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Friday, April 17, 2009 from 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM (ET)
Present:
The Next Economy: Green Economy Leadership
Friday, April 17, 2009, Columbia University Campus
Davis Auditorium 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration begins promptly at 12:00 p.m. Noon - Free Event!
Directions to Davis Auditorium: www.columbia.edu/cu/cssr/davis_directions.html
Carleton Lounge Reception from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Introduction
Gaia Human Capital Consultants & The SIPA Energy Association of Columbia University are hosting The Next Economy: Green Economy Leadership Conference on April 17, 2009 at the campus of Columbia University. We have invited several distinguished Green Economy and Renewable/Clean Energy executives & prominent participants for panel discussions and networking opportunities.
Each panel reflects a different vantage point into the Green Economy, and each panelist has a unique expertise to share. Many of the speakers are Columbia University graduates and many in attendance will be current students, faculty and regional professionals, who will become tomorrow’s innovators as engineers, investors, business executives, consultants, educators and attorneys.
While it is clear that the Green Economy will have a crucial role in securing geopolitical harmony, alleviate the specter of abrupt climate change and global warming, have the ability to transform global economies and reposition the world’s future energy portfolio, many technological, financial and legislative advancements must be realized before they can fulfill their true potential. Undeniably, we are faced with a variety of circumstances that require national and international coordination, to adjust mankind’s development to the limits of the earth’s environment. We face a severe financial hurdle that threatens to delay the Green Economy, with unforeseen consequences for our national security.
More than ever before, fueled by a strong desire to achieve a positive “triple bottom-line”, professionals from all walks of life are working diligently to develop a culture which defines actions and responsibilities that are environmentally sustainable & socially responsible. In this Green Economy, this action is best illustrated in the renewable energy industry. The agenda will include these discussions:
Conference Agenda:
April 17, 2009
Davis Auditorium - Columbia University
12:00 p.m., Noon - Registration at Davis Auditorium
There will be a representative from Columbia University's Office of Career Services on-hand if any organizations are interested in pursuing Columbia students for internship and career opportunities.
12:15 p.m. - Welcome Address
Dawn Dzurilla - Founder & President, Gaia Human Capital Consultants
12:30 p.m. - Keynote Speaker
John Geesman - Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)
John Geesman is co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Council on Renewable Energies (ACORE) and owner of the blog Green Energy War ( http://greenenergywar.com). John was also formerly the Commissioner and Executive Director of the California Energy Commission, an investment banker, an advocate for utility ratepayers and children’s health insurance, and a campaign staff member of the Mayors of Los Angeles and San Francisco. A native Californian, John received his undergraduate degree from Yale University, where he was Managing Editor of the Yale Daily News and stringer for the New York Times, and earned his J.D. from UC Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law.
12:45 p.m. - Renewable Energy Executives Panel
No one is in a better position to gauge the implementation of renewable energies than renewable energy executives who work diligently to build their organization, acquire critical financial and human capital, refine their technology capabilities, market those capabilities and develop business. This panel of executives encompass a broad range of renewable energy technologies including solar PV, solar thermal, wind and tidal energy.
Learn first-hand what plans renewable energy executives have to invest in R&D, enhance product development, obtain financing, and partner with government labs and research programs.
Moderator:
John Geesman, Co-Chairman, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)
Speakers:
1:30 p.m. - Energy Policy Panel
Despite its promise, clean/renewable energy is a nascent market. Much of its future development will depend on the legislative & regulatory landscape for at least a few years. Several nations are expanding the concept of emissions trading, first developed under the Acid Rain Program of the U.S. Clean Air Act, to a global cap on Green House Gas emissions. One of the largest social and economic experiments in history, much is at stake.
Hear from policy experts at leading law firms, the Department of Energy and Financial Institutions serving the carbon and environmental market on what their thoughts are concerning these critical issues.
Moderator:
Daniel J. Byrd, M.E.M.; Esq., Principal, Gaia Human Capital Consultants
Speakers:
2:15 p.m. - Independent Research Panel
Market predictions for renewable energies vary tremendously, especially in light of the financial turmoil. Even prior to the lending crisis, many people felt the solar industry was headed for a period of over-supply with the potential for a decline in panel prices and industry consolidation.
