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Innovations & Careers in the Green Tech Industry: A look at how Seattle is contributing to solving the global energy crisis and climate change

Hosted by the World Affairs Council & the Young Professionals International Network

What
When Feb 23, 2010
from 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Where Pravda Studios, 1406 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Contact Phone (206) 441-5910.
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Join us for an interactive panel with:

  • David Leonhardi, moderator, Business Strategist, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
  • J.D. Sitton, CEO, Infinia, a global CleanTech Top 100 firm developing solar power generation systems
  • Kevin Wilhelm, CEO, Sustainable Business Consulting, a company delivering solutions to help clients meet profitability and sustainability goals
  • Bryan Guy, Managing Director, Cypress Venture Group, a startup developing smart grid solutions to make homes more energy efficient
  • Clare Nordquist, Director, Cascadia Capital, LLC, an investment bank focused on sustainable technologies
  • William Einstein, Manager, Emerging Technologies & Climate Change Department, Puget Sound Energy
  • Ron Davis, Chief Marketing Officer, VU1, a company developing a new technology for light bulbs

Global warming is one of the greatest challenges mankind faces today. It's going to require innovations and new ways of thinking to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and to improve our energy efficiency. A new industry is emerging, working on green technologies to provide us with alternative sources of energy and to help us consume energy more efficiently.

The event will include free appetizers and a cash bar!

Also, during the post event networking you will be able to speak with the panelists, network with attendees, and attend a book-signing for "Return on Sustainability" by Kevin Wilhelm!
         
Please pre-register online or by calling the Council at (206) 441-5910.
 
Cost
Members     $8
Non-members     $12
Students     $8
 

Agenda

6-7 PM - Doors Open, Networking Reception
7-9 PM - Panel Discussion and Q&A
9-11 PM - Post event networking

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