Friendship Summit Day One: November 30, 2009

Panel Discussion:  Accelerating Renewable Energy and Clean-Tech Momentum

This panel will emphasize the growth of the U.S. and China in regards to renewable energy and how the two countries have collaborated to improve the use of energy as a mile-marker in the last 30 years.  While we see an increase in economical technologies, panelists will cover current impactful solutions along with partnership, policy, and projects going forward to set the tone for a successful roadmap.

You'll get an in-depth look at the following:

• Key existing and near-future technology roadmap to develop commercial product foundations.
• Programs that are available to enhance collaboration, implementation, and to elevate the results effectively.
• Partnerships amongst financial institutions, OEM, services, developers, and government toward making a solid structural bond.
• Policies that are the driving force behind making the commercialization of renewable energy a reality

...and much more

Key speakers include:

• Travis Bradford, COO, Carbon War Room and President of Prometheus Institute
• Michael Eckhart, President, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)
• Puon Penn, Head of National Cleantech, Wells Fargo
  
• Peggy Liu, Chairperson, Joint US-China Collaboration on Clean Energy (JUCCCE)
• Mark Levine, Founder, China Energy Group, Lawrence Berkeley Lab

Additional speakers to be announced.

New York City, one of the most robust metropolitan cities in America - New York Life, Goldman Sachs, GE Financials, Good Energies, are early adopters of clean tech, fueling investments into the sector. NYC also has adopted taxi services using hybrid vehicles. City Hall will provide an in-depth look at recent development from the Municipality level to support renewable energy.

Business Luncheon Discussion: Current Real Estate Market
Are commercial properties attractive enough for foreign buyers? What are the current real estate opportunities in New Yory City, the U.S. and China? Issues about real estate financing from both investors and developers' perspectives will be discussed. In addition, New York City Economic Development Corporation will present its stimulus package and grants offered by New York City. Selected companies from both the U.S. and China to share their perspectives and strategies.

Best Practices - Conducting Business in United States & China

China Success Stories:

• See what we have learned about how to thrive in the Chinese market after thirty years of diplomatic relations.
• How international organizations navigate regulatory requirements and establish a presence while minimizing roadblocks
• The problems along the way, how success was won, and prospects for the future.

Selected companies will present their strategies.

Note:

Day Time Panels are located at 7 World Trade Center on the 45th floor at 250 Greenwich Street.

Evening VIP gala dinner and performance arts are located at United Nations Headquarters.

All purchases are final after Nov.1st and are non-refundable.

Contact: Carolh@sacaf.org