Event Type Conference
Event Date 03/12/2008 - 05/12/2008

Event Description
Over December 3-5, 2008 more than 300 of the world’s leading investors at the forefront of the cleantech investment category – representing over $3 trillion in capital – together with entrepreneurs, scientists and policy–makers, will convene in Shanghai for Cleantech Forum 2008.

China’s economic engine continues running at a remarkable pace. The standard of living, for hundreds of millions, continues to improve. Exports enabling many of the world economies continue to increase. The energy, water, and resource consumption required to feed these trends are growing much faster than ever predicted, while resource constraints and pollution concerns are escalating rapidly. As environmental requirements and related government and economic incentives expand in China, an unprecedented opportunity for clean technology products and services is unfolding – for both local and international companies. In order to successfully capitalize on this significant cleantech opportunity, stakeholders must understand the unique market dynamics in China and be equipped with the tools and knowledge to effectively navigate the space. The Cleantech Forum 08 - Shanghai will explore what distinguishes a “recipe for success” in China by convening the most involved and influential local and global leaders in cleantech.

For details of upcoming Cleantech Forum in Shanghai, please check its website: http://cleantechnetwork.com

This forum also includes following topics:

For cleantech investors: the ingredients for success for both local and multinational investors seeking to do cleantech business in this complex market; both local and international companies put these recipes for success into action; the effective ways to foster cross-border cooperation, public private partnerships, and accelerate the adoption of clean technology in China.

For cleantech entrepreneurs and vendors: cleantech companies need to know in order to obtain funding, launch and commercialize their products in China; the IP business development issues faced when expanding business into China

For corporations looking for cleantech solutions: the corporations doing business in China accelerate the adoption of cleantech into their China based operations and supply chains; the prospects for innovative financing models for cleantech purchases, standards development, and public private partnerships.

For service providers in cleantech: policy and market factors affect how cleantech financing transactions and projects occur in China; the important differences in IPO exits in foreign capital markets vs. local Chinese exchanges.

Contact Details
Jim Mahoney, Cleantech China
Telephone:8610 8532-5734
Email:china@cleantech.com

UK Trade & Investment Contact: gary.liu@fco.gov.uk
Source UKTI