Innovative leaders and enterprises are turning the concept of pollution and waste on its head by finding ways to transform waste streams into revenue streams.  Some are discovering creative ways that seemingly-unwanted byproducts of economic activity can be captured and turned into feedstock resources for other products and processes -- or designing those products and processes to eliminate the concept of waste from the start.  Others are creating innovative new business models to unleash unrealized potential in the recycling and repurposing of “spent” material resources.  How can entrepreneurs, corporations, investors, and researchers turn air, water, and waste "liabilities" into assets and transform industry landscapes while they do so?  What are the challenges and opportunities of closed-loop business innovation in this exciting and dynamic frontier of environmental entrepreneurship?

The evening will also include a showcase of utility, alumni, contestant, and sustainability booths, along with plenty of networking opportunities.

Program:
5:30pm Registration, Networking, Exhibits and Light Appetizers
6:30pm Introductions, Keynote Address and Esteemed Panel
8:00pm Networking and Exhibits
8:30pm Adjourn

Presenters:

Moderator:
Beth Trask, Environmental Defense Fund, Deputy Director of Innovation Exchange

Panel:
Alex Beavers, SRI International, Corporate Director
Amol Deshpande, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Partner
Howard Pearlmutter, Terracycle, Board of Advisors

Who Should Attend and Why:
    * Contestants from the 2009 Clean Tech Open, especially in the area of Air, Water, and Waste
    * Alumni companies looking to connect with air, water and waste experts
    * Members of the sustainable business community looking to make connections
    * Professionals looking to learn more about innovative environmental business strategy in existing and start-up organizations

Sponsors:
This event is made possible with the support of our event sponsor Oracle.
The Air Water & Waste category is sponsored by Environ.

Registration Fees 
All fees in U.S. dollars. Sorry, no refunds available.

Ticket Type         Regular     Door
General Public     30.00         40.00
Paid Contestant     0.00         0.00

Click Here to RSVP Now!
www.cleantechopen.com