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CLEANVESTSUMMIT 2011
www.watec-israel.com
The 6th International Exhibition & the 3rd International Conference on Water Technologies, Renewable Energy & Environmental Control
WATEC Israel 2011 in association with Israel NewTech and the Investment Promotion Center
cordially invite you to the first
Date: Monday,November14,2011Time: 13:00-21:30hours
Venue: SheratonTelAvivHotel&Towers
FIRSTANNOUNCEMENT
An Ocean of Innovations
Cleanvest Summit Strategic Partners
Cleanvest Summit Sponsor
As part of the WATEC 2011 Exhibition and Conference, we are happy to announce the first CLEANVEST Summit will take place in Tel Aviv on November 14, 2011. At the Summit, which is WATEC’s Investors Conference, we will discuss both the challenges facing the Cleantech investment community and be introduced to new and innovative Israeli technologies. The Summit will serve as a great opportunity to meet entrepreneurs, Cleantech professionals, investors, and government officials that are part of the Cleantech community.
SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS SESSION 1: CLEANTECH INVESTMENTS IN ISRAEL
• Is Israel a good place to invest? We think it is. International players already invested in Israel will explain why.
• Learn about international funds and investors currently involved in the Israeli and global Cleantech sector; listen to specific case studies and learn how to become a player in Israeli Cleantech investments.
• Are there enough institutional investors in the Cleantech arena today? Definitely not. How can we bring more of them into the game?
• We will try look more thoroughly at the role of the “institutionals” in Cleantech investments.
SESSION 2: CREATING NEW FINANCIAL MODELS FOR THE CLEANTECH MARKET
• There are many financial pitfalls for a Cleantech startup company. Are there ways for companies to avoid them? How can we bridge these gaps?
• There are many platforms in which the different players in the investment community can collaborate in order to improve results. What are they? Are there existing models we can learn from?
• Technological performance is a crucial element in water and energy related installations. Can we guarantee performance? What steps should we take in order to do so?
COMPANY PRESENTATIONS:
It has been long known that Israel is a “start up” nation. Some of the most interesting technological breakthroughs of our era came out of this small country. In recent years, IT, Telecom and Hi-Tech entrepreneurs are shifting towards the Cleantech sector, resulting in very interesting developments. Sixteen of the most innovative Cleantech startups will present their companies in two parallel sessions.
Don’t miss the golden opportunity to hear them all at one location – WATEC’s CLEANVESTSummit!
ISRAEL – LAND OF CLEANTECH OPPORTUNITY
Where there is growth, there lies investment opportunity. Israel’s Cleantech sector is exhibiting dramatic growth, with a proven water sector and quickly growing and innovative renewable energy arena.
A unique combination of factors come together to make Israel a hotbed of Cleantech innovation: a highly skilled work force stemming from a world-leading hi-tech sector, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and a lack of natural resources which have made technology a necessity in order to meet water and energy demands.
Moreover, the Israeli government has, since the country’s inception, held water and energy technology development as a national priority. From this approach stem fruitful programs in which government, industry and academia join hands to encourage Cleantech innovations. One such program is Israel NewTech, a unique government program dedicated to fostering Israel’s Cleantech industries by supporting academia and research, encouraging implementation in the local market, and by helping Israeli companies succeed in the international arena.
And the efforts are paying off – exports in the water sector alone have broken through the $2 billion dollar mark in 2010, an astounding 300% increase since 2007. Additionally, renewable energy start-ups are producing breakthrough technologies – from energy crops to photovoltaic systems, from biomass to solar and wind energy.
Israel’s combined water and energy sectors number well over 250 innovative companies; these firms, ranging from start-ups to established powerhouses, produce a range of critical technologies for a cleaner, more sustainable future. They also present a unique opportunity for investment as the market for sustainable solutions continues to expand dramatically the world over.
WHY ISRAEL?
