Mr. Peter Tertzakian Chief Energy Economist ARC Financial Corporation Calgary, Alberta, Canada Best selling author of "A Thousand Barrels a Second", published by McGraw-Hill, Peter Tertzakian is the Chief Energy Economist of ARC Financial Corporation, one of the world's leading energy investment firms. Peter's background in geophysics, economics and finance, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, helped him rise from the trenches of hands-on oil exploration fieldwork to become an internationally recognized, top-ranked expert in energy matters. Often seen and heard through media outlets around the world, Peter has been a featured guest on many high-profile radio and television shows including "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart". In print, Peter has been featured in "US News and World Report" and has contributed editorials to widely read publications such as "The Globe and Mail" and "Forbes.com". He also writes a weekly column, "ARC Energy Charts", and is a sought after public speaker. Peter has an undergraduate degree in Geophysics from the University of Alberta, and a graduate degree in Econometrics from the University of Southampton, U.K. He also holds a Master of Science in Management of Technology from the Sloan School of Management at MIT. He lives in Calgary, Alberta, one of the world's leading oil and gas centers, with his wife and two children. Dr. Manfred Kern Global Head of Business Relations Bayer CropScience Monheim, Germany Dr. Kern,'s perspective, supported by his exemplary academic, research and professional experience, focuses on global developments in agriculture - safeguarding of world food supplies, innovations in the areas of plant production, food production, soil, water, climate, biodiversity, bioethics, renewable energy/resources, nano(bio)technology, technology and communication. A renowned speaker, Dr. Kern has conducted over 600 presentations at international congresses, conferences, symposiums and workshops. Also, Dr. Kern has more than 130 publications to his credit and belongs to the editorial committees of various international scientific journals. Dr. Kern heads up the renewable energy business worldwide for Bayer CropScience. Bayer CropScience is one of the world's leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seed and plant biotechnology. They offer a range of products for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications in 120 countries worldwide. In 2007, the secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) recognized Dr. Kern with the title of "Eminent Person" in the field of soil conservation, soil management, sustainable food, feed and biofuel production in order to support the objectives of UNCCD and to contribute to reach the Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations. Mr. Bill Hunter President / Owner Northern Opportunities Facilitation Inc. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Northern Opportunities Facilitation Inc. is a consulting service focused on projects including Northern economical development, bio-based economy, environmental enhancements, business planning and mentoring and Aboriginal capacity building Mr. Hunter retired after 13 years as President & COO of Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc., a $1.4 billion asset with annual sales of $350 million. He had been in the forest industry across Canada for 31 years. Mr. Hunter is involved on several related boards and committees including: Forest Products Innovation board, Province of Alberta Representative; Alberta Forestry Research Institute board - Industry Co-Chair; Alberta Science & Research Authority board; Alberta Terrestrial Imaging Corp. board; Alberta Life Sciences Institute board; Alberta Climate Change Central board; Science Alberta Foundation board; Alberta Research Council Industry Advisory Committee. Mr. Hunter is a Past President of the Alberta Chamber of Resources, and alumni of the Governor General's Canadian Study Conference 1995, Banff School of Advanced Management, and Queen's University Leadership Program. Mr. Hunter was named to Alberta's 50 Most Influential People in 2002 and 2007 by Alberta Venture Magazine, and is a multiple recipient of the Alberta Centennial Medal. Mr. Hunter Chaired the Alberta Royalty Review Panel - 2007, and authored the subsequent report to Government of Alberta, "Our Fair Share". Dr. Bruce Babcock Director - Center for Agricultural and Rural Development Iowa State University Ames, Iowa, USA Bruce Babcock is a professor of economics and the director of the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State University. The Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development undertakes innovative public policy and economic research on agricultural, environmental and food issues. Established in 1958, CARD is among the largest university-based agricultural policy research institutes in the United States. Dr. Babcock and the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development recently completed a report called "Emerging Biofuels: Outlook of Effects on U.S. Grain, Oilseed, and Livestock Markets". Mr. Gerson Santos-Leon Executive