Going Green: September 13th-15th, 2010
GoingGreen Silicon Valley is where cutting-edge greentech CEOs, along with movers and shakers from the biggest industries on earth, meet investors. This two-and-a-half-day executive event features CEO presentations and high-level debates on the most promising emerging green technologies and new entrepreneurial opportunities. At GoingGreen Silicon Valley our editors will honor the Top 100 Private Cleantech Company CEOs. Additionally, up to 50 cleantech CEOs willl pitch their market strategies to a panel of industry experts in our “CEO Showcases.”
Seven hundred greentech CEOs, business development officers, eminent researchers, venture capital and private-equity investors, and leading members of the press and blogging community will attend GoingGreen Silicon Valley. Thousands of webcast viewers from over 100 countries will also tune in and interact with the program. Executives attend GoingGreen Silicon Valley to identify and debate emerging trends, build high-level relationships and create new business opportunities.
Corporate WaterVision 2010: June 7-9, 2010, Washington DC
Corporate WaterVision will bring global market leaders together to share their plans, policies, and initiatives for handling water risks and opportunities.
Laura will moderate the panel, "Steps Toward a National Reclaimed Water Standard". This discussion will address how onsite water reclaim provides dramatic benefits in water, energy and waste savings. The technology, as well as necessary oversight practices, are well established. At present, a complex patchwork of standards and requirements separate permits for each installation, making state-of-the-art onsite water reclaim systems too expensive for most applications. A national prescriptive standard for water quality in onsite water reclaim could make one of the country’s greatest challenges into a significant new global industry and a source of economic growth. This panel will discuss the latest onsite water reclaim solutions and the risks and benefits of a national prescriptive standards for their operation.
NORDIC GREEN II: April 27-28, 2010, Menlo Park, CA
Nordic Green II is a follow up to a very successful conference in 2008 and this Spring it will be the place where cutting-edge green tech executives from Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Estonia and the United States will build lasting partnerships and develop the next generation of collaborative global energy and climate solutions. The conference will be a unique opportunity for Nordic companies who are seeking customers, partners, investors and other innovators in the US to gain exposure and connect with the VCs, entrepreneurs, researchers, thought leaders and other experts who make up the world class Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem.
This executive event features CEO presentations, green tech exhibitions, start up pitches, cutting edge research and high-level discussion about the most promising emerging green technologies and new entrepreneurial opportunities.
2010: The stars are aligning for Cleantech in the U.S.!
“Green” is at the center of the economic recovery in the United States and a political and regulatory framework is being put into place that will fuel rapid expansion of green technologies. 2010 promises to be a very important year as the economy rebounds and credit and capital begin to flow once again.
Over many years Nordic companies have developed valuable expertise in green technology which has led to competitive advantages in many areas. However with such a great opportunity lying ahead, competition is intensifying as innovation within the sector accelerates. Nordic Green ll is a gateway for Nordic companies looking for opportunity in the US and a place where US innovators can learn about how to get involved with the latest innovations coming out of this world leading region.
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES IN WATER TECHNOLOGIES, FEBRUARY 3-5, 2010, SAN JOSE, CA
On Wednesday February 3rd, Laura will participate in a panel discussion on “The Most Exciting Avenues of Innovation in Water Management and Treatment Technology”. A group of technical and investment experts will discuss current innovations related to water management and treatment challenges, including membrane technologies, radiation treatment, and nanoporous materials. Key questions include: What are the approaches that are most promising? How are the most promising companies establishing themselves in the market? How are they creating long-term leadership in key market segments? Where do the emerging opportunities lie for further innovation and commercialization?
Infocast’s inaugural Strategic Opportunities in Water Technologies Summit will provide an unparalleled forum for developers and vendors of water management and treatment technologies to hear about end-user markets and meet with buyers to learn their needs. Internationally recognized experts will survey domestic and global market opportunities and hurdles, and a series of market-by-market panels with major industry buyers will provide insight into the specifics of each segment. The event will also serve to highlight investment opportunities in innovative technologies, services and business models. The event will offer a robust environment for building relationships and making deals essential to success in the new era of water use. The Artemis Project is a supporting sponsor of the event.
