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| AlwaysOn GoingGreen 2009 AlwaysOn, the producer of elite executive conferences and events, today announced the program agenda and impressive line up of speakers for AlwaysOn GoingGreen West, to be held September 14-16, 2009 at the Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, Calif. GoingGreen brings together hundreds of executives, entrepreneurs, researchers, venture capitalists and private-equity investors to identify the most promising opportunities and discuss the most significant trends within the cleantech industry. With nearly 70 confirmed speakers set to discuss innovative green technology solutions, the third annual GoingGreen West promises to be its best program yet. "If you want to know where green technology is headed, the AlwaysOn GoingGreen West conference is a perfect venue, " said Tim Draper, founder and managing director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson. "GoingGreen will fuel the next wave of innovation that stands to significantly benefit our future quality of life without harming the environment." The AlwaysOn GoingGreen West program includes more than a dozen in-depth discussions about the most pressing issues facing the cleantech industry. The most influential investors, innovative company executives and other industry moguls will participate in these sessions, offering their expert insight into the market's current status and future potential. The agenda also includes a ceremony where the AlwaysOn team honors the GoingGreen Top 100 Private Cleantech Company CEOs. Additionally, up to 50 cleantech CEOs will pitch their market strategies to a panel of industry experts in the CEO Showcase. "It's no secret that green technology is the key to bringing our country out of an economic recession and ensuring future generations a healthier environment. Through our relationships with the leading venture capitalists and most innovative companies, AlwaysOn GoingGreen West is the premier forum for green thought leadership. We're optimistic that we can come together and tackle the world's problems, " said Tony Perkins, founder and editor of AlwaysOn. GoingGreen West presenters include: * R. James Woolsey, venture partner, Vantage Point * Lee McIntyre, chairman, CH2M Hill * Paul Wilbur, CEO, Aptera * Vinod Khosla, managing general partner, Khosla Ventures * Ira Ehrenpreis, general partner, Technology Partners * John Woolard, CEO, BrightSource Energy * Phillip Abrary, CEO, Ostara Nutrient Recovery * Adrian Tuck, CEO, Tendril * JB Straubel, CTO, Tesla Motors * Michael Grimes, managing director, Morgan Stanley * David Chen, vice president, Morgan Stanley * Dave Miller, partner, KPMG * Ray Lane, managing partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers * Raj Atluru, partner, Draper Fisher Jurvetson * Marc van den Berg, managing director, Vantage Point Venture Partners AlwaysOn GoingGreen West session highlights include: * "Renewables at Scale" — Discover what renewable sources of energy are truly capable of delivering significant percentages of energy production * "The Water Grid & Water Markets"— As water grows into a scarce resource, bought and sold on a grid, how much will technological innovation drive the race to achieve water abundance? * "Designing the Urban Age"— Within the next 25 years, 75 percent of the world's population, over six billion people, will be living in cities. What are the major projects and investments coming to establish the next generation green infrastructure? * "The Omniscient Energy Grid Meters, Storage, and Markets" — What are the latest advancements both inside and outside the meter for information access and energy storage and management? * "Financing the Green Revolution"— Hear finance experts discuss revolutionary ways to pay for energy, urban infrastructure, transportation, agriculture and water. * "Smart Sustainable Transportation"— What design is destined to be the car of the future? Extended range electric vehicles with onboard ICE generators? All electric quick-charge vehicles? EVs with battery-swap capabilities? Clean biodiesels? All of the above? write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Exhibition News :: home page |