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Washington's Innovation Summit 2009 brought together nearly 400 innovators and thought leaders in sustainability and technology who are driving industry development in sustainable energy, innovative materials & manufacturing, urban sustainability, and healthy ecosystems. Read some of the highlights.
383 registrations
54% Industry
17% Government
14% Academia
14% Nonprofit
27% of registrants were high-level executives holding titles such as CEO, president, vice president, executive director, dean, etc.
Industry Track Preference:
45% Sustainable Energy
25% Innovative Materials and Manufacturing
16% Healthy Ecosystems
14% Urban Sustainability
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Dean Allen, CEO of McKinstry, a company President Obama has called a national model for addressing energy independence. |
The Honorable
Maria Cantwell,
U.S. Senator for the State of Washington |
Brenda Metropolit, Director of Sustainability Initiatives, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). |
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Gifford Pinchot, who coined the term "intrapreneur," is a pioneer in integrating organizational innovation and social responsibility with profit objectives. |
Thomas E. Plimpton is vice chairman of PACCAR, Inc., a global technology leader in the design and manufacture of premium trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. |
The Honorable Adam Smith, U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th District |
Washington state is a global leader in creating the appropriate atmosphere for new businesses and concepts to be brought to life and to flourish. Washington's Innovation Summit 2009 theme is consistent with, and complementary to, the work of the 11 Innovation Partnership Zones established by Governor Gregoire and the legislature in 2007.
This year’s Summit focused on how we are developing innovative and sustainable approaches to realize our opportunities and overcome challenges.
Attendees discovered the companies, researchers and opportunities at the forefront of Washington's emerging economic sectors. Through plenary sessions and targeted industry tracks, attendees connected with the people, trends and ideas that are critical to strategically sustaining the future of their business or organization.
Printing Sponsor
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Bronze Industry Track Sponsor
Sustainable Energy
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Bronze Industry Track Sponsor
Healthy Ecosystems
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Morning Plenary Session Sponsor
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Afternoon Keynote Sponsor
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Innovation Partnership Sponsor
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Lanyard Sponsor
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Sustainable Bag Sponsor
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Video
Video of some of the plenary and track sessions can be accessed on the program page
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Media Coverage
Technology Innovations in Washington
Weekday from KUOW.org - Seattle, WA - April 6, 2009
Cantwell: Smart grid "mother of all markets"
The Seattle Times - WA - April 9, 2009
Innovation Summit: Using wood to build airplanes, again
The Seattle Times - WA - April 9, 2009
Brother, Can You Spare a Stimulus Dime? Washington Innovation Summit Notebook
Xconomy - Seattle, WA - April 10, 2009
Bellevue tech summit highlights innovation
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA - April 10, 2009
Jet Biofuel, the Carbon Slaughterhouse and Green Jobs: Washington's Innovation Summit
WorldChanging Seattle - Seattle, WA - April 13, 2009
How Cleantech Ideas Happen: Report from an Innovation Summit
Energy Priorities - Seattle, WA - April 10, 2009
From Microsoft to Olympia: Q&A With Rogers Weed, New Washington Commerce Chief
Xconomy - Seattle, WA - April 15, 2009
Washington Innovation Summit Roundup
Blogging Innovation from Braden Kelley of Business Strategy Innovation - Seattle, WA - April 16, 2009
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Washington's Innovation Summit 2009
(formerly Washington State Technology Summit)
Thursday, April 9, 2009
7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
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Contact Us
Washington Technology Center
300 Fluke Hall, Box 352140
Seattle, WA 98195
206.685.1920
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