Carbon Economy: New Opportunities for Green Business November 17, 2009

The Economist's Carbon Economy summit is the must-attend green event of the year. Speakers and participants will exchange ideas on how governments and the business community will ultimately find innovative solutions to conquer global warming while sustaining economic growth. You cannot afford to miss this event filled with critical information and networking opportunities.

Speakers include:
* David Sandalow, Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, US Department of Energy
* James E Rogers, Chairman, President and CEO, Duke Energy
* Patrick Birley, Chief Executive, European Climate Exchange
* Jason Grumet, Founder & President, Bipartisan Policy Center
* Michael Granoff, Head of Oil Independence Policies, BetterPlace
* Jin Jiaman, Executive Director, Global Environmental Institute, China
* Marcy Reed, SVP Public Affairs, National Grid
* Alan Salzman, CEO, VantagePoint Venture Partners
* Richard L. Sandor, Chairman and Founder, Chicago Climate Exchange
* Chauncey Shey, CEO, SB China Venture Capital
* David Sokol, Chairman, MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company

Sessions include:
* The Global Framework for Climate Change Initiatives
* The stimulus score card – how have stimulus spending and incentives changed the trajectory?
* The outlook for a global carbon market
* Where will the investment opportunities be – technology, renewables, or infrastructure?
* A showcase for new technologies, innovations in renewable energy, energy mitigation, and green jobs that will change the way people think and live.

Official Website: http://carboneconomy.economist.com