2017

THEFRONTIER.CO

The Innovation in Industrials & Energy Conference

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW: The New Frontier: Innovation in Industrials & Energy Conference (the “Conference”

or “New Frontier”) is a concept by Hank Torbert, an executive and private investor focused on identifying and

supporting emerging technologies companies, and Kirk Coburn, professional surfer, founder of SURGE Ventures,

the top ranked accelerator and seed investor for energy entrepreneurs, and active energy technology angel investor.

Hosted annually, the New Orleans–based two–day conference will focus on creating an environment that allows the

world’s top innovators, thinkers, executives, visionaries, investors, and entrepreneurs to re–think energy.

The Industrials and Energy Sectors have experienced tremendous change in the last decade—confronting obstacles

related to safety, security, environment, and price sensitivity. Companies are seeking ways to not only overcome these

obstacles, but to improve and optimize production and reduce costs. To do this, many are turning to the Industrial

Internet; leveraging data and designing solutions utilizing AI, advanced materials and other emerging technologies.

New Frontier brings together thought leaders to explore how culture and innovation is transforming every segment

of the Industrials and Energy sectors.

The event will host the leading corporates, investors, entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, and other prominent

members of the ecosystem for two days of conversation, dialogue, and networking.

NEW FRONTIER The Innovation in Industrials & Energy Conference

THE EXPERIENCE: Whether you’re a young entrepreneur or a seasoned CEO, this is a networking opportunity

and learning experience like no other. It’s small, it’s intimate, and you’ll walk away with more than you came with.

Everyone from journalists to venture capitalists attend to socialize and stay on the cutting edge of cultural,

technical, environmental, and generational changes impacting the industrial and energy industries.

The New Frontier gathers industry leading speakers from organizations like Google Ventures, Oracle and MIT for

close encounters and interactive talks with our small group of sector attendees. The whole conference is a quality

experience that allows for conversations to continue long after the speakers have finished.

We encourage you to join us and attend this very unique opportunity. To start the process, please request an invite

for yourself or on behalf of your attendee.

CONFERENCE HOSTS: Hank Torbert Industrials & Energy-Focused Investor

Kirk Coburn Professional Surfer & Outside(r), Energy Entrepreneur, Investor

CURRENT CONFERENCE PARTNERS

Lux Research is an independent research and advisory firm, providing strategic advice and ongoing intelligence on emerging technologies. Lux Research is a market leader on key issues and the ideal partner for the conference.

Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO) is a regional economic development alliance serving the 10–parish region of Southeast Louisiana. GNO’s mission is to serve as the catalyst for wealth creation in the 10–parish region of Southeastern Louisiana. GNO, Inc. will accomplish this by pursuing an aggressive agenda of business development—marketing the region—and product development—improving regional business conditions through policy, workforce, and research initiatives.

The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau is a nationally accredited, 1,100–member destination marketing organization and the largest and most successful private economic development corporation in Louisiana. Consistently recognized as one of the top five CVBs in the country, the New Orleans CVB celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2015.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The Conference is for world’s emerging and established energy, industrial, and technology leaders.

Titles might include:

• Founders

• C-Level Executives

• Heads of Innovation

• Finance Professionals, including Investment Banks, VC/Investors, et. al.

• VPs of Strategy

• VPs of Product Planning

• Scientists

• R&D Specialists

FORMAT: Multi–Stage format:

• One (1) Primary Stage—Macro Emerging Tech Industrials Sector Issues.

• “The Spot”: New Frontier gathering place for where all speakers must attend for the entire time and i= with the audience.

• Five (5) Sector Track Stages per day highlighting emerging technologies in each sector.

• Two (2) Emerging Technologies Stages highlighting new companies All Day.

• One (1) Louisiana Company Stage (Lounge) that highlights emerging technology companies in State.

DATE: April 2017

LOCATION: New Orleans, Louisiana

VENUE: TBD

CONFERENCE AGENDAThe Frontier is covering a lot of ground and will be discussing

innovations across nearly every spectrum.

Join us as we explore and uncover the following themes:

Do — Act — Move — Connect

Make — Mediums — Tools

Global — Spaces — Environments

Do — Act — Move — ConnectTRACKS

Transportation & Logistics

Multi-Modal Centers & Need for Innovation

Convergence of Technology & Transportation

Key Innovations in Marine Transport

Power Utilities & Telecom

Energy Storage

Regulatory Environment for Utility Companies

Distributed Generation

Wireless Power & Communication

Make — Mediums — ToolsTRACKS

Energy

Funding Environment for Emerging Technologies

Policy Changes Impacting Energy Sector

Emerging Disruptive Technologies: Alternative Fracturing Techniques, Seismic Data Acquisition & Analysis, Sensors & Monitoring

The Future of Renewables

Chemicals & Materials

New Technologies in Formulation & Processes Panel

Bio-based Materials & Chemicals

Key Innovations in Chemicals & Materials

Bio-Engineering & New Applications

Manufacturing

Why Machine Learning will Change the Future?

