GGEF Roundtable 2016 – When Cleantech Meets Capital
The GGEF roundtable in Hong Kong themed “When Cleantech Meets Capital” focused on identifying green innovations and actionable solutions in business. Against the backdrop of fast-changing economic conditions and daunting environmental challenges, cleantech companies will play an instrumental role in transforming societal norms- given sufficient financial backing and government support.
DATE: 14 November 2016
LOCATION: JW Marriott Hong Kong
PARTICIPANTS: Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Environmental Leaders, Innovators, Investors
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08:30 |
REGISTRATION |
09:00 |
WELCOME REMARKS MC:
Special Speaker: Chartering The Path Towards Green Development |
09:35 |
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – WHY CLEANTECH MATTERS
Robert Swan was awarded the Polar Medal by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and is a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Youth. He is a polar explorer, a leader in energy innovation and founder of the 2041 Foundation. Robert will inspire you with his story of how the dream of becoming the first person in history to walk to the North and South Poles through teamwork and commitment became a reality. His mission of 2041 on how can one save a continent owned by all of us over a 50-year mission. His voyages around the world with young leaders and their yacht ‘2041’ that runs only on renewable energy to the Antarctic. Stay tuned as Robert makes the exciting announcement on his next challenge at the upcoming GGEF roundtable!
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10:30 | LIGHT REFRESHMENTS |
10:45 |
TOPIC I: RETHINKING CONSUMPTION: SUSTAINABILITY IS THE NEW FASHION
Millennials are a burgeoning consumer class with growing affluence, with an estimated $170B of purchasing power globally. Their consumption and purchasing decisions will have a tremendous impact on global sustainability efforts. With a growing demand for ‘sustainable’ and ‘green’ products which recognizes the impact on environment and community, we hear the success stories from companies who have the foresight on this front, and how they win their consumers through changing their game plans.
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11:35 | TOPIC II: CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES UNDER ‘BELT AND ROAD’ INITIATIVE
China’s “Belt and Road” initiative will create stronger links of energy, transport and information along the historical Silk Road that connects Europe to the Middle East to Asia, and the Maritime Silk Road that encompasses Southeast Asia, Oceania and East Africa. This initiative will transform the economics of the region, particularly in industries related to water, foods and energy. How can clean technologies companies identify and monetize under such this initiatives? What role can investors play to propel such growth? Apart from infrastructures, where could investors find ‘gold’ in ‘green’ within clean technologies along this old marine silk road? Could it facilitate clean technologies transfer and create more jobs in China?
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12:30 | LUNCHEON |
14:00 | TOPIC III: (DUAL DIALOGUES) IN CONVERSATION: FAMED POLAR EXPLORERS TALK CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE IMPACT OF GGEF & 2041 ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION
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Speakers: [Part 2] The International Antarctic Expedition is an exhilarating and unpredictable adventure- a life
Speakers: Mr Robert Swan, OBE, Environmental Leader, 2041 |
15:20 | LIGHT REFRESHMENTS |
15:35 | TOPIC IV: FROM SMART HOMES TO SMART CITIES
Smart homes and smart cities are no longer novel concepts, but are the denizens of Earth embracing them? We look at a number of influencing factors, including the Internet of Things (IoT), the role of government, the importance of cleantech and opportunities in R&D. In this session, we also consider various issues relevant to building and running a successful smart city.
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16:25 | CLOSING REMARKS |