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Summit Overview

The second annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit held February 28 - March 2, 2011 at the Gaylord Convention Center just outside Washington, D.C.

The event is designed to bring together key players from across the energy ecosystem – researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, and government officials – to share ideas for developing and deploying the next generation of clean energy technologies. The Summit's unique combination of leaders makes it the perfect forum for developing energy solutions that will enable America to out-innovate our global competitors.


2011 Highlights

  • 2,100 attendees from 49 states, Puerto Rico and 20 countries
  • 90 expert speakers and keynote addresses from: Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chairman of Bank of America Chad Holliday, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and influential members of Congress
  • More than 200 transformational technologies and organizations exhibited in the Technology Showcase
  • Dynamic pre-conference workshops and networking sessions, where participants were able to meet with ARPA-E Program Directors, global industry leaders and energy technologists
  • Partnership announced between ARPA-E and Department of Defense (press release)


Presentation Materials and Videos by Day:

Summit Overview Pre-Conference Workshop Day 1 Day 2


2011 Printed Program

Photos from Flickr Site

Video highlights

Detailed Agenda with Panelists and Session Descriptions

 Arun 2011 Summit