Agenda

Mark Wight (External Innovation Director, GE Power & Water) and Ricardo Angel (SVP, Venture Capital, GE Energy Financial Services) will provide a high level overview of how GE is accelerating technology innovation and commercialization.

Hosted by GE Energy Financial Services

As President and CEO of NRG Energy, the largest American utility-size developer of solar power, David Crane is a leading voice on climate change and the power sector's role in reducing greenhouse gases while meeting growing energy needs. Hear about the climate legislation he thinks should be put in place and the energy resources and technologies critical to transition to a low-carbon society.

Enjoy coffee and pastries while talking with entrepreneurs, investors and corporate leaders.

What do utilities see as the biggest challenges to adopting new clean technologies while keeping up with today’s energy demands? Join Cleantech Group as we convene a panel of key utility decision makers for an inside look at their perspective on cleantech. Hear utilities weigh in on the regulatory environment, what role they intend to play in the future of cleantech, and the steps they’re taking now to get involved in clean technologies and innovation across the space.

As corporate and consumer budgets are being tightened across the globe and the photovoltaics industry struggles to absorb excess supply and shrinking margins, the future of solar energy may seem gloomy. Some solar companies would disagree, though: those that are leveraging partnerships throughout the value chain to achieve capital efficiency are making headway against their competitors. This session will present the perspective of two successful solar companies and the partners they work with to grow successful businesses and make solar energy affordable from residential to utility scale.

Enjoy a strolling lunch or join breakout tables for group discussions on relevant topics.

Five competitively selected CEOs from across the full cleantech spectrum present and pitch their investment opportunities. Most of the companies in this session are seeking a Series B or C venture round.

Hosted by Autodesk.

Five competitively selected CEOs from across the full cleantech spectrum present and pitch their investment opportunities. Most of the companies in this session are seeking a Series A venture round.

Hosted by Autodesk.

Interact and engage with leading innovators, investors and corporate leaders.

Continue networking over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

With historic legislation to protect the Earth and new mandates to bring clean technologies to the country, Ecuador is poised to become a leader in the cleantech industry. Join Trade Commissioner Dick Vega and representatives from Ecuador to hear more about upcoming initiatives like the partnership between Electrica de Guauaquil’s and General Electric to install 25,000 smart meters across the country.

Hosted by Oficina Comercial del Ecuador

As global head of the clean technology and renewables business for Goldman Sachs, Stuart Bernstein has significant insight into the cleantech market and how multinational corporations are engaging with emerging cleantech companies. Hear Stuart's perspective on the latest trends and where he thinks the market is headed.

In the energy storage market, established and emerging companies alike are facing tough challenges when it comes to making the economics work. Despite the acknowledged need for energy storage devices in a range of applications, vendors with commerically available products are being told their products are too expensive, yet they already have low profit margins. And despite the fact that the energy storage sector is receiving healthy amounts of investments, very few new startups are being funded. This session addresses these financial issues and explores how two companies are working with their partners to overcome them.

Network with peers while enjoying a lunch buffet.

While pundits may spend time debating the slower-than-expected pace of electric vehicle adoption in the near term, there is an inevitable shift taking place in the transportation ecosystem that will reshape the infrastructure powering our daily transportation needs. This new infrastructure will encompass far more than simply an electric vehicle and its battery system. It will be an interconnected ecosystem supported by intelligent software and analytics that help us manage vehicle charging and ensure reliable access to charge stations. It will be a smart grid that allows for the integration of distributed renewables, which may be used to directly provide vehicle power. This session will call on leading equipment vendors, vehicle manufacturers, and innovators to discuss the future of the EV ecosystem.

Hosted by Ford

Interact and engage with industry peers over coffee and snacks.

With over 700 companies in the cleantech sector in Australia and representing over $22 million in revenue and employing over 25,000 people, Australian cleantech companies are ready for international growth. From water and waste to solar and fuel cells, come hear from emerging Australian companies.
Presenting Australian companies include: Environmental Clean Technologies, Ceramic Fuel Cells, Zen Technologies, CO2 Group