Special Programs
Interconnect Expo
The interactive Interconnect Expo showcase features nearly 20 companies sharing the latest innovations and solutions advancing the clean energy transformation.
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Microgrid
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 Hawaii ballroom, using off-the-shelf equipment. Take deep-dive tours with the engineers who built the microgrid.
Accelerate Showcase
This fast-paced start-up competition provides entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their startups to the VERGE audience. Industry experts provide commentary from the main stage, and audience votes determines the winner.
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Ocean Energy and Economic Development Symposium & Workshop
This two day event on the Big Island will take place June 23 at NELHA and June 24 at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Part of the Okinawa Hawai’i Clean Energy Cooperation, the annual Symposium brings together government, academia, and business to discuss ocean energy including OTEC, economics, the environment, and more. Join in after VERGE! Registration required. Learn more and register here: http://okinawahawaii-oews.com/attendance.html
Dinner Clubs
These are dinners moderated by our partners where attendees can connect over topics of interest. Attendees will pay for their own meal at the end of the event. Dinner Clubs are first come, first serve, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early — visit the registration desk to sign up.
Receptions
Receptions planned throughout the event allow for countless opportunities to meet fellow event attendees, speakers and sponsors while enjoying up the beautiful Honolulu surroundings.
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Yoga
Start the day with a Yoga session on the Village Green at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
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Guru Lunches
Details: Join like minded attendees for interactive moderated lunch discussions around a particular topic. Each discussion will be led by an expert with roundtables of up to 10 participants. These are free form discussions, so bring your own challenges, questions and ideas.
Biomimicry Hike
This hike, through some of the less-traveled trails at Harold L. Lyon Arboretum, will allow participants to get outside and reconnect with nature. Hikers will learn about the essential elements of biomimicry, explore and discuss function of local organisms and understand how those functions are translated into biomimicry terms and can be applied in the energy sector. Space is extremely limited and pre-registration is required.
Note: Please bring appropriate foot gear, rain jackets, bug juice and sunscreen for this rugged trail hike.
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Partner Event
Kauai Energy Conference, Monday June 19, 9am
Come to the Garden Island one day before VERGE Hawaii and hear from leading utility KIUC and others about how tiny Kauai is cutting the path to 100% by 2045. The event will include three tracks- Energy Savings for Local Business, Clean Ground Transportation, and Low Carbon Future for Kauai. Join our community conversation as we move forward together into a clean energy future for all! http://www.kedb.com/2017-kauai-energy-conference/
Startup Showcase
Meet face-to-face with 20+ disruptive startups showcasing their innovative products and solutions. Watch live demos to see the future of the clean economy with solutions available today.
After Dark Party
Join us for the After Dark Party the evening of Wednesday, June 21, for a fun-filled evening with music, drinks and more opportunities to connect with fellow attendees.
Conference App
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