Tuesday, May 31st 2011
31st May – Welcome Reception
6:00pm-7:00pm
Join us for a welcome reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
A moment to assemble with fellow attendees the evening before the conference, in order to make new contacts in a relaxed atmosphere.
Welcome Reception
Join us for a welcome reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
A moment to assemble with fellow attendees the evening before the conference, in order to make new contacts in a relaxed atmosphere.
Wednesday, June 1st 2011
Networking Breakfast
7:00am-8:30am
An opportunity to connect with peers and industry experts before the conference begins.
Welcome Talk: The Big Water Tech Picture & Brave Blue World
8:30am-9am
The Future of Water Technology - High level overview of the water landscape, the fundamentals of the water technology market, the competitive structure, the key drivers and the larger macro trends that we are seeing occurring.
Conference Co-Chairman:
Paul O’Callaghan,Principal, O2 Environmental Inc
Hot Tech Areas: Produced Water & Decentralized Treatment and Re-use
9:00am-9:45am
Moderator:
Eimear Ruane, O2 Environmental
Panelists:
Vivian Drake, COO, Drake Water
Ned Godshall, CEO, Altela
Gerhard Forstner, CEO, M2 Renewables
David Soane Ph.D, Founder & CEO, Soane Energy
Networking Break
10:30am-11:00am
Hot Tech Areas: Advanced Desalination
11:00am – 11:45am
Moderator:
Panelists:
Rick Stover, Executive VP, Desalitech
Michiel Lensink, CEO, Voltea
Michael Motherway, CEO, DXV Water Technologies
Mark Lambert, Vice President of Corporate Development, Hydration Technology Innovations (HTI)
Hot Tech Areas: Energy and Resources Recovery from Wastewater
11:45am – 12:30pm
Moderator:
Panelists:
Ross Patten, CEO, MaxWest
Greg Ryan, CEO, Pasteurization Technology Group
David Delasanta, President, ThermoEnergy Corp
Adam Sumel, Multiform Harvest
Luncheon
12:30pm-1:30pm
Provides some time to network and connect with fellow attendees and new contacts.
Models for Success – How They Did It – Keynote in Conversation 1
1:10pm-1:30pm
This series of presentations from some of the most successful water entrepreneurs of recent times will provide insights into the journey that the companies took, the lessons learned along the way and the importance of persevering through adversity to succeed.
Hank Vander Laan, Founder, Trojan
Interviewd by:
Conference Co-Chairman: Paul O’Callaghan, Principal, O2 Enviornmental
Water Utilities Embracing Innovation
1:30pm-2:10pm
Forward thinking municipalities & water companies around the world are embracing new technologies and new approaches to the provision of water services. We will hear first hand stories from some of the world’s most innovative water utilities on how they are helping to change the shape of the water industry. We will look at the models they have used to enable new technology adoption, lessons learned and plans for the future.
Moderator:
Andy Salveson, Water Reuse Chief Technologist and Associate Vice President, Carollo
Panelists:
Harry Seah, Director, Technology and Water Quality Office, PUB Singapore
Paul Gagliardo, Manager – Innovation Development, American Water
Trevor Hill, President & CEO, Global Water Resources
Innovation Partnership Models
2:10pm-2:50pm
Small water tech start-ups are where many of tomorrow’s technologies are being developed.
The challenge for these companies, is how to scale and reach global markets, rapidly.
New partnership models are being developed by the world’s leading water technology companies which are enabling water technology start-ups to fast- track the organic growth curve.
Hear first hand stories of how these programs are accelerating the rate at which new technologies can attain widespread market penetration, and are providing an alternative to the acquisition model for water technology companies to offer innovative solutions to their customers.
Moderator:
Rengarajan Ramesh, Managing Director – Wasserstein & Co
Panelists:
Conference Co-Chairman: Steve Kloos, Advanced Technologies Leader, GE Water & Process Technologies, GE
Henrik Skov Laursen, Head of Water Technology Center, North America, Grundfos
Bill Wescott, VP Innovation, Americas, Veolia
Networking Break
2:50pm-3:20pm
Touch base with fellow attendees, discuss the sessions and panels and visit the Hot Tech Areas Technology Showcase area to gain further insight into some of the top water technology companies around.
Models for Success – How They Did It – Keynote in Conversation 2
3:20pm-3:40pm
This series of presentations from some of the most successful water entrepreneurs of recent times will provide insights into the journey that the companies took, the lessons learned along the way and the importance of persevering through adversity to succeed.
James Thomspson, CFO, Halosource
Interviewed by:
Steve Kloos, Advanced Technologies Leader, GE Water and Process Technologies
To Patent, Or Not To Patent
3:40pm-4:20pm
This series of presentations from some of the most successful water entrepreneurs of recent times will provide insights into the journey that the companies took, the lessons learned along the way and the importance of persevering through adversity to succeed.In the area of Intellectual Property Management, it is possible to spend a small fortune and secure little in terms of a sustainable business advantage, or spend relatively little and secure a strong IP position which will limit competition and defend a technology position in the market.
Investors often insist that companies have a strong IP position, as a pre-requisite for investing, but what are the key elements that make for a strong IP position?
From a technology licensing perspective, and for a water tech-start up, the Patent is often a key element of success, though maybe less important for larger water companies which can rely on channels to market and brand recognition to secure their place in the market.
This panel will open up with a high level overview of who is filing, where and in what areas. We will also discuss how important IP is to protecting first mover advantage and as a foundation for a company to secure investment.
Moderator:
Barry Grossman, Of Counsel, Foley Lardner
Panelists:
John McArdle, Water Technology Business Development, Batelle Institute
Rafael Simon Venture Partner, VantagePoint Venture Partners
Joseph Zuback, President &Founder, Global Water Advisors
Keynote Speaker
4:20pm-5:00pm
Key note address on the major issues facing humans & society indicating where water fits in and explicating the water solution spaces and potential silver bullets, including Frontier/ Revolutionary energetics, advanced nano-technology and the use of salt loving plants, Halophytes, for Global Food Production.
Dennis Bushnell, Chief Scientist, NASA Langley
Ask Not What Your Portfolio Company Can Do For You…
5:00pm-5:40pm
The Smart investors don’t simply sign terms sheet and wait for an exit. They are instrumental in helping their portfolio companies succeed. The Smart Money helps companies navigate their way successfully through the water space, provides advice and support when its needed, and keeps an eye on the how to position the company for that ultimate exit.
We will hear from a range of VC’s on their varied strategies and approaches and they can offer to water tech start-ups.
Moderator:
Laura Shenkar, Founder and Principal, Artemis Project
Panelists:
Scott MacDonald, Partner, Emerald Technology Partners
John Coburn, Managing Director, XPV Capital
Robert Ackerman, Managing Director, Allegis Capital
Hot Tech Areas – BlueTech Tracker Awards
5:40pm-6:00pm
This year we are presenting the BlueTech Tracker® Awards to spotlight companies presenting in our Hot Tech Area Panels (Produced Water & Decentralized Treatment and Re-use, Smart Water / Smart Infrastructure, Advanced Desalination and Energy & Resources Recovery from Wastewater) which have developed innovative technologies to address real world water challenges. The BlueTech Tracker® ‘Disrupt-o-meter Award’ and ‘Go-to-market strategy Award’ will be judged by the Forum attendees.