CAMBRIDGE, MA--(Marketwired - May 30, 2013) - The MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge will host an Innovation Series Event, "Water Innovation: Making a Splash in Massachusetts," on Wednesday, June 12, 2013.
Living in coastal New England you may not know that less than 1% of the planet's water is available for human consumption, much of which still requires costly treatment before it can be deemed "drinkable." Water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource, bringing it to the forefront of international relations discussions.
This increased focus on the issue of water scarcity is a driver for innovators and emerging technologies and presents an opportunity for start-up companies in Boston's entrepreneurial ecosystem to join the innovators that are already at work to address this growing international problem. At this year's final MIT Innovation Series event, we'll hear some of hottest water tech innovators in the Boston area discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the growing global demand for fresh water. Come enjoy a lively discussion from our expert panel on the needs and drivers for water innovation from both technological and policy perspectives.
Moderator: Judy Chang , Principal, The Brattle Group
Panelists:
- Moshe Alamaro , Founder and CTO, More Aqua Inc.
- Alicia Barton McDevitt , CEO & Executive Director, Mass Center for Clean Energy
- Kevin C. Dutt, CEO, RainBank Inc.
- Jim Matheson , President & CEO, Oasys Water
This event is co-coordinated with the MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge's Energy Community Circle
Marketing Partner: New England Women in Energy and the Environment
When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 5:30 - 6:00pm Registration & Networking 6:10 - 8:00pm Program 8:00 - 9:30pm Networking at the R&D Pub on the 4th floor of the MIT Stata Center
Where: MIT Stata Center, Kirsch Auditorium 32 Vassar Street Cambridge, MA 02139
Registration and information: http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/events/innov...achusetts/
Pricing: Enterprise Forum Members: $20; Non-members: $45; All Enterprise Forum Sponsors, Free. Students from all universities are free with college ID. Pre-registration is encouraged.
About The MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge ( http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/ ) The MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge is one of the 27 worldwide chapters of the MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc . The MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge builds connections to technology entrepreneurs and to the communities in which they reside. The Forum produces over 70 seminars, panel discussions, case studies and networking events yearly.
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