Clean Technology Conference - Sustainability January 19, 2012

Thursday, January 19, 2012, 8am to 3:30pm

The domestic clean technology industry has faced political, financial, regulatory, and competitive challenges. However, venture capitalists continue to invest in the industry, as illustrated by the $891 million raised by 80 cleantech companies in the third quarter of 2011*. Come hear from key leaders and industry influencers about innovative business models and technologies that are addressing global concerns around sustainability and climate change.

Agenda:
8:00am - 8:45am Registration/Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:45am - 9:00am Welcome and Introductions
9:00am - 9:30am Thilo Koslowski, Gartner - EV Evolution - Opportunities & challenges for the electric vehicle in 2012 and beyond
9:30am - 10:15am Panel Discussion: The New Electric Vehicle Market
10:15am - 10:35am Morning Break
10:45am - 11:15am Rob Bernard, Microsoft - How the Cloud Changes Everything - New market opportunities for driving change
11:15am - 12:00pm Panel Discussion: Sustainability Marketing & Customer Satisfaction
12:00pm - 12:45pm Panel Discussion: Investment Landscape
12:45pm - 1:30pm Demo Table Showcase & Lunch Break
1:30pm - 2:15pm Panel Discussion: Technologies and Innovation
2:15pm - 2:45pm Peter Graf, SAP - Sustainability
2:45pm - 3:30pm Networking
3:30pm Conference Concludes

Confirmed Speakers/Companies:
Steve Bengston, PWC
Ronen Benzi, Farmigo
Rob Bernard, Microsoft
Peter Graf, SAP
Thilo Koslowski, Gartner Inc.
Jason Matlof, Battery Ventures
TBD, Nissan
Tsafrir Oranski, Panoramic Power
Tamin Pechet, Banyan Water
Gil Perez, SAP
TBD, Renault
Geoff Ryder, SAP
Ed Solar, Coda Energy
Swapnil Shah, First Fuel
Byron Shaw, GM Advanced Technology
Dylan P. Steeg, Intel Capital
Steve Westly, The Westly Group

Stay tuned for speaker updates!

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