The Sponsors

Baker Botts is an international law firm recognized for our creative approach to the legal and business issues facing our clients. The work we do is often groundbreaking.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the investment banks and venture capital firms that finance them.

ATI supports the growth and development of emerging technology companies by providing targeted services which include: strategic advice, access to financing, marketing & public relations support, mentoring, and turn-key infrastructure.

The Clean Energy Alliance, established in 2000 by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is an alliance of leading business incubators dedicated to providing business and financial services tailored to the needs of the clean energy community.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an energy future for the nation that is environmentally and economically sustainable.

Based in Austin, Texas, JH&A Advertising has served Austin and the Southwest with full-service marketing communications expertise for over 20 years.

The University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the people of Texas and the United States. They are a leading provider of education and research with a depth and diversity of resources unmatched by most other public universities.

The IC² Institute is initiating work on the India Innovation Growth Program, a two-year project to expand global export opportunities for new Indian technologies.

A company that orchestrates almost 100 events a year learns a few things along the way. We've honed our skills in creating events to the point that sometimes we make it look easy, but sound strategy and comprehensive management of the details are behind every project we do. And we're always ready to respond to changing needs.

Weber Shandwick is one of the world's leading public relations and communications management firms.  Weber Shandwick relies on a clear client focus, the finest talent in the industry, and a commitment to delivering outcomes, not just output, to produce memorable public relations programs with measurable results.

When you need seasoned financial intelligence, experienced compliance acumen, or help getting your accounting processes and other critical IT systems to the next level, extend your reach – on demand - by calling Bridgepoint Consulting, LLC.

Auditing. Accounting advice. Tax compliance and planning. Transaction advisory services. Using our global methodologies and tools, our professionals speak the same language, regardless of their location.

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of 2,500 business enterprises, civic organizations, education institutions and individuals. Its mission is to provide leadership that will help create regional economic prosperity and success for its members in Central Texas.

Sevin Rosen Funds is a top-tier venture capital firm with a record of funding successful companies since 1981. The SRF partnership has consistently made early-stage investments in pioneering technologies and companies with the potential to create new markets. The firm has offices in Dallas, Palo Alto and Austin.

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the global leader in Nanomanufacturing Technology™ solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panels, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy efficient glass. At Applied Materials, we apply Nanomanufacturing Technology to improve the way people live.

McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore are a multi-practice Texas law firm with deep talent, broad experience, and longstanding strength.  In over 20 focused and coordinated practice areas and industries, McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore has earned a prominent reputation for professional excellence. Our lawyers have knowledge, foresight, and vision to guide clients to pragmatic solutions in lawsuits, business, and government. We counsel clients on risks and opportunities, and we provide creative, cost-effective strategies. We protect clients with aggressive negotiation, and when negotiations fail, fearless litigation. For over 75 years, clients have relied on our talent, experience, and strength to achieve their goals and protect their interests.

For almost a century, Vinson & Elkins lawyers have provided innovative business solutions for clients whose needs are as diverse as the entities they represent. In today's challenging environment of global markets, volatile economies and complex human and environmental issues, our time-tested role as trusted advisor has become even more critical.

The Austin Technology Council (ATC) is a catalyst for innovation. The ATC's mission is to ensure that Austin continues to be a world-renowned technology community that thrives with outstanding university-based research, an entrepreneurial culture, venture funding, a broad array of support services, and a rich pool of intellectual talent and leadership.

JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) has 6 offices in the United States that provide information and support to American companies looking for successful entry and expansion in the Japanese market. JETRO provides a wide-range of services, such as timely market intelligence, extensive business development support, and relevant business events, all designed to encourage new business between American companies and Japan.

Rabeaux Consulting provides turnkey strategic and tactical marketing communications support to leading-edge companies. With years of experience as a manager of marketing communications within technology companies, the founder, Melissa Rabeaux experienced first-hand the increasing demands placed on marketing departments to do more with fewer internal resources. RC is uniquely suited to provide start-up marketing support to new companies not ready to add headcount and larger organizations who need an experienced marketing manager to augment their current staff.

At anthonyBarnum, we work to expand the marketplace’s understanding of your company’s services, products, and capabilities through the development of sophisticated campaigns that meet visibility and reputation management objectives for mid-market and Fortune 500 companies.

GKG.NET INC. provides the ability to fully use the World Wide Web with a vast array of Internet services, products and solutions. Whether you want to register a top-level domain (.com, .org, .net, .info, .biz, .us, or .name), host a website, design an e-business or take advantage of our reseller programs, GKG, an ICANN accredited registrar, will assist you every step of the way. Working together, we can achieve any vision that you have on the creation or expansion of your web presence.

Founded in 1995, Shelton-Keller Group is a locally owned, full service office furniture dealership representing over 200 manufacturers, many of which are focused on providing environmentally sensitive products. We are distinguished by a complete offering of services including design, project management, asset management and maintenance services.   Our clients are located throughout Central Texas and North America.