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October 15 - 17, 2018
Revere Hotel Boston Common | Boston, MA
Thank you for everyone who was able to join us in Boston!
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Speakers, Judges and Mentors
Thank you to our stellar speakers, judges and mentors.

Founder and Managing Partner,
Backstage Capital;
CEO and Co-founder, Backstage Studio

Chairman, CEO and Founder
iRobot

Founder and CEO,
Alice

VP, Vision Technology, Warby Parker

Founder and Managing Partner,
Material Impact

Co-founder and President, ID8 Innovation

CEO,
OV Loop

Program Executive,
NASA iTech

General Partner,
Initialized Capital
General Manager, Local Motors; General Manager, External Affairs, LM Industries

Founding Partner,
Reign Ventures and 1000 Angels

Managing Partner,
NextGen Venture Partners

Director of Citizen Engagement,
Congressional Management Foundation

President and CEO,
Consumer Technology Association

Co-CEO,
Established

Executive Vice President and General Manager,
Imaging Technologies and Communications Group,
Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Senior Director and General Manager,
Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Co-CEO,
Established

CEO
FGC Plasma Solutions LLC

NASA iTech,
Serial Entrepreneur, Founder, bcause

COO and Co-founder, BallotReady

CEO and Co-founder,
Maxwell Health

Director, Hardware Partnerships,
Google

Managing Director, Techstars Boston

President and CEO,
Mitek

CEO and Founder,
BenjiLock, LLC

Managing Partner,
TargetPath, LLC

Director of Content,
Sports Innovation Lab

CEO and Co-founder,
Sports Innovation Lab

Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder

Director, Market Research
Consumer Technology Association

Managing Director,
TransLink Capital

Managing Director, Marketing & Experience Transformation,
Accenture

Investor,
Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund

Head of New Business Strategy, Amazon Exclusives

CEO,
TransitScreen

CEO,
Vigilant

Commercial Innovation, Technology Lead,
CASIS

Principal,
BlueSalve

Sr. Director, Government Affairs,
Consumer Technology Association

Managing Director,
Techstars Autonomous Technology Accelerator

Professor of Comparative Media Studies,
MIT

Founder,
Living in Digital Times

Professor,
Harvard Medical School

President and Chief Medical Officer
CQuentia,

Community Relations Manager,
Samsung NEXT

CEO,
Sorrentino Media and EyePatch Case

Director,
Tampa Bay WaVE Accelerator

Investor,
Samsung NEXT Ventures

Community Development Director,
SendGrid

CEO,
Embarc Collective

Client Advocate,
MEET

Manager of Hardware Outreach,
Indiegogo

Sr. Business Development Manager,
Amazon

Tech and Social Media Attorney,
Saper Law

SVP and Head of Fintech Engagement,
Morningstar

COO,
Matrix Advisors, LLC

Managing Director,
Peak Ventures, Inc.

Engagement Director,
Established

VP of Sales,
Indiegogo

CEO,
Rebel Desk

VP of Early Stage Practice,
Silicon Valley Bank

Founder and CEO,
Start Co.

Executive Director, Commercialization and New Ventures,
UMass Lowell

CFO,
Analytical Space

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery,
New England Baptist Hospital

Investment Associate,
Plum Alley

CTO and Co-founder,
ClearSky Data, Inc

Brand, Product and ECommerce Manager,
Johnson Outdoors

President and COO,
Genprex, Inc.

VP of Network Strategy, Catalant Technologies

Chair,
Vistage

Co-founder, Chief Executive and Managing Partner,
Founders First Capital Partners, LLC

