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U.S.-Israel Cleantech Conference
Greater Philadelphia Region
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. University of Pennsylvania
Houston Hall
3417 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Honorary Chair, Daniel J. Desmond
Former Pennsylvania Dep. Secretary for Energy, & Partner, Peregrine Technology Partners, LLP Conference Co-Chairs
Sidney E. Amster, Clinical Professor, Enterprise Management Consulting Program, Fox School of Business
Beth Cohen, Esq., Director, Emerging Growth Services, Blank Rome LLP
Israeli Delegation Chair
Mr. Binyamin "Fuad" Ben-Eliezer, Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor
Pricing:
Individual: $125
Friend: $ 175 (includes one ticket and name in program materials) (must be received by Sept. 4th).
Conference Overview
The U.S. Israel Cleantech Conference provides a rare opportunity to meet representatives from Israel’s clean-tech industry and explore opportunities for US-Israel clean-tech growth and development. Israel is a global leader in alternative and renewable energy with more than 50 years of experience in water management and solar energy technologies and second only to the U.S. in startup companies pursuing renewable energy, water efficiency and other green technology innovations. Drawing from the region’s most influential clean-tech professionals, this full day conference will provide a comprehensive roadmap for the development of clean energy products in Pennsylvania and the opportunity to meet valuable industry players. Area businesses and government representatives interested in growing their clean-tech footprint through collaborations with Israeli clean-tech companies looking to expand their U.S. presence are encouraged to attend.
At the U.S.-Israel Cleantech
Conference, you will:
Meet leading Israeli Cleantech Companies that have created new products and technologies
Network with executives from energy companies that develop and sell clean-tech products and services, government buyers and private investors
Participate in Industry Issues Roundtables
Hear from Experts on what is important for the successful growth of a clean energy company
Who Should Attend:
• U.S. companies engaged in solar, wind, smart grid, efficiency, agrabiotech, biofuels, water and waste management development
• Government regulators and representatives of incentive programs
• Clean-tech investors and developers
Featured U.S. Presenters.
Click here to download bios
Audrey Zibelman, President and CEO, VIRIDITY ENERGY
Christopher D. Myers, Vice President, Solar Energy Programs, LOCKHEED MARTIN
Glenn E. Smith, Chief Business Officer of Gamesa Energy USA
Craig Glazer, Vice President, Federal Government Policy, PJM INTERCONNECTION
Thomas A. Bowen, Esq., CPA, MST, Director of Incentives, MCCULLOUGH CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
Peter Peyser, BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Mark DeGrandpre, Ph.D., Director of Investments: Physical Sciences, BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS OF SOUTHEASTERN PA
Dan Griffiths, Deputy Secretary, Office of Energy and Technology Deployment, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Jeanne Wilson, Research Intelligence, DUPONT PIONEER
Jay Goldman, Director, Corporate Development, EXELON
Roger Carolin, Partner, SCP Partners
Joyce Ferris, Managing Partner, Blue Hill Partners
Brian Yerger, President & CEO, AERCA Advisors
Featured Companies:
• Coriolis Wind
• Metrolight
• Aquagrofund
• Solaris synergy
• Leviathan Energy
• PowerSines Ltd.
• VARIABLE WIND SOLUTIONS LTD.
• DuCool Ltd.
• Pythagoras-Solar
• Transbiodiesel Ltd.
• Arrow Ecology LTD.
• Aora Solar
Agenda:
Morning Session
begins with registration at 8:00 a.m. and includes:
Expert Panel
PRIVATE MARKETS - Doing Business in the U.S.
Industry clean-tech executives discuss strategies for penetrating U.S. markets
Israeli Company Presentations
Networking Break
Israeli Company Presentations
Afternoon Session
begins at 12:30 PM with lunch:
• Expert Panel Presentation
PUBLIC FUNDING -
Federal and state incentives and how to navigate the regulatory framework
• Israeli Company Presentations continued
• Industry Issues Roundtables - facilitated meetings to identify industry collaborations:
Solar, Wind and Water/Waste Management, Efficiency, Agrabiotech/Biofuels
• One-on-One Meetings and Networking
For additional information or to register via phone, contact AICC at 215-790-3722.
Organized by the America-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Central Atlantic Region, in cooperation with Israel’s Economic Mission to North America, and the Israel Export Institute and supported in part by a “Go Global” grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development and by the University of Pennsylvania Lauder CIBER.
The America-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) is the only organization in the Greater Philadelphia Region exclusively devoted to promoting business development with Israel. AICC is an independent member-based organization serving Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey. AICC is an important source for business opportunities available in Israel and helps members to achieve their business goals.
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Save the Date
September 15th
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Steering Committee
Richard Bendit
Tactix Real Estate Advisors
David Briel
PA Dept. of Community
and Economic Development
Francine Carb
Markitects, Inc.
Gary Feldman
Lockheed Martin
Beth Stern Fleming, Esq.
Stevens & Lee P.C.
Robert Frank, Esq.
Reed Smith LLP
Douglas W. Frankenthaler, Esq.
Cozen O’Connor
James Gambino
Ben Franklin Technology Partners SEP
Henry King
Reed Smith LLP
Hon. Daniel Kutner
Consulate of Israel in Philadelphia
Moti Levi
Chi Sage Systems, LLC
William Landsburg
Arabanium
Fred Levin
HDG Group
Jeanne O’Connor
SELECT Greater Philadelphia
Linda Resnick
CEO Resources, Inc.
Louis M. Rappaport, Esq.
Blank Rome LLP
Randy J. Schulz
ArrowBio
Sally Silver
SEI SMART
Joel F. Smith
J.F. Smith & Associates
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