Cleantech Open 2024 Global Forum

The 2024 Cleantech Open Global Forum arrives in San Jose on October 29-30, co-located with the VERGE 24 event. This marquee gathering showcases the 94 CTO startups plus the CTO pitch competitions - both US Finalists and Global Ideas.

Get your tickets now to join the action:

Global Forum Only Pass - $200 (Early Bird Pricing) Access all Global Forum activities including:

• Pitch Competition Finals for U.S. and Global accelerator cohorts
• Awards Luncheon celebrating top Cleantech Open innovators and industry leaders
• And more panels, workshops and networking

Global Forum + VERGE 24 Expo Pass - $250 (Early Bird Pricing) Get the complete sustainability experience! This option includes:

• Global Forum activities listed above
• Showcase Expo featuring graduating startup companies
• PLUS full access to the VERGE 24 Expo Floor, Keynote Sessions (a $250 value by itself)
• Registration for the Expo pass is done separately. Details will be emailed to you after purchase.

Already have, or plan to purchase, a VERGE 24 Conference Pass? Then choose our Global Forum-only ticket and then register here to get 20% off VERGE with promo code V24CTO.

Early bird pricing ends September 9th, so secure your spot today.

All CTO Ticket Holders are eligible to attend the following events unless otherwise noted.

Mon Oct 28:

• 6 PM No Host CTO Welcome Reception, Hyatt Place Hotel Bar (for the '23 cohort, alumni, & volunteers; buy your own alcohol; snacks provided)

Tues Oct 29:

• ( 8 AM - 2:30 PM Semi-Finalists Pitches - Private)
• 12 PM - Showcase in Startup Pavilion, Convention Center
• 1:30 PM - VERGE Keynotes
• 3:00 PM - CTO 1-Minute Pitches, Startup Pavilion
• 4:30 PM - CTO 1-Minute Pitches, Startup Pavilion
• 4:30 PM - VERGE Opening Reception in Expo Hall
• 8:00 PM - Climate Action Game Show at Guildhouse

Wed Oct 30:

• 8:45 - 11:45 AM - CTO Global Ideas Top 6 Finals Public Pitching to Judging Panel in Marriott Salon
• 12 PM - Showcase in Startup Pavilion
• 12 PM - CTO 1-Minute Pitches, Startup Pavilion
• 12:45 - 3:45 PM - CTO US National Top 6 Finals Public Pitching to Judging Panel in Marriott Salon
• 3:45 PM - Showcase in Startup Pavilion
• 5:15 - 7 PM - Startup Power Hour Reception in Expo Hall
• 8:30 PM - VERGE After Dark Party at The Ritz

Thu Oct 31:

• 8 - 10:40 AM - CTO Investor and Partner Connect (private, invite-only; special code needed)
• 12 - 3:00 PM - CTO Awards Ceremony and Luncheon in Marriott Salons
• 4 PM - VERGE Closes

Accredited Investors and Corporate Tech Scouts (corporate M&A, CVG's, etc): We will host the in-person Investor & Partner Connect event on Thursday 10/31 in the morning to meet 7-8 curated companies 1-on-1 live and in-person. Curated spots are limited, and you set the priorities for who to meet. Questions / special requests? Contact [email protected]

Please be aware of the VERGE 2023 Health & Safety Protocol.

Host or Publisher Cleantech Open