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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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The Energy Expo is a conference and showcase about the changing energy landscape in the Southeast. It is hosted by the Energy Club at Georgia Tech in partnership with the American Energy Society and it is open to the public. We are calling researchers in the energy space to show off the latest technologies, and challenge policy makers to have the same innovation. http://www.energyexpo.gatech.edu
Opportunities and challenges, conventional and unconventional energy technologies. Topical discussion will inform the remainder of the event. Join the experts, students, and industry professionals to discuss the film and panel during this networking session.
Review of issues and risks facing the energy industry in Georgia, particularly with respect to infrastructure needs and training of a skilled workforce on new and existing technologies.
Each table prepares an end-of-conference “Moving Forward” review.
The current regulatory and legal landscape in Georgia and its barriers/opportunities. Panel will also focus on incentives (local, state, federal) for energy and manufacturing.
Discussion of barriers and opportunities for capital in Georgia. Focus on funding sources: public/private partnerships, VC, foreign direct investment, government sponsored research (DoD, DoE, DARPA, etc), as well as supply-chain analysis.
Expert/non-expert working session with reports and takeaways
Showcase of energy efforts from Georgia Tech laboratories, sustainable Atlanta organizations, and the nationwide energy industry.