available to support energy R&D and commercialization efforts.
- CRADA Guide – A take-home piece to help guide the small business
- Local and National Energy resource listing
LOCATION:
Center for Innovative Technology building, Auditorium
2214 Rock Hill Rd. Herndon, VA 20170
CIT is a secure building. Advance Registration is requested to accommodate swift entrance to the conference.
Directions: http://www.cit.org/about/directions-hq.html
REGISTRATION:
Only persons involved with clean/renewable energy research and/or various federal, state, local, and/or regional energy initiatives are invited to register, as space is limited.
- There is no charge to qualified individuals to attend.
- SPACE IS LIMITED -- ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for ALL Attendees
LODGING:
For the closest hotel to CIT, consider the Hotel Sierra -- just one minute from CIT, and free shuttle service to and from the CIT Building.
For Government Rates, go to the Hotel Sierra Dulles web site at http://www.hotel-sierra.com/locations/washington_dulles/default.aspx
For a special CIT business rate of $179 per night (includes breakfast and free wireless Internet), go to http://stay.hotel-sierra.com/?id=CIT
SPONSORSHIPS & POSTER DISPLAYS:
- SPONSORSHIPS: A limited # of sponsorships are available for $500 for those interested in exposure to this important sector. Sponsors receive a 6 ft display table, link to your web site, sponsorship acknowledgement throughout the forum and on event signage, and a 2 minute podium time slot. A maximum of 5 sponsors will be allowed.
- POSTER TABLES: A limited number of 6 ft. poster tables are available to researchers or other individuals involved with energy research initiatives in an effort to foster additional collaboration and commercialization. Cost: $150
Current Sponsors
SOLUS, Inc.
Center for Innovative Technology
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Federal Lab Consortium
COST:
- The forum is offered at no charge to small and large businesses involved with renewable energy technology, Federal agency & Lab representatives, venture capital firms targeting this sector, and representatives of various regional, state, and/or university based renewable energy initiatives who are interested in forging transactions.
- Sponsorships: $500
- Poster Tables: $150
To Register or Sponsor: Click here
Questions rbrooke@cit.org
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