CORPORATE WATER FOOTPRINTING CONFERENCE, DECEMBER 2-3, 2009, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
At the December conference, Laura presented a view of the technologies that can help businesses address the true demands of the future, with regard to water: “New Technologies and Innovations in Water Efficiency”. She also spoke about the importance of national and state water policy in fostering competition for new solutions at the “Efficiency Innovations and Green Water Tech” panel. The session discussed new technology options for water efficiency, recycling, and re-use, how to move beyond the low hanging fruit, and how to develop an efficiency culture and profitable relationships with venture capitalists.
Action for a Sustainable America’s Corporate Water Footprinting Conference brought together a diverse group of corporations that spoke about the risks and opportunities water poses to business. Many of the presentations offered practical advice on mapping and reducing water consumption in products and across the supply chain. Case studies introduced new methodologies and standards for water footprinting.
Topics included corporate engagement on water policy, collective action on water issues, unravelling the water-energy nexus, the development of water policy and regulation, the growing interest of water to the investment community and corporate engagement with NGOs and activists on water issues.
WATEC ISRAEL 2009: THE INTERNATIONAL WATER TECHNOLOGIES & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE, NOVEMBER 17-19, 2009, TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
Hosted in the country regarded as the “nexus of world-class water enterprise”, Israel’s WATEC 09 is an international showcase of technologies, products, and services focused on supporting a sustainable economy. With water and energy challenges at the top of the global agenda, WATEC 09 features compelling solutions and proven, practical applications in areas such as water and energy efficiency, water quality, desalination, and water supply.
With participants from five continents and over 80 countries, the exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover the latest innovations from start-up businesses, established companies, and researchers that can help drive private and public initiatives and accelerate results.
Laura will speak on “Cutting Edge Technologies” WATEC as a part of “The Shift to Cleantech Investments: What it Means From the Investors Point of View" at 14:45 PM in Tel Aviv on Tuesday November 17, 2009. WATEC is an unequalled gathering of global experts and water managers from China, Singapore, Australia, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, and more. Over 20,000 participated in the last conference in 2007.
Laura will also participate in the Global Resources Conference panel on U.S. Sustainable Green Buildings Opportunities: Retrofits and New Construction from 11:30 - 12:15 on Thursday, November 17, 2009.
Meital Stavinsky, LEED AP and Partner at Legal Firm Greenberg Traurig, will moderate the panel which will include Marie-Anne Brodschii, Head of New Business, Dalkia-Veolia Environment, Noam Gressel, Partner, Greylock Partners; Founder and CEO, Assif-Strategies,
and Eran Tagor, Co-Chairman & CEO, PowerSines.
WEFTEC ’09
OCTOBER 10-14, 2009
ORLANDO, FL
WEFTEC, North America’s largest conference of its kind, offers water quality education and training to more than 2,000 professionals. The show provides both international and domestic business opportunities with the most cutting-edge technologies in the field, including water quality developments, research, regulations, and solutions.
At the October event, Laura moderated the technical session on “Challenges in Gray Water Development and Promotion”. The panel brought together Gary Klein, one of the foremost experts in efficient use of water and energy in buildings, Winston Huff, sharing the newest water-efficient technologies, and Roland Gutierrez, reviewing the impacts of water conservation upon waste water management. The panel addressed some of the most significant challenges to waste water management in a new era of infrastructure decay coupled by more concentrated flows.
WEBINAR:
"Mitigate Drought-Related Business Risk and Maximize Economic and Environmental Returns through Smart Water Management"
MAY 29, 2009-- Read more about the series
11am PDT/2pm EST
Economically crippling drought conditions threaten more than two-thirds of the U.S. Water agencies are responding with the tools at their disposal – raising rates and imposing fines. Turn this business threat into an opportunity with Smart Water Management and other Sustainability 2.0 strategies.
GOING GREEN ‘09
SEPTEMBER 14-16, 2009
CAVALLO POINT, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
At GoingGreen West, 700 industry leading CEOs from greentech companies across the board meet venture capital and private-equity investors, business development officers, eminent researchers and members of the press and blogging community. Executives attend GoingGreen West to identify and debate emerging trends, build high-level relationships and create new business opportunities. This innovative event features CEO presentations and high-level debates on the most promising emerging green technologies and new entrepreneurial opportunities. AlwaysOn will also honor their GoingGreen Top 100 Private Cleantech Company CEOs and attendees as well as thousands of interactive webcast viewers will watch as a panel of industry experts are pitched market strategies from up to 50 Cleantech CEOs in our CEO Showcases.
