CLEANTECH FINANCE & INVESTMENT FORUM 2006
Sofitel Hotel, Melbourne, Tuesday 22nd August 2006
Cleantech is an emerging 21st century theme for investing in
companies, funds and projects and is growing at an accelerated pace. The
Cleantech Forum will explore why Australia is poised to be a leader in Cleantech
and examine how it can position its network of investors and companies to
capitalise on the national and global market demand for clean technology
solutions.
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Program Details:
8.00
Forum Registration
8.45
Welcome Address
Jeffrey Castellas
CEO, Clean Technology AustralAsia
8.50
Official opening
The Right Hon, John So, Cr.
The Lord Mayor, City of Melbourne
Session 1: Global Market
Opportunities and Drivers for Clean Technology investing
Clean technological solutions are the cornerstone to effectively
address global risks, opportunities and challenges such as climate change,
energy and water security, natural resource depletion and building sustainable
communities. As these global issues drive Cleantech innovation, Cleantech
investing can lead to achieving solid financial returns, stimulate and attract
new investment and create jobs. This session will provide insights into the
global markets that are of key importance in Building AustralAsia’s Cleantech
Future
9.00
The role of the Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and
Climate in driving deployment of Clean Technologies
Mr Gerry Morvell
Assistant Secretary,
Energy Futures Branch,
Australian Greenhouse Office
Department of the Environment & Heritage
9.20
Cleantech Investing: the state of play in the USA
Peter Martenson
Division Director, Macquarie Funds Management, USA
9.40
The market opportunity for technology innovation and investment in India
Harish Rao
National Vice Chairman and Victorian President, Australia India Business Council
Head, Asia Pacific of Sundaram Finance
10.00
The biggest environmental market in the world - Cleantech investment opportunities in China
Don Ye
President & CEO, Tsinghua Venture Capital Management, China Environment Fund,
China
10.20
Launch of "The Australian Cleantech Map 2006 - Deals, Performance & Trends"
Nick Bruse
General Manager, Clean Technology AustralAsia
10.40
Coffee Break
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Session 2: Cleantech CEO's- companies leading the charge
Cleantech public and private companies are developing and deploying
innovative clean technologies in a range of industry sectors from renewable
energy, water and waste, carbon capture storage, and emission reduction
technologies to new materials. Business leaders from cleantech companies will
present on the market and investment opportunities in their Cleantech industry
sectors. Our Panel of Cleantech investors and entrepreneurs will then discuss
how companies can capitalise on the opportunities and how investors and
companies can increase profitability, valuations and generate ROI.
Moderator
Fiona Wain
CEO, Environment Business Australia
11.10
Renewable Energy and Potable Water
Tom Engelsman
CEO, Energetech Australia
11.30
Alternative Fuels
Richard Webb
Commercial Manager, Development, Energy Developments
11.50
New Materials and Energy Storage
Jeffrey Ng
CEO, Hydrexia
12.10
Clean Coal
Tony Andersen
General Manager Major Projects, CS Energy
12.30
Panel - Audience Q&A: How can Australian companies capitalise on the market opportunities and generate returns for investors?
David Landers
CEO, Emerging Technology Fund,
Allen&Buckeridge
Subodh Maskara
Managing Director, Petrecycle Pty Ltd
Neal Dikeman
Partner, Jane Capital Partners, USA
Ivor Frischknecht
Investment Director, Starfish Ventures
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Session 3: Cleantech Funds - the investment value proposition
New Cleantech funds are being created that present the opportunity for
investing in a diversified portfolio of companies and funds. In this session
leaders in the investment community present their insights on the future of
Cleantech investing and the rationale behind their portfolio selection of
companies and funds.
Moderator
Bill Hartnett
Managing Director, Innovest Strategic Value Advisors
1.40
Cleantech: A New Theme for Institutional Investors
Garry Weaven
Chair, Industry Funds Management and Director, Pacific Hydro
2.00
Producing profits sustainably from investments in Australian Cleantech companies
Christian Jensen
Investment Manager, CVC Sustainable Investments
2.20
Returns for institutional investors from cleantech investing
Michael O'Sullivan
Head of Alternative Investment, Jame Fielding Funds Mangement
2.40
Picking up Cleantech investments in a Sustainability portfolio
Craig Bingham
Managing Director, Portfolio Partners
3.00
Cleantech Venture Capital in Australia: A portfolio
of early stage investments
Jan Dekker
CEO, Centre for Energy and Greenhouse Technologies
3.20
Panel: Audience Q&A with Session Speakers
3.40
Coffee Break
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Session 4: Why a "Perfect Storm" is brewing for Australian Cleantech
Australian Cleantech companies and investors are poised to capitalise on
national and international market opportunities, including major power, property
and infrastructure initiatives that employ clean technologies. This session
investigates the future opportunities for Australian Cleantech both in new
technology innovation, project finance and market deployment
Moderator
Martijn Wilder
Partner, Baker & McKenzie
4.10
Australian cleantech companies: the public and private equity scene
Jamie Taylor
Director Corporate Finance, Patersons Securities
4.30
Investing in a sustainable energy future: Australia's Cleantech pipeline of innovation
Glen Currie
Business Manager, Energy Technologies, CSIRO
4.50
Project finance opportunities in Cleantech Infrastructure
Justin McNab
Head of Energy and Infrastructure, National Australia Bank
5.10
Australia's role in future of the Cleantech Industry in Asia
Peter Castellas
Director, Clean Technology AustralAsia & Fund Manager, Sustainable Melbourne
Fund
5.30
Conference closing remarks
Jeffrey Castellas
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Gala Dinner on The Terrace
Don't miss this unique opportunity to share the knowledge and experience from
an advisor to the largest pension fund in the world with specialised investments
in Cleantech.
5.45
Pre Dinner Cocktails
6.30
Dinner Welcome and Introduction
Geoff Mabbet
CEO, Sustainability Victoria
7.35 - Dinner Keynote
Bryan Martel
Managing Partner, Environmental Capital Group and Environmental Investment
Advisor to CalPERS
Institutional investments in Cleantech for a profitable and sustainable future:
CalPERS experience
For the first time the Cleantech Forum will include a Gala Dinner at the Sofitel
Melbourne on The Terrace. International keynote speaker Bryan Martel,
Environmental Investment Advisor for CalPERS. Mr. Martel will discuss the
CalPERS’ experience in Cleantech as he is leading the development and
implementation of the first environmental due diligence and environmental
performance monitoring system in the private equity context.
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