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The Gigabit Challenge Finale

Think Big Partners

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM (CST)

Kansas City, MO

The Gigabit Challenge Finale

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General Audience
Limited number of tickets remain!
Ended Free  
Standing Room Only Tickets
A seated spot is not guaranteed but may be available upon arrival. Seats are first come, first serve.
Ended Free  
Judge
Invitation only. Must be present during all presentations to score (8am-4:45pm)
Ended Free  
Live Blogger
Contact away@thinkbigpartners.com for details on this opportunity.
Ended Free  
Finalist   more info Ended Free  
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Event Details

**General Audience tickets are sold out. Standing Room Only tickets are still available - seated spots are not guaranteed.** 


The Gigabit Challenge Finale 

January 18, 2012

Kansas City Public Library - Plaza branch (4801 Main St.)

8:00AM-5:30PM - FREE to attend

www.gigabitchallenge.com 

@GBChallengeKC           #GBFinale                @thinkbigkc 

SCHEDULE

7:00  -  8:00 a.m.        Continental Breakfast & Coffee

8:00  -  8:30 a.m.        Welcome & Introductions

8:40  -  10:00 a.m.      Finalists Presentations - Group 1

10:15 - 11:55 a.m.      Finalists Presentations - Group 2

11:55 - 12:00 p.m.      Video Address from Vint Cerf of Google, Inc.

12:00  - 1:00 p.m.       Lunch - on your own at area restaurants

1:10  -  2:30 p.m.        Finalist Presentations - Group 3

2:45  -  4:45 p.m.        Finalist Presentations - Group 4

4:45 - 5:00 p.m.          Community Address

5:00 - 5:30 p.m.          Awards Presentation & Closing


Want to be a live blogger? Contact Allison Way at away@thinkbigpartners.com for more information.

Want to volunteer at the event? We still have a few spots available. Contact Laura Goede at lgoede@thinkbigpartners.com for more information.

Do you need accommodation in Kansas City? We have a room block at the Hilton President Kansas City for a discount rate. NOTE: Discount rate expires Friday, January 13 at midnight. Please follow one of these three options:

 Call corporate reservations line at 1.800.HILTONS (445.8667)

 Reserving online at Hilton President Reservations

    • After clicking the linkabove, enter your dates of stay,
    • On the next page, enter your unique group code, GIG, in the Group/Convention box,
    • Complete reservation by selecting room type and entering personal information.

 Contacting our In-House Reservationists

    • Email us at crystal.calderon@hilton.com.  Provide in the body of the email:
      • Name of meeting, group code, dates of stay, phone number and method of payment.
    • Call the hotel directly at 816-303-1638

                   In-House Reservations hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 9am –3pm CST.

                                 They will be happy to respond to you within 24 business hours.

               

 

Finalist presenting on January 18, 2012:

GROUP 1

Risk Analytics, LLC

Photaic

Virtual/Real World Wallet Systems

Courthouse USA, LLC

 

GROUP 2

GET-GIV-GOT System Technologies

Kauzu

Green Earth Aerogel Technology

Somametric

Hong

 

GROUP 3

Digital City Mechanics

Strategic Office Networks, LLC

RE:Cite

Record Life

 

GROUP 4

Paruzia Technologies

Damascus Fortune

TiBi.tv

Voter Integrity Party

BigIris.com

SEIN Analytics & Asset Management 

Click here for more information on the companies and judges.

 

About

Welcome to The Gigabit Challenge, a global business plan competition to find disruptive ideas that will turn the tech industry upside-down and change the world.

The Gigabit Challenge is focused on unique applications that are enabled by Google's first-in-the-nation 1 Gigabit Fiber network. It is a business plan competition looking for the brightest, hungriest and most passionate entrepreneur superstars who are looking to think big...with a gig.

Individuals, teams or businesses with an idea, a complete business plan, or an early-stage operating business are invited to enter for the chance to work on the first-in-the-nation Google Fiber network and a prize valued at $100,000. We hope that you will use the opportunity provided by the Google Fiber network to not only develop next-generation businesses, but to help establish an ecosystem that will cause innovation and disruptive technologies to surge throughout Kansas City and the world.

 

 

 

 

 

When & Where



Kansas City Public Library:Plaza Branch
4801 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM (CST)


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