Coming Feb 1st: Our Post Conference Summary Report

Connect, Collaborate, Create: The Juice Conference connects leaders of the creative economy to foster growth and prosperity. Weaving together the arts, technology, and entrepreneurship, Juice inspires innovation by bringing talented people together from widely different backgrounds to build on Maine’s traditions. Juice is a forum where attendees can learn, exchange ideas, share success stories and provide input to shape the development of strategies for Maine’s future.

Juice 2.0, “Building Maine’s Innovation Networks”, will gather entrepreneurs, artists and statewide leaders to discuss the power of creativity and innovation in transforming Maine’s economy.

Conference Highlights:

• 40+ interactive sessions and coordinated networking opportunities
• Keynote speakers: Nick Spitzer, APR's American Routes; Doug Hall, Founder and CEO Eureka!Ranch; Joe Lstiburek, Principal of Building Science Corporation, Liz Lerman, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange; Marci Rossell, Former Economist for CNBC
• Pecha Kucha Friday night, followed by a  party with entertainment in downtown Camden
• Dance performances by Liz Lerman Dance Exchange (Saturday night - tickets through Bay Chamber Concerts) and Aniruddha Knight during the  conference
• The unveiling of Maine's innovation and entrepreneurship strategy.
• State-wide gatherings of: The Maine Arts Commission; Realize! Maine and The Maine Development Foundation; Build Green Maine; The Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board, Waterfall Arts; and MEBSR

Key Questions:

• Why are creativity and innovation essential ingredients for Maine's economy?
• How can arts organizations evolve in an age of technology and social media?
• What is the role of engineering and material science in the repurposing of traditional buildings?
• What are Maine's leading networking organizations and companies doing to foster workforce and develop career opportunities?
• What are the challenges and advantages of contributing to or raising venture capital in Maine?
• What are Maine's greatest innovation success stories and how can we learn from them?

The conference will tackle these and many more questions, while strengthening existing networks to enhance Maine’s economic development.

Check out the Juice Conference Blog!

Many thanks to our major corporate sponsor Bangor Savings Bank