CleanTech Alliance Announces 2017/2018 Breakfast Series Speakers

Breakfast Series Presents Notable CleanTech Speakers from across the Northwest; Kicks off September 13 with Michael Hagood of Idaho National Laboratory

 

Breakfast Series and Individual Event Tickets Now on Sale

 

CleanTech Alliance announced the full speaker lineup for its upcoming 2017/2018 #CleanTechBacon Breakfast Series, which kicks off on September 13, 2017, with Michael Hagood of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory. Discounted series tickets are now on sale, as well as individual event tickets.

• Purchase a Breakfast Series Ticket

Sponsored by Perkins Coie, the CleanTech Alliance Breakfast Series delivers a notable speaker and/or panel focused on emerging energy, environmental and sustainability topics. A different speaker and topic is presented on the second Wednesday of each month (7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) from September through May (except November, which is reserved for the CleanTech Alliance Annual Meeting).

Speakers for the 2017/2018 CleanTech Alliance Breakfast Series include:

• Sept. 13:          Michael Hagood; Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

• Oct. 11:           Susan Petty; CTO, President & Co-Founder of AltaRock Energy

• Dec. 13:          Ana Mari Cauce; President of the University of Washington (UW)

• Jan. 10:           Elliot Mainzer; Administrator of the Bonneville Power Authority (BPA)

• Feb. 14:           Nuclear Fusion Energy Technology Panel:
   

  • David Kirtley; CEO of Helion Energy

  • Bruce Colwill; CFO of General Fusion

  • Steven Specker; CEO of Tri Alpha Energy

  • Dr. James Conca; Moderator
     

• Mar. 14:           Craig Collar; CEO of the Snohomish County Public Utility District (SnoPUD)

• Apr. 11:           John Stark; Director of the Washington Stormwater Center

• May 9:             Marine Renewable Energy Panel

“The CleanTech Alliance Breakfast Series presents the strongest monthly lineup of prominent speakers, topics and attendees that matter to today’s evolving clean technology economy,” said J. Thomas Ranken, President & CEO of the CleanTech Alliance. “Attendees typically show up early and stay late to make every business connection possible and leverage every ounce of knowledge gained. The Breakfast Series is where the clean technology industry gathers to network, learn and do business.”

CleanTech Alliance members can purchase a Breakfast Series ticket for all eight events for $160; non-member #CleanTechBacon Breakfast Series tickets are $240. The fully transferrable series tickets represent a $120 discount and ensure registration for the typically sold-out events.

• Purchase a Breakfast Series Ticket

New in 2017, CleanTech Alliance now offers virtual attendance options. Satellite viewing parties will be available across the Northwest Region in partnership with Perkins Coie and other CleanTech Alliance partners. These viewing parties will be offered in Anchorage, Boise, Portland, San Francisco, Spokane, Vancouver and more. Additional locations will be made available based on interest. Or, individuals can request access to a live webinar feed. Contact Gabe Boeckman for more details at gabe@www.cleantechalliance.org.

About the CleanTech Alliance

CleanTech Alliance represents more than 300 member companies and organizations across the Northwest region. Founded in 2007 by business leaders, the organization facilitates the generation and growth of cleantech companies, jobs, products and services to advance the cleantech economy. CleanTech Alliance offers a range of business services and benefits uniquely designed to help businesses gain visibility, access services at a lower cost and benefit from public policy. Learn more at www.cleantechalliance.org.

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