ESD Alternative Energy Conference:
January 26th, 2010 | 
Author: Creating Solutions, Driving Change
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Doubletree Dearborn Hotel
5801 Southfield Expressway
Detroit, Michigan 48228
Featuring: Lunch Keynote Speaker Stanley “Skip” Pruss, Director, Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) and Michigan’s Chief Energy Officer
Mark your calendar for the conference that will bring together leaders in the alternative energy industry, and representatives of government, policy and technology to discuss issues and offer solutions and opportunities available in this industry. Panel discussions, breakout sessions and exhibits are only some of the attractions that this conference will offer.
The conference will feature the businesses that are already making this happen, the policy makers that are laying the enabling legislation, entrepreneurial and funding opportunities, and the industries in Michigan that have a stake in alternative energy.
Conference Schedule:
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Registration, Networking, Exhibitors and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.– 9:00 a.m.
Welcome Presentation
- ESD Institute Directors Dave Skiven and Chris Webb
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Morning keynote speaker
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Panel Discussion #1 – “Success Stories and Opportunities”
CEOs and representatives from successful Michigan companies will share their stories and discuss the issues and obstacles facing the alternative energy industry in Michigan.
- Chris Long—CEO, Global Wind
- David Prouty—CEO, HTI
- Ann Marie Sastry—CEO, Sakti3
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Networking break and exhibits
11:15 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion #2 – Policy
Policy experts will discuss potential impact on jobs and the economy. Experts on Germany, Denmark and Canadian alternative energy policies will share case studies.
- Dr. Soji Adelaja – Director, Michigan State University Land Policy Institute
- Irene Dimitry – DTE, Director of Renewable Energy
- Liesl Clark – Depute Director, DELEG
- Ontario “Green Energy Act” – Bureaucrat from Ontario
12:30 p.m.– 1:45 p.m.
Luncheon and dessert in the exhibit area
1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Lunch Keynote speaker
- Stanley “Skip” Pruss, Director, Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) and Michigan’s Chief Energy Officer
2:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Break-out Sessions
The afternoon will feature three tracks with three presentations in each.
Topics include:
- Funding/Entrepreneurs – Who has investment capital and what are funding opportunities. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to network and share their funding needs/concerns. SPEAKER: Jeff Bocan, Managing Director, Beringea, LLC
- Technology –Discussions on processes such as streamlining building facilities, building codes, education and technical training, wind/solar/biomass, etc.
- Policy-Michigan: Business leaders, owners, and entrepreneurs in the field of alternative energy will present their case to Michigan’s policy makers. This session will focus on creating conversation and dialogue between presenters and the audience.
5:00
Conference re-cap and conclusion
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