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Energy Infotech Forum New York Academy of Sciences

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‘Energy Infotech Forum’ Brings Leading IT, Energy Entrepreneurs, Investors to New
York Academy of Sciences for Opportunities to Develop Cleantech
Software/Applications

What: New York’s unique capabilities in information technology, Internet
applications, media and finance position it to be a global leader at the
intersection of IT and cleantech. The New York State Energy Research and Development
Authority (NYSERDA) is hosting the forum for leading technologists, developers,
entrepreneurs and investors interested in discussing possible collaborations to
develop software applications to achieve energy efficiency, and to incorporate
renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, fuel cells, anaerobic digestion), electric
vehicles and other technology into the electric grid. Sessions include topics such
as Commercializing Energy Information, Opportunities Behind the Meter, Finding
Capital for New Energy Applications, and Smart Grid, along with networking
opportunities and brief presentations from entrepreneurs. See more about the event
at: Energy Infotech
Forum.

Attendees must register in advance – limited seating.
When: Tuesday, June 21

Agenda
8:00 a.m. – Breakfast/Registration
8:45 a.m. – Welcome
9:00 a.m. – Commercializing Energy Information
10:00 a.m. – Energy Infotech Startups I
10:30 a.m. – Opportunities Behind the Meter
11:30 a.m. – Lunch
12:45 p.m. – Finding Capital for New Energy Information Applications
1:45 p.m. – Energy Infotech Startups II
2:15 p.m. – Opportunities in the Grid
3:30 p.m. – Networking Reception
Where: New York Academy of Sciences, 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street,
40th Floor, New York, NY 10007
Map & Directions
Who: Approximately 150 early adopters and entrepreneurs interested in or already
working on smart grid and other energy-related technology. Speakers include:

* Jane Snowdon, IBM

* Seth Frader-Thompson, Energy Hub

* Rebecca Craft, Thomas Magee and Marie Berninger, Con Edison

* Michah Kotch, New York City Accelerator for a Clean and Renewable Economy
(NYC ACRE) at NYU-Poly
About NYSERDA
NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation, offers objective information and analysis,
innovative programs, technical expertise, and funding to help New Yorkers increase
energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce their reliance on
fossil fuels. NYSERDA professionals work to protect our environment and create
clean-energy jobs. NYSERDA has been developing partnerships to advance innovative
energy solutions in New York since 1975.

Courtesy:

Alan Wechsler, Communications Specialist
NYSERDA
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203
anw@nyserda.org