The VERGE Microgrid illuminates the potential for distributed energy and smart systems as a standalone, reliable and cost-effective power resource. It features renewable energy resources, energy storage and controls to provide power to the VERGE 18 conference and expo using off-the-shelf equipment.

The Startup Showcase features more than 30 entrepreneurs developing products and services to build the clean economy. Meet with enthusiastic entrepreneurs, including VERGE Accelerate finalists, who offer innovative solutions and are looking for new partnerships. View the schedule and learn more here.

Sample new food products and learn about technologies that are catalyzing more sustainable, resilient food systems.

VERGE Solutions Series sessions are presented by leading technology companies sharing their innovative products and solutions to build the clean economy.  Solutions Series sessions are open to all VERGE 18 registrants.  View session topics and the full schedule here.

The inaugural Clean Energy Equity Showcase honors and highlights exemplary local organizations creating inclusive and equitable clean economy workforce development opportunities. Selected NGOs will be highlighted through GreenBiz media channels, at VERGE 18, and provided curated opportunities to connect with potential partners. View the schedule and learn more here.

Check out a variety of sustainable last-mile transportation options — including an electrically-powered bus, truck and cars. Take a test drive in the 2019 Chevy Bolt to experience the power, comfort and convenience of the next-generation of electric vehicles. Test drives will be offered from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm each day.

Receptions scheduled throughout the event allow for countless opportunities to connect with clean economy leaders and build new partnerships. Refreshments are provided.

Dinner Clubs are no-host dinners that provide opportunities for attendees to take a deeper dive into a VERGE topic of interest. Dinner Club sign-ups will be available at the registration desk and are first-come, first-serve. Space is very limited.

Join us at 8 pm on Wednesday, October 17, on the rooftop of Mad Oak for the After Dark Party — a VERGE tradition — for a fun-filled evening featuring music, drinks and more opportunities to connect with fellow attendees. Space is limited, so plan to come early.  

Following Amanda and Can's Voice[On]Display special performance on the VERGE main stage, you are invited to interact with Faces[On]Display: a digital mirror, reality piece developed during Büyükberber's Immersive Artist Research Residency at Adobe. Engage with the technology as a mirror to your inner archetypes, where you can follow the instructions to shift from character to character through simply blinking your eyes, sharing the subtleties of your unexpressed digitalized self.