Green:Net by Earth2Tech March 24, 2009

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Green:Net by Earth2Tech
Where Green and Networks Meet
Green:Net is a one-day conference examining how the tools created in
the Internet, computing and IT revolutions will be crucial for fighting
climate change.
Learn how software, the web and communication networks will help
companies shape the future of our electrical system, deliver
transportation infrastructure, create social movements and help both
companies and regular folks reduce carbon emissions. Chips and
broadband delivered the personal computing and Internet booms now see
how those technologies will help save the planet.
Whether youre in a corporation looking to learn about best Green IT
practices or youre an entrepreneur looking for your next venture,
Green:Net in San Francisco is a must-attend event that will allow you
to take away the best ideas, contacts and thinkers in this space.
More details are available on the Green:Net website - www.GreenNetConf.com

CONNECT WITH RESPECTED SPEAKERS
KEYNOTES

Bob Metcalfe Polaris Venture Partners, General Partner; Creator of
Ethernet; and Founder of 3Com
Rob Bernard Microsoft, Chief
Environmental Strategist

SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Saul Griffith Makani Power, Squid Labs, Potenco and Wattzon, Co-founder
Jonathan Koomey Professor, UC Berkley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Steve Westly Westly Foundation, Founder
Dr. Albert Esser Dell, VP of Data Center Infrastructure Group
Rich Lechner VP Energy and Environment, IBM
Rolf Schreiber RechargeIT, Google
Adian Farley Chief Deputy Director for Policy and Program Management, State of California
Will Semmes Chief Deputy Director of the California Department of General Services, State of California
RobAldrich Cisco, Principal, Energy Efficient Solutions
Bill Vogel Trilliant, CEO
Sunil Sharan GE, Smart Grid Director
Andy Tang PG&E, Director of Smart Web
Erin Carlson Yahoo!, Director, Yahoo for Good
Dara ORourke CEO, GoodGuide
Erik Straser Mohr Davidow Ventures, Managing Parter
Mark Zanoli JP Morgan, Managing Director of Technology
See the full speaker list here

HOT TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED

Dotcom Investors Turn to Cleantech
Energy-Efficient Data Centers: Save Money and the Planet
Software Tools for Measuring Impact, Managing Risk
The New Networked Car
Power 2.0: Understanding the Smart Grid
Leveraging the Social Web for Green Activism Profitably

STARTUP LAUNCHPAD
Come see our editor's pick of 10 early-stage startups that are using infotech to flight climate change

WHY ATTEND?

Meet VCs with a focus on Green Digital
Network with entreprenuers sharing new ideas
Engage with the leading vendors in the field offering solutions
Find a startup and solution for your particular need
Learn specifics in our workshops on leading Green Digital practices
Take away strategies and actionable best practices that you can implement in your organization
See where your skills in Broadband and Web 2.0 can be leveraged for this new opportunity space
Legislation for Carbon Neutral Digital is on the horizon. Have a head start.
Save money and decrease Carbon. Going Green could be your best strategy to navigate through the downturn.
Interact with peers creating solutions and sharing ideas in your space

NETWORK WITH OTHERS

Join us on Facebook
Find others in our LinkedIn Group
Follow us on Twitter

CONTACT US
If you have further inquiries, please contact us
using the appropriate email address below. We look forward to hearing
from you.

Program and Speaking Opportunities: [email protected]
Sponsorship and Sales: Contact Mike Sly at (415) 235-0358
Press Registration: [email protected]
Media Partners: [email protected]
Registration and Ticketing Questions: [email protected]
General Inquiries: [email protected]


Organized by Earth2Tech
The threat of global warming has inspired a new wave of entrepreneurs
and innovators to develop technologies that could save our
planet. Earth2Tech.com is a
news-based web site that covers cutting-edge clean technology
startups and their innovations, be they based on solar, biofuels, wind,
energy efficiency, green IT, water or other resources. Earth2Tech keeps
all members of the ecosystemfrom entrepreneurs and investors to
students, researchers and policymakersinformed.

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Ticket Info:  

• Early Bird Ticket (on sale until Jan 30), $295.00
• Super Saver Ticket (on sale Jan 31-Feb 28), $395.00
• Standard Ticket (on sale March 1-23), $495.00

Official Website: http://greennet-upcoming.eventbrite.com