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What is Juice?

Juice is a conference designed to generate energy, to be a conductor for ideas and action. Taking place over a fall weekend in Camden, Maine, Juice will connect elements of the creative economy to spark growth and prosperity. Here we will discuss, debate and decide on action plans to fuel Maine’s future. Whether you’re an arts leader, entrepreneur, community developer, industry leaders or policy maker we invite you to join us to create currents of cross-pollination.

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: 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 Juice Conference 2007Maine 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.