CCE 2005

Who should attend?

Investors interested in early stage companies:

Venture Capitalists
Angels

Corporate Executives interested in the latest technologies emerging from universities and startups and an update on the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell sector:

Energy providers
Early adopters

Employers
Qualified job seekers

Why attend?

Be among the first to hear about developments that are occurring in the clean energy cluster. Find new opportunities and support for your new technology.

Can I present my company at the conference?

Yes, we will consider you as a presenter, but you must apply. Click here to download the Presenter Application Form.

Can I exhibit my company via a tabletop display?

Yes, we want you to participate! Click here to download the Exhibitor Application Form.

Can my company recruit employees at the Job Fair?

Potential employers are encouraged to take part in the Fair. Click here to contact Job Fair organizers.

Do I need to register to attend the free Job Fair?

Yes, we need to know who is coming. Click here to register (do not enter financial information).

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE FORUM

The Conference on Clean Energy: Financing and Partnering for Emerging Technologies

November 7, 2005
Boston, MA
Boston Park Plaza Hotel

Featured Speakers:

Mitt Romney, Governor of Massachusetts
Howard Berke, Co-Founder and CEO, Konarka
Ian Bowles, President, Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC)
Warren Leon, Deputy Director of the Renewable Energy Trust (RET) at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC)
Brad Bradshaw, President, Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition
Conference Description:

The Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center and the Center for Economic and Environmental Partnership, Inc are pleased to announce a conference promoting New Ventures in Clean Energy Technologies and the Development of the Clean Energy Cluster in the Northeast. Special sessions will be held by the Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition and the Energy Special Interest Group at the MIT Enterprise Forum.

The Conference on Clean Energy is an exciting opportunity for investors to learn about the latest technologies emerging from universities and startup companies in the Northeast. Entrepreneurs, inventors, service providers, universities, job seekers, and employers will benefit from the diverse sessions designed to promote interaction and education within the sector.

From domestic security to environmental concerns, energy issues are never far from the headlines these days. Clean energy technologies provide an exciting alternative to business as usual and the Conference on Clean Energy: Partnering and Financing for Emerging Technologies at the Boston Park Plaza on November 7 provides an exciting forum for investors to learn about the latest, most promising technologies available.

In addition, diverse members of the clean energy cluster will have the opportunity to interact and learn from each other in four separate sessions:

An exhibit hall that will host panel discussions on Foreign and Domestic Opportunities in Clean Energy.
Those interested specifically in the hydrogen economy can attend the 2005 Hydrogen and Fuel Summit hosted by the Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition (MHC).
Employers and job seekers can meet each other at the free job fair being held by the Energy Special Interest Group (ESIG) at the MIT Enterprise Forum.
A reception will be held in the Exhibit Hall featuring a keynote speech by Howard Berke, Co-founder and CEO of Konarka.

Conference Format

Mitt Romney, Governor of Massachusetts, will make a keynote presentation to highlight the importance of the Clean Energy Cluster on the economic development of the Northeast in the near future.
Panel discussions will also be held featuring speakers knowledgeable in Foreign and Domestic Opportunities for Clean Energy Entrepreneurs. Exhibitors representing startup companies, established companies of all sizes, service providers, industry organizations and press, and universities will have tabletop exhibits in the Imperial Ballroom.
The Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition (MHC) will present the 2005 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Summit, featuring industry experts in all major sectors and the opportunity to network with others involved in the developing hydrogen economy.
The Energy Special Interest Group (ESIG) at the MIT Enterprise Forum will hold a free Job Fair for all job seekers in the clean energy cluster. Companies in all technology and market sectors are anticipated as are job seekers with the passion and capability to make an impact in those companies.
Entrepreneurs developing emerging Clean Energy technologies for startups and licenses will present their ideas in the form of a ten-minute investor pitch. This session will be a fast-moving, information-packed opportunity for investors and others to learn about the companies that will be making their mark in this field destined for rapid growth.
The day will finish with a reception in the exhibit hall for all paying attendees. Howard Berke, co-founder and CEO of Konarka, and well-known industry leader, will provide a keynote address.

Contacts:

For sponsorship information, please contact Abi Barrow.
For attendee, presenter and exhibitor information, please contact Julia Goldberg.