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SUMMARY:Tri-Cities Clean Energy Sector Convening 2.0
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/convening-2-0/
LOCATION:WSU Tri-Cities\, 2710 Crimson Way\, Richland\, WA\, 99354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:VERTical Workforce Development Project Team Planning Session
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/vertical-workforce-development-project-team-planning-session/
LOCATION:WSU Tri-Cities Consolidated Information Center\, 2770 Crimson Way\, Room CIC-120\, Richland\, WA\, 99354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Tri-Cities Clean Energy Sector Convening 3.0
DESCRIPTION:http://verticalcluster.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CleanEnergyConvening3_TimeLapse-720p.mp4\nJoin the CleanTech Alliance’s Focus on Fusion Cluster and the VERTical Innovation Cluster for a virtual convening of next-generation nuclear and fusion energy leaders and champions from across the Northwest. \nPlanned Agenda: \n\nNext-Generation Nuclear Energy Development in the Northwest\nFusion Energy Development in the Northwest\nNext-Generation Nuclear & Fusion Supply Chain Updates – We’re Here to Help\nPutting What We Heard Into Action – What Can We Do Together to Advance Industry Efforts?
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/tri-cities-clean-energy-sector-convening-3-0/
CATEGORIES:Events
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CREATED:20241108T175434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T213131Z
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SUMMARY:Washington State Department of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Support community-driven clean energy projects Workshops\n\n\nThe potential Clean Energy Ambassadors program would provide education\, planning\, technical assistance and community engagement throughout the state. If enacted\, it would also offer funding to support these efforts and focus on expanding clean energy access for everyone\, ensuring a just transition to a net-zero economy.\n\nCommerce is pursuing multiple funding sources that could move the program forward in early 2025. Discussions at these community workshops will inform the future program.\n\n\nRegister for the Event
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/washington-state-department-of-commerce/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241122T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241122T153000
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CREATED:20241108T175423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T213026Z
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SUMMARY:VERTical Workforce Development Project Team Planning Session
DESCRIPTION:Contact info@verticalcluster.com to register. \n 
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/vertical-workforce-group/
LOCATION:WSU Tri-Cities Consolidated Information Center\, 2770 Crimson Way\, Room CIC-120\, Richland\, WA\, 99354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241205T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T090000
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CREATED:20241218T224152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T223425Z
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SUMMARY:VERTical 2025 Legislative Advocacy Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/vertical-2025-legislative-advocacy-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:WSU Tri-Cities\, 2710 Crimson Way\, Richland\, WA\, 99354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250129T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250129T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 CleanTech & VERTical Day
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for the 2025 CleanTech & VERTical Day in Olympia on January 29th. It will be an opportunity to meet legislators\, network with other stakeholders\, and learn about the state’s energy policies that impact our state. \nSave the date for Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025\, from 12:00pm – 5:00pm in Olympia. Link HERE to REGISTER: https://www.cleantechalliance.org/cleantech-day-in-olympia/ 
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/2025-cleantech-vertical-day/
LOCATION:Cherberg Building\, 304 15th Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250221
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CREATED:20250106T215214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T192644Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Reactor Summit
DESCRIPTION:Now in its twelfth year\, after successive ground-breaking Summits at Argonne National Laboratory; the University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Texas A&M University; the University of California-San Diego; the University of Tennessee; a Virtual Summit; Sun Valley\, Idaho; Charlotte\, North Carolina; and Houston\, TX\, the Advanced Reactors Summit XII will once again bring leading industry experts\, top executives\, policymakers\, and thought leaders within the nuclear industry together. \nThe AR Summit XII will continue its focus on showcasing technology developers\, supply chain leaders\, commercial end users\, and advancing solutions on the cost and deployment timeframe of advanced reactors\, as well as practical ideas and concepts that have the potential of significantly improving advanced reactor design\, deployment\, and operations. \nRegister
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/advanced-reactor-summit/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City\, 170 South West Temple\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250411
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SUMMARY:Bridging Partnerships Symposium
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Hanford Small Business Council (HSBC) and the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce\, we would like to invite you to the 18th Annual Bridging Partnerships Small Business Symposium\, scheduled to be held on April 9 – 10\, 2025 (Clean Energy Panel Sessions on 4/10)\, at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick\, Washington. \nAttendees can anticipate an enriching experience where professionals from both small and large businesses will converge\, fostering connections\, gaining valuable insights\, and cultivating relationships. Guest speakers including DOE officials and local industry leaders will present concepts important to small business development; past topics have included “How to Write a Winning Proposal” and “DOE Strategic Sourcing Agreements”. Our overarching goal is to pave the way for increased procurement and diverse business opportunities for small and large enterprises. \nWe express our gratitude in advance for your presence and we look forward to your participation in this event. For any comments or inquiries regarding the upcoming symposium\, please feel free to reach out to us at DOESB@rl.gov. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/bridging-partnerships-symposium/
LOCATION:Three Rivers Convention Center\, 7016 W Grandridge Blvd\, Kennewick\, WA\, 99336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425
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UID:10000011-1745280000-1745539199@verticalcluster.com
SUMMARY:ECA Forum: Moving New Nuclear Projects Forward
DESCRIPTION:Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) is pleased to host the fourth annual ECA Forum with support from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy and the Idaho National Laboratory. The only meeting designed to bring together DOE\, federal\, state\, local and tribal governments and policymakers with developers\, utilities\, regulators\, industry\, and academia to identify opportunities\, challenges and to build the partnerships necessary to support nuclear development.
