European Future Energy Forum 2011

With 3,713 business people and decision makers from 53 countries attending the European Future Energy Forum in London 19-21 October 2010, the organisers are pleased to announce the next event in the European series will be held 10-12 October 2011 in Geneva.

The 2010 event was deemed a great success with HRH The Prince of Wales, David Cameron, UK Prime Minister, Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and Boris Johnson, Mayor of London officially welcoming delegates who met to debate issues and find solutions for the future of energy.

The move to Geneva in 2011 will create a central hub for international business and government leaders to once again meet and formulate solutions to the Future Energy issues that we continue to face.

The theme for the Forum this year will be `Making Innovation Happen for a Sustainable World`, with a conference programme that aims to generate inspiration and knowledge transfer across energy sectors and geographical regions whilst focusing on actually finding solutions to turn the big ideas into feasible results.

This is an an opportunity for you to present your own ideas, demonstrate technology, debate the issues, find business partnerships, understand the policy decision making process and network with the people who will make the difference. Put the dates in your diary now (10-12 October) to make sure you don`t miss out.

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• European policy
• Green buildings
• Ocean power
• Solar Thermal
• Wind
• Waste to energy
• Carbon management
• Investment and funding
• Geothermal
• Hydroelectric
• Clean transport
• Solar PV
• Biofuels
• Fuel cells
• Environment strategy 

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The conference programme will consist of a wide range of interactive session styles including:

• Inspirational `Cutting Edge` Keynotes - `this is my big idea, now this is what I need to make it a reality!
• Interactive panel debates bringing together a mix of politicians, industry leaders and experts, financial specialists and NGOs to address the potential and how to make it happen
• Transfer of knowledge sessions bringing together people from around the world who want to benefit from the lessons already learnt by others
• Round-table/think tank debates on set themes
• Bi-lateral government/industry private meeting programme - by invitation only

There will also be an opportunity for sponsors to host their own workshop sessions within dedicated theatres which will be open to visitors to the exhibition as well as paying conference delegates.

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• Micheline Calmy-Rey, President of Switzerland
• Andris Cukurs, CEO, Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation
• Prof. Dr. Patrick Aebischer, President, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
• Philip Lowe, Director General for Energy, EU Commission
• Prof. Dr. Kornelis Blok, Founder and Director of Science, Ecofys
• Louis Palmer, CEO, Zero Race
• Michael Butler, Chairman and CEO, Cascadia Capital
• Bertrand Piccard, President, Solar Impulse
• Neville Hargeaves, CEO, Ortus Energy
• Dharik Mallapragada, Graduate Research Assistant, Chemical Engineering, Purdue University
• Raphaël Goldstein, Senior Manager, Energy Storage/Fuel Cell Systems, Germany Trade and Invest
• Mihan Adrian Ionescu, Director, Nano Devices Laboratory (NANOLAB) EPFL
• Ira S. Rubenstein, Partner, Traficon s.r.o.
• Binny Prabhakar, Head of Corporate, Business Development Strategy, Ecofys
• Greg Story, Partner, Solar Energy Partners Limited
• Heinrich Münch, Market Development Manager, SunCarrier
• Diego Fischer, CTO, Flexcell
• Dr. Christoforo Benvenuti, Head of R&D and Innovation activities, SRB Energy Research
• Raphaël Domjan, Project founder, Initiator and President of the Solar Planet Foundation
• Giacomo Benvenuti, CTO, 3D-Oxides and Founder at ABCD Technologies
• Ben Caldecott, Head of European Policy, Climate Change Capital
• Dr. Rolf Hartl, President, Swiss Energy Council
• Pierre-François Unger, Council of State of Geneva
• Ed Colby, CTO, Sentec
• David Hart, Director, E4Tech
• Richard Hindmarsh, Snr. Associate Professor, Environmental Politics & Policy and STS Griffith School of Environment, and, Centre for Governance and Public Policy, Griffith University
• Paul Jordan, Director for Clean Energy, Ricardo plc
• Wolfgang Lange, Managing Director, Solar Frontier
• Richard Taylor, Executive Director, International Hydropower Association
• Stefan Odenthal, Managing Director, Industry and Energy, Hilti
• Ben Hill, Global VP of Sales and Marketing, PV, German Trade and Invest
• Tobias Homann, Senior Manager, PV, German Trade and Invest
• Prof. Mario Paolone, Smart Grids Laboratory, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
• Alistair Pim, Vice President Strategic Alliances, Schneider Electric
• Guy Dufraisse, Vice President Energy Efficiency Solutions, Schneider Electric
• Scott Henneberry, Vice President Smart Grid Strategy, Schneider Electric
• Walter Steinmann, Director, Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE)
• Mike Winkel, CEO, E.ON Climate and Renewables
• Nick Beglinger, President, Swiss Cleantech
• Peter Johnson, VP Smart-Grid Business Development, Alcatel-Lucent
• Stewart Dodd, Architect and Founder of Satellite Architects
• Renat Heuberger, Chairman, Southpole Carbon Asset Management
• Henri Winand, CEO, Intelligent Energy
• Fiona Harvey, Environment Correspondent, The Guardian
• Markus Wråke, Head, Energy Technology Perspectives, International Energy Agency
• Dragomir Markovic, General Manager, Electric Power Industry of Serbia
• Peter Seger, Project Leader, DTE Engineering
• Eric Weiss, Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Florida Power & Light
• Roland Pfeuti, Senior Investment Director, Head Private Equity Team Switzerland, SAM
• Stephan Segouin, Vice President, Corporate Development, NextEra Energy

