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Techstars Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs. Beginning with Friday night pitches and continuing through brainstorming, business plan development, and basic prototype creation, Techstars Startup Weekends culminate in Sunday night demos and presentations. Participants create working startups during the event and are able to collaborate with like-minded individuals outside of their daily networks. All teams hear talks by industry leaders and receive valuable feedback from local entrepreneurs. The weekend is centered around action, innovation, and education. Whether you are looking for feedback on an idea, a co-founder, specific skill sets, or a team to help you execute, Techstars Startup Weekends are the perfect environment in which to test your idea and take the first steps towards launching your own startup.

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Join us on our first CIE Lunch & Learn Series for 2019 with David Durfee from Bay Computer Associates! David Durfee has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master of Science Degree in Computer Science, and a PhD for studies in both disciplines, all from Brown University. He is a past Adjunct Professor for the Computer Science Department of the University of Rhode Island, and currently an Adjunct Professor for the Division of Engineering at Brown University. Courses he has taught are Product Design, Analog Electronics Design, Digital Electronics Design, and Communications Systems, all for the School of Engineering. While Dave has academic credentials, he also has a career full of commercial design experience. Previous to starting BCA, he worked for Motorola, several start-up companies, and served on the technical staff at Brown University. His experience ranges between Unix systems programming, embedded systems programming, high-speed digital design, and analog design. Since co-founding BCA in 1990, he has designed and managed the design of dozens of products.

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Energy storage has always been a part of the power system, but mainly at the edges - think uninterruptible power system storage, flywheels, ice-based storage, and pumped hydro. Research and development efforts spawned many new ideas, but markets were not ready for widespread adoption of the technology. Now, energy storage is poised to become a central piece of a rapidly growing clean power system, helping to displace fossil fuel generation, reduce emissions and provide power during outages caused by frequent weather events. According to Wood Mackenzie Power and Renewables, 1000 MWh of energy storage was deployed in the US between 2013 and 2017; and just in 2018 alone over 1200 MWh will be deployed! By 2023 over 11,700 MWh of energy storage is forecasted.  Growth has been largely driven by storage initiatives and demonstration projects in state policy, rate-setting and incentives. Changes in federal rules for energy storage markets requiring equal treatment of energy storage with other power sources are likely to drive even more adoption. Given this impressive growth, there will be tremendous opportunities for start-ups, especially in the commercial, industrial and residential markets.

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The New England Water Environment Association has always been recognized to convene the brightest minds and the most innovative water quality solutions in one place. This conference, which consistently attracts over 2100 engineers, consultants, scientists, operators and students features a variety of technical sessions and over 200 exhibitor displays. The conference provides an opportunity for professional exchange of information and state-of-the-art concepts in wastewater treatment and other water environment issues. The NEWEA Annual Conference is a great forum to meet colleagues, professional allies, make new friends and exchange information.

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Come join the MIT Water Club for its annual Water Night, a family-friendly event to celebrate water on the evening of Feburary 26 with research posters, art exhibits, interactive demos, and more. Researchers at MIT, local universities and industries will present their water-related work. In addition to a research showcase, we will feature artistic and experimental displays, as well as company and NGO tables! Open to everybody -- attendance is FREE and food will be provided. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to interact with the local water community!

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The annual Pinnacle Awards have become one of the premier business gatherings in the region, attracting more than 1,200 attendees annually. 

Join us on February 1 as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Women's Network and honor eight women for their outstanding achievement in the workplace, demonstrated leadership that has made a difference, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the region with a Pinnacle Award. This year's honorees have made, and continue to make, a remarkable impact on Greater Boston and beyond. We are particularly thrilled to present the renowned Professor Anita F. Hill with the 25th Anniversary Award for Lifetime Achievement. Learn more about all of our honorees below and view our past honorees list here.

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