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/eca-forum-moving-new-nuclear-projects-forward/
LOCATION:Mountain America Center\, 1690 Event Center Drive\, Idaho Falls\, ID\, 83402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
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SUMMARY:NIMA NW I-90 Aerospace+ Corridor Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:This event is designed specifically for aerospace manufacturers seeking to expand their industry knowledge and build their business. \n\n\n​Participants will learn about the latest industry trends\, challenges\, and forecasts\, and network with peers\, prospective customers\, and vendors from the region’s aerospace supply chain. \n\n\n 
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/nima-nw-i-90-aerospace-corridor-conference-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250908T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250911T170000
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CREATED:20250729T155917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T160543Z
UID:10000016-1757318400-1757610000@verticalcluster.com
SUMMARY:Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
DESCRIPTION:The Ultimate Nuclear Energy Showcase\nDiscover what’s NECX in nuclear energy!\nHosted in collaboration with the American Nuclear Society (ANS)\, this dynamic event connects leaders and visionaries to advance the next generation of nuclear technology. With unparalleled networking\, cutting-edge exhibitions\, and exclusive insights from industry experts\, NECX 2025 is the must-attend event for anyone invested in the future of clean energy. \n 
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/nuclear-energy-conference-expo-necx/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
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UID:10000015-1758585600-1758844799@verticalcluster.com
SUMMARY:2025 EPRI Supply Chain & AMMT Industry Workshops
DESCRIPTION:EPRI Supply Chain Workshop for Structural Components in Advanced Energy Systems – September 23-24\, 2025 \nOpen discussions on:  \n• Supply chain capabilities\n• Challenges facing suppliers\, end-users\, and technology developers\n• Primary focus on identifying opportunities to address these \nSupply chain workshop topics include:  \n• Domestic foundry and casting capabilities\n• Thinking differently for innovative procurement of nuclear components\n• Latest developments in ASME to enable advanced manufacturing for supply chain resilience\n• Competing industry concerns and needs \n  \nAdvanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Industry Workshop – September 25\, 2025 \nThis year’s workshop will focus on addressing advanced materials and manufacturing challenges for nuclear energy by collaboration and coordination between national laboratories\, industry\, and standards and regulatory bodies. \nTopics include: \n• Advanced materials needs\n• Applications of advanced manufacturing\n• Accelerated materials qualification for nuclear applications\n• Codes and standards development\n• Integration of advanced materials and manufacturing technologies into the nuclear supply chain.
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/2025-epri-supply-chain-ammt-industry-workshops/
LOCATION:Pacific Northwest National Laboratory – Discovery Hall\, 650 Horn Rapids Rd.\, Richland\, WA\, 99354\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
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CREATED:20250304T171555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T171555Z
UID:10000012-1759104000-1759276799@verticalcluster.com
SUMMARY:2025 Seattle Fusion Week
DESCRIPTION:Join fusion energy companies\, elected officials\, research institutions\, NGOs and more for educational presentations and a networking reception. 2025 Seattle Fusion Week will take place in-person in Seattle and Everett on September 29th-30th.
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/2025-seattle-fusion-week/
LOCATION:Everett\, WA\, Everett\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194300
CREATED:20250827T164542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T213136Z
UID:10000017-1760544000-1760551200@verticalcluster.com
SUMMARY:VERTical Advanced Clean Energy Convening 4.0
DESCRIPTION:  \nRSVP here!
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/vertical-advanced-clean-energy-convening-4-0/
LOCATION:3250 Port of Benton Blvd\, Richland\, WA 99354\, 3250 Port of Benton Blvd\, Richland\, 99354\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106
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CREATED:20250304T172012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T172012Z
UID:10000013-1762300800-1762387199@verticalcluster.com
SUMMARY:2025 CleanTech Innovation Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Collaboration is key to accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy. \nDo you have a seat at the table?
URL:https://verticalcluster.com/event/2025-cleantech-innovation-showcase/
LOCATION:Seattle Hyatt\, 1635 8th Ave.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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