Cleantech Focus Boston Explores Cross-Border Opportunities in China and India

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cleantech Group, the leading global research, events and advisory firm focused on cleantech innovation, in partnership with the New England Clean Energy Council ("the Council"), today announced Cleantech Focus Boston, which will be held on June 10, 2010 to examine cross-border opportunities in China and India. With five year investment growth rates for the Chinese and Indian clean technology markets at 147.5 percent and 72 percent respectively, Cleantech Focus Boston creates the perfect opportunity to take an in-depth look at the potential benefits and challenges ahead for companies and investors looking to take advantage of the tremendous growth in these international markets.

"Five years from now, China and India will be the largest cleantech markets globally," said Sheeraz Haji, president of Cleantech Group. "With unprecedented government stimulus spending, low cost manufacturing, and supply chain competitiveness all driving cleantech growth in China and India, the opportunities are vast. Companies need to be thinking about how to expand their business in those markets in order to survive."  

Cleantech Focus Boston will bring together influential industry players, including corporate leaders, venture capitalists, economic development agencies, entrepreneurs and policy makers from around the world in the cleantech industry. "We're pleased to be working with the Cleantech Group on this event to help support clean energy innovation in New England and around the world," said Peter Rothstein, president of the Council. "It's our goal to help the local clean technology community connect and work together to help support cleantech innovation, growth, education, adoption and policy on a global scale."

During Cleantech Focus Boston, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with key industry influencers during various networking sessions, hear case studies from leaders in this space on how they successfully expanded internationally, and learn more about the opportunities and challenges in China and India. Among the companies scheduled to present during these interactive case study sessions include Raytheon, a technology company specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. "Whether it is conserving natural resources, turning to renewable energy, supporting communities, promoting education, or addressing human needs, Raytheon takes social responsibility very seriously," said Ray Schubnel, a program manager at Raytheon. "In this respect, Raytheon is a willing participant in cleantech events such as this one. We're certainly interested in learning more about clean technologies, methods and processes to address global issues, and discussing initiatives underway at Raytheon that are aimed at these pressing problems."

Additionally, attendees will hear the latest research findings and receive a complimentary copy of a recent co-published report by Cleantech Group and Eversheds entitled, "Managing Cleantech IP in China." The report examines cleantech intellectual property (IP) strategies in China and provides useful information on the latest updates in laws for patents, copyrights and trade secrets to help companies form a well-developed and protected IP portfolio.

A highlight of current speakers for Cleantech Focus Boston include:

• Stefan Heck, director, McKinsey & Company
• John D. Kuhns, CEO, China Hydroelectric
• David Mohler, senior vice president & CTO, Duke Energy
• Dave Vieau, CEO, A123Systems
• Sohrab Kakalia, vice president, Infosys
• Ray Schubnel, program manager, Raytheon
• Ken DeWoskin, director, China Research and Insight Center, Deloitte, China
• Sanjay Bhatnagar, CEO, Waterhealth International
• David Gong, principal, Tsing Capital / China Environment Fund

Cleantech Focus events are part of a new series of one-day conferences organized by Cleantech Group held across various cities throughout the world. Cleantech Focus events take a deep dive into the hottest topics in clean technology alongside intimate networking opportunities.

For more information on Cleantech Focus Boston, including agenda and registration, please visit: http://events.cleantech.com/boston/

For information regarding upcoming Cleantech Forums or other Cleantech Focus events, please visit: http://events.cleantech.com/

About Cleantech Group, LLC

The Cleantech Group, the leading global research and advisory firm focused on cleantech innovation, pioneered the clean technology category in 2002. Today, it helps its clients make critical business decisions by providing the latest market intelligence through subscription-based research, custom advisory services, and global networking events. The company's growing international client base includes global corporations, investors, entrepreneurs, governments, and service providers. The company also produces the premier Cleantech Forum® and Focus™ events worldwide, including upcoming events in Boston, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Details are available at http://www.cleantech.com.

About The Council

The New England Clean Energy Council's mission is to accelerate New England's clean energy economy to global leadership by building an active community of stakeholders and a world-class cluster of clean energy companies. The Council represents over 175 member organizations, including clean energy companies, venture investors, major financial institutions, universities, industry associations, utilities, labor and large commercial end-users. The Council's ranks now include clean energy CEOs, representatives from most of the region's top 10 law firms, and partners from over a dozen of the top New England venture capital firms (with a total of over $8 billion under management). Working with its stakeholders, the Council develops and executes a wide array of programs in five key focus areas: Innovation, Growth, Education, Adoption, & Policy.

For additional information please visit www.cleanenergycouncil.org.

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