Dear students and researchers,

We are soliciting your research projects for the 2013 MIT Energy Conference Showcase! 

Event Details

The Friday Night Energy Showcase will be held on Friday March 1st, 2013 from 5pm – 8pm at the Boston Park Plaza Castle in Boston. This event, which is free and open to the public, exhibits the latest research and technologies in the energy space. With 100 presenters displaying their work and 1,500 attendees, it is the most widely attended event of the MIT Energy Conference. Unlike traditional poster sessions, presenters are highly encouraged to utilize physical samples, prototypes and interactive displays to showcase their research. Some presenters will have the opportunity to give a brief elevator-style pitch to attendees during the event.

Application process – Deadline February 15th, 2013

Please use the links below for your submissions for one of the four functional areas listed below. We encourage submissions as soon as possible.

  • Renewables:   Features research in the areas of Wind, Biofuels, Solar and any other form of energy that is considered renewable. Please click HERE to submit.
  • Oil, Gas, Nuclear: Features research within the conventional space i.e. Nuclear, Oil, Gas, Coal, and all support services associated with this sector. Please click HERE to submit.
  • Energy Management & Utilities: Features research into power, products for improving energy efficiency, grid management, etc. Please click HERE to submit.
  • Transportation: Features research into alternate modes of transportation. Please click HERE to submit.

Learn more about the conference at: http://www.mitenergyconference.com/

The deadline for submissions is February 15th, 2013 and selected presenters will be notified by February 19th, 2013. We encourage early submissions due to the limited space.

Benefits of presenting at the Showcase

●      Access to a varied and influential audience.  You gain exposure to a 1,500 audience of students, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs and policymakers in the energy space.

●      Exposure to media. Past Showcases have been featured in the Newhttp://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/05/energy-geeks-converge-at-m-i-t/Yorkhttp://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/05/energy-geeks-converge-at-m-i-t/Times, Xconomy, and other specialized media.

●      Pitch your technology to the audience. Select presenters will have the opportunity to give a brief elevator-style pitch to attendees.

●      Preferred ticketing policy for the Saturday Conference. Each confirmed presenter will have the opportunity to purchase two (2) guaranteed tickets for the Saturday Conference.

For more information about the Showcase and the MIT Energy Conference, including a list of tracks and past presenters at the Showcase, please visit www.mitenergyconference.com. If you have any questions, please contact either Kavita Baba (kbaba24@mit.edu) or Janak Raguraman (Janak@mit.edu) for more information.

We look forward to reading your application!

Sincerely,

2013 MIT Energy Conference Organizing Team