Innovator

Learn how Harvard University is turning research into action by using their campus as a testbed to optimize for health in their spaces and throughout the supply chain. You will learn the latest science related to health and the built environment and how to translate this research into practice with tangible takeaways and actions.

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The world is changing – and so is the workforce. Today’s employees – particularly Millennials – are expecting more from their employer when it comes to benefits. To explore new evolutions in the benefits space, you’re invited to an exclusive event featuring eight industry specialists. The evening will be hosted by Natixis Investment Managers at its Boston headquarters at 888 Boylston – one of Boston’s greenest buildings. This seminar aims to help clean-energy companies, B Corps, and non-profits compete for the best talent.

Event features:

• Short presentations on how innovations in benefit offerings can help human resource professionals attract and retain top talent
• Network with colleagues and presenters over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the roof deck of 888 Boylston, which offers breathtaking views of Back Bay and beyond
• Walk away with a number of ideas to immediately enhance your benefits package

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PassivHaus, Passive House or PH for short: we know you have been hearing about it, if you subscribe to high-performance building. This well-known standard has made its way to the Americas and now is growing roots in Massachusetts. Come connect with the leaders at Passive House Massachusetts and learn the basics of the system.

Passive House comprises a set of design principles used to obtain a quantifiable and rigorous level of energy efficiency and building comfort. Where did the Passive House standard come from and how has it evolved over the years? In this session, participants will learn the history of Passive House as a building concept and the differences between the national and international standards as well as how they relate to LEED and other building standards. A great opportunity to learn the basics of Passive House and get your questions answered.

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn the basics of Passive House principles
2. Introduce yourself to Passive House Massachusetts and how you can learn more in upcoming sessions
3. Find out how Passive House is being integrated into code in different areas nationally and internationally
4. Network with other Passive House practitioners and those interested in the practice

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Please join us on Friday, June 7 for the unique opportunity to explore our Global Center for Cleantech Innovation, meet our growing startup community, and hear from impressive keynote speakers including U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey. The celebration will begin with Greentown Labs' annual DEMO Day which is a showcase of cutting-edge technology and innovation from across the cleantech and energy sectors. DEMO Day brings together cleantech entrepreneurs, investors, strategic partners, and VIPs from around the world to view and discuss solutions to our global environmental challenges. 

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with startups and founders working on innovative solutions in the cleantech and energy sectors! We hope you'll join us and help make this DEMO Day one for the books! 

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Join us May 7, 2019 for the launch of Enel’s Boston Innovation Hub at Greentown Labs. This Hub opens doors to new possibilities in Enel’s mission to discover the brightest minds and develop collaborations with the most promising startups in the world. Through the Hub, Enel will offer startups expertise, access to Enel facilities, as well as resources to develop and scale their solutions at a global level. Enel is committed to transforming the energy sector in order to build a more sustainable future. Enel is driving this change by continually growing their network of Innovation Hubs in the most innovative ecosystems around the world, and now, they are proud to announce the launch of the latest Hub in Boston, at Greentown Labs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Enel X CEO Francesco Venturini, Enel Chief Innovability Officer Ernesto Ciorra, the Head of Network Technology and Innovability of Global Infrastructure and Networks division Robert Denda, the Head of Innovation of the Thermal Generation division Nicola Rossi, the Head of Innovability of Enel Green Power Giovanni Tula and the Head of Innovation and Product Lab of Enel X Marco Gazzino. If you already want to introduce us your solution or technology, you can! If it is in line with our challenges, we will discuss opportunities of collaboration.

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IEEE PES Women in Power (WiP) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are hosting a panel discussion on April 25, 2019 5:00PM-8:00PM at WPI Seaport in Boston: Careers in Energy Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond: As our energy landscape changes, how will our jobs evolve? Come hear and meet distinguished panel speakers from various sectors of the energy industry share their experience and the career opportunities the energy space of today and tomorrow has to offer.

There will be opportunity for questions and networking following the panel session. In addition, we are offering you the opportunity to take professional photos. A professional photograph will be on site to take your profile photos.

Working professionals and students, men and women, are invited to attend this event, which will also include beverages (cash bar) and hors d'oeuvres.

Learn more and register here.

Join us in Boston to discuss:

The growth and development of the power and energy landscape
How the industry advancements have or will impact careers in energy
How to navigate through these industry changes
Agenda

5:00-6:00 Registration, Networking & Professional Photos

6:00-6:15 IEEE PESWiP & WPI Introduction

6:15-7:30 Panel and Q&A with panelists

7:30-8:00 Networking & Wrap Up

Professional photos will be available all evening.

Please join us in celebrating the launch of the 2019 Cleantech Open accelerator! We are excited to welcome back our community as we look forward to this year's program. We welcome all entrepreneurs, students, investors, savvy technologists, and anyone interested in joining our growing community. This is a great way to connect with Cleantech Open alumni, mentors, and thought leaders in the cleantech space.

If you're a cleantech entrepreneur, this is the perfect event to learn how your venture can benefit from Cleantech Open. You will have the opportunity to give a 1-minute pitch in front of the audience. The crowd favorite will win a free application to Cleantech Open!

Learn more and register here.

Are you interested in future technologies and transformations of the electricity grid? BU Energy Club is hosting an Energy Conference on April 19 at the Questrom School of Business to exchange perspectives and explore the innovations required for a sustainable energy future.Join professionals and academics to learn about trends affecting grid development such as energy storage, demand response, electrification, and policy changes.

Speakers and Sponsors from National Grid, MassCEC, Greentech Media/Wood Mackenzie, Navigant Research, Concentric Energy Advisors, BlueWave Solar, RI Public Utilities, and BU Institute for Sustainable Energy

Learn more and register here.

Over 200 institutions in New England provide support for Cleantech research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Many of these organizations offer help to startups at all stages of development and provide critical resources like business and marketing support, mentorship, and more. We are lucky to have so many support organizations in the area, but we know it can be hard for an entrepreneur in Cleantech to navigate all of them. That's why we're bringing together concept/early stage startup founders and startup support organizations specializing in Cleantech for this special event where we'll help founders:

• CONNECT with experts who can guide you in your journey from idea to commercialization
• DISCUSS ideas and challenges with other entrepreneurs and learn from their experiences
• ACCESS a guide showcasing resources at the inflection points along the path to entrepreneurial success

Hear from people who have participated in these startup support organizations, prepare your questions regarding where you are in your journey. They will be there to help you succeed.

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This year, the student-led, 10th annual water symposium on Wednesday, April 3rd will have the theme of Water: Visions of the Future. We will have speakers from both the public and private sectors presenting their work on municipal and state programs, corporate responsibility, non-profit conservation initiatives, and policy. This year, we’re particularly interested in exploring the new face of planning for the future, which involves more and more collaborations between historically separate stakeholders, and a movement towards working with water, rather than against it.

Learn more and register here.