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