ARPA-E will hosts its third annual Energy Innovation Summit this February in Washington, DC. The event aims to bring together key players from across the energy ecosystem to share ideas for developing and deploying the next generation of clean energy technologies.

Keynote speakers for the event will include Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and the Chairman of Microsoft Bill Gates.

The two day event will include programs that focus on assisting researchers, entrepreneurs and technology developers gain strategic insights into ARPA-E’s existing and future program priorities.

In addition to the summit, ARPA-E will hosts its 2012 Technology Showcase that will highlight the recent ARPA-E award winners, finalists and other exciting transformational technologies. Apply for the showcase here.

Register for the summit here.