CleanTech and IT - January events in the San Francisco Bay Area - San Francisco Green Careers

Clean technology (CleanTech) has become a prominent sector in many countries; some call this emerging sector a revolution. However what, in point of fact, is done? Where are we headed, where are we behind and what are the next steps? How does Information Technology (IT) leverage clean tech innovations?

When it comes to green technology, is the US moving forward fast enough to make a difference globally?

The following events address several topics in clean-tech, green IT and sustainable software, energy storage, smart grid and the IT role, and more.

1. The State of the Clean Energy Conference: "Global Challenges and Opportunities"

In this conference, global leaders share best practices and connect with industry movers and shakers. The promise of new wealth creation, job growth for the ailing economy, and the opportunity to reduce cost through sustainability practices are all driving the industry forward. ?The third annual Software Development Forum (SDForum) conference on clean energy will take a critical look at the country-level adoption gap and what the leaders are really doing. Where are the leaders? How has public policy accelerated development and what needs to be done. Learn and collaborate on how to move the industry forward.

Event Details:
When: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: AMD Commons Auditorium, One AMD Place, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Registration: Click here.
More information: Contact Julie Welch, Programs and Events Manager, 408-414-5964 or julie@sdforum.org

2. Opportunities in the Smart Grid Industry

Presented by the Stanford University Club of San Francisco.

The changing economics of energy have created an environment in which energy innovation is expanding in all directions. This innovation is leading to a significant transformation in the utility industry and the creation of a new Smart Grid—a market that is expected to reach $40 billion by 2014.

The program will feature diverse panel of industry experts (eMeter, Pacific Gas and Electric, EnerNOC, Silver Spring Networks) that will discuss opportunities in the emerging Smart Grid space.

Event Details:
When: Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: University Club, 800 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Registration: Select the "Register Now" link on the event's page.
NOTE: Registration requires having an account on the Stanford Alumni Association website and you can create a Guest account.
More information: Contact stanfordcareergroup@gmail.com with any problems.

3. Silicon Valley Energy Storage Symposium and Technology Showcase

The symposium will bring together key public officials, private sector, academia and research participants – to engage in a discussion of the future of energy storage. The event presents an opportunity for small and big businesses and researchers to showcase their work in the energy storage space.
The event is presented by Joint Venture - Silicon Valley Network, an organization that provides analysis and action on issues affecting Silicon Valley’s economy and quality of life. The organization brings together established and emerging leaders - from business, government, academia, labor and the broader community - to spotlight issues and work toward innovative solutions.

The program will feature a keynote address by Brad Roberts, Power Quality Systems Director for S & C Electric Company and Executive Director of the Electricity Storage Association (ESA). The panel will include several managers and leaders.

Event Details:
When: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: AMD Commons Auditorium, 991 Stewart Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Registration: Click here.
NOTE: Registration deadline is 5:00 pm PST on Monday January 18th. Online registration only (not available on day of event).
More information: Joint Venture (408) 298-9330 or email Rachel Massaro at massaro@jointventure.org

4. The Smart Green Dividend - Leveraging IT in the Energy Revolution

Join Peter Tertzakian, best selling author of A Thousand Barrels a Second and The End of Energy Obesity, and industry experts as they decipher the myths and realities of today’s headlines about the energy industry. With a reported $3.4 billion in smart grid project grants to help prime the pump, the emergence of the” smart grid” is being touted as capable of producing huge benefits, from distributed energy generation from a variety of sources to energy consumption management to maximize efficiency, all while reducing costs. Yet few fully understand the true meaning of how information technology can be integrated in to power generation and distribution, and how it will deliver energy more efficiently.

Following the presentation, a discussion panel will explore the future of information technology in the clean tech revolution.

Presented by the Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs (SVASE) and the German American Business Association (GABA).

Event Details:
When: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, 3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304.
Registration: Click here.
More information: contact Laura Weigant, email info@svase.org

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