The 2024 Cleantech Open Global Forum arrives in San Jose on October 28-31, co-located with the VERGE 24 event. This marquee gathering showcases the 92 graduating CTO startups plus the CTO pitch competitions - both US Finalists and Global Ideas Finalists. See the Best of the Best early-stage innovators!
Get your tickets now to join the action!

Global Forum Only Pass - $250 Access all CTO Global Forum activities including:

• Pitch Competition Finals for U.S. Accelerator and Global Ideas Competition
• Awards Ceremony celebrating top Cleantech Open innovators and industry leaders and Networking
• Reception with CTO graduated startups and networking

Global Forum + VERGE Expo Pass - $300 Get the complete sustainability experience! This option includes:

• CTO Global Forum activities listed above
• PLUS Showcase Expo featuring CTO graduated startups
• PLUS full access to the VERGE Expo Floor and Keynote Sessions (a $250 value by itself!)
• Registration for the VERGE Expo Pass is done separately via a special code. Details will be emailed to you after purchase.

Already bought, or plan to purchase, a VERGE Conference Pass? Then choose our Global Forum Only pass and then register here to get 20% off VERGE tickets with promo code V24CTO

CTO's Early Bird pricing ends September 9th, so secure your spot today.

Alumni who purchase Global Forum tickets will receive priority access to Showcase Expo tables if they become available. The cost for an expo table is an additional $200.

CHANGED in 2024:To see and visit all of the CTO companies in the Showcase Expo, you must choose the VERGE Expo Pass option above or any other pass type directly from VERGE.

Agenda: (all Pacific Time, in-person, subject to change)

Mon Oct 28:

• 6PM - CTO Welcome Reception, Hyatt Place Hotel Bar. Meet the '24 cohort, alumni, volunteers, and registered attendees. No-host bar and snacks provided

Wed Oct 30:

• 8 - 10:40 AM - CTO Investor and Partner Connect (private, invite-only; special code needed) - 1:1 Speed-meetings
• 3 - 5:30 PM - CTO Awards Ceremony and Networking in Marriott Salons with heavy hors d'ouvres - See Finalists and Winners and Keynote speakers
• 8:30 PM -VERGE After Dark Party

Thurs Oct 31: (only VERGE events today)

• 10:30 - 11 AM - Showcase Expo in VERGE Startup Pavilion Expo Hall, Convention Center
• 12 PM - VERGE closes

See the Full VERGE 24 Schedule

Accredited Investors and Corporate Tech Scouts(corporate M&A, CVG's, etc): We will host the in-person Investor & Partner Connect event on Wednesday 10/30 in the morning to meet 7-8 curated companies 1-on-1 live and in-person. Curated spots are limited, and you set the priorities for who to meet. Questions/special requests? Contact KHayes@cleantechopen.org.

Check out the 2023 Global Forum HERE.

Check out the 2022 Global Forum HERE.

Check out the 2021 Global Forum HERE.