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Northwest Energy Innovation Summit
Northwest Energy Innovation Summit was a landmark regional event for
alternative energy policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and
educators. The event included panels featuring more than 30
industry-leaders in innovation, research, corporate leadership,
public policy, and finance. It was held in Boise, Idaho between Jan
12th to 14th 2009.
Participants were able to network with more than 200 senior
executives, industry professionals and regional leaders. Among the
topics discussed were Tech Transfer and Commercialization; Economic
Development; Financing The Future; and Emerging Technologies In
Agriculture and Bio Sciences. There were 20 presentations from 20 20
emerging companies in the Northwest with breakthrough technologies,
ideas and product. Expert Speakers
Included
Hon. James Woolsey Former CIA Director and Renowned Energy Expert
Steve Bolze President, GE Power and Energy
Woodrow Clark, II Co-Recipient of 2007 Nobel Peace Prize on Climate
Change
Jon Arnold Managing Director, Microsoft
Michael Butler Chairman/CEO, Cascadia Capital
David Chen Chairman, Oregon Innovation Council
Susan Rochford VP of Energy and Sustainability, U.S. Council on
Competitiveness
Rich Walje President, Rocky Mountain Power
Christine Gulbranson Director, Kauffman Foundation
Finally, the participants were able to discover Boise itself, which
was listed as one of the "Top 10 Best Places" by MSNBC, "Best Places
For Business and Careers" by Forbes, and "Best Places to Live and
Launch" by Fortune.
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