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London, Feb 4, 2010 - (ACN Newswire) - CleanEquity Monaco 2010, the foremost event for next generation clean and green technology will take place March 4th and 5th. An expert selection of the world's most inspiring cleantech companies will be presenting to invited industry-specific financial and strategic investors, policy makers, legislators and media from all over the world.
Arup, the global design, engineering and integrated planning firm, is joining the consortium of contributors this year. Arup provides sustainability advice on a wide range of environmental, social and economic issues. These services can be provided either alone or as part of a package, incorporating the firm's wider planning, design, engineering and management skills. Arup's expertise also helps to shape policy. The firm has been working with businesses and national and regional governments to develop policy on carbon management and climate change, as well as ensuring that a ll issues are considered as part of its design and consultancy work. It is the only private sector partner of the C40.
The keynote speaker will be Jigar Shah. A renowned visionary, Jigar, CEO of the Carbon War Room, is committed to renewable energy and sustainable solutions that enable prosperity. He is dedicated to identifying business-as-usual practices and replacing them with low-carbon solutions. Jigar founded SunEdison in 2003 and revolutionised the solar industry by introducing a business model to sell solar as a service. He created a multi-billion dollar industry. Jigar also managed mergers & acquisitions, corporate strategy, and sales efforts for BP Solar's national commercial accounts. He is an expert on energy project finance, changing energy policy, working with entrenched stakeholders, and convincing individuals to embrace new energy technology. He works closely with leading world influencers and guides policy makers around the globe.
Presenting companies include:
Avantium Netherlands Biofuels and Bioplastics
Deinove France Biofuels
Epyon Netherlands Battery Charging
Geomorph Greece Water Treatment
Heliatek Germany Solar Power
Lenz Japan Fuel Emissions Filter
Leviathan Energy Israel Wind
Loopwing Japan Wind
Minesto Sweden Ocean Energy
Nanoxer Italy Thermal Insulation
Sustainable Technologies Spain Waste Treatment
Plenary sessions during the two-day event will be focussed around the following themes: alternative vehicles, infrastructure, cleantech investing, policy and the carbon markets. Notable participants will include, among others, Paul Clements-Hunt, who has been the Head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Finance Initiative (FI) since November 2000; Neil Eckert, CEO of Climate Exchange PLC, which owns the European Climate Exchange (ECX) and the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX).
CleanEquity Monaco's regional host is the Monaco Chamber of Economic Development; other local partners include Prince Albert II of Monaco's Foundation, the Monte Carlo SBM, and the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation. Collaborators for the 2010 event include law firm Covington and Burling LLP, Invest Securities, as well as Royal Philips Electronics NV.
Register for your invitation at www.cleanequitymonaco.com.
Contact:
Jade Summer - London
Innovator Capital Limited
+44 207 297 6840
jade.summer@innovator-capital.com
Birte Stein - Munich
MC Services
+49 89 210 228 12
birte.stein@mc-services.eu
Flore nce de Luca - Monaco
+377 97 98 68 68
Chambre de Developpement Economique de Monaco
fdeluca@cde.mc
Jenni Pain - Monaco (English Speaking)
Chambre de Developpement Economique de Monaco
+44 207 591 9610
jennip@blj.co.uk
Feb 4, 2010
Topic: Press release summary
Sectors: Environment
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