Principal,
PH Advisors

Entrepreneur, Investor

Director, eCommerce Product Management,
Keurig

President,
Future Ready Solutions

President,
Marketing Matters

CEO,
Operations Inc

Managing Partner,
Wolox

Founder,
Hedgehog Technology Services

Chief Marketing Officer,
AfterShokz

Chief Revenue Officer and General Manager,
Kano

Managing Director,
RevUp Capital

Entrepreneur, Investor

Co-founder and CEO,
The Grommet

COO Revelry Labs and Revelry Ventures,
Revelry

Founder and CEO,
wiseHer

CEO,
ISL

Partner,
OpenView

Founding Partner,
Independence Equity

Investor and CEO,
AZA Consulting

Co-Founder
ID8 Innovation
Schedule
Make strategic connections and find new partners via sessions specifically designed to bridge the gap between startup founders, seasoned executives, investors and other attendees.
Monday
October 15Time
Locations
CTA Foundation Board Meeting: Invitation Only 9 AM - 11 AM Grand Master 3, Mezzanine Registration and Hospitality Lounge 9:30 AM - 6 PM Assembly Foyer, Liberty/Silver Ballrooms, Hotel Valet Level Breakfast 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Assembly Foyer, Liberty/Silver Ballrooms, Hotel Valet Level Strategic Networking for Corporate Attendees
Speaker: Mara Lewis, Co-Founder, ID8 Innovation
Are you at Innovate Celebrate to drive innovation for your company and meet startups to partner with or invest in? Get insight to the best strategies for connecting with startups and leveraging external innovation to accelerate your growth.9:45 AM - 10 AM Lounge Stage, Assembly Foyer, Hotel Valet Level Strategic Networking for Startup Attendees
Speaker: Rich Maloy, Engagement Director, Established
Calling all startups! Get guidance on how to make the most of your time at Innovate Celebrate. Tips on targeting, connecting and vetting potential corporate partners at Innovate Celebrate and beyond.9:45 AM - 10 AM Startup Stage, Tea Gallery, 6th floor Mentor Sessions and Circles presented by Revelry
Visit the registration page to learn more! Meet over 40 mentors who can help you meet your business goals. You must be registered for Innovate Celebrate in order to schedule your sessions.10 AM - 11 AM Bohea, Tea Gallery, 6th floor Pitch Coaching presented by Techstars
Get tips on your pitch by the experts. This is a unique opportunity to get real help with your pitch presentations. Sign-up details coming soon.10 AM - 11 AM Singlo, Tea Gallery, 6th floor Headshots
Stop by for a professional headshot on a first-come, first-served basis.10 AM - 11 AM Celestial, Tea Gallery, 6th floor Headliner Lunch featuring David Rose and Innovation Entrepreneur Awards
Sponsored by the CTA Small Business Council
Speakers:
David Rose, VP, Vision Technology, Warby Parker
Frank Gruber, Co-CEO, Established
Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, Consumer Technology Association11:30 AM - 1 PM Silver Ballroom, Hotel Valet Level Mentor Sessions and Circles presented by Revelry
Visit the registration page to learn more! Meet over 40 mentors who can help you meet your business goals. You must be registered for Innovate Celebrate in order to schedule your sessions.1 PM - 3 PM Bohea, Tea Gallery, 6th floor Pitch Coaching presented by Techstars
Get tips on your pitch by the experts. This is a unique opportunity to get real help with your pitch presentations. Sign-up details coming soon.1 PM - 3 PM Singlo, Tea Gallery, 6th floor Headshots
Stop by for a professional headshot on a first-come, first-served basis.1 PM - 3 PM Celestial, Tea Gallery, 6th floor CTA Small Business Council Meeting: Open to all CTA Members 1 PM - 5 PM Grand Master 1, Mezzanine CTA Communications Committee Meeting: Invitation Only 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Grand Master 3, Mezzanine Innovation Pop-Up: Your Company Belongs In Space
Speakers:
Kira Blackwell, Program Executive, NASA iTech
Felipe Gomez del Campo, CEO, FGC Plasma Solutions LLC
Jennifer Lopez, Commercial Innovation, Technology Lead, CASIS
David A. Sinclair, Ph.D, Professor, Harvard Medical School
Leaders from NASA and CASIS will highlight how commercial market technologies can also be a solution for addressing technological for NASA missions.2 PM - 3 PM Lounge Stage, Assembly Foyer, Hotel Valet Level Innovation Pop-Up: Corporate Innovation
Speakers:
