2011 Midwest Energy Forum

We are proud to be one again presenting this important conference for Midwestern development in the 21st century.

62% of the $4 billion committed to Cleantech in 2010 was in later stage investments and another 28% was in later stage venture capital.

The Midwest Energy Forum (MEF) is the premier conference for private equity investors, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, researchers, and others interested in innovation and growth within the green technology sector in the Midwest.

8 - 8:30 a.m.	Registration (6th Floor Lobby)
8:30 - 9:05 a.m.	Welcome Remarks (Room 621) Michael Polsky, President and CEO, Invenergy, LLC Morning Keynote Presentation Karina Edmonds, Technology Transfer Coordinator, United States Department of Energy
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.	Panel Discussion: Innovations in Transportation (Room 621) As we move from gas-guzzling vehicles to energy-efficient transportation, opportunities for innovation abound. This panel will explore the latest innovations in technology and energy efficiency. Transportation and logistics industry leaders will provide insights on the latest advances and future of electric, natural gas, and other technologies in the transportation industry. Speakers: JIm Greenberger (moderator), Executive Director, NAATBatt Jeffrey Chamberlain, Energy Storage Initiative Leader, Argonnne National Laboratory Damian Gardley, Director of Sales, LG Chem Power Mike Sinkula, Co-Founder, Director of Business Development, Envia Systems Bill Wallace, Director of Global Battery Systems, General Motors
10:15 - 10:25 a.m.	Break
10:25 - 11:55 a.m.	Clean Energy Challenge Presentations (Rooms 100 and 200)
12 – 12:40 p.m.	Lunch (Room 621)
12:20 - 1 p.m.	Midwest Energy Forum Keynote Presentation (Room 621) Mark Florian, Managing Director, First Reserve
1 - 2:40 p.m.	Clean Energy Challenge Presentations (Rooms 100 and 200)
2:40 - 2:50 p.m.	Break
2:50 – 3:40 p.m.	Panel Discussion: SmartGrid Case Study (Room 621) This case study-based session will cover the smart grid landscape in Northern Illinois and the greater Midwest. Representatives from companies pioneering smart grid technology will share will share best practices and lessons learned, and will predict the evolution of smart grid technology in the coming years. Paul Orzeske (moderator), President, Honeywell Building Solutions Michael Danziger, Associate Partner, IBM And speakers: TBA Clean Energy Challenge Idea Fast Pitches (Room 400)
3:40 - 3:50 p.m.	Break
3:50 - 4:50 p.m.	Concurrent Panel Sessions: Financing Clean-Tech Companies – Project Finance (Room 100) Traditional financing is difficult to come by, given the state of market conditions. In this session, you will learn about project financing as well as trends in the clean tech sector for startups in all stages of investment. Speakers: Matt Shanahan (moderator), Managing Director, Marathon Capital Pete Kadens, Founder and CEO, SoCore Energy Joel Spenadel, Executive Director, JP Morgan Energy Investments Ray Weber, Senior Vice President, GE Energy Financial Services Ray Wood, Managing Director and Co-Head of U.S. Power Group and The Global Alternative Energy Group in Investment Banking, Credit Suisse Building Efficiency (Room 200) Sustainable building design and construction is quickly becoming the standard, with organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council dedicated to efficient, green construction. This panel will examine the transformation of the building industry toward sustainability, which ultimately leads to healthier, more viable communities. Speakers: Craig Seiben (moderator), Founder and CEO, Sieben Energy Daniel Cheifetz, Founder and CEO, Indie Energy Terrill Laughton, Director, Global Consulting, Johnson Controls Robert Quast, Vice President, Lincoln Property Company
5 - 5:15 p.m.	Clean Energy Challenge Speaker & Awards Presentation (Room 621) Pat Quinn, Governor, State of Illinois
5 - 6:30 p.m.	Reception (Room 621)

We thank our partner organizations for their support.