Conference Links:

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, Fuel Cell, Solar and other Clean Energy sectors:

Energy providers
Early adopters

Job fair participants:

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.

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
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The 3rd Annual Conference on Clean Energy:
Financing and Partnering for Emerging Businesses

October 29-30, 2007

Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

Panel discussions by Clean Energy investors
Entrepreneurs developing emerging Clean Energy technologies for startups and licenses will present their ideas in the form of a ten-minute investor pitch. These sessions 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.
Exhibitors representing startup companies, established companies of all sizes, service providers, industry organizations, press, and universities will have tabletop exhibits.
The Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition (MHC) organizes Industry Sector Sessions featuring industry experts in all major Clean Energy sectors.
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.

Highlights of the Conference:

Featured Speaker at the Lunch on October 30th, 2007:

Deval Patrick, Governor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Other Featured Speakers:

Robyn Beavers, Director, Environmental Programs, Google
Kenneth Connolly, Vice President of Government Relations
Ian A. Bowles, Secretary, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Massachusetts
Warren Leon, Director, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Renewable Energy Trust

Prominent Industry Sessions' Speakers - See the list

Panelists of "Clean Energy Start-Ups: The Academic Perspective" include:

Susan Leschine, Professor, Department of Microbiology, UMass Amherst and co-founder of SunEthanol
Michael Naughton, Chairperson and Professor of Physics, Boston College and co-founder of Solasta
Uday Pal, Chairman and Professor Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Boston University
Peter Girguis, Professor of Biology, Harvard University and co-founder of Fiat Lux
Chair: G. Bickley Stevens II, Managing Partner, Ardour Capital Investments, LLC

Panelists for the Finance Panels include:

Venture Capital Panel
- Matthew Nordan, President, Lux Research
- Rob Day, Principal, @ Ventures
- Jim Matheson, General Partner, Flagship Ventures
- Dennis Costello, Managing Director, Braemar Energy Ventures II

Project Finance Panel
- Dan Goldman, CFO, GreatPoint Energy
- Rob Pratt, Sr. VP Climate Change/Energy, Kendall Foundation
- John G. Ravis, Vice President,TD Banknorth Project Finance
- Steve Taub, General Electric
- Scott Brown, CEO, New Energy Capital