About Green Tech

Cleantech is the fastest growing investment sector in the world at present!
Regardless of whether Australia ends up with a carbon tax or a cap and trade emissions trading scheme, ultimately Australia is committed by international treaty to reducing emissions and building a ‘green’ economy.

This means opportunity!

GreenTech 2010 offers a unique opportunity to evaluate the most promising high-growth cleantech sectors; gauge industry experts, innovators and investors’ views; gain clarity on the direction of our CPRS legislation; and better understand, carbon markets and greentech opportunities.

Featuring a faculty of top local and international speakers (lead by world-renowned Jeremy Rifkin - President of the Foundation on Economic Trends, USA), GreenTech 2010 brings together policymakers, economists, financiers and industry stakeholders to provide analysis, commentary and debate on the key financial implications and business investment opportunities in the cleantech and carbon markets.

By attending, you will:

• meet and learn from emerging new clean technology companies and solution providers, investors and government
• be provided with plenty of information about changes to the proposed CPRS legislation
• get expert advice, support and assistance from all the abovementioned organisations, including environmental consultants, researchers, lawyers, consultants, finance, tax, insurance and investment professionals.

GreenTech 2010 offers a unique opportunity for forward-thinking business leaders to prepare for future threats, challenges and opportunities.

GreenTech 2010 provides a powerful way for YOU to connect with the entire green technology sector... all together, under one roof.

Key issues addressed at the Green Tech

• Government initiatives – How can companies and investors make the most of new state and federal funding and investment programmes?
• Debt markets – who is lending, to whom, and on what terms?
• Equity investment – where will the capital necessary to meet Australia's renewable energy goals come from?
• Sector focus – examining the opportunities and activity in renewable energy, infrastructure agriculture, building and construction, manufacturing, transport and other major energy intensive industry sectors
• Institutional investors – Strategies for investing in greentech and clean energy
• Venture capital – Identifying early opportunities in the next wave of technologies

Key Topics

• Practical insight on the socio-economic and political drivers shaping climate legislation
• Cost-benefit analysis implications for both Australian energy suppliers and energy user sectors
• The interplay between environmental objectives and market development and sophistication
• Institutional investors and asset managers - How are they handling carbon risks?
• What makes a clean technology a viable, attractive investment?
• How to source funding for projects and select appropriate investment partners

Special Features

• Asset Management focus: Exploring how institutional investors and asset managers are incorporating greentech and carbon risks into strategic planning and investment decisions
• Greentech Investor afternoon: An entire afternoon dedicated to exploring and investigating which of the top 5 fastest growing cleantech sectors offers the best investment opportunities and what is needed for these technologies and projects to mature into solid businesses with stable growth and above average ROI?
• Interactive Panel Discussions: The event will enable delegates to take part in a high level debate with industry experts and benefit from the latest analysis and opinion