Xconomy XSITE 2009 on June 24th
After Bruce Richardson turned me on to Xconomy a couple of years ago, I have been an ardent, if not constant, follower. Xconomy is a website and blog that seems to be playing an ever-stronger role in talking locally about trends, the players, and leading technologies in several technology segments, notably, life sciences, energy, and technology. On June 24th, Xconomy and Boston University will host a one-day conference, XSITE 2009, to “celebrate” and “showcase the panorama of transformative efforts underway in the region”.
While this is looks to be yet another show-and-tell for leading and start-up local technology companies, Xconomy’s sponsorship is reason enough to give this a special look. After looking through the line-up of speakers, three companies stand out in particular for me. You have already seen me mention lithium ion battery supplier A123Systems in a previous posting. Another participant, KIVA Systems, is doing some very interesting things with its “wireless robotic fulfillment system”.
Last, but not least, Terrafugia (which may be one of the more interesting new aviation companies I have seen since Eclipse Aviation) provides the most intriguing option yet for getting to and home from the airport (and points in between). The traffic to and from Boston has been horrendous for the past couple of weeks, and my son was recently heard to wish that there was a way to be lifted vertically out of, and to then fly over, the traffic. Well, we are not there yet, but Terrafugia keeps the dream alive with its Transition® Roadable Aircraft.
Xconomy promises presentations by a couple of “stealth companies”, yet to be named (if indeed they will be), there are additional companies to be named to another session, and the life sciences and energy industry will be well-represented as well. So you are well advised to go here to see all of the companies participating in the conference.
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