• 2,661 foreign water and environment industry experts and decision makers from 94 different countries
• Approx. 18,000 local professional visitors
• 265 exhibition booths showcased on a space of 5,000-sqm
• 41 exhibitors from abroad
• 1,850 scheduled business meetings
• 30 foreign ministers and deputy ministers graced the occasion
• 150 official delegations accompanied by Israeli commercial attachés visited the show:18% from Asia, 38% from Europe, 10% from Africa, 13% from North & Central America, 18% from Latin America and 4% from Oceania
• 2,950 participated in the conference and professional seminars, led by 125 world-renowned keynote speakers, 37 from abroad
WATEC 2009 STATISTICSATAGLANCE
PRELIMINARY AGENDA*13:15-14:00 Registration & Welcome
14:00-14:15 Opening Remarks
14:15-15:30 Session 1: CLEANTECH INVESTMENTS IN ISRAEL
Keynote Presentation
Test Case: GLOBAL INVESTMENTS IN THE ISRAELI CLEANTECH SECTOR
HOW DO WE BRING THE INSTITUTIONAL PLAYERS INTO THE GAME?
THE HIDDEN BENEFITS OF INVESTING IN ISRAEL
15:30-16:00 Coffee Break
16:00-17:15 Session 2: NEW CLEANTECH FINANCIAL MODELS
Keynote Presentation
BRIDGING THE A ROUND INVESTMENTS GAP
ENTREPRENEUR, ANGEL AND LATE STAGE INVESTOR COLLABORATION
GUARANTEEING TECHNOLOGY PERFORMANCE – A CRUCIALELEMENT IN MARKET PENETRATION
17:15-17:45 Coffee Break
17:45-18:45 Company Presentations – the Brightest and Most Innovative CleantechStartups in Israel
19:15-21:30 Light Dinner
*Please note that the agenda is provisional and subject to change.English is the official language of the Conference.
MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE ATTHESHOW!For those of you interested in sponsoring the CLEANVEST Summit, we offer a variety of exciting sponsorship and advertising opportunities. As a sponsor you will gain exposure to thousands of potential customers. To review our sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at [email protected]
CLEANVEST SUMMIT REGISTRATION FEES
The rates below apply to payments received according to the published deadlines. Registration will be confirmed only upon full payment. Unpaid registration will not be valid.
Monday, November 14, 2011 Non Israeli Participant
Early Registration Until October 12, 2011
Late and On Site Registration From October 13, 2011
Conference Participant (15-16 Nov.) US$ 155 US$ 185
Cleanvest Participant only US$ 175 US$ 205
Israeli Participant
Conference Participant (15-16 Nov.) NIS 500 NIS 590
Cleanvest Participant only NIS 560 NIS 650
The charge will be made in New Israeli Shekels (NIS) and according to rate of exchange on day of transaction. Registration fees for local participants include VAT (currently 16%). In case of change in VAT the registration fee will be updated accordingly.
REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE
• Participation in all CLEANVEST Summit sessions (November 14, Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel & Towers)
• Printed material of the summit• Light refreshments during coffee breaks• Light dinner after the summit• One-on- one meetings (networking) (November 15-17, Fairgrounds Center)• Invitation to Cocktail Welcome Reception (November 15, Fairgrounds Center, Ocean)• Entrance to the WATEC exhibition (November 15-17, Fairgrounds Center)
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations must be faxed, emailed or sent by postal mail.Refund of registration fees will be as follows:Until and including October 1, 2011 – full refund less US$35 bank charges Until and including October 31, 2011 – 50% refundNo refund on cancellations from November 1, 2011
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
WATEC Registration Department Tel: +972-3-9727500Fax: +972-3-9727555Email: [email protected]
The most comprehensive forum where water, energy & environment industry executives, academia, institutional investors, venture capitalists, analysts, and other experts will have the opportunity to shape the future collaboration landscape of the Cleantech industries.Our free, online, I Planner software enables you to pre-select and manage your meetings, while at the same time profiling yourself in the way that will attract partners, investors and new business opportunities.This service is free of charge however, In order to enter the B2B networking meeting room on site; one must register either to the conference or to the exhibition. All participants have to maintain the schedule and be on time to enable a smooth transition from meeting to meeting. The B2B networking meetings will take place at Fairgrounds Center, Hall 1, B2B Meetings Room.
