SCHEDULE
In-Person, All Times PDT (San Jose)
(All times subject to change)
Access to the Startup Pavilion Expo and VERGE Keynotes in the San Jose Convention Center require at least a "VERGE Expo Pass". This is included with CTO Global Forum Registration but requires separate registration. Email Ryan Hoover if you don't have A VERGE Pass yet.
See Locations for specific driving / parking directions
See VERGE Schedule online for details about Keynotes and Panels and Interactive Expo Floorplan.
Download the VERGE App Whova for attendee info, conference schedule, chat forums, etc. You must be registered w/VERGE.
Monday, Oct 23:
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.
TueSDAY, Oct 24:
(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
WedNESDAY, Oct 25:
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
ThuRSDAY, Oct 26:
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!