Official #CLETechWeek Welcome Ceremony
Official #CLETechWeek Welcome Ceremony
Join Cleveland’s leading founders, investors, civic leaders, and innovators as we kick off the first-ever Cleveland Tech Week in style. This welcome gathering brings together the city’s most prominent movers & shakers for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration.
We’ll set the tone for a week of collaboration across startups, corporations, universities, and community leaders—spotlighting the momentum in Cleveland’s tech and innovation ecosystem.
This is highlighted with the Official Welcome Ceremony Panel:
“Building Cleveland’s Innovation Ecosystem.”
Panelists include:
Andrea Navratil, Director of New Ventures, MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network
Kevin DeFranco, Founder & CEO, OneThirtyFive
Michael Lalich, Senior Director, Technology Industry, Team NEO
Megan Kim, Senior Vice President, Membership Development and Marketing, Greater Cleveland Partnership
Executive Director, COSE
Moderated by:
Randal Doane, Ph.D., Cadence Editorial Services
This year, we’re hosted inside Land Energy’s cutting-edge factory — Cleveland’s own electric motorcycle and battery platform company redefining the future of mobility. Guests will get an inside look at where world-class eMotos are designed and built, and even have the opportunity to hop on and ride one for themselves.
Expect high-energy networking, short remarks from local champions, and the chance to help shape the future of tech in our city — all in a space that embodies Cleveland’s spirit of innovation.
📍 Location: Land Energy – 1265 W 65th St, Cleveland, OH 44102
📅 Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 4pm – 7pm
Parking: Street parking
Dress: Business casual - Nice enough to be on camera, comfortable enough to ride a motorcycle
📅 Agenda
4–5 PM → Demo rides, food, networking
5 PM → Drink service starts
5:20–6 PM → Panel + Q&A
6–7 PM → Networking