CACI 2009: CALIFORNIA CLEAN INNOVATION CENTER
MAY 1, 2009
LA JOLLA, CA
University of California San Diego
The CACI conference provides an opportunity for attendees to expand their knowledge of clean technology and network with industry leaders. During the full day event, CACI provides a forum to share new business ideas and discuss the future of green technology. This year the conference will focus on energy, transportation and water technologies and examine how each will impact our future.
GOING GREEN EAST
MARCH 9-11, 2009
BOSTON, MA
Four Seasons Hotel
Like its sister event in San Francisco, GoingGreen East is where cutting-edge greentech CEOs meet top investors and the movers and shakers from the biggest industries on earth. This two-and-a-half-day executive event features CEO presentations and high-level debates on the most promising emerging green technologies and new entrepreneurial opportunities. At GoingGreen East, our editors will honor the GoingGreen Top 50 Private Companies. Up to 50 greentech CEOs willl also pitch their market strategies to a panel of industry experts in our “CEO Showcases.”
OCTOBER 20, 2008
CHICAGO, IL
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 South Martin L. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois
Sponsored by the Israeli Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Bi-National R&D Fund, The Innovation Forum features a panel discussion by the municipal water managers facing the greatest infrastructure and scarcity challenges in the country. They will discuss where they see innovative technologies providing the most important solutions, and four of the leading environmental consultants will debate the role of this technology in the future of water management.
Invitation only. Contact Laura Shenkar for more information.
INNOVATION CENTER DENMARK
OCTOBER 23-24, 2008
PALO ALTO, CA
Partnership opportunities for the leading Danish water companies, from Grundfos, the largest pump manufacturer in the world to promising young companies developing innovative solutions from Danfoss.
FROM SOFT DRINKS TO REAL ESTATE: HOW A LOOMING WATER CRISIS AFFECTS OUR WORLD AND HOW TO OPTIMIZE THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
OCTOBER 23, 2008, ATLANTA, GA
Laura Shenkar will moderate a panel which addresses the wide view of challenges that the water crisis poses to business. Panel participants include Coca Cola VP of Environment and Water Resources Jeff Seabright, and the Chairman and Founder of Jacoby Development, Jim Jacoby.
The Atlanta event focuses on how chronically short supplies of fresh water in various geographic locations have become dire emergencies and lead to terrible resource conflicts. This tension and upheaval can be found not only in third world countries, but also in our very own Southwestern US, which has been handling shortages for over a century. This issue is not contained, however, as the Southeast is now having to deal with the worst drought in nearly 150 years. At the event, the program will discuss how the water crisis impacts businesses and key industries, how the cost of water affects the cost of goods, and how new technologies are mitigating the crisis.
SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
The premier green technology venture investment conference. GoingGreen brings the elite of the venture investment community in the Silicon Valley together with leading-edge corporations to discuss the key innovations that will bring abundance from scarce resources in the decades to come. It is also the only greentech investment conference to address water in depth, and integrate energy, water and waste together in green cities, green buildings and green agriculture panels. Laura is coordinating the water-related participation in the conference.
This year, Christopher Gasson, editor-in-chief of Global Water Intelligence is coming all the way from London to moderate a panel with Arup Jacobs of The Virgin Green Fund, Carlos Perea, CEO of Miox, Joe Zuback, the CTO of Siemens Water and Dr. Rengarajan Ramesh, General Manager, Global Technology & Engineering GE Water & Process Technologies. These executives will participate in the "Clean, Abundant Water" panel and the "Agricultural Revolution" and "Smart, Green MegaCities”, which will also include water efficiency leaders.
THE NETHERLAND-AMERICAN FOUNDATION: CLIMATE CHANGE AND FLOOD MANAGEMENT WEBINAR
JUNE 12, 2008
THURSDAY, JUNE 12TH, 7:30-9:30am PST, 4:30-6:30pm CEST
Climate change is creating new challenges and risks, but also massive new opportunities around the world. As an expert and market leader in the field of water management, The Netherlands brings concrete expertise to the often ‘fuzzy’ debate on sustainable solutions. Californians have much to learn from Dutch flood management and climate change adaptations, and Dutch innovators can find opportunity for investment, commercialization and collaboration with California companies. This Silicon Valley/Amsterdam simulcast event spotlights innovation in high growth green solutions, and links world class experts in sustainability from Northern California and The Netherlands Water Partnership.
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