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Courtesy of Zpryme, celebrate the road to <A HREF="http://ets17.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ETS17</A> for free on September 14, 2016 with start@ETS. This event plays host to activities such as the Battle Royale an all-in startup competition for $10k made possible by <A HREF="https://www.directenergy.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Direct Energy</A>, 77 Problems, an ETS Originals documentury short on the 1977 New York Blackout made possible by <A HREF="http://www.edfenergyservices.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EDF Energy Services</A>, and all-out networking event to close the day courtesy of our friends at <A HREF="http://ces-ltd.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Customized Energy Solutions (CES)</A>. 
It's a fast-paced day with panels and talks around energy to push knowledge exchange for startups, entrepreneurs, executives, and influencers. Hear from those forging new trails in digital grid, smart cities, transportation, mobile and design. Check out agenda below:
+ BREAKFAST + NETWORKING – PRESENTED BY TITO'S VODKA | 9:00-10:00AM
+ TALK #1: REIMAGINING LIFESTYLE AND HOME DESIGN | 10:00-10:15AM A talk about minimalism, urbanization, and the smart home movement. Dr. Jeff Wilson – CEO & Founder, Kasita (Professor Dumpster) 
+ TALK #2: RISE OF THE MACHINES | 10:15-10:30AM A radical network approach to transform our transportation system. Chris Hoffman – CEO, Ryno Motors 
+ PANEL #1: SELLING THE CONNECTED HOME | 10:30-11:15AM Examining technology and rising consumer trends inside the home. Christine Richards – Research Director, Zpryme [moderator] Bashir Bseirani – CEO, Avertra Jed Trott – Vice President of Demand Response, CES 
+ LUNCH + NETWORKING | 11:15-12:15PM – PRESENTED BY ADELBERT'S BREWERY 
+ ‘BATTLE ROYALE: STARTUP COMPETITION’ – PRESENTED BY DIRECT ENERGY | 12:15-1:45PM Winner awarded $10k prize. Judges include: Garrett Hester – Director, Centrica Connected Home NA; Mitch Jacobson – Co-Director, Austin Technology Incubator; Austin Energy (TBD); Raiford Smith – VP Emerging Tech, Entergy; Stan McClellan – PhD, Director, Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University; H. Christine Richards – Research Director, Zpryme; Shailiesh Shere – Assistant Director of Power Systems Public Works & Utilities, City of Port Angeles; Juan Gomez – PhD, P.E., Interim Director, UTSA Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute; Seyi Fabode – Partner, Asha Labs; Pedernales Electric Cooperative (TBD); CPS Energy (TBD). 
+ UTILITY PILOT AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT | 1:45–2:30PM Announcement of Pilot Award 
+ ’77 PROBLEMS’ SCREENING + QA PANEL | 2:30–3:00PM An ETS Originals made possible by EDF Energy Services, join MaryAnne Brelinsky EDF Energy Services President, Dr. Massoud Amin University of Minnesota Professor, and Mark Ishac Zpryme Managing Director for a special premiere screening and panel of “77 Problems.” The documentary short travels back to the 1977 New York Blackout following Dr. Amin across the Big Apple as he recounts the day that not only shaped his resolute career, but also the energy industry.
Karl Popham – Emerging Tech. & EV Manager, Austin Energy MaryAnne Brelinsky – President, EDF Energy Services Dr. Massoud Amin – Professor, University of Minnesota Mark Ishac – Managing Director, Zpryme 
+ TALK #3: START-UP AND CORPORATE COLLABORATION | 3:00-3:15PM A candid discussion how a start-up and major corporation can collaborate and innovate together. David Meyers – Chief Commercial Officer, Grid4C Garrett Hester – Director, Centrica Connected Home NA 
+ PANEL #2: GENERATION MEME | 3:15-4:00PM Enlightening discussion how future generations innovate, express creativity, and communicate. Austin Rosenbaum – Research Analyst, Zpryme [moderator] Karl Popham – Emerging Technologies & EV Manager, Austin Energy Nancy Schreiber, PhD – Dean & Professor of Management, The Bill Munday School of Business, St. Edwards University Mike Legatt, PhD – Principal Human Factors Engineer, ERCOT 
+ STARTUP AWARDS + DAY-IN-REVIEW | 4:00-4:15PM 
+ PARTY + LIVE MUSIC + NETWORKING – PRESENTED BY CES | 4:15-6:15PM Made possible by CES (Customized Energy Solutions), join us for an end-of-day networking party extravaganza with our pals Tito’s Vodka that includes food, drinks, music and more-music.

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