4:30 - 5:30 PM: Early Load-In of Showcase/Expo Materials (Startups Only), San Jose Convention Center
6:00 - 8:00 PM: No-Host CTO Welcome Reception, Hyatt Place Hotel Lobby. Casual, for those arriving before the offical start, for the '23 cohort, alumni, and volunteers. Snacks provided; buy your own drinks/alcohol.
(8 AM - 2:30 PM US Semi-Finalists Pitches - Private - Hyatt Place)
12:00 PM - Showcase in Startup Pavilion, Convention Center
1:30 PM - VERGE Keynotes
3 - 3:30 PM - CTO 1-Minute Pitches, Startup Pavilion
4:30 - 5:20 PM - CTO 1-Minute Pitches, Startup Pavilion
4:30 - 6:30 PM - VERGE Opening Reception in Expo Hall
8:00 PM - Climate Action Game Show at Guildhouse
8:45 - 11:45 AM - CTO Global Ideas Finals Pitching to Judging Panel in Marriott Salon - open to public - all welcome
12:00 PM - Showcase in Startup Pavilion
12 - 12:45 PM - CTO 1-Minute Pitches, Startup Pavilion
12:45 - 3:45 PM - CTO US National Finals Pitching to Judging Panel in Marriott Salon - open to public - all welcome
3:45 PM - Showcase in Startup Pavilion
5:15 - 7:00 PM - Startup Happy Hour reception in Expo Hall
8:30 PM - VERGE After Dark Party at The Ritz
Note there is no official CTO Showcase Expo today due to conflicting activities. The Expo Hall closes at 1:15 PM
8:00 - 10:40 AM - CTO Investor and Partner Connect in Marriott Salon - prior registration required
12:00 - 3:00 PM - CTO Awards Ceremony and Luncheon in Marriott Salon - The Big Event! You must be pre-registered and have your Cleantech Open Wristband on! This is a plated, served lunch.
3:00 PM - CTO Global Forum concluded!