Clean Energy Not Just a Buzzword Anymore: 2007 Clean Energy Conference Brings Greentech Mainstream.Showcasing latest technologies, creative entrepreneurs, leading CEOs, investment trends and the employers who power the industry BOSTON -- The Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center (MTTC MTTC Michigan Test for Teacher Certification MTTC Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center MTTC McConnell Technology Training Center MTTC Musgamagw Tsawataineuk Tribal Council MTTC Manufacturing Technology Transfer Center MTTC Molecular Targeted Therapy of Cancer ), the Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition, and the MIT MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum in conjunction with major sponsoring organizations, announce the third annual Conference on Clean Energy at the Hynes Convention Center The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center located in Boston's Back Bay has 193,000 square feet (0 m) of exhibit space and can accommodate up to four concurrent events. in Boston, October 29-30, 2007. This year's conference, the third annual event, brings together the latest technologies, leading CEOs, inventors and entrepreneurs who bring them to life, investment perspectives, and employers, all focused on accelerating the commercial success of their companies and the key issues facing the cleantech/greentech industry. "It is no surprise that The Wall Street Journal recently wrote an article on children becoming the next major source of clean energy advocacy: cleantech and greentech is no longer an obscure discipline or a wild idea hatched in a lab," said Abigail Barrow of MTTC. "This sector is ready for prime time: there are innovative ideas becoming operational as we speak, and the mission of the Conference on Clean Energy aims to bring those stories to life and help them succeed through our two-day event." Keynote speakers of this year's event include Ian Bowles, Secretary, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs of Massachusetts; Warren Leon, Director, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Renewable Energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. Trust; and Robyn Beavers, Director of Environmental Programs, Google. Also invited is Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick Deval Laurdine Patrick (born July 31, 1956) is an American politician and the current Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. On November 7, 2006, Patrick became the first African American elected governor of Massachusetts and the second in United States history. . The event showcases a wide range of technologies and companies through a series of panel discussions in three tracks: industry sector insights, investment opportunities, and academic perspectives. Specific panels include Solar, Wind, Biofuels, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells, and Efficiency and Demand Response. In addition, 18 new companies will present their plans to the audience. For more information on the conference, including speakers and panel tracks, click here. (http://www.mattcenter.org/cceconf2007/ce-conference.html) The exhibit hall, expanded this year, will be open for the entire conference. This year's concurrent job fair, sponsored by the Energy Special Interest Group (ESIG ESIG European Solvents Industry Group ESIG Environmental and Societal Impacts Group (US National Center for Atmospheric Research) ESIG Electronic Signature ESIG Ecole Supérieure d'Informatique de Gestion ) at the MIT Enterprise Forum, boasts employers from various exhibitors, each seeking a range of talented individuals across all company functions. Read more about the CCE CCE Cornell Cooperative Extension CCE Corporate and Continuing Education CCE Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. CCE Commission de Coopération Environnementale CCE Centre for Continuing Education CCE College of Continuing Education CCE Certified Computer Examiner job fair. (http://www.mattcenter.org/cceconf2007/free_job_fair.html) "This year, a total of 50 companies are expected to exhibit at CCE, representing an increase of 56%," continued Brad Bradshaw, President of the Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition and Velerity Management Consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects . "We are thrilled to be in their presence and to turn exciting ideas into reality through key connections we make at the conference." Spotlight on CCE 2007 Exhibitors: Spire Corporation Spire Solar, a unit of Spire Corporation, has been manufacturing solar energy solar energy, any form of energy radiated by the sun, including light, radio waves, and X rays, although the term usually refers to the visible light of the sun. equipment since 1980. Spire pioneered the solar manufacturing equipment industry and continues to be the number one choice of more than 90% of the photovoltaic module manufacturing companies around the world. Spire Solar is part of Spire Corporation, a diversified technology company providing innovative solar energy manufacturing equipment and solar systems, biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. devices, and optoelectronic components. For more information, visit www.spirecorp.com. About the Conference on Clean Energy CCE focuses on accelerating the commercial interests of companies in the clean energy area. Now in its third year, the Conference on Clean Energy is a must-attend event designed to showcase developments occurring in the clean energy cluster. Attendees will find new investment opportunities, support for technology, and career opportunities. Led by the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center, CCE 2007 is sponsored by a number of leading law firms, venture capital firms Name Location Founding date Managing Partners/Directors Specialty Capital managed 5AM Ventures Menlo Park, CA; Waltham, MA 2002 John Diekman, PhD (managing partner), Scott Rocklage, PhD (managing partner), Andrew Schwab (managing partner) life sciences $200M [1] , industry organizations and coalitions, and other service providers. The list of sponsors includes: Foley Hoag LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol ; Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Renewable Energy Trust; Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds; UK Trade & Investment; Classic Communications; Braemar Energy Ventures II; Flagship Ventures; SouthCoast Development Partnership; Silicon Valley Bank; Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.; Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP. For more information on the event and MTTC, visit www.mattcenter.org. |
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