March 14, 2012 - March 16, 2012
Delivering on Sustainability's Transformational Potential
VERGE DC brings together corporate leaders focusing on a new wave of technological change revolutionizing sustainability. A convergence of technologies for energy, buildings, information, and vehicles, which GreenBiz calls VERGE, is enabling companies to break down organizational silos, and accelerate innovation. This has profound implications for your company's sustainability and business goals.
Join corporate leaders, policy makers, and thought leaders in Washington, DC on March 14-16 at the Renaissance Hotel. You'll be part of a diverse and exclusive group of executives in sustainability, building and energy management, utilities, fleets & logistics, government & policy, R&D, and corporate financing.
At VERGE DC, you will:
- Learn from the innovators. Get the essentials your company needs to know about changing energy, information, building and transportation technologies.
- Find your opportunities. Discover where to find the low-hanging fruit in deploying these technologies, where they might already exist in your organization, and how you can quickly get results.
- Explore new tools and techniques. You'll learn how to effectively break down organizational silos, engage your CFO, and engage internal stakeholders to embrace radical efficiency.
- Understand the changes. Learn how Big Data can change your company's sustainability strategy, and the new and non traditional partners who can help accelerate your agenda.
Admission is complimentary
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Chief, Energy & Sustainable Design UnitU.S. State Department, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations -
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Installations & EnvironmentU.S. Department of Defense
Sponsor
Contact Alan Robinson, VP of Sales and Business Development, at alan@greenbiz.com or (650) 209-5446 to learn more about sponsoring opportunities.
* Wednesday, March 14 2012
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Registration |
| 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM | Welcome & Introduction to VERGEPresented by: Joel Makower Chairman & Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group |
| 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM | Keynote Panel: Capitalizing on ConvergenceInsights on how the convergence of energy, information, transportation and building technologies addresses business opportunities and corporate sustainability goals. Presented by: David Bartlett Vice President of Industry Solutions, IBM ; David Pogue Global Director of Sustainability, CBRE; Don Reed Director, Sustainable Business Solutions , PwC; Saul Zambrano Senior Director Products, Customer Energy Solutions, Pacific Gas and Electric Company In conversation with: Joel Makower Chairman & Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Keynote Panel: Leading the Charge for Better BuildingsHow DoD has implemented a comprehensive strategy to integrate new technologies to its 300,000 buildings, and how Google has transformed its building supply chain to reduce health risks and improving worker productivity. Presented by: Anthony Ravitz Real Estate and Workplace Services Green Team Lead, Google; Dorothy Robyn Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Installations & Environment , U.S. Department of Defense In conversation with: Rob Watson CEO, EcoTech International |
| 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | One Great Idea: When All the World's a Mesh: Cities as PlatformsMesh companies create, share and use social media, wireless networks, and data to provide people with goods and services at the exact moment they need them, without the burden and expense of owning them outright. Gansky explore how the new mesh economy is shaping the world, and what this transformation means for companies, cities, and communities. Presented by: Lisa Gansky Author, The Mesh |
| 4:45 PM - 5:05 PM | Keynote Interview: Dennis McGinn in conversation with Marc GuntherThe Retired Vice Admiral of the U.S. Navy discusses how to collaboratively address renewable energy opportunities in the current political environment. Presented by: Dennis McGinn President, ACORE In conversation with: Marc Gunther Senior Writer, GreenBiz Group |
| 5:05 PM - 5:15 PM | One Great Idea: Managing a Global Portfolio of Smart BuildingsCloud-based automation systems and unabashed data transparency help connect a global portfolio of smart buildings to the electrical grid and intelligent transportation networks. Presented by: Dan Probst Chairman, Energy and Sustainability Services, Jones Lang LaSalle |
| 5:15 PM - 5:25 PM | One Great Idea: Building the Motorcycle of the FutureAn Internet-enabled vehicle that combines the efficiency and freedom of a motorcycle with the safety and convenience of a car. Presented by: Daniel Kim Founder & President, Lit Motors Corporation |
| 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM | Keynote Panel: Cities as a Catalyst for SustainabilityHow global metropolitan areas are preparing for smart, sustainable cities by integrating emerging technologies, developing public-private partnerships, and radically improving city efficiencies. Presented by: Manish Bapna Interim President, World Resources Institute; Daryl Dulaney President and CEO, Siemens Industry; Alex Dews Policy and Program Manager, Mayor's Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia In conversation with: Mark Lee Executive Director, SustainAbility |
| 5:55 PM - 6:00 PM | Day 1 Closing RemarksPresented by: Joel Makower Chairman & Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Networking Reception |
* Thursday, March 15 2012
| 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM - 8:40 AM | Day 2 WelcomePresented by: Joel Makower Chairman & Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group |