Jen Consalvo, Co-CEO, Established
Ken Ito, Senior Director and General Manager, Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Mara Lewis, Co-founder and President, ID8 Innovation
Eliott Peck, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc.
This conversation will explore how large companies can innovate by working with startups. The discussion will include the business case and motivation for creating these relationships and how these partnerships often help companies solve problems they didn't know already existed.3 PM - 3:30 PM Lounge Stage, Assembly Foyer, Hotel Valet Level Innovation Pop-Up: Acquisition Story with Maxwell Health
Speakers:
Jen Consalvo, Co-CEO, Established
Veer Gidwaney, CEO and Co-founder, Maxwell Health
Maxwell Health, an employee benefits platform, was the very first Startup of the Year winner back in 2013. Five years later, they've been acquired by Sun Life Financial, one of the largest insurance companies in the world. Join their founder for a conversation on the journey from startup to acquisition.3:30 PM - 4 PM Lounge Stage, Assembly Foyer, Hotel Valet Level Startup of the Year Showcase and Celebration
This is a rare opportunity to meet and connect with our Top 100 Semifinalists - the best startups from cities large and small around the world.6 PM - 9 PM Liberty Hall, Hotel Valet Level
Tuesday
October 16Time
Locations
Registration and Hospitality Lounge 8 AM - 6 PM Assembly Foyer, Liberty/Silver Ballrooms, Hotel Valet Level Breakfast 8 AM - 10 AM Assembly Foyer, Liberty/Silver Ballrooms, Hotel Valet Level Innovation Pop-Up: eSports Technology
Speakers:
Abe Stein, Director of Content, Sports Innovation Lab
Jim Ferris, Managing Director, CLTX Gaming (Celtics Crossover Gaming)
T.L. Taylor, Professor of Comparative Media Studies, MIT
eSports has exploded from niche video games to professional leagues and global tournaments. Come meet some of Boston’s most notable eSports startups to hear how they are disrupting and creating new revenue models. Learn about partnerships between small and large companies, the latest trends and opportunities for growth in this fast-growing market.8 AM - 9 AM Lounge Stage, Assembly Foyer, Hotel Valet Level CTA Board of Industry Leaders Meeting: Invitation Only 8:30 AM - 10 AM Grand Master 1, Mezzanine Top 100 Semifinalists Judges Round: Private 10 AM - Noon Tea Gallery, 6th floor CTA AI Working Group: Open to all CTA Members 10 AM - Noon Grand Master 3, Mezzanine Headliner Lunch featuring Colin Angle and Carolyn Rodz
Speakers:
Colin Angle, Chairman, CEO and Founder, iRobot
Carolyn Rodz, Founder and CEO, AliceNoon - 1:30 PM Silver Ballroom, Hotel Valet Level CTA 21st Century Workforce Council Meeting: Open to all CTA Members 2 PM - 3:30 PM Grand Master 3, Mezzanine Innovation Pop-Up: Advocacy Engagement Strategies
Speakers:
Seth Turner, Director of Citizen Engagement, Congressional Management Foundation
Jamie Boone, Sr. Director, Government Affairs, Consumer Technology Association
You know it's important for elected leaders to hear how legislation will affect your industry and company, but how do you know you are doing this most effectively? In this interactive Pop-up, the Congressional Management Foundation and CTA's Government Affairs team will share strategies on advocacy engagement to make sure your voice is heard.2 PM - 3 PM Lounge Stage, Assembly Foyer, Hotel Valet Level Innovation Pop-Up: Future of Accelerators
Speakers:
Rich Maloy, Engagement Director, Established
Dina Samra, Director of Corporate Partnerships, GAN
Warren Katz, Managing Director, Techstars Autonomous Technology Accelerator
Eric Mathews, Founder and CEO, Start Co.
Accelerators have been a remarkable way for big companies to bring in new talent and invest in technologies. As the relationship between corporations and accelerators has evolved, so has the market. Discussion will focus on changes in the accelerator space, how it is evolving, and ways that both companies and startups can continue to grow their business together.2 PM - 3 PM Startup Stage, Tea Gallery, 6th floor Innovation Pop-Up: Meet the Women Leading Boston's AI Startups
Speakers:
Carolyn Rodz, Founder and CEO, Alice
Sampriti Bhattacharyya, Founder, Hydroswarm
Taniya Mishra, Director of AI Research and Lead Speech Scientist, Affectiva
Meet local leaders disrupting AI technology in this interactive presentation led by Alice, the first machine learning platform helping entrepreneurs grow their business.3 PM - 4 PM Lounge Stage, Assembly Foyer, Hotel Valet Level #RoleBreaker Interviews with Alice
Stop by to be interviewed by Alice about how you are a #RoleBreaker. Interviews will be shared on social by Alice and CTA to promote you and your startup. We can't wait to see who stops by! Interviews will take place on Tuesday, Oct 16 from 3 PM - 5 PM and 8 PM - 10 PM in the Gallery adjoining the Hospitality Lounge.Innovation Pop-Up: Focusing on Your Funding Priorities
Speakers:
Lesley Rohrbaugh, Director, Market Research, Consumer Technology Association
Robbie Cabral, CEO and Founder, BenjiLock, LLC
Matt Caywood, CEO, TransitScreen
Eric Hsia, Managing Director, TransLink Capital
Mike Phillips, CEO, Vigilant
Aviva Rosman, COO and Co-founder, BallotReady
CTA Market Research, startup founders and investors will dive into cutting-edge research that focuses on the priorities and challenges of startup company entrepreneurs.3 PM - 4 PM Startup Stage, Tea Gallery, 6th floor Curated Matchmaking: Invitation Only
CTA, Established and ID8 are setting up leading investors, VCs and corporate innovation teams with startup founders from our Top 100 Semifinalists (and more) to see what kind of potential conversations, partnerships or investments can evolve!
Want to partner with some of the world's largest brands
Startup Founders, contact Lori Thiel with any questions: lori@startupofyear.com
Investors, VCs and corporate innovation teams, contact Rachael Brown to apply: rbrown@cta.tech4 PM - 5:30 PM Bohea, Tea Gallery, 6th floor Happy Hour on the Roof Sponsored by CTA Membership
Check out the view while meeting startups, investors and CTA Members.5 PM - 7 PM Revere Roof Deck, PL Level Digital Fight Club: Boston
Ten of the sharpest wits in Boston will spar in five 'fights' on Robotics/AI, Health Tech, Cryptocurrency, Future of Work and Self Driving Cars. DFC is powered by Accenture.7 PM - 8 PM Liberty Hall, Hotel Valet Level Digital Fight Club: Boston After Party 8 PM - 11 PM Liberty Hall and Assembly Foyer, Hotel Valet Level
Wednesday
October 17Time
Locations
Registration and Hospitality Lounge 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Assembly Foyer, Liberty/Silver Ballrooms, Hotel Valet Level Breakfast 8:30 AM - 10 AM Assembly Foyer, Liberty/Silver Ballrooms, Hotel Valet Level CTA Annual Member Meeting: Open to all CTA Members
Breakfast Served8:45 AM - 9 AM Grand Master 3, Mezzanine CTA Division Executive Board Meeting: Invitation Only 9 AM - 11 AM Grand Master 1, Mezzanine Top 5 Startup of the Year Finalists Announced 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM Silver Ballroom, Hotel Valet Level Holiday Trends Presentation
Speakers:
Ben Arnold, Sr. Director, Innovation and Trends, Consumer Technology Association
Lesley Rohrbaugh, Director, Market Research, Consumer Technology Association9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Silver Ballroom, Hotel Valet Level Fireside Chat
Featuring Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Partner, Backstage Capital; CEO and Co-founder, Backstage Studio
Frank Gruber, Co-CEO, Established10:30 AM - 11 AM Silver Ballroom, Hotel Valet Level Top 5 Startup Finalists Compete
The year-long, global competition to find the best early-stage startups culminates live from the main stage as the Top 5 compete in front of the Innovate Celebrate audience and a panel of expert judges.11 AM - Noon Silver Ballroom, Hotel Valet Level All Star Investor Panel
Speakers:
Alda Leu Dennis, General Partner, Initialized Capital
Erica Duignan, Founding Partner, Reign Ventures and 1000 Angels
Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Partner, Backstage Capital; CEO and Co-founder, Backstage Studio
Chris Keller, Managing Partner, NextGen Venture Partners
Carmichael Roberts, Founder and Managing Partner, Material ImpactNoon - 12:40 PM Silver Ballroom, Hotel Valet Level Startup of the Year Winners Announced and Celebration Champagne Toast 12:40 PM - 1 PM Silver Ballroom, Hotel Valet Level Celebration Lunch 1 PM - 2:30 PM Assembly Foyer, Liberty/Silver Ballrooms, Hotel Valet Level CTA Health and Fitness Tech Meeting: Open to all CTA Members 12:30 PM - 3 PM Grand Master 1, Mezzanine CTA Vehicle Technology Meeting: Open to all CTA Members 12:30 PM - 5 PM Grand Master 3, Mezzanine Ticket Information