Although wind development nationally continues at a strong pace, key project developers like FPL and Iberdrola have reduced their project pipelines due to financing constraints. Other renewable energies face similar difficulties. This panel of experts from distinguished independent research and consulting firms, as well as the federal government’s premier renewable technology laboratory in NREL, will share their insights into the various renewable energy markets and technologies.
Hear from some of the best informed independent research institutions in the country about these issues and the future direction of renewable energies.
Moderator:
Daniel J. Byrd, M.E.M., Esq., Principal, Gaia Human Capital Consultants
Speakers:
3:00 p.m. - Banking Panel
For decades banks have played a crucial role in the financing & development of global energy & transmission infrastructures. Although the financial crisis is preventing much needed capital from flowing into renewable energy projects and manufacturing expansion, banks will undoubtedly continue to finance a diverse spectrum of renewable energy and transmission initiatives. Banks face pressure to manage a lower risk lending profile.
Renewable energies offer stable & predictable revenue production without the variability of fuel input costs. Analysts predict a period of consolidation in the renewable energy industry due to financial stress and strategic integration, creating a wave of M&A activity.
The cleantech experts on this panel offer extraordinary insight into the renewable energy markets, constantly following a diverse spectrum of companies, industries and broader trends, as well as meeting with management teams and visiting the newest facilities.
Moderator:
Zoe Van Schyndel, CFA, Partner, Gaia Human Capital Consultants & Faculty Member, Evergreen State College
Speakers:
3:45 p.m. - Venture Capital & Private Equity Panel
To some, one of the most exciting aspects of the Green Economy is that much of the technology has not yet been developed or perfected. This creates enormous opportunities for venture capital investors.
For certain technologies and markets, renewable energies are already competitive with traditional energy sources. Utilities are continuously announcing large-scale and utility-scale solar thermal, PV, wind and tidal energy projects, while the third party finance market has experienced explosive growth through participants.
As many assets have declined considerably in valuation over the last few months and considering the forecast of a mandated Federal RPS and national carbon market, it appears that there should be no shortage of opportunities for private equity investors and project developers.
Hear how venture capital executives and private equity firms go about their interesting business and, how they are coping with several challenges while continually seeking out what they perceive to be the most promising opportunities for their stakeholders.
Moderator:
Dawn E. Dzurilla, Founder & President, Gaia Human Capital Consultants
Speakers:
4:35 p.m. - "Human Capital factors that Venture Capital Executives Consider"
Moderator:
Dawn E. Dzurilla, Founder & President, Gaia Human Capital Consultants
Speakers:
Distinguished members of the Venture Capital & Private Equity Panel (see above)
Carleton Lounge - Columbia University
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Reception at Carleton Lounge
Reception generously is hosted by Gaia Human Capital Consultants
For information: www.gaiahumancapital.com
- Everyone is invited to attend!
Conference Information: Please contact Dan Byrd (danb@gaiahumancapital.com) or call him at 212-626-6595 Media Requests: Please contact Dawn Dzurilla (dawnd@gaiahumancapital.com) or call her at 212-734-4912
Please note: There is no cost to attend this event. All are welcome to attend!
Gaia Human Capital Consultants & SIPA Energy Association of Columbia University
Gaia Human Capital Consultants &
The SIPA Energy Association of Columbia University
Gaia Human Capital Consultants(www.gaiahumancapital.com) specializes in providing executive search, high volume talent acquisition and employment branding solutions specifically for all-renewable energy, clean tech, corporate sustainability and environmental organizations.
Our client partners retain Gaia Human Capital Consultants to gain a significant and distinctive competitive recruitment advantage.
Working toward the goal of attracting, recruiting and retaining highly prized executive-level leadership and various professionals to organizations, we offer a proactive and actively engaging executive search and talent acquisition approach to building our clients' businesses and articulating their human capital initiatives.
Gaia Human Capital Consultants has successfully completed domestic and foreign-based C-Level search assignments and has engaged successfully with client partners across several executive and managerial and professional functional disciplines.
The SIPA Energy Association of Columbia (Universityhttp://energy.sipa.columbia.edu/sea/index.html)
The SIPA Energy Association is a student-run organization at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. SEA is dedicated to educating students about career opportunities in the energy sector. SEA endeavors to connect SIPA students with practitioners in the field and to complement the School's curriculum in International Energy Management and Policy (IEMP). SEA's activities include arranging visits to SIPA by individuals from the private, nonprofit, and public sectors, and field trips for students to energy and marine transportation installations and institutions.
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