NECEC is thrilled to announce that the 11th Annual Green Tie Gala will feature a speaking program including clean energy business leaders on the cutting edge of offshore wind. The program will kick off with an introduction from Avangrid Networks CEO Bob Kump, followed by a keynote conversation between AVANGRID, Inc. CEO Jim Torgerson and Vineyard Wind CEO and Copenhagen Offshore Partners co-CEO Lars Pedersen. The speaking program, moderated by NECEC Executive Vice President Janet Gail Besser, will explore opportunities and challenges facing the offshore wind industry and how to build successful partnership models to advance the sector.

NECEC's 11th Annual Green Tie Gala will take place October 25 at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. The Green Tie Gala is the premier clean energy networking event in the region, bringing together more than 400 professionals in celebration of the industry’s growth and accomplishments. It also features the presentation of NECEC's Green Tie Gala Awards.

Nine outstanding clean energy companies or individuals have been selected as finalists for the 2018 Green Tie Gala Awards. Winners will be announced live on October 25. Congratulations to the following finalists:

Startup Supporter of the Year:

• Clean Energy Ventures
• Fraunhofer TechBridge
• Thorne Sparkman

Emerging Company of the Year:

• EnergySage
• Pika Energy
• XL

Clean Energy Company of the Year:

• BlueWave Solar
• Borrego Solar
• Enel

Share your congratulations for the finalists on social media with the hashtag #GTG18!

Early-bird ticket sales have been extended to Friday, October 5 at 5:00pm. Purchase your tickets or table now and save!