Special Notes for Ticket Buyers
Media is complimentary with the appropriate credentials (please follow through the Media registration path). Learn more about CTA Membership and becoming a part of the global Established Community.
Regular Tickets | By 10/14
$249 - CTA Member and Established Community
$399 - Non-Member/Community
Startup of the Year Party only - $39
On-Site Tickets/At the Door
$299 - CTA Member and Established Community
$449 - Non-Member/Community
Startup of the Year Party only - $49
Special Evening Events
Innovate Celebrate has two incredible evening opportunities for conference attendees and those in the Boston-area. Check out Startup of the Year Showcase and Celebration and Digital Fight Club: Boston below.
Both events are included in with the conference ticket. Tickets are also available as individual evening tickets (register links are below).
- Special Evening Event
Monday, October 15 | 6 PM - 9 PM | Liberty Hall
Startup of the Year, established in 2006, is a global competition and network established to elevate and support startup founders.
- 100 startup founders competed
- Top 5 battled it out on stage
The 2018 - 6th Annual Startup of the Year WINNER is...
People's Choice Award | Fade
Fan Favorite Award | HiberSense, Inc.
CES Eureka Park Booth Winner | WeatherCheck
Meet all 100 Semifinalists at the Startup of the Year Celebration and Showcase.
Join the Top 100 Semifinalists as they showcase game-changing products.
Enjoy appetizers, cocktails and networking.
Your conference ticket gets you in for free - can't make the entire conference, but want to join us just for the party?
Past Startup of the Year Winners
2017 Startup of the Year
Carlsbad, CA
UPDATE September 2018: Read what Oska Wellness is doing now.
Oska Wellness is committed to developing health and wellness technology-driven products that assist individuals in living a more active, pain-free lifestyle.
2016 Startup of the Year
McKinney, TX
UPDATE July 2018: Selected as a winner for the first-ever Fidelity Labs Reshape the World competition; April 2018 - Won Judge's Favorite at Google Demo Day
Connects salon and barbershop owners to individual beauty operators to fill unused salon suites and stations on a temporary basis, allowing salon and barbershop owners make money on their excess inventory.
2015 Startup of the Year
San Francisco, CA
UPDATE July 2018: Won the 2017 SXSW Interactive Innovation Award for Innovation in Connecting People.
A blind recruiting app that facilitates job matching based on merit, not molds.
2014 Startup of the Year
Hampton, VA
Eliminating the cost and logistics associated with changing batteries in remotely located sensors.
2013 Startup of the Year
Boston, MA
UPDATE July 2018: Maxwell Health acquired by Sun Life Financial June 2018 for an undisclosed amount.
The first ever operating system for employee benefits. Maxwell simplifies benefits, reduces costs, and improves employee health. Maxwell Health has gone on to raise over 69 million dollars in funding.
- Special Evening EventTuesday, October 16 | 7 PM - 8 PM | Liberty Hall
First rule of Digital Fight Club...You talk about Digital Fight Club
For the first time on the east coast, we bring you Digital Fight Club: Boston at Innovate Celebrate.
Not sure what a Digital Fight Club is? Watch Mark Cuban referee last year's AI fight in Dallas.
Ten of the sharpest wits in Boston will spar in five "fights" on Robotics/AI, Health Tech, Cryptocurrency, Future of Work and Self Driving Cars. Digital Fight Club is powered by Accenture. The audience and Refs will judge the fights with our own Digital Fight Club App. Mayhem, indeed!
Register for Innovate Celebrate and access to Digital Fight Club: Boston is included!Can’t attend Innovate Celebrate?
Innovate Celebrate 2017 Recap
Enjoy last year's recap.
Register today - 2018 promises to be the best year yet.
2018 Sponsors & Partners
Thank You!
Interested in connecting your brand to the Innovate Celebrate audience of startup founders, seasoned executives and investors? Email Rich@est.us.
The Blog
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