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| CTED Director Rogers Weed addressing the summit |
From Senator Cantwell's "energy is the mother of all markets" to McKinstry proving potential energy savings before financing a client's improvement project, Washington's Innovation Summit 2009 had many highlights and 'lightbulb' moments for the 350 attendees. Visit the summit Web page for photos, video and coverage of the event.
What are your take aways from the event? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Labels: Energy, Life_Sciences, MEMS_and_Nanotechnology, Summit, WTC_News
6 Comments:
I did make some contacts which could prove helpful to our company. I also got a feel that I've not had in the past about a lot of technology, a lot of development, and a lot of work that is going on in the area, as well as politics and funding. It was quite an eye opener.
Mike Van Schoiack, president, Vehicle Monitor Corp.
The day was great. I got more than I expected. It was inspiring to listen to Gifford Pinchot and also they had valuable education sessions.
Rishi Tirupari
Sustainability Engineer
McKinstry
I came to the conference to learn more about the sustainable energy space and I've learned a great deal. And I recognize that Washington is poised to be in a leadership role with all of this effort and I'm looking forward to the results.
Patty Henson, communications professional
There are a lot of issues that have been discussed with regards to sustainability and what that means -- what does innovation mean, how do innovation and sustainability go together, and how does sustainability apply to architecture and building materials. I think that part was very interesting.
Vikram Yadama
Assistant Professor
Washington State University
I particularly enjoyed the keynote by Gifford Pinchot. I found his remarks about the importance of entrepreneurship for solving problems to be very apropos. There are always lots of great conversations and networking here and I enjoy seeing all my good friends in Washington.
Skip Rung, president and executive director, ONAMI
There were a lot of resources and opportunities to share knowledge and learn better what the state and other regional organizations can do to help all of us as entrepreneurs to work together.
Jim Hochstein
Senior Vice President Sales, Engineering
SHOCKSystem Inc.
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