Vice-President Abengoa Bioenergy New Technologies St. Louis, Missouri, USA Gerson is the Executive Vice President of Abengoa Bioenergy New Technologies (formerly known as Abengoa Bioenergy R&D). In this capacity he leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientist based in the US and Europe in the research, development, demonstration, and commercialization activities of renewable biomass resources to ethanol, related co-products, and utilization technologies. Prior to Abengoa, he led the Biofuels Program at the U.S. Department of Energy where he was responsible for the development and implementation of the program strategic plan, technology, and business management process. Based in Spain, Abengoa Bioenergy is a global producer and technology company and is the second largest producer of ethanol in the world, with production facilities in the United States and Europe. Abengoa Bioenergy New Technologies was chosen by the US Department of Energy in 2007 as one of six biorefinery projects over the next four years to receive federal funding. The plant will use 700 tons per day of corn stover, wheat straw, milo stubble, switchgrass, and other feedstocks. Ms Karen Haugen-Kozyra Acting Director Policy Development and Offsets Solutions Team Climate Change Central Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Karen is the Environmental and Land Use Policy Member with the Alberta Department of Agriculture and Food, and has been working on developing market opportunities for the agriculture sector in reducing greenhouse gases, the Alberta Bioenergy Strategy, and assessing the opportunities for enhancing agricultural environmental stewardship through the creation of environmental goods and services. Currently, Karen has been seconded to Climate Change Central (C3) - a not for profit agency dedicated to taking action on Climate Change in Alberta. In her new role, Karen and C3 are partnering with the Alberta government to facilitate the development of a Carbon Offset Market in Alberta. Mr. Petri Väisänen Business Manager, Renewable Energy Pöyry Energy Oy, Finland As a business manager Petri Väisänen leads a team of 20 professionals and is responsible for Pöyry Energy's global bionergy business development. Petri has 22 years of experience in bioenergy consulting and engineering. He held the position of Chairman of the Finnish Bioenergy Association from 2000 to 2006, and represented Finnish bioenergy stakeholders in various committees of the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Parliament. Finland, where Pöyry is based, is proving that renewable energy has a strong future. About 30% of Finland's total energy requirement comes from renewable energy sources including wood and wood-based fuels. Pöyry is a client- and technology-oriented, consulting and engineering firm operating globally. It has three core areas of expertise: energy, forest industry and infrastructure, and the environment. Pöyry employs 7000 experts in 45 countries, is the market leader in forest industry, and has a strong international position in energy, infrastructure and the environment. Pöyry recently prepared a report for the Canadian Embassy in Helsinki, presenting the current utilisation and future potential of forest biomass in the European Union, and in Finland and Sweden in particular. The report summarized the development of forest fibre-based bioenergy and current forest biomass-derived energy technologies, their importance and supporting policies. The report also looked at emerging technologies for utilization of forest biomass and presented the on-going research in the bioenergy sector. Dr. Svetlana Morozova Technology Officer CantorCO2e (Canada) Company Dr. Morozova is CantorCO2e's Technology Officer working from the North American office in Toronto. She manages technology/engineering service procurement to implement CantorCO2e's emissions reduction projects in developing economies. Svetlana also oversees the revision of innovative emissions reduction technologies to build the company's IP investment portfolio. Svetlana has worked in the carbon market since 1998, when she first developed carbon market forecasting for EcoSecurities, Ltd. (now EcoSecurities Group). Her later involvement in the carbon market was with Innovest Strategic Value Advisors (ISVA) in Toronto, where Svetlana managed carbon consulting projects and developed new products related to early-stage technology financing in Canada. Svetlana holds a Ph.D. in Political Science, an M.A. in Public Policy from the Claremont Graduate University (U.S.A.), an M.A. from the University of Notre Dame (U.S.A.), and a dual B.A. - M.A. from Moscow People's Friendship University (Russia). CantorCO2e is a leading global provider of financial services to the world's environmental and energy markets. CantorCO2e is a subsidiary of Cantor Fitzgerald, a leading financial services provider to the institutional equity and fixed income markets, and one of 21 financial institutions designated as a primary dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank in New York. Ms Nadia Voukelatou Researcher and Project Coordinator ENEA Research Centre Bologna, Italy