VERGE Accelerate is a fast-pitch competition that takes place on the main stage of VERGE 19, giving selected finalists the opportunity to pitch to a live audience of ~3,000 business leaders, government officials and investors, as well as to a global online audience.

Join us in person or tune in live for the two pitch sessions:

• Circular and Carbon Startups: Tuesday, October 22, 2:45-3:10 pm
• Energy and Transport Startups: Wednesday, October 23, 10:55-11:25 am

Learn more about how we plan to positively impact the local community by facilitating opportunities for VERGE participants to learn about and engage with organizations and individuals in Oakland and the East Bay.

Learn more about VERGE Community Engagement.

On October 21-24, several leading organizations will co-locate events alongside VERGE 19 to convene a diverse array of leaders exploring the massive business opportunity at the intersection of technology and sustainability.

Learn more about our Partner Events

Building a world that works for all begins with imagining what’s possible. That means asking big questions, engaging new voices and thinking outside the box. GreenBiz is excited to showcase the work of a select number of artists to illuminate, perhaps literally, the themes behind this groundbreaking event.

Submit an Idea for Consideration