| 8:40 AM - 9:10 AM | Keynote Interview: Amory Lovins in conversation with Joel MakowerHow integrating four energy-using sectors – transportation, buildings, industry and electricity – can create disruptive business opportunities profitably. Presented by: Amory Lovins Co-founder, Chairman & Chief Scientist, Rocky Mountain Institute In conversation with: Joel Makower Chairman & Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group |
| 9:10 AM - 9:30 AM | One Great Idea: Towards a Global BrainHow the extraordinary convergence of computing and human potential is creating a collective intelligence shaping the future of sustainability. Presented by: Tim O'Reilly Founder and CEO, O'Reilly Media |
| 9:30 AM - 9:40 AM | One Great Idea: How Technology Enables the Shared EconomyZipcar's co-founder and former CEO on how sharing taps into excess capacity in its many forms, and how technology enables lower search, transaction, and access costs. Presented by: Robin Chase Founder & CEO, Buzzcar |
| 9:40 AM - 9:50 AM | One Great Idea: The Computing Trend That Will Change EverythingLong-standing trends in the energy efficiency of computing promise an explosion in data collected from mobile sensors and controls, with profound implications for our ability to understand and respond to the world around us. Presented by: Jon Koomey Consulting Professor, Stanford University |
| 9:50 AM - 10:00 AM | One Great Idea: Measures to Maximize Energy EfficiencyA recent global study of 4000 facility and real estate executives found four organizational practices for improved energy efficiency measures and present a great starting point for organizations to overcome common barriers while capturing the economic and environmental benefits from investing in energy efficiency improvements. Presented by: Jennifer Layke Executive Director, Institute for Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Networking Break |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Keynote Panel: Paving the Way for a National Network of EVsElectric vehicles are increasingly in the mix for consumers, fleets, and car-sharing services. But what will it take in terms of infrastructure and support services and technologies to build a national network for electric vehicles? Presented by: Arun Banskota President, EV Services, NRG Energy; John Wirtz Business Unit Manager - Electrical Transportation Infrastructure, Eaton Corporation; Ron Mahabir CEO, Greenlots In conversation with: Beth Lowery Principal, GreenOrder |
| 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM | One Great Idea: Connecting Geeks with GovernmentsHow Code for America recruits web development teams to work with city governments to build web applications, enabling cities to connect with their constituents more effectively, move toward transparency and collaboration, and share information to make lasting change. Presented by: Jennifer Pahlka Founder & Executive Director, Code for America |
| 11:10 AM - 11:20 AM | One Great Idea: Rethinking Factory Efficiency in China - How Connectivity Will Define the Next Generation of ManufacturingChina is now the world's largest consumer of energy, and 30% of it goes towards manufacturing exported goods for global retailers. Learn how EEx is building a innovative technology platform designed to help factories and brands align their unique economic interests towards operating more efficiently. Presented by: Taryn Sullivan President & CEO, Efficiency Exchange |
| 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM | Keynote Panel: Revolutionizing the Built EnvironmentHow sustainable strategies for buildings and infrastructure produce lasting impacts with innovative design and optimal energy use in facilities, campuses, and cities. Presented by: Victoria Mills Managing Director, Corporate Partnerships Program, Environmental Defense Fund; Cindy Ortega Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer, MGM Resorts International; Duke Reiter Senior Vice President & Managing Director, ASU Foundation for A New American University; Lisa Shpritz Senior Vice President, Bank of America In conversation with: Lane Burt Director, Technical Policy, US Green Building Council |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch |
BREAKOUTS I |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Global Corporate Energy ManagementHow large corporations measure, manage and reduce energy spend. What metrics are integrated with operational P&L, incentive, and culture, and how do companies effectively break down organizational silos to accelerate sustainability internally? Presented by: Bill Lyon VP, Energy Management, Macy's; John Schinter Director of Energy, AT&T In conversation with: Paul Baier Vice President of Sustainability Consulting, Groom Energy |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Connected Cars and BeyondAlways-on connectivity in vehicles is creating breakthroughs in wireless communication applications, embedded intelligence, and transportation business models. Presented by: Shelby Clark Founder & Chief Community Officer, RelayRides; Tim Johnson Strategic Opportunity Manager, Sprint; Hillol Kargupta President, Agnik; Nick Pudar VP, Planning and Business Development, OnStar In conversation with: Marc Gunther Senior Writer, GreenBiz Group |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Unleashing Smart Energy MarketsOpening up billion-dollar energy markets with a slew of new products and services requires collaboration among all stakeholders -- utilities, technology suppliers, investors, and end users. This session will look at how demand response programs, both for C&I and residential customers, will help boost the market for smart energy. Presented by: Gregg Dixon SVP, Marketing and Sales, EnerNOC; Elgie Holstein Senior Director of Strategic Planning, Environmental Defense Fund; Peter Kelly-Detwiler SVP, Energy Technology