Clean technologies are emerging as the enablers of the modern industrial society, the next and necessary wave of venture innovation in a natural resource constrained world. While the environmental benefits of clean technologies can be significant, the primary drivers for investments in them are the commercial advantages offered by the technologies to underpin their successful commercialisation and quality returns for investors.

The introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) as outlined in the Federal Government’s White Paper, and the resulting demand that will be placed on emitters to find innovative clean technology solutions, will create many opportunities for investors and particularly for the venture capital sector.

In 2008, clean technology venture investments in North America, Europe, China and India totaled a record $8.4 billion. The preliminary 2008 total represents the seventh consecutive year of growth in venture investing, widely recognised as a leading indicator of overall investment patterns.

The 2009 marcus evans Cleantech Investment and Innovation Conference has been specially tailored to address the key challenges and opportunities Australian Cleantech sector faces in these difficult times. The conference also aims to provide delegates with the latest insights and best practices by gathering policy makers, Cleantech investors and innovators together.

Key topics

• Let’s not waste the Crisis - developing the next wave of venture innovation in a world of Climate Crisis and Financial Crisis
• Examining the impact of credit crunch on capital funding for the development of Cleantech sector
• Bridging the funding gap for the commercialisation of new technologies
• Renewable Energy Certificate Futures and Options – enhancing the transparency and liquidity of the existing over-the-counter markets and supporting the Renewable Energy Target
• Understanding the two strategic technology priorities - Carbon Capture and Storage Flagship programme and Solar Flagships programme

For further details and brochures, please contact:
Ms. Esther Wong
Tel No: +603 2723 6736
Fax No: +612 9223 2352
Email add: estherw@marcusevanskl.com
www.marcusevans.com

A discussion titled Cleantech: The Next Big Things is to feature in an international climate change & business conference to be held in Melbourne in August

The cleantech discussion will form part of the business opportunities stream on the morning of Day 3 of the 5th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference (24-26 August, Melbourne, Australia).

Ian Porter, CEO of the Alternative Technologies Association, will chair the sessions which feature the following senior technology provider panel representatives:

• Advanced Solar: Barry Lake, Project Manager Advanced Solar Initiative, Worley Parsons
• Wave & Tidal: Tim Finnigan, Chief Executive Officer, Bio Power Systems
• Algae: Andrew Lawson, Managing Director, MBD Energy
• Electric Vehicle Network: Talal Yassine, Head of Business Development & Operations, Better Place Australia
• Ceramic Fuel Cells: Brendan Dow, Managing Director, Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited
• Geothermal Power: Gerry Grove White, Chief Executive Officer, Geodynamics
• Biochar: Nick Gerritsen, Director, Carbonscape NZ

The morning session will open with an overview of the cleantech industry by Matthew Warren, Chief Executive Officer of the Clean Energy Council of Australia. The panel members will each outline what emissions reduction potential their technology can deliver & what policy measures and drivers they need to become commercial:

Julien Turecek, Investment Manager at Cleantech Ventures, will also outline what investors are looking for from cleantech companies.

The afternoon discussion will feature international success stories of Australian & New Zealand cleantech companies in Asia and America. Austrade and Trade & Investment New Zealand will co-chair this session and profile companies that have accessed overseas markets, including Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) qualified projects.

The Conference runs for three days, from 24-26 August. Over 80 expert international and regional speakers are confirmed, including the Australian & New Zealand Climate Change Ministers Wong and Smith. Day one of the conference will offer introductory workshops on climate change adaptation, policy measures and carbon markets including the CDM market. Day two will outline domestic & international policy updates and feature business panel discussions on policy impacts and financing the move to a low carbon economy. Day three includes themed concurrent sessions, including the Cleantech opportunities stream, plus a focused discussion on the potential of the Copenhagen meeting. Full program details are available from the website.

The conference series is a not for profit initiative organised by the Australia – New Zealand Climate Change & Business Centre and Point Carbon. The Victorian Government is Foundation sponsor and host for the 2009 Melbourne event.

Single Day registration is available. Early bird registration until July 17, 2009

For further details visit: www.climateandbusiness.com

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• REDEFINE what smart grids really mean
• DISCOVER what the National Energy Efficiency initiative can do for Australian industry
• EVALUATALUATE the success of system developers and their overseas projects
• ANALYSE the impact current AMI technology could have on future smart network integration
• EXPLORE the possibilities for renewable energy and the grid
• ASSESS the future of smart networks and the National Broadband Network
• UNDERSTANRSTAND the financial and environmental benefits of smart grid investment
• MITIGATATE against possible obstacles in smart network implementation

Don’t miss out on these 2 essential workshops:

WORKSHOP A 9:00 – 12:00
How to adapt the Smart Grid Maturity Model: Creating a clear path to the Smart Grid

Around the globe, progressive Utilities see the inevitabilty of adopting a smart grid to modernise the power grid.

