Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Can Australasia lead the Cleantech world?

Australia and New Zealand have the opportunity to
leverage our technology innovation and green image to become global Cleantech leaders, driving a new wave of investment and green collar jobs.


The Adelaide Cleantech Network ran a seminar in early April that brought together some of Australasia’s leading Cleantech proponents. This practical discussion was designed to stimulate the relationships and business linkages that drive innovation, connecting attendees with potential clients, technology leaders, investors, researchers and policy leaders.

The event was run in collaboration with the Australia New Zealand Business Council and the Water Industry Alliance.

Speakers at the event included:
- His Excellency John Larkindale, New Zealand High Commissioner
- David Klingberg, Chairman of the Premier's Climate Change Council
- Andrew Dickson, Wind Prospects, on ‘The Growth of the Australasian Wind Industry to 2020’
- Professor Gus Nathan, University of Adelaide on ‘Sustainable utilisation of energy’
- Sean Ebert, Worley Parsons on ‘Australia’s solar thermal potential’
- Helga Brigden, Mercer Investment Consulting on ‘Harnessing superannuation money for cleantech initiatives’
- Kerry Rooney, Austrade on ‘International initiatives to sell Australasian cleantech’
- Vaughan Levitske , ZeroWaste on waste and recycling initiatives

It is hoped to stage this as an annual Australian New Zealand initiative.

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