PNW Battery Collaborative: Portland Meetup
Event Details:
What is the PNW Battery Collaborative?: A community of battery entrepreneurs, scientists, and enthusiasts united to make the PNW the nation's leading hub of battery innovation.
What is this event?: Join us for an evening mixer with fellow battery innovators to exchange ideas, spark new partnerships, and explore opportunities to launch the next big breakthrough in battery technology. The main focus of the event will be a round of lightning talks by local battery innovators (~5 mins each), audience Q&A, and an opportunity for attendees to share announcements and learn about battery jobs/resource opportunities. This event is preceded by multiple meetups and site visits organized by the PNW Battery Collaborative in Seattle and attended by an aggregated total of nearly 200 participants.
Why now?: The PNW is quickly becoming a key hub for battery innovation in the US. To maintain our region's competitive advantage and effectively support other regions in deploying batteries it is crucial that our local battery community be cohesive and inclusive.
Who can join?: Any PNW locals working in or interested in supporting the region's battery industry.
Run of Show:
5:30pm-6:00: Check-in
6:00-6:15: Introductions, agenda overview, & battery comms exercise
6:15-6:35: Lightning talks by speakers (listed below)
6:35-6:50: Speaker panel & audience Q&A
6:50-7:00: Audience announcements, resources, & job opportunities
7:00-7:30: Informal networking
Co-Hosts:
Grayson Shor, Executive Director (PNW Battery Collaborative)
Duncan Miller, CEO (Rose City Robotics)
Lightning Talk Speakers:
Adam Morse, VP of Engineering (ProtoGen)
Danny Lu, Senior Vice President (Powin Energy)
Drew Lebowitz, Principal and Managing Director (PowerSwitch)
Kirsten Midura, President (Climate Curious)
Shelly Whitlock, Executive Director of Development (Polaris Battery Labs)
Tyson Bittrich, Market Research Analyst (Mayfield Renewables)
Wes Andrews, Advisory Board Member (Homeostasis)
**If you would like to speak at this event please reach out to event co-hosts Grayson Shor and Duncan Miller**
Logistics:
This event is hosted at the Metro Region Innovation Hub (google link)
Please arrive between 5:30pm-6:00pm to sign-in, programming will begin promptly at 6:00pm
This event is free, please RSVP in advance
Light food (pizza, fruit, chips, etc.) and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided
Have questions?: Reach out to event co-hosts Grayson Shor & Duncan Miller
How to stay up to date on Collaborative activities?: Join our events calendar and our LinkedIn page
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Thank you to our generous partners:
Metro Region Innovation Hub: is the hub for business innovation in the Portland metro region.
Prosper Portland Green Cities: supporting companies producing innovative products, services, and technologies that address the climate crisis and solve environmental challenges.
UpStart Collective: a community-driven collaboration space for founders.
Portland State University Business Accelerator: supports and serves the entrepreneur ecosystem and local startups from their early stage through growth.
Climate Curious: is a monthly event for Portland people interested in climate to clink glasses and talk shop at different venues around the city.
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The views and opinions expressed by speakers during this event are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies, positions, or perspectives of the organizers, sponsors, or affiliated organizations. The event is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Attendees are encouraged to independently evaluate the information shared and seek additional professional advice where applicable.