February 11, 2008

The Rutgers EcoComplex and the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) are partnering to bring together experts in the fields of energy, environment and engineering. The experts will highlight current trends and make predictions for 2008, identifying attractive areas for innovation and investment. The program will begin with workgroups comprised of thought leaders from academia, industry and government. The annual Environment, Energy and Engineering Industry Forecast will be presented followed by panel discussions in investing trends and technology predictions for 2008.

3:00 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Registration & Welcome

3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.

WorkGroups - These WorkGroups provide researchers and executives with an opportunity to share their work and promote the growth of collaborative efforts on future projects.

WorkGroup I: Bio-Energy Technologies
WorkGroup II: Energy Efficiency and Information Software
WorkGroup III: Alternative Energy

4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Environment, Energy and Engineering Industry Forecast - NJTC's and Montclair State University Industry Forecast. Results presented by Michael A. Kruge, Ph.D., associate dean, College of Science & Mathematics, Montclair State University.

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Green Investing Trends 2007-2008. State of the energy/environmental/engineering technologies in the region.

Moderator:

Patrick Regan, Sr. Correspondent Science & Technology, New Jersey Network (NJN)

Panelists:

William D. Lese, Managing Director, Braemar Energy Ventures
John J. McKenna, Chairman & CEO, Hamilton Clark & Co.
Tracy Warren, General Partner, Battelle Ventures
Mike Winka, Director, Office of Clean Energy, NJ Board of Public Utilities

5:10 - 6:15
Top Ten Technology Predictions for 2008 - Leaders in various industry segments will propose their predictions for 2008.

Presenters:

Kelly Gratz, President, inVentiv Health
Shane Hallen, Regional VP of Sales, PaeTec Communications
Shreekanth Mandayam, Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Rowan University (Electronics)
Charlie McFadden, VP of Business Development, SAMR (Environment)
Kenneth Smyth, VP, IT Solutions, Tekmark Global Resources (IT)

6:15 - 7:00
Wine & Cheese Reception - Sponsored by Rutgers University

Cost

NJTC Members: $20
Non-Members: $60
Students: $5

To register and for directions visit www.njtc.org

Contact: Michele Hujber
Office of Communications
732-932-7000