Industrial Internet (M2M)

Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing

Autonomous (or semi-autonomous) Systems

Global — Spaces — EnvironmentsTRACKS

Aerospace

System Software & Data Management

Additive Manufacturing

The Future of Aerospace & New Technologies

Agribusiness

Opportunities & Threats in the Seed Transplant Industry: Where Can You Make Money?

Market Dynamics & Growth Dynamics for Agribusiness Sector

Automation & Drones: The Commercial Agriculture Drone Industry

Water Management

Emerging Technologies for Wastewater Treatment

Technology Commercialization & Investment Support

Water Management State of the Industry Panel

Water Sensors, Software, & IT Panel

CONFERENCE STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE: The New Frontier: Innovation in Industrials & Energy Conference is the

ONLY conference that focuses on emerging technologies for all the key industrials sub–sectors. (See Appendix: Selected Competing Conferences). Furthermore, the Lux Research partnership brings substantial credibility that will significantly

enhance the New Frontier’s ability to attract industry thought leaders and attendees.

WHY NEW ORLEANS? New Frontier has the “New Orleans Advantage.” New Orleans is the most unique city in

America in terms of culture and bringing people together. We have the ability to leverage the culture, sites and feel of

the city to create a relaxed, collaborative environment for dialogue and open communication among the range of critical

industrials stakeholders (executives, founders, entrepreneurs, investors, etc.). Through key events throughout the city,

we can create an unparalleled dialogue.

New Orleans is both the epicenter for Louisiana’s Industrials sector and the premier destination for high quality

conferences and events. Moreover, New Frontier’s sector focus is strategically aligned to support multiple economic

development models championed by organizations, such as Greater New Orleans’ Inc.

SECTOR HIGHLIGHTS:

• The top industries in Louisiana are the petrochemical industry, agriculture, aerospace manufacturing and tourism.

• Louisiana is the 3rd largest producer of petroleum and the 2nd largest producer of natural gas in the United States.

• Louisiana has the greatest concentration of crude oil refineries, natural processing plants and petrochemical products facilities in the Western Hemisphere.

• Louisiana has the longest coastline of any state—15,000 miles.

• Louisiana has 5,000 miles of navigable waterways.

Manufacturing

Greater New Orleans has an impressive resume when it comes to manufacturing. In Greater New Orleans, there

are approximately 34,000 people directly employed in manufacturing. Not only is the workforce in Southeast

Louisiana capable, they are affordable and highly productive. As of 2014, manufacturing accounted for $16B in

gross regional product, approximately 20% of the economy. This is primarily due to the incredible infrastructure

that exists for manufacturers, including the largest port complex in the world, all six Class–I rail lines, along with 2

east/west and 2 north/south interstates.

Energy

There is no other place like Greater New Orleans for investments into the energy and petrochemical sector. A

robust pipeline network, large tracts of land along the Mississippi River, and a high concentration of skilled labor

sets New Orleans apart. In Greater New Orleans there are more than 27,000 people directly employed in energy

and petrochemicals. Despite the high concentration of activity here, there are still ample opportunities for

greenfield investments and colocations. As of February 2016, Louisiana ranked 4th in energy expenditures per

capita, 9th in crude oil production, and 4th in natural gas production nationwide.

Shipping

As one of the largest industries in Louisiana behind oil and gas, and agriculture, maritime employment includes

vessel operators, marine terminals, shipyards and workers engaged in the movement of cargo exclusively within the

United States. Employment income related to Louisiana’s maritime industry is more than $3.54B annually. Louisiana

is the sole state to post more than $10B in total gross economic output directly related to its maritime industry.

Agriculture

Louisiana is one of the nation’s largest producers of cotton, sugarcane, rice, sweet potatoes and pecans. It is also a

major producer of soybeans and corn. Louisiana is the only source of the Tabasco pepper, prized as a condiment across

the world. Poultry is the largest livestock industry. The state is also the nation’s largest producer of alligator hides and

crawfish. Tourism is Louisiana’s second largest industry after forestry (including paper–making and wood producing).

Louisiana has more than 13.9M acres of forests.

International Trade

The trade industry is as healthy as it has ever been in Southeast Louisiana. In 2014, exports totaled $124.4B with an

additional $93.1B of imports. When taken from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge, the port system is

the largest in the world. In fact, the US Chamber of Commerce named Greater New Orleans the fastest growing export

location in the country. Additionally, trade is directly responsible for almost 30,000 jobs in Greater New Orleans.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM?

HOW THE MONEY ENTERS THE ECONOMY

TOTAL IMPACT = $317.2 MILLION

OPERATIONAL IMPACT $116.6MThe scale and complexity of SXSW requires year–round operations. SXSW maintains a sizable staff of both full–time, temporary, and seasonal workers.

DIRECT IMPACT $211MDirect economic impacts include expenditures directly injected into the local economy by SXSW, official sponsors, event attendees, and exhibitors. A direct economic impact attributable to SXSW, for example, might include revenues from a catering company hosting official festival events.

