Sponsorship Opportunities for Silicon Valley Reinvents the Wheel

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Monday, October 1st, 2018

WAJ and Autotech Council join forces for an event in the epicenter of innovation that will bring together thought leaders from the auto and tech worlds to discuss not only the future of cars but also how technology is transforming transportation. Silicon Valley Reinvents the Wheel (SVRtW) will feature engaging discussions on topics ranging from next-generation powertrains and fuels to 21st Century automotive retail, from cutting-edge in-dash connectivity to self-driving technology.

The 10th Annual SVRtW technology conference is still seeking sponsor participants.  This year’s event will once again take place at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA. It’s the perfect modern venue with award winning architecture, state of the art AV equipment and ample exhibit/demo space.  300+ influential attendees include technology sponsors & Silicon Valley visionaries, automotive, tech and lifestyle media.

SVRtW 2018 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Event Sponsor  –  $5000 (2 Sponsors)
Supporting Sponsor  –  $2500 (4 Sponsors)
Break Hospitality  –  $500 (3 Sponsors)
Lunch Truck  –  $1500 (3 Sponsors)
Networking Reception  –  $3000
Vehicle Display  –  $900
Interior Display  –  $750

All sponsorship opportunities include logo signage.
SWRItW is an excellent opportunity to provide critical insight into the future of your brand and its automotive technology.

Preliminary SVRtW Event Day Schedule:
9:00am Registration Open Technology Expo and
Vehicle Display & Demos (all day outside)
10:00am-12:00am Welcome / Overview / Presentations (Hahn Auditorium)
12:00pm-2:00am Local Gourmet Lunch Trucks / Technology Expo / Vehicle Display & Demos
1:00pm-5:00pm Autotech Science Fair (Grand Hall)
2:00pm-3:30pm Presentations / Panel Discussions / Key-note
3:30pm-4:00pm Networking Break
4:00pm-5:30pm Presentations / Panel Discussions / Key-note
5:30pm-7:00pm Networking Reception

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Charlie Vogelheim, WAJ President
President@WAJ.ORG

2017 Silicon Valley Reinvents the Wheel

Registration is Now Open
Monday, October 9th, 2017 Computer History Museum Mountain, View

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Additionally, there will be cutting edge vehicle and product demonstrations from automakers, their technology suppliers, and visionaries from Silicon Valley. The program includes lunch served by the finest in Silicon Valley Gourmet Food Trucks. 

Who: Western Automotive Journalists (WAJ) and The Autotech Council
When: Monday, October 9th, 2017 10 am
Where: Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA
Participants: 300+ influential attendees including OEMs, suppliers, developers, startups, investors, educators, recruiters and journalists
Journalists: WAJ automotive journalists along with tech, lifestyle and local media.
Vehicle Demo: 20+ vehicles displaying the latest current technology available.
Auto Tech Science Fair: Up to 40 displays of current and future technologies.

Current Agenda
10am – 6:00pm
Morning Session:
Welcome and Update: Brian Cooley – CNET
Automotive Technology Overview:
Sven Beiker – Silicon Valley Mobility & Stanford Grad School
ElectrificationLucid Motors, ITA, ChargePoint
Innovation at Work:
Wolfgang Buchmann – Autonomous Stuff, Praxen Penmetsa – Motivo EngineeringMike Harrigan – ProspectSV 

Technology Startups: Liz Kerton, Autotech Council
LUNCH: Gourmet Lunch Trucks and Vehicle Display parking lot
AutoTech Science Fair in Grand Hall until 4:00
KEYNOTE: The Mobility Future: Danny Stillion, Partner, IDEO
Sharing your Ride: Mark Thomas – Ridecell,
Akshay Jaising – Maven
University Programs: Lew Fulton – UC Davis,                                  Ian Lane – Carnegie Mellon, Antonio Borja – Academy of Art
Regulatory Perspective: Director Malcolm DoughertyCALTRANS, Joshuah Mello – City of Palo Alto
Using All Your Sensors: Maha Achour – MetaWave, 
Blair LaCorte – AEye, John Eggret – Velodyne

Silicon on the Move: Patti Robb – Intel,  Dirk Remde – Continental, Jada Tapley – Delphi
OEM Lab Panel: Ford, Toyota, KIA
And other exciting presentations by industry experts 

Sponsorship, speaking, and demonstration opportunities are available for this important technology event.

If you have questions or comments about SVRItW, Email Charlie Vogelheim, WAJ VP of Programs, you can also text or call at (949) 929-0716.
Click Here to Register Today

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