A conference that brings the cleantech world to Los Angeles to do business

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1 A conference that brings the cleantech world to Los Angeles to do business September

2 Cleantech Los Angeles/LACI Mission: build an ecosystem that supports the innovation and commercialization of clean technologies across the region. Incubator in downtown Los Angeles commercialization arm CLA - Partnership of academic, business and government 2

3 Genesis of the Idea The Nexus Bring together both sides of the international trade equation buyers and sellers in the largest export market in the country and focus on the fastest growing business sector in the world: clean technologies. Format that promotes doing business together Learn about new markets Practical guide to figuring out how to do business globally Bring in international trade, cleantech and entrepreneurial experts 3

4 Day 1 Focused on Markets (Working) November 4-5, 2013

5 Day 2 Focused on Int l Companies & Innovation (Working)

6 Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles LA s strategy to be a global cleantech powerhouse. Dr. Cheryl Martin, Deputy Director of ARPA-E, Department of Energy The role of the Federal Government in sustainable energy markets. Confirmed Mary Nichols, Chairwoman of the California Air Resources Board A progress report of California s innovative Cap & Trade initiative. Interested Featured Speakers Michael Picker, Sr., Advisor to the Governor for Renewable Energy Facilities. The future of sustainable energy in California. Confirmed Ron Nichols, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power A progress report of Los Angeles Feed In Tariff initiative. Geraldine Knatz, Executive Director, the Port of Los Angeles The role of LA s Port and Airports as the gateway for international trade. Confirmed Stephen Cheung, Director of International Trade, Office of the Mayor, City of Los Angeles LA s strategy for attracting international business. Confirmed Jim McDermott, Managing Partner, US Renewables Group Cleantech Private Equity Models in Asia, Latin America and Europe Confirmed David Nahai, Esq., Former General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power The North America Sustainability Landscape Confirmed Plus expert panels, market presentations, company presentations, and innovation showcases

7 Current Showcase Participants 360 Power Group 4sphere California Lithium Battery California State University, Northridge Chai Energy Combined Power E-Waste Systems Inc. Grid Logistics Hive Lighting INNDIS D&I Korean Western Power America (KOAM) Long Beach City College Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Power Pact Group November 4-5, 2013 Repurpose Compostables Skyline Innovations Siemens Somatis Sensor Solutions Southern California Gas Southern California Edison The Los Angeles Business Council The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation The Port of Los Angeles The Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles University of California Los Angeles

8 Invited Country Participants Americas Argentina Canada* Chile Mexico Peru United States* Asia/PAC China Hong Kong Japan Korea New Zealand Europe/Middle East/Africa France* Germany* Israel* Italy* Switzerland* United Kingdom*

9 For More Information To discuss sponsorship opportunities for the Cleantech LA Global Showcase, please contact: Ian Harris VP Partnerships, CLA/LACI