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Governments/NGOs/environmental agencies will

• debate the issues of climate change and future energy policy
• examine the options and implications for future energy solutions
• look at potential funding for alternative energy and environmental strategies

Venture capitalists/investors/financial institutions/entrepreneurs will

• network with the companies developing technology and services to support future energy solutions
• identify investment opportunities and risks on a global level
• get face-to-face with the experts in this field and debate the commercial issues

Energy companies and professionals will

• keep up-to-date on the latest technological advances
• network with suppliers, consumers, competitors and other key stakeholders within the changing energy industry
• seek out new business opportunities across a global platform

Architects/contractors/civil engineers/developers/town planners and Transport providers/manufacturers/mechanical engineers/designers will

• hear the world’s leading experts present the latest plans for zero-emission development with case studies looking at the technical, logistical and financial impact on their industry
• benefit from specific feature areas, discussion panels and technical tours on green buildings/transport
• network with investors, venture capitalists and governments looking to develop and invest in new projects

Media/editors–in–chief/reporters/journalists/camera crew/photographers will

• report on different opinions of industry leaders on the world’s hottest issues
• gain real understanding of the subjects that are front page in all media

Visiting the exhibition is free of charge for all trade attendees (all visitors must be over 16 years old, unless special approval has been received in writing from the organisers).

Three-day conference passes will be available once the programme has been announced and will include all sessions, lunch, refreshments, exhibition pass and networking social functions. Special rates will be available for exhibitors and event partners.

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Alongside the conference will be an international CleanTech exhibition where we are looking for companies who have `Cutting Edge` ideas and technology to present their products and services. This is an opportunity for you to meet government decision makers, industry leaders, consultants, advisors, investors, purchasers and journalists.

Within the Cleantech Exhibition programme there will also be opportunities for visitors to the exhibition to attend knowledge transfer sessions related to Energy Efficiency. Subjects for debate are likely to include:

• Reducing the dependence on fossil fuels through energy efficiency in cities and transport - what are the latest cutting edge ideas and solutions? How do we practically implement through town planning and retrofitting?
• How do we plan and fund low carbon transport alternatives with incentives that will encourage public use?
• Lessons to be learnt from Masdar City, the Swiss Minergie Project and other case studies

If you are a business or an organisation that has solutions and business opportunities for the renewable energy or environmental technology market then this is a unique chance for you to present your products and services to an international market who are looking to invest.

Exhibition stand packages, sponsorship opportunities and meeting rooms will enable you to fully participate in this event. Tell us what you want to achieve and we will help you to meet your objectives.

What is Cleantech?

Cleantech is a term used to describe technologies, processes, products or services designed to reduce our impact on the environment through renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transport, sustainable resource management and emission reduction. If you have products or services that you wish to promote within this sector then this is the exhibition for you.

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In 2011 we are incorporating all forms of Cleantech into the exhibition rather than focusing solely on renewable energy and energy efficiency. This means that companies that who develop and produce solutions for conservation and emission reduction should also be present these will include…

Advice, planning and engineering services – consultants, agencies, NGOs, universities, auditors, environmental information systems, geological expertise, laboratories, maintenance and servicing

Efficient energy systems and applications – building services (efficient heating, ventilation and insulation), sustainable construction, architects, smart grid infrastructure, energy saving

Emissions and exhaust treatment – air filter technology, dust extraction, exhaust/flue gas purification equipment and processes, detection and monitoring systems

Energy production – manufacturers, technology developers, consultants, engineers, producers and investors in solar PV, solar thermal, wind – onshore and offshore, biofuel, geothermal, hydropower, fuel cells, tidal and waste-to-energy

Measurement and control technology – emission/pollution detection, control equipment, automation equipment, control systems, measurement devices

Mobility – engineering consultants, charging stations, technology providers, fuel reduction systems, suppliers of electric/low carbon vehicles, urban planning, traffic and transport concepts

Waste treatment and recycling – brownfield remediation, disposal of environmentally hazardous waste, dismantling of buildings, soil treatment, disposal of household waste, composting, disposal site planning and technology, electrical waste recycling, engineering and construction of recycling facilities, fermentation , mechanisation, incineration, plastics recycling, recovery of valuable materials, thermal gasification, pyrolysis, thermal waste treatment, waste collection systems

Water and waste water treatment – treatment works and systems for industrial and municipal waste water, water catchment, neutralisation, pollution detection, clean-up solution providers, regulators, leak detection and control, rainwater harvesting and grey water recycling systems, water conservation experts, sustainable drainage solutions, marine pollution control, water security experts, metering and monitoring solutions, water conservation solution providers, water management consultants, environment agencies

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