Join us for the second year of Start@ets hosted by Zpryme on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. This year’s program will feature a jam-packed afternoon filled with engaging talks, dynamic brainstorming sessions and a rousing pilot pitch competition. Toast the winning team and mingle with esteemed guests at our networking reception at The Highball following the event. Don’t miss it!

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In partnership with Austin Energy and Austin Technology Incubator (ATI), Zpryme will execute a Pilot Pitch Competition that will result in innovative pilots being proposed to key decision makers and experts in the fields of energy, smart cities, transportation, mobility, EVs and energy storage. The winning pilot will be awarded with a MOU to enter further discussions with the appropriate party (e.g city, utility). A cash prize of $5,000 will also be awarded to the winner.

The goal of this year’s contest is to demonstrate new solutions (companies) that can solve real-world problems. Topics include: augmented reality, virtual reality, utility solutions, smart city applications, mobility, transportation, renewables and/or energy storage.

Visit this page to submit a proposal to this year's contest.

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Agenda (subject to change)

+ Welcome | 2pm

+ ETS Talk > From Ideas to Innovation | 2:15pm

+ ETS Talk > Artificial Intelligence and What’s Next for Communities | 2:30pm

+ Break | 2:45pm

+ Pilot Pitch Competition > Top Finalists Pitch Their Solution | 3pm

+ Brainstorming Session > Building the Innovation Ecosystem | 4:15pm

+ Fireside Chat > Virtual and Augmented Reality of Infrastructure | 4:45pm

+ Networking Reception & Demos | 5:15 - 7:30pm

For a detailed agenda, visit this page.

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Start@ets is a contest hosted by Zpryme for early stage startups around the nation to solve real-world problems, turning their ideas into action. Last year’s inaugural event featured a fast-paced event with panels and talks around energy that pushed the knowledge exchange for startups, entrepreneurs, executives, and influencers. Learn more about Start@ets here.

If you have any questions about Start@ets or the event, please contact Rod Kyle Paras, Program Manager at Zpryme at rodkyle.paras@zpryme.com.