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For Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
(Last updated 9/22/23)
7:30am - 8:00am
Sponsored Light Breakfast & Registration
Sponsored by: TBA
Coffee Provided by Work Zone Coffee
8:00-8:45 Opening General Session (One Room)
Opening Welcome
Welcome from MC Dr. Cat Shrier, WaterCitizen
Opening Comments by Host and Major Sponsors
Moderator: Sally Gutierrez, USEPA
Dr. Pat Limbach, University of Cincinnati, Vice President for Research
Dr. Gregory Sayles, Director, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Office of Research and Development, USEPA
Marcia Brandstadt, US Department of Commerce, Cincinnati
Jeffrey Rosedale, Partner, Baker Hostetler LLP, Philadelphia
Conference Co-Chairs and Planning Committee Introductions:
Ulf Leonhard, WaterVent * Sally Gutierrez, EPA
Kaethe Beck, 1819 Innovation Center
Antony Seppi, Alloy Development
Chuck Martz, Blue Arch Development
Doug Hatler, Environmental Business Services
Michael Gonzalez, EPA * Gary Beatty, Inland Shrimp Co.
Will Sarni, Water Foundry
DrCat Shrier, WaterCitizen Foundation
MC DrCat Shrier
Orientation (How to get the most out of today’s program)
8:45am - 9:00am
Sponsored Break
Sponsored By: TBA
9:00am - 10:00am
Startup Pitches Round I (2 Rooms)
(Tentative schedule, subject to change)
Moderator: Michael Gonzalez, EPA
Room A: Industrial & Environmental Remediation
Moderator: TBA
Room B: Point Of Use Treatment and Global WASH
10:00am - 10:15am
Sponsored Break
Sponsored By: TBA
10:15am - 11:15am
Reverse Pitches: "Show Me The Money" (2 Rooms)
Room A: Venture Capitalists & Angel Investors
Moderator: Chuck Martz, Blue Arch Dev. LLC
Room B: Federal Funding and Contracting
Moderator: Sally Gutierrez, USEPA
11:15am - 11:30am
Sponsored Break
Sponsored By: TBA
11:30am - 12:30pm
Startup Pitches Round 2 (2 Rooms)
(Tentative schedule, subject to change)
Moderator: TBA
Room A: Municipal Wastewater & Stormwater
Moderator: TBA
Room B: Sustainablity, Ecosystem, Hydropower, and Water Resource Management
12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sponsored Lunch
Room A Speaker:
A Water Entrepreneur's Journey to Success
Oliver Lawal, President & CEO, Aquisense Technologies, Erlanger, Kentucky, USA
12:30pm - 1:15pm
Sponsored Lunch
Room B Speaker:
A View From Silicon Valley
Chuck Hansen, Electro Scan Inc, Sacramento, CA
1:15pm - 1:30pm
Sponsored Break
Sponsored By: TBA
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Reverse Pitches: "Voice Of The Customer" (2 Rooms)
Room A: Water Sector Clients
Moderator: TBA
Room B: Industrial Sector Clients
Moderator: Ulf Leonhard, Watervent
2:30pm - 2:45pm
Sponsored Break
Sponsor TBA
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Startup Pitches Round 3 (2 Rooms)
(Tentative schedule, subject to change)
Moderator: TBA
Room A: Water Supply Infrastructure, Drinking Water & Reuse
Moderator: TBA
Room B: Residential, Commercial, Food and Beverage, and Consumer-Focused
3:45pm - 4:00pm
Sponsored Break
Sponsor TBA
4:00pm -5:00pm
Reverse Pitches: "An Ecosystem of Support"
Water Startup Incubators, Clusters, and Online Communities
Moderator: TBA
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Closing Keynote: The Future of Water Entrepreneurs: DrCat Shrier, WaterCitizen Foundation
Best Pitch Awards and Other Recognition and Closing Statements: Ulf Leonhard, Watervent
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sponsored Reception
Water Provided by Pahhni Premium Alkaline Water
Attendees get to vote for their favorite Pitches in each Startup Session!
This event will sell out!
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