Nadia Voukelatou is an Engineer, Researcher and Coordinator with the Italian National Agency for New Technology, Energy and the Environment (ENEA). She is the Project coordinator in Nuclear Fission activities of the innovative reactor division of ENEA, and in collaboration with Russian Nuclear Institutes. Her research also includes microwave applications for research and development activities on bio-fuels, and microwave processing of chloride waste arising from molten salt reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels. Ms Voukelatou has a Masters of Bioelectronics Engineering degree and is a member of the Italian Engineers Register. ENEA is a public agency operating in the fields of energy, the environment and new technologies to support Italy's competitiveness and sustainable development. The wide range of expertise, advanced facilities and tools located at its own Research Centres, operating in support of ENEA's programmes, are also at the service of the nation's science and industry. Dr. Wal van Lierop Co-Founder, President & CEO Chrysalix Energy Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Dr. Wal van Lierop oversees Chrysalix Energy's operations and investments. He currently works with Angstrom Power, H2Gen Innovations, Day 4 Energy and a number of other early stage companies. Chrysalix Energy invests in early to mid-stage companies with compelling technologies and entrepreneurial management teams that address the changing demands of the global energy industry. Areas of investment interest include: solar technology, biofuels & biomass conversion, new materials, fuel cells & hydrogen, clean coal, GHG reduction, energy efficiency, battery & energy storage, waste gasification and biological energy conversion. Prior to joining Chrysalix, Dr. van Lierop was Vice President of Strategic Planning at Westcoast Energy, Inc., was with McKinsey & Co for 7 years, and worked for 10 years in various positions at the Vrije University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He consulted to business, government, and major international institutions such as the European Community and the World Bank. Dr. van Lierop has a Ph.D. in Economics and is an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia. He is a member of the Cleantech Venture Network Advisory board, and initiated New Ventures BC - a successful business plan competition. Dr. van Lierop is a frequently invited speaker on topics related to new energy, venture financing and global business, and provides ongoing industry support to organizations such as Fuel Cells Canada. Todd Hirsch Senior Economist ATB Financial Calgary, Alberta, Canada Todd Hirsch is Senior Economist at ATB Financial, the largest Alberta-based financial institution, and the eighth largest in Canada with assets of $20.3 billion. At ATB Financial he provides economic information and intelligence to the various lines of business at ATB and tracks current developments in Alberta's and North America's economy. Prior to joining ATB Financial in May 2007, Todd served as the Chief Economist at the Canada West Foundation, a non-profit, non-partisan research think-tank. Todd has also worked in the government relations department of Canadian Pacific Railway and in the Bank of Canada's research department where part of his role was to complete a re-design of the Bank of Canada's commodity price index. Todd appears regularly as an economic commentator on CBC radio, various TV programs, and in the press. He contributes a monthly column to the Globe and Mail, and writes regularly for Policy Options magazine, Alberta Venture, and other local and national publications. Todd also teaches two economics courses at the University of Calgary. Mr. Winston H. Hickox Partner, California Strategies, LLC Venture Partner, Paladin Capital Group USA Winston Hickox has unparalleled experience in environmental policy and regulation, as well as a strong background in public finance including pension fund investment management. Winston spent five years as Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency - a member of the Governor's Cabinet; seven years as a Special Assistant for Environmental Affairs to Governor Jerry Brown. As Secretary of California's Environmental Protection Agency, Winston contributed to the enactment of some of California's most important environmental legislation and the design and implementation of pioneering environmental policy. Winston recently completed a two-year assignment with the California Public Employees' Retirement System Investment Office where he assisted with the design and implementation of a series of Environmental Investment Initiatives in multiple segments of the fund's $211B investment portfolio. Winston Hickox currently chairs the Market Advisory Committee that advises the California Air Resources Board about the use of market mechanisms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Winston is a partner with California Strategies, LLC a strategic consulting firm with expertise in public policy and a venture partner Paladin Capital Group, a Washington, DC, multi-stage private equity firm that invests in growing worker-friendly companies.