Plenary-Conference Agenda Please note times, topics and speakers are subject to change and confirmed speakers will be posted in bold on a daily basis over the coming weeks. Time Session 6:00-8:00am Exhibitor Setup (Cleantech Café Area) 8:00-8:30am Networking Refreshments (Cleantech Café Area) 8:30-9:00am Welcome & Opening Remarks 9:00-9:45 am Defining the Cleantech Economy We will examine the various definitions of Clean Technology, and delve into which meanings best apply to the cleantech industry in Eastern Canada. Our discussion will address the sectors, clusters, and industries that make up the cleantech segment and examine how economies of scale will influence the development of this market in the near term. Moderator: Scott Skinner, Director of NS Program, Summerhill Group, Halifax Invited Panelist: Céline Bak, Partner, Analytica Advisors, Toronto Terry Thibodeau, Annapolis Digby Economic Development Agency 9:45-10:30 am Global vs Local Economy Our panelists will address the debate of balancing global and local concerns
in formulating a framework for the cleantech economy. In particular, we will look at how local markets and policies are independent of what is happening in other parts of the world. Christian Weisenburger, Partner, Beyond The Box Law, Halifax Brad Murray, Senior Manager- Communications Relations, DSTN-DSME Trenton Ltd. Industry Canada 10:30-11:00am Networking & Refreshment Break (Cleantech Café Area) 11:00-12:00pm Technologies & Policy Most of us are familiar with renewable energy, recycling and energy-saving devices as examples of cleantech in the region, but what are the examples we are not familiar with? We examine some of these hidden segments and ask what local policies will help to develop these new technologies. Curtis VanWalleghem, CEO, Hydrostor, Toronto (See Bio) Gregg Curwin, CEO of the Curwin Group, Halifax N&L, NB, PEI & NS Policy Makers ACOA 12:00-1:30pm Keynote Luncheon Speaker
Céline Bak, Partner, Analytica Advisors, Toronto Céline is an internationally recognized author, speaker and consultant on the contribution and potential of Canada s clean technology industry. She published and authored a ground-breaking national report on clean technology and on commercialization the 2010 SDTC Cleantech Growth & Go-to-Market Report. 1:30-2:15pm Best Practices We will examine case studies in cleantech with the aim of determining what has worked elsewhere and what hasn t. We ll delve into how these entrepreneurs carried out their projects and what lessons would help in planning and executing similar projects in Atlantic Canada Jeff Larsen, Associate, McInnes Cooper, Halifax Steven Marsden, Senior Program Manager, East Coast Renewable Energy Lead, Lockheed Martin Canada, Dartmouth N&L, NB, PEI & NS Business Leaders
2:15-3:00pm Key Steps to a Sustainable Economy This session will identify the essential steps to a sustainable economy, based on what other successful jurisdictions have implemented. We assess these steps based on such factors as vision, commitment, stimulation, governance, policy, competitiveness, partnerships, risk, and investment. Moderator: Stephen Hartlen, Executive Director, Industry & Innovation Office, Dalhousie David Millar, Partner, Haisley Millar Consulting Group, Halifax Jeff Mullen, ACOA Ken Cartmill, VP, Business Development, LED Roadway Lighting Ltd. Innovation PEI Innovation Newfoundland & Labrador NB Innovation Foundation Innovacorp 3:00-3:30pm Networking & Refreshment Break (Cleantech Café Area) 3:30-4:25pm
Investment Opportunities & Pitches This session will explore investment opportunities in clean technology, including a look at new incentives for cleantech investment and recently created government funds. Two entrepreneurs will also have the chance to stand in front of their peers and pitch their clean technology to a panel of investment advisors. Patrick Keefe, Investment Manager, Innovacorp, Halifax Chris Payne, NS Economic & Rural Development and Tourism, Halifax Investor Provincial & Federal Programs Cleantech Entrepreneurs Invited Pitchers: Pam Cooley, Development and Corporate Sales, Careshare Atlantic Ltd. Marlene Moore, Green Power Labs 4:25 4:30 pm Closing Remarks 4:30-5:30 pm Exhibit Takedown