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7:30 am - 8:30 am |
Continental Breakfast Check-in and enjoy a strolling continental breakfast while networking. |
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8:30 am - 8:40 am |
Welcome and Opening Cleantech Group and New England Clean Energy Council will introduce the key themes of the event and highlights from the program. |
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8:40 am - 9:00 am |
China and India: Cleantech Trends and Opportunities Cleantech group will highlight market leading insights and trends in the India and China cleantech markets. This will include a review of the key themes such as the rise of the joint venture, leading policy drivers, managing IP, innovation trends and a view on cross border cooperation and the role of the multi-national corporations. |
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9:00 am - 9:25 am |
Focus on India & China - What are the opportunities and business models? Mckinsey’s global cleantech leader, Stefan Heck, who focuses on strategy and innovation, including business model transformation, China expansion, global scaling, M&A/alliances/partnerships/licensing, innovation culture, and product and technology development will discuss the potential and pitfalls of India & China.
Moderator:
Kim Pargoff, Vice President, Cleantech Group |
Director, Leader of Global Cleantech Practices
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9:25 am - 9:50 am |
China: Digging Into the Cleantech Landscape Ken DeWoskin, an expert in Asian markets that focus on cleantech, healthcare and agriculture, will dive deep into the deals, investments and trends for the year ahead.
Moderator:
Greg Neichin, Vice President, Advisory Services, Cleantech Group |
Director, China Research and Insight Center
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9:50 am - 10:20 am |
Networking Break Connect with leading companies, influencers and investors focused on China, India, and cross border opportunities. |
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10:00 am - 10:15 am |
Demonstration of Cleantech Subscription Benefits Join the Cleantech Group for a demonstration of our new subscription services. Learn about the full suite of services available to help you scale your strategy. |
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10:20 am - 11:30 am |
Is India Poised to Claim Its Spot as a Cleantech Leader? Learn more about India's cleantech market and where growth opportunities lie.
Moderator:
Sara Strope, Director, Client Services, Cleantech Group |
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11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Networking Lunch Enjoy a strolling networking lunch or join Cleantech Staff for optional small group table discussions around relevant key topics in the cleantech space. |
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1:00 pm - 1:25 pm |
The National Export Initiative and Opportunities in India and China Mr. Suresh Kumar, Assistant Commerce Secretary and Director General of the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service will discuss Obama's National Export Initiative set to double U.S. exports in five years with the goal of creating 2 million new jobs and the opportunities available to cleantech companies. |
Assistant Commerce Secretary & Director General of the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service
United States Department of Commerce
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1:25 pm - 2:30 pm |
China: Case Studies Leaders in the cleantech space will discuss how they have successfully expanded into and navigated the Chinese market. These interactive case study sessions will explore how leaders are taking advantage of significant cross border opportunities while successfully navigating the obstacles in the China market such as managing IP.
The sessions will feature twenty minute segments broken down into 10 minute presentations and 10 minutes of strongly moderated Q & A per company.
Moderator:
Sheeraz Haji, President, Cleantech Group |
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
This isn´t Kansas: The Mirage and Reality of the Mega Chinese Markets While China only accounts for approximately 10% of global cleantech VC investment, it is clearly emerging as the largest and most promising market for driving cleantech demand. China’s strong government policies and stimulus funding, leadership in the 2009 IPO market and M&A activities are all dominating on the global cleantech stage. This discussion will explore key market trends, the reality or myth of the growth potential and government support among other driving factors and challenges. Speakers from a leading Chinese venture capital firm, NGO, high-growth entrepreneurial company and leading academia will provide a diverse spectrum of insights on the China market and cross-border opportunities.
Moderator:
Nicholas Parker, Executive Chairman & Co-Founder, Cleantech Group |
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3:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Networking Break Enjoy afternoon snacks and key conversations. |
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3:40 pm - 3:55 pm |
Demonstration of Cleantech Subscription Benefits Join the Cleantech Group for a demonstration of our new subscribtion services. Learn about the full suite of services available to help you scale your strategy. |
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4:00 pm - 5:40 pm |
India: Case Studies Leaders in the cleantech space will discuss how they have successfully expanded into and navigated the Indian market. These interactive case study sessions will explore how they are taking advantage of significant cross border opportunities while successfully navigating the obstacles in this emerging economy.
The session will feature four twenty minute sessions broken down into 10 minute presentations and 10 minutes of strongly moderated Q & A per company.
Moderator:
Kim Pargoff, Vice President, Cleantech Group |
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5:40 pm - 6:00 pm |
What Will the Future Bring? A closing session designed to bring perspective and examine the future of doing business with the emerging economies of China and India.
Moderator:
Greg Neichin, Vice President, Advisory Services, Cleantech Group |
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6:00 pm - 6:10 pm |
Wrap Up and Final Thoughts A brief overview of the days activities |
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6:10 pm - 8:00 pm |
Closing Networking Reception Join members of CEN and fellow Focus attendees for a post-event networking reception. Hosted by: Clean Economy Network & Canaccord Genuity *invited speaker |
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