More than meters and mobility, the smart grid represents a whole new framework for improved management of electric generation, transmission and distribution.

This facilitated workshop will lead delegates through discussions around the Smart Grid Maturity Model and how it creates a roadmap of activities, investments and best practices that lead to creating a smart grid.

This workshop will address:
• How to move from a smart grid vision
into the establishment of your smart
grid journey
• Utility domains impacted by
smart grid
• Putting the Smart Grid Maturity Model into action, case studies and best-practice examples

Your Workshop Leader:
Mal Coble,
Intelligent Utility Networks - Solutions Leader,
IBM

WORKSHOP B 1:00 - 4:00
Can Smart Grids, AMI and NBN’s work together?

This workshop will explore the issues arising from smart grid implementation and AMI infrastructure, and conclude by discussing the opportunities for NBN integration.
Workshop highlights:
• Overcoming inoperability issues between different system developers and distributors
• Considering existing AMI infrastructure when developing and implementing smart grid systems
• Discussing how to achieve technical integration across different standards communities
• Understanding the bigger picture: The roll of the National Broadband Network in the future of smart energy and how your organisation can look to benefit from this relationship

Your Workshop Leader:
Phil Perry, Managing Director,
Impaq Consulting

Our mission is to enable our customers to reduce the impact that they are having on the environment.

If every person actively seeks ways to reduce their energy consumption, select the most environment friendly products and services and include the environment in their economic decision making, we can collectively make a difference.

We understand the needs of our customers and have the necessary elements within our business structure to connect them to the most effective and relevant range of information, products and services that will help to reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere.

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Clean Technology is a multi-disciplinary and multi-sector conference addressing advancements in traditional technologies, emerging technologies and clean business practices applied towards a more sustainable future. The mission of Clean Technology is to bring together the entire Clean Technology ecosystem with the goal of accelerating the flow of technologies from development to implementation.

Conference

Six primary sources of content that represent the entire hierarchy of technology commercialization and implementation.

• Technical Research: universities, corporate and government labs
• IP & Venture: TTOs and early stage companies
• Company Presentations: show floor product and company presentations
• Corporate Needs: company presentations on strategic technology needs
• Policy & Investment: invited speakers — investment and policy
• Sustainable Industry: invited speakers — sustainable best practices and valuation

Expo

Focused on SMEs and country/regional representative organizations across every aspect of cleantechnology. This expo is unique to the world because it brings together the full ecosystem of clean technology providers and end users across all industrial sectors.

Cleantech-Capital.net is happy to engage in the promotion of cleantech events, services and industry initiatives. Below you will find a range of options.

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Would you like to position your organisation as a leading provider of cleantech professional services? Would you like to work on the inside of the Cleantech-Capital.net support services for new cleantech ventures and projects? Place your company logo, banners, and advertisements across all areas of the Cleantech-Capital.net website. Sponsorship positions are limited in availability as detailed in the matrix below.

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Sponsorship Category Available+ Lead Sponsor 1 Corporate 4 Associate 6 Network 10 + Number of sponsorships available in each region: Africa, Asia, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Australia and Oceania

What are the key benefits? Your organisation can be promoted to a regional audience across a wide variety of locations on Cleantech-Capital.net portal : Be among the first leading organisations to sponsor the inaugural Cleantech-Capital.net portal launch in July 2009. All banners and logo's lead to a custom sponsors page with direct key communication and action directives. All Sponsor page views are tracked to assist you in maximising your branding on Cleantech-Capital.net. Priority access to deals and opportunities. Join the advisory group and support companies through their commercialisation and expansion phases. Your organisations services recommended to cleantech companies during their opportunity evaluation process prior to publishing. Access to send Public and Private offering’s via email alerts to the cleantech-capital Investor network. Be among the first leading organisations to sponsor the inaugural Cleantech-Capital.net website launch in July 2009. All banners and logo’s lead to your custom sponsors page with your direct key communication, action directives and your full/half page advert. Live access to the latest cleantech venture opportunities posted to the directory. Your company logo featured on every page targeting regional audience with link back to your sponsorship page. Your company banner featured on the bottom of selected pages. Logo placement on outgoing emails. All Sponsor page views are tracked to assist you in maximising your branding on Cleantech-Capital.net. All sponsorships run for a 12 month period and are limited in their availability as detailed in the chart to the left. Please see the Sponsorship matrix below for more details of what each level of sponsorship provides.

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