SXSW CONSUMER EVENT IMPACT $60MThe SXSWeek attendance impact includes expenditures by SXSW Participants and SXSWeek parties.

INDUCED IMPACT $50.7MInduced effects attributable to SXSW include spending by individuals who experience Increased earnings as a result of the festival and conference. Groceries and other goods and services purchased by a catering company employee with the earnings from SXSW are repre-sentative of induced impacts.

SXSW ATTENDANCE IMPACT $140.6M

The SXSW attendance impact includes expenditures by SXSW

Registrants and Single Ticket Holders at all Sanctioned SXSW events.

INDIRECT IMPACT $55.5M Indirect effects include increases in sales,

income, and jobs associated with companies that benefit from SXSW expenditures.

Increased revenue of a food distribution company that supplies products to SXSW’s

caterer would be an indirect impact.

ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO NEW ORLEANS: Conferences have a multiplier affect on the cities in which they are hosted. This is especially true when a conference is

strategically aligned with a host city in terms of sector focus, resources, etc. New Orleans is the ideal city to host and

support an Industrials and Energyfocused conference. Furthermore, through the actual event and and New Frontier will

have a notable economic impact on the city of New Orleans.

As per Greater New Orleans, Inc.’s analysis, SXSW in Austin provides an excellent example of what a strategically–

aligned conference can do for a region over time. SXSW has a total economic impact of $317M and leverages the key

strengths of Austin and its surrounding area to provide a unique experience.

NEW FRONTIER TEAM BIOGRAPHIES: Hank Torbert — Founder & Executive Director

Mr. Torbert is seasoned business leader with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, operational

management, business development and corporate finance. He is a decisive, results-oriented leader with a particular

functional expertise in business strategy & development, finance, and team building. Mr. Torbert has sourced, evaluated

and executed a variety of complex transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, initial public offerings, corporate

restructurings and private equity and venture financings in numerous sectors including financial services, energy,

transportation, media, technology and business services.

He currently is leading efforts to expand the energy sector in Louisiana. This includes his efforts running IdeaVillage’s

ENERGYx Accelerator in New Orleans. Since the Fall of 2015, Mr. Torbert has helped to build two early stage companies

in the oil and gas sector, and he has assisted both in expanding their business models and raising initial financing to

launch operations. He is keenly focused on developing innovative technologies and ideas that will help to transform the

industrials and energy sectors.

Kirk Coburn – Founder & Managing Director

Kirk Coburn is an active angel investor and entrepreneur who founded three successful companies before

starting SURGE Ventures, the leading seed stage venture fund and mentor driven accelerator focused on enabling

entrepreneurs to solve the world’s energy problems. SURGE has repeatedly been ranked as one of the top accelerators

in North America and the #1 energy accelerator in the world.

Outside of work, Coburn and his wife are among Texas’ most active angel investors. Coburn serves as an ambassador

to the Texas Children’s Hospital and is a supporter of the Rice Alliance. He is an ultra–endurance runner (completed the

Leadville Trail 100), active standup paddle boarder, and a seventh–generation Texan.

NEW FRONTIER SPONSORSHIP OVERVIEW — June 2016

FREE ATTENDEES

TARGETED BRANDING & VISIBILITY• Logo in New Frontier email communications

• Logo displayed on New Frontier website

• Prominent banner and logo display on key industry panels, events, etc.

• Sponsor a “Collaboration and Cocktails” networking event

• Lead or host sector panel discussion(s)

• Ability to provide handout information that will be made available in display areas outside main presentation room

• Platinum and Gold sponsors can also display materials/ handouts/give aways at pre-arranged tables outside main meeting room area during the Conference; tables can be staffed by attendees; sponsors can also use their own standalone display setups as allowed by hotel / venue

EXCLUSIVE INDUSTRY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES• VIP admission to all New Frontier events

• Attend exclusive industry events

• Introductions upon request to New Frontier network and VIPs

TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION & MENTORSHIP• Nominate companies that are too early for your investment or product consideration to New Frontier for mentorship sessions with industry experts and strategic introductions to potential customers, etc., for evaluation

DEAL FACILITATION • Access to complete New Frontier deal flow of attending and non-attending companies Targeted technology and IP sourcing and matching for corporates, government agencies, universities and investors upon request Leverage network of attending industrials stakeholders to syndicate potential investment or commercialization opportunity, etc.

SPONSORED INDUSTRIALS PITCH CONTEST(S)• Sponsor emerging technology pitch presentations / contest for any of the 10 industrials sub–sectors covered by New Frontier

CORPORATE ADVISORY BOARD• A seat on the New Frontier corporate advisory board alongside other industry leaders to provide input on strategic direction and emerging technology focus areas for conference and related activities

• Access to exclusive events for only advisory board members with industry thought leaders

* Customized packages available

SPONSORSHIP LEVELSPatron Silver Gold Platinum<$10K <$25K <$50K <$100K