EXHIBITIONA professional exhibition will be held concurrently with the Conference.WATEC exhibition is Israel’s prime event for showcasing its technologies and achievements in water, environment and energy industry fields. With water, environment and energy challenges at the top of the global agenda, the exhibiting companies will feature compelling solutions and proven, practical applications in areas such as water and energy efficiency, water quality, desalination, and water supply.
ISRAELI START-UPS IN THE SPOTLIGHT As in the past, WATEC 2011 will feature the Innovation Pavilion, a unique forum designed to highlight Israeli breakthrough solutions in technology and approach to a sustainable economy. This special pavilion receives high visibility from the media and benefits from heavy international publicity from Israeli economic attachés worldwide. It is an invaluable opportunity for start-ups to promote their products, explore partnerships, attract investors, and expand international exposure.
Please note: The professional exhibition will take place at Fairgrounds Center, Halls 1, 10, 11 (Innovation Pavilion) and Maxidom.
Don’t miss the opportunity for new mutual business cooperation possibilities!For further information please visit our website: www.watec-israel.com
(B2B Networking)BUSINESS FORUM
Arrange Meetings With Colleagues Around The Corner and Around The World andMaximizeYourROI!
ACCOMMODATIONKenes Tours is the Official Travel Agent of WATEC Israel 2011. Kenes Tours is pleased to welcome you to Israel and to offer special reduced rates at some of the city’s top hotels. The hotels offered are located in Tel Aviv (close to the congress venue) and the City Center - the “Down Town Tel Aviv” along the Sea side.
Rooms have been reserved for participants at the following hotels:
HOTEL Category Single Room
Double Room
Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Address: 145 Hayarkon St., Tel Aviv Room type: Standard Minimum 3 nights stay
224 $ 253 $
Crowne Plaza City Center Address: 132 Menahem Begin Rd., Tel Aviv Room type: Standard Minimum 3 nights stay
201 $ 230 $
MarinaAddress: 167 Hayarkon St., Tel Aviv Room type: StandardMinimum 3 nights stay
159 $ 169 $
Prima TLV Address: 105 Hayarkon St., Tel Aviv Room type: Standard 155 $ 165 $
City Address: 9 Mapu St., Tel AvivRoom type: Standard
155 $ 165 $
Tal Address: 287 Hayarkon St., Tel AvivRoom type: Standard
166 $ 175 $
Deborah Address: 87 Ben Yehuda St., Tel AvivRoom type: Standard
98 $ 115 $
Metropolitan Address: 15 Trumpeldor St., Tel AvivRoom type: Standard 135 $ 145 $
Mercure Address: 4 Ben Yahuda St., Tel AvivRoom type: Standard 135 $ 150 $
Please note:
All rates are per room, per night and include breakfast, all tax and service charges. We strongly advise all participants to reserve their hotel accommodations as soon as possible in order to guarantee these posted rates as well as availability at the hotel of your choice. Kenes Tours will not be able to guarantee rooms after, October 17, 2011.
Companies interested in booking hotel accommodation for their guests for more than 10 rooms are kindly requested to contact Kenes Tours for further details.
HOTEL BOOKING INFORMATION
WATEC Registration Department Tel: +972-3-9727500Fax: +972-3-9727555Email: [email protected]
www.watec-israel.com
OPTIONAL DAILY TOURSBIBLICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NORTH (Nazareth, Sea of Galilee and Tiberias)
Saturday, November 12, 2011
US$ 79 (per person)
Depart Tel Aviv and drive along the coastal road to the landscape of the Lower Galilee and Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph.
