SUMMIT PROGRAM

Registration + Light Refreshments

Opening Remarks

Reshma Singh, Director, Cradle to Commerce, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 

Welcome to the Lab

Carol Burns, Chief Research Officer, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Opening Keynote 

Anthony Pugliese, Chief Commercialization Officer and Director of the Office of Technology Commercialization, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

C2C Cohort 2 Live Pitches 

Poster Showcase by Innovators

Lunch + Networking

Coffee + Group Photos

Panel | National Lab Innovation Leadership 

This is a dynamic and informative plenary session to explore the critical role of the Department of Energy’s U.S. National Laboratories in driving innovation and shaping a resilient future. The goal of this session is to inform the audience how the National Laboratories are the critical component for accelerating energy breakthroughs, and partnering with industry, entrepreneurs, investors, and philanthropies in delivering innovative and secure energy solutions to all. 

Moderator:

• Anthony Pugliese, Chief Commercialization Officer and Director of the Office of Technology Commercialization, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Panelists:

• Carol Burns, Deputy Laboratory Director for Research and Chief Research Officer, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab

• Duncan McBranch, Senior Director, Partnerships & Pipelines, Los Alamos National Lab

• Alberto Salleo, Deputy Director Science and Technology, SLAC National Accelerator Lab

• Jason Stolworthy, Director of Technology Deployment, Idaho National Lab

Deeptech Transfer

Lab Tours | Molecular Foundry Tour, Advanced Light Source, & National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC)

C2C Summit Networking Dinner

(Invite Only)

Registration + Light Refreshments

Opening Remarks

Reshma Singh, Program Director, Cradle-to-Commerce, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Opening Keynote

Mary Ann Piette, Associate Lab Director, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

C2C Cohort 1 Live Pitches

Panel | Fueling Deep Tech: Industry and the "Missing Middle" of Commercialization

The "missing middle" in deep tech commercialization refers to the challenging gap between early-stage research funding and later-stage commercial investment, where startups struggle to secure the substantial capital needed for product development, scaling, and market entry. The panel of industry experts will examine the several crucial roles in bridging this gap through direct investment and funding, market validation and customer development, technical infrastructure and resources, regulatory and compliance guidance, and supply chain integration and scale.

Moderator: 

• Corey Glickman, Founder, Greenman Black 

Panelists:

• Greg Fleming, Investment Director, Air Liquide Venture Capital - ALIAD

• Lynn Rouse, Director, Chevron Studio and Strategic Relationship Manager, Chevron

• Shounok Sinha, Managing Director, Constellation Technology Ventures

• Jagmeet Khangura, Solutions Platform Program Manager, Black & Veatch

Lunch + Networking

Panel | Catalyzing Deep Tech: Public and Philanthropic Paths to Market

Public and philanthropic sectors offer several distinct pathways to bridge the commercialization gap for deep tech innovations emerging from research labs. The panel will discuss how government funding programs, Technology Transfer Offices and Incubators, public-private partnership models, philanthropic innovation funds, mission-driven capital, regional economic development are being leveraged. The most successful pathways often combine multiple funding sources and support mechanisms, creating comprehensive ecosystems that address both the financial and operational challenges of deep tech commercialization.

Moderator: 

• Tim Singer, Business Fellow, Breakthrough Energy

Panelists: 

• Jonah Steinbuck,  Director of Research & Development, California Energy Commission 

• Barry Tishgart, Entrepreneur in Residence, Army Futures Command

• Noah Horowitz, Senior Director - Clean Cooling Collaborative, ClimateWorks Foundation

• Noel Bakhtian, Climate Tech Advisor

Panel | Commercializing Deep Tech: Private Sector Playbook for Market Impact

Venture capital pathways for deep tech commercialization have evolved significantly. The panelists will discuss actionable venture capital approaches specifically designed for the unique requirements of early stage deeptech startups translating laboratory breakthroughs into commercial success.

Moderator:

• August Fern, Partner, Baruch Future Ventures

Panelists:

• JJ Singh, Executive Chairman, Stanford Angels 

• Marianne Wu, Venture Partner, Congruent Ventures

• Prad Parthiban, Head of National Security, New Lab

• Af Hernandez, Principal, Azolla Ventures

Coffee Break

Panel | Case Studies: Lab to Market Successes

Hear about the journeys of entrepreneurs who leveraged National Labs' fundamental research, specialized facilities, and technical expertise while bringing commercial focus, private capital, and market development capabilities to transform laboratory innovations into viable businesses.

Moderator: 

• Hemai Parthasarathy, Executive in Residence, The Engine

Panelists: 

• Matthew Shaxted, Founder, Parallel Works

• Peter Frischmann, CEO, Sepion Technologies

Graduation Ceremony (all invited)

Closing Remarks 

Shanshan Li, Business Lead, Cradle-to-Commerce, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory