Day 1 >> R&D Showcase
What to know before you go!
We look forward to seeing you on January 21st for our first Future Grid R&D Showcase. This two-part event features key research and development partners in the Charlotte region - UNC Charlotte's Energy Production and Infrastructure Center, and Duke Energy's Mt. Holly Microgrid Test Facility.
Agenda: The event will begin promptly at 11:00am at EPIC, and we will travel from EPIC to Mt. Holly at 1:15pm with the Mt. Holly tour commencing at 2:00pm. A boxed lunch will be provided by EPIC. Please see below for details about charter bus transportation between Uptown Charlotte, EPIC, and Mt. Holly within the Transportation section below. The full Day 1 Agenda is available on our website.
Attendance
If your ability to attend changes, please let us know so we can open your spot for someone currently on our waitlist. To cancel your registration for Day 1, please visit the Eventbrite website. If you are unable to cancel through the website, please reach out to our team directly: lili.zay@joulesaccelerator.com.
Required Identification and Attire
You are required to have a government-issued photo ID and closed-toed shoes for Mt. Holly (no Crocs or sandals).
Transportation
To UNCC EPIC
The bus will pick up guests at Marriott City Center at 100 West Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202. Please arrive to meet the bus by 10:15am. The bus will depart promptly at 10:30am for arrival at EPIC at approximately 11:00am.
If you wish to drive yourself, please park at the CRI Deck Visitor Parking (9100 Robert D. Snyder Rd, Charlotte, NC 28223) and then walk down "EPIC Lane” to the entrance to the event. Please see the map below for reference, and allow time to pay and walk. There will be signs indicating the location.
To Mt. Holly
We recommend taking our chartered bus transportation to the Mt. Holly site. We will leave EPIC immediately following our program for the 45-minute trip to Mt. Holly. If you plan to drive yourself to Mt. Holly, please let us know so we can offer your bus seat to others and ensure we have the correct information for the Mt. Holly staff. Please reach out to deb.wojcik@joulesaccelerator.com.
From Mt. Holly to Uptown Charlotte
Following the Mt. Holly tour, the charter bus will transport passengers back to the Marriott City Center at 100 West Trade Street in Uptown Charlotte. Please note that the bus will not return to EPIC after the Mt. Holly tour. If you leave your car at EPIC and take the charter bus, you will need to make arrangements for transportation from Uptown back to UNCC.
