Date:  10/08/2008

Time:   Registration/Breakfast: 7:30 am – 8:00 am Program: 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Location:   Hyatt Regency Denver 650 15th Street Denver, CO 80202

Speakers:   Whitney Holmes, Peter W. Hanschen, Michael Steel, James J. Mullen

Contact:   Wendy Olson

Contact Phone:  (303)592-2262

Description:  

Note: Registration for this event has been closed. If you would like a copy of the program materials,  please contact Wendy Olson.

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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.
 
CORE Colorado, sponsored by Morrison & Foerster 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:

William Sarni, CEO, Domani Sustainability Consulting (moderator)
Tim Connor, Partner, Sequel Venture Partners
Whitney Holmes, Partner (Corporate), Morrison & Foerster
Peter Hanschen, Senior Counsel (Energy), Morrison & Foerster
Michael Steel, Partner (Land Use/Environmental Law), Morrison & Foerster
James Mullen, Of Counsel (Intellectual Property), Morrison & Foerster

For specific directions to the Hyatt Regency, please use the link: Map & Directions