Chicago – Israel Innovation Showcase: Powering Clean Energy

Dive into the clean energy future with Innovators, Investors, Entrepreneurs, and Business and Community leaders for an enlightening evening of dialogue, collaboration, food, beverage & networking

Chicago Loop Location to be Provided to Confirmed Registrants

Keynote Speaker – Nick Cohen
President & CEO, Doral Renewables LLC
In June 2024, Doral Renewables received a $400 million investment from APG. Doral Renewables is building the largest solar farm in the USA in Indiana. They’ve secured over $2.5 billion in long-term power deals in the U.S., helping to stabilize their projects.

Panel Discussion

• Moderator – Samir Mayekar
  Co-Founder, Nanograf Corporation
  Managing Director, Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship
  Nanograf is a leader in graphene-enhanced lithium-ion batteries, offering higher energy density and improved performance.
  He served as the Deputy Mayor of Chicago for Neighborhood and Economic Development. In early 2023, Nanograf raised $65 million in an oversubscribed Series B round. The funding was led by Volta Energy Technologies and CC Industries, with participation from prominent investors like GIC, Emerald Technology Ventures, and Material Impact.
• Panelist – Aviv Shalgi
  Co-Founder & CEO, Solar Simplified
  Solar Simplified is a top Community Solar aggregator, dedicated to making clean energy accessible and affordable for all. The company has generated over $5,000,000 in solar credits for customers, driving significant savings and supporting sustainable energy initiatives. Solar Simplified removes customer-associated barriers and risks, enabling Solar Developers and IPPs to scale quickly and efficiently.
• Panelist – Jason Blumberg
  Co-Founder & Managing Director, Earth Foundry
  Foundry has successfully invested in and accelerated over 50 clean energy startups, many of which have gone on to secure significant follow-on funding. Startups in the Earth Foundry portfolio have raised over $500 million in venture capital and private equity. Named one of the top 100 leaders in clean energy by various industry publications.

Non-Member Next Generation (Young Professional) – $51.50
Non-Member Tickets – $77.25