Overview

Investment in the Cleantech sector is moving fast. In 2007, Cleantech firms received $5.18 billion in venture capital across the United States and Europe. Investors in the first two quarters of 2008 have deployed $3.1 billion already. Many investment banks are committing staff expertise and investment to Cleantech. Despite current economic challenges, Cleantech investing remains strong across quarterly fluctuations.

Morrison & Foerster LLP invites you to a panel of Cleantech investors, industry experts and legal practitioners - including the Corporate, Energy, Land Use and Intellectual Property / Patent practice groups. Together these leaders in the field will address the opportunities for Cleantech investment.

Discussion Topics

The discussion will focus on five of the fastest-moving Cleantech investment­ areas–carbon sequestration, cellulosic and algae-based biofuels, solar (photovoltaic and concentrating solar power), water and energy efficiency/energy intelligence. Specific topics will include:

•Investment trends for 2008 and 2009
•Market segment growth and change
•Leveraging current and emerging regulations and incentives for maximizing return on Cleantech investments
•Protecting and managing intellectual property
• Facilitating strategic financial transactions and relationships

Speakers:

•Ingrid Rosten, Executive Director, CleanStart (moderator)
•Barbara Grant, Managing Director, American River Ventures
• Suz Mac Cormac (Corporate), Morrison & Foerster
•Peter Hanschen (Energy), Morrison & Foerster
•Michael Ward (Intellectual Property), Morrison & Foerster
•Bill Sloan (Land Use/Environmental Law), Morrison & Foerster
•Chuck Farman, Morrison & Foerster (moderator)