Continue, via Kana, to Tiberias and drive alongside Lake Kinneret to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. Continue to Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of the Fish and Loaves, located at the foot of the Golan Heights. Last stop is at Yardenit, the famous baptismal site where the Jordan River leaves the Sea of Galilee.
FULL DAY TRIP TO MASADA AND THE DEAD SEA
Sunday, November 13, 2011
US$ 93 (per person)Depart Jerusalem traveling via the Judean hills to the Dead Sea area, the lowest place on earth. Ascend to the ruins of the mountain fortress of Massada by cable car and tour the remains of the fortress, built by King Herod, where the Zealots made their last stand against the Roman legions. Visit the remains of the once luxurious palace, the synagogue, water cisterns, and mosaic floors of the ancient Roman bathhouse. Descend by cable car.
Travel along the shore of the sea where you will have free time to swim and float in the Dead Sea - its high mineral content and mud is thought to have curative effects.
Please Note: comfortable walking shoes, hat, sun protection, swimsuit and towel are recommended.
JERUSALEM OF GOLD - FULL DAY TRIP OF JERUSALEM
Monday, November 14, 2011
US$ 79 (per person)
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Enter the Old City via the Jaffa Gate and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Roman Cardo. Stop off at the Western (Wailing) Wall, the holiest place of the Jewish People. Continue on to the Christian Quarter, walking along the Via Dolorosa, following the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
In the afternoon proceed to the New City of Jerusalem. Drive, via the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, to Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Tour of the museum.
Please Note: comfortable walking shoes; modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required.
PEARLS OF THE WESTERN COAST
Sunday, November 13 , 2011
US$ 89 (per person)
Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port, with a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations.Continue to Haifa, with a scenic view of the city, the port and its Bahai Gardens. Continue via Nahariya to Rosh Hanikra to visit the limestone grottos on the border with Lebanon.Return via Acre to visit the Crusaders and Turkish underground city and crypt. Walk through the old city and the Oriental market, the Arab mosque and the old port. Return to Tel Aviv.
DAILY TOURS RESERVATION
WATEC Registration DepartmentTel: +972-3-9727500; Fax: +972-3-9727555Email: [email protected]
USEFUL INFORMATIONVISA APPLICATION Participants are requested to check with the Israeli consulate or diplomatic mission in their home country or with their travel agency for visa requirements. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required. Israeli authorities require a valid visa for at least 6 months from date of entry.
PERSONAL INSURANCE We recommend that all participants take out a personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
LETTER OF INVITATION Participants requiring a formal letter of invitation to enable them to make their arrangements to participate in the Conference, may receive a letter via the website. Please note that this letter cannotbe regarded as a commitment regarding scheduling or financial support from the organizers.
AIRPORT ACCESS Ben Gurion International Airport is the main international gateway to and from Israel. It is situated approximately 25km (16 miles) south-east of Tel Aviv. Journey to Tel Aviv is approximately 30 minutes.
TRANSPORTATION TO TEL AVIVBy Train The train station is located on Level S of the Landside Building. Train tickets can be purchased through automated ticket dispensers on Level G of the terminal.To leave Ben Gurion Airport by train, from the arrivals section you need to descend from the Greeters’ Hall (located on Level G), to the railway station (located on Level S). It is recommended to get off the train at Azriely station (Hashalom) or Arlozorov station (Central) and take a taxi to the hotel.
By Private TaxiThe Taxi Stations and dispatcher’s counter at Terminal 3 are located on Level G of the Multi Level. It is recommended not to use random Taxi services. Rate 2 (25% extra) will apply in the following cases: Night journeys between 21:00 and 05:59 hours the next day. An additional NIS 2.7 will be applicable for each piece of luggage.
CLIMATEThe weather in Tel Aviv in November is pleasant during the day and slightly cooler in the evening with occasional rain showers. Temperatures range from 15-23Cº.
Looking forward to seeing you in Israel!The website is being continuously updated as information becomes available
Please visit: www.watec-israel.com
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