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Innovating the Future: Cleantech and Energy Storage Panel Discussion

When
February 4, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 PM

Where
Online or In Person
Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) - @ 1 Broadway, 5th Floor - Havana Room
Cambridge, MA 02142

Come join Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds for an exciting panel discussion on the latest trends in cleantech and energy storage! The event will take place in person at the CIC Cambridge @ 1 Broadway, on the 5th Floor - Havana Room, or virtually via Zoom.

In-person attendees can enjoy refreshments. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore cutting-edge developments in the field!

Hear from industry expert leaders Michael Hoff of American Energy Storage Innovations, Nicolas Chanut of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and IP Experts Ron Demsher and Keith Wood of Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds.

This seminar will delve into the latest innovations, strategies, and successes in the field of energy storage. Our esteemed panelists will share their insights on cutting-edge technologies, market trends, and the future of sustainable energy solutions. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on how to navigate the evolving landscape of energy storage and cleantech, making this a must-attend event for innovators in the clean tech and energy storage space.
 

Key Takeaways for Attendees:

  • Understanding Emerging Technologies: Learn about the latest advancements in energy storage technologies and how they are transforming the industry.
  • Strategic Insights: Gain insights into effective strategies for implementing and scaling energy storage solutions.
  • Market Trends: Discover current market trends and future projections in the cleantech and energy storage sectors.
  • Success Stories: Hear real-world success stories and case studies from leading experts in the field.
     

Agenda

  • 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Networking with refreshments before the talk for attendees joining in person at the CIC.
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Panel Discussion (In Person and Online.) Virtual guests please join at 6pm.
  • 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Q&A Session
     

Speakers

C. Michael Hoff
Chief Technology Officer at American Energy Storage Innovations, Inc.

C. Michael Hoff has over thirty-five years of experience in the power and energy storage industries, working for a utility, private sector companies and his own consultancy. At these companies he worked various roles as systems engineer, CTO, VP Research, Directors of Applications Engineering, Safety and Compliance, and Engineering, as well as independent consultant.

His expertise in batteries, power conversion, safety and controls comes from a many years of applied product research and his active participation in engineering and product development. Michael has written and cowritten over a dozen patents, and many technical articles including a book on energy storage. He holds a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University and BSEE degree from Drexel University.
 

Nicolas Chanut
Research Scientist at MIT/KU Leuven

Nicolas is a scientist whose focus is on new materials and technologies for a sustainable future, ranging from CO2 capture and sequestration to structural energy storage systems. With his team at MIT, he developed a new type of cement-based structural supercapacitors for large scale energy storage. His work is at the origin of several patents in the field and has laid the foundation for the newly established the MIT Electron-Conducting Carbon-Cement-Based Materials Hub (EC^3 Hub). Currently, he is also working as a research scientist at the KU Leuven in Belgium, where he develops new methods to measure the diffusion of small molecules in nanoporous materials, with the objective to improve gas separation and electrochemical energy storage systems.

Ronald Demsher
Principal at Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds

Ron has substantial experience in all phases of patent prosecution, as well as experience in patent litigation, due diligence, and opinion work. Ron’s practice focuses on technical areas such as electrical devices and systems, software and firmware and many other technologies including semiconductors, video/surveillance systems, medical devices, medical imaging and digital healthcare.
 

Keith Wood
Counsel at Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds

With a background in Physics from Harvard, Keith is a seasoned patent prosecutor. Keith assists clients in obtaining patent rights worldwide, managing large patent portfolios, and creating consistent strategies across multiple jurisdictions. He has successfully counseled clients in numerous IPR proceedings at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). He advises clients, including start-ups, universities, and companies of all sizes, on building strategic patent portfolios.