EVENT DETAILS On Saturday March 9th, Shell will be hosting a series of events at Austin's South by Southwest Festival to showcase ways in which startups, technology accelerators, research organizations & energy companies can work together to impact the energy future. All are invited to join us! The Walmart Tech Lab is located approximately four blocks from the Austin Convention Center & is home base for Shell's technology leaders & the most innovative thinkers during Austin's biggest interactive conference & festival. The day will include: 9:30 a.m. Doors Open 10:00-11:30 Driving the Future of Mobility The way all of us get from Point A to Point B is changing rapidly - & hydrogen could be an important low-carbon transport fuel in the future. Join us as we explore the future of mobility. Fireside Chat: Accelerating Hydrogen into the Mainstream A discussion on the future of mobility, the role hydrogen might play, & how startups & incubators are changing the game. Carl Stjernfeldt, Head of Corporate Development, Shell New Energies (moderator) Matthew Blieske, Global Hydrogen Products, Shell New Energies James Kast, Fuel Cell Business Analyst, Toyota Motor North America Zoe Schlag, Managing Director, TechStars Impact H2 Refuel Accelerator Austin Launch As hydrogen continues to gain interest as a viable energy source for the transportation sector, we are seeking startup technologies to play an important role advancing the hydrogen value chain. Get all the details about the H2 Refuel Accelerator-what we are looking for, all about the awards, & how to apply. Katie MacDonald, Senior Director Strategic Partners, Greentown Labs Nick Rancis, TechBridge Lead, Fraunhofer CSE Joe Silver, Director of Programs, The Urban Future Lab Enhanced Mobility: Present & Win Are you a start-up working in the mobility space? Austin-based or planning to be at SXSW? We're looking for new ideas in hydrogen innovation, future vehicle technologies, connected car solutions, smart solutions for intelligent fleets, & more. Come & present to our team! 5 minute presentation & + 5 minutes Q&A per startup. In addition to the attention of these great organizations (and a networking lunch to follow), the winner will walk out the door with $2000 courtesy of Shell Ventures! Apply to join us here-the deadline is March 1, & selected startups will be notified on March 4. Noon - 3PM: LUNCH AND NETWORKING 3:30PM - 4:15PM: How to Make Your Energy Idea Succeed Join energy technology accelerators from across the United States to hear the latest trends in the energy startup world, & how entrepreneurs with great energy ideas can work with both accelerators & enterprise companies. Confirmed Speakers Include: Lene Hviid, Shell GameChanger Jon Atkinson, CEO, The Idea Village Richard Adams, Director, National Renewable Energy Lab's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center Julia Travaglini, Greentown Labs Hayley Netherton, Senior Associate, Capital Factory 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Shell GameChanger: Accelerating our Energy Future Shell is convening a wide range of energy startup accelerators & incubators from across the country to learn how to advance your energy idea & take your startup to the next level. Meet with technology leaders to learn how your startup can work with government entities like the National Renewable Energy Lab, how to pitch your ideas to investors, & how startups can work with big energy companies. 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. Reception to Follow: "Make the Future"