RSVP to participate in the “Academy Awards of Clean Technology”
Posted by Ian Bryan at Fri Oct 09 00:12:00 +0000 2009Join us!
This year’s Cleantech Open Awards Gala will be the biggest and most spectacular event we’ve held to date, designed to showcase the boldest ideas, the most ambitious entrepreneurs and the brightest, most engaged investors, venture capitalists and prospective technology customers.
You are cordially invited to attend:
2009 Cleantech Open Awards Gala
November 17, 2009
10 am PT – 7pm PT
The Masonic Center
1111 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Overview:
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Come early and explore our exposition floor of over 120 companies and sponsors from throughout the country, intermingled with networking and business development opportunities. Expo starts at 10:00 am |
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Following the expo, sit back and enjoy compelling demonstrations and pitches as Semi-finalists present their ideas and cutting edge technologies that are aimed at having a real, positive impact for our economic and environmental future.
Demo/Pitch sessions start at 1:00 pm |
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In the afternoon, plug in for our keynote speakers and celebrate with us as we announce the 2009 National Cleantech Open Winner and present the $250,000 prize package. Audience members are invited to participate by voting for the "Peoples' Choice Award" of their favorite companies and technologies. Awards Gala begins at 4:30 pm |
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Afterwards, enjoy a private Chapagne reception with Gala speakers, sponsors, industry leaders, alumni executives and Clean Tech Open 2009 Winners. Reception and Reopened Expo begins at 6 pm |
Premium ($299) and Inner Circle ($599) level ticket holders will have the best seats for the demonstrations and the Awards Ceremony in the beautiful Masonic Center Auditorium. Plus, as supporters who value the visionary role Cleantech Open plays for our economic and environmental future, Premium and Inner Circle ticket holders will also enjoy special updates and “Insider Briefings” throughout 2010 Cleantech Open from Executive Director, Rex Northen.
Inner Circle tickets ($599) include front
section seating in the main auditorium plus an invitation to the private Champagne reception with Gala Speakers, Sponsors, Clean Tech industry leaders and the Winner of the 2009 Clean Tech Open. General seating admission is an incredible value at just $99 if you register before October 20th and includes admission to the Exposition, live demonstrations, speeches and the National Award announcement. You can even choose to attend just the Expo or the Demonstrations and Awards. Go to our event overview page to find out more about these options.
Location:
The Masonic Center
1111 California St
San Francisco, CA 94108
Looking to carpool? Sign up here!
Program:
Tentative Schedule:
10:00am to 1:00pm -- Expo! of Clean Technologies and Companies
1:00pm to 4:00pm -- Demo and Pitch Sessions from Ideas and Business Competition Finalists and "Peoples' Choice Award" Voting
4:30pm to 6:00pm -- Awards Ceremony with Keynote Speakers and the National Award Winner Announcement
6:00pm to 8:00pm -- Expo! and Wine Reception
Presenters:
Invited Speakers Include:
- Mayor Gavin Newsom
- Mayor Chuck Reed
- Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
- Senator Barbara Boxer
Who Should Attend and Why:
- Current Semifinalists
- Cleantech Open Alumni
- Green Card Holders
- Current and Interested Sponsors and Partners
- Any professional interested in viewing the latest clean technologies
- Any entrepreneur considering entering the 2010 competition
Hotel Booking:
The Cleantech Open has arranged a special rate with the Parc55 Hotel, a hotel very close to the heart of San Francisco and the Masonic Center.Please use this link to book your rooms at the special rate.
Ticket Options:
$599 Cleantech Open Inner Circle - front section seating in the main auditorium and an invitation to the VIP Champagne & Hors d’Oeuvres Reception
$299 Premier - preferred seating in the main auditorium
$129 General Public
All Cleantech Open Green Card Holders receive free admission. Sign up now for a Green Card for just $499 per year or $49 per month you have unlimited access to all the public events we run every year, including Premier seating at the Awards Gala.
To sign up for a green card, go to: http://www.cleantechopen.com/app.cgi/green_cards/signup