Services, Constellation Energy In conversation with: Dan Delurey President, Demand Response and Smart Grid Coalition (DRSG) |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | How VERGE Transforms InnovationTraditional innovation approaches and operating models will not work for VERGE. They are too slow, focus primarily on incremental changes, and are just not nimble enough to deal with the emerging dynamic, converging ecosystem of good and services. In this interactive session, we will identify and explore the best ways to innovate in the VERGE tornado, including how to provide VERGE goods and services, be a valued partner in the ecosystem, and be a savvy user. Innovation models to be discussed include incubators, co-creation, open innovation, and other leading edge approaches. Presented by: Brian Carey Principal, PwC's PRTM Management Consulting; Robert Shelton Managing Director, PwC's PRTM Management Consulting |
| 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Break |
BREAKOUTS II |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Integrating Renewables and Onsite GenerationPrices for onsite generation (solar, wind, cogen, fuel cells, etc.) continue to fall and incentives are still high in many areas. This session tackles the changing economics for renewable technologies, understand who's taking advantage of them, and how distributed energy fits into sustainability strategies. Presented by: Scott Sklar President, The Stella Group, Ltd.; Dave Stangis Vice President - CSR & Sustainability, Campbell Soup Company In conversation with: Paul Baier Vice President of Sustainability Consulting, Groom Energy |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Urban Mobility and Sustainable TransportationApplying a whole-system approach for more sustainable and innovative transportation options in new vehicle structures and advanced communication technologies. This session explores the new business models related to the emerging global mobility industry. Presented by: Matt Brest Director of Marketing, Alcoa Wheel & Transportation Products; Glenn Daehn Mars G. Fontana Professor of Metallurgic, The Ohio State University; Mike Robinson VP, Sustainability and Global Regulatory Affairs , General Motors; Susan Zielinski Managing Director, SMART, University of Michigan In conversation with: Derek Top Senior Editor, Program Director - VERGE, GreenBiz |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Managing Energy & EmissionsEnterprise-wide energy management is a cross-functional challenge. What does it take for large energy consumers to achieve efficiencies and cost-competitiveness across global facilities using software in energy and emissions management? Presented by: Kathryn Alsegaf Associate Director, Internal Sustainability , Deloitte; Wilson Korol Sustainability Business Leader, Avaya; Adam Muellerweiss Director, Energy & Climate Change, Dow Chemical Company In conversation with: Christopher Mines Senior VP and Research Director, Forrester Research |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Technology Innovation for Engagement & Reporting (TIER)From Fortune 500’s to government agencies, how organizations can “TIER” their efforts to achieve breakthroughs in performance and service. Hear from private and public sector experts who have discovered innovations in technology and performance reporting to engage stakeholders and achieve success with sustainability strategies. Presented by: Todd Fein Founder & CEO, Green Diamond; Cary Krosinsky Senior Vice President, Trucost; Donna McIntire Chief, Energy & Sustainable Design Unit, U.S. State Department, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations; Alex Dews Policy and Program Manager, Mayor's Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia In conversation with: Andrew Winston Founder, Winston Eco-Strategies |
| 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM | Networking Break |
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | VERGE Guru SessionsSmall-group consultative sessions with conference speakers and other experts. |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Evening Reception |
| 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | VERGE Dinner |
* Friday, March 16 2012
| 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM - 8:40 AM | Day 3 WelcomePresented by: Joel Makower Chairman & Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group |
| 8:40 AM - 9:00 AM | Keynote Interview: Jon Wellinghoff in conversation with Joel MakowerAn interview with the federal government's top utility regulator on the implications of VERGE for the electricity sector. Presented by: Jon Wellinghoff Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In conversation with: Joel Makower Chairman & Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group |
| 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM | Keynote Panel: Utilities in the CloudTwo leading energy utilities and a national supermarket chain join with the chairman of FERC to discuss how to transform utilities in the era of convergence. Presented by: Chris Gould Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, and Chief Sustainability Officer, Exelon; Steve Kline VP & Chief Sustainability Officer, Pacific Gas & Electric; Kathy Loftus Global Leader of Sustainable Engineering & Energy Management, Whole Foods Market; Jon Wellinghoff Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In conversation with: Joel Makower Chairman & Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group |
| 9:40 AM - 9:50 AM | One Great Idea: Accelerating Green Building Market TransformationThe role of information as a tool for market transformation in the buildings sector. How does availability and access to information change the building industry? Presented by: Chris Pyke Vice President of Research, U.S. Green Building Council |
| 9:50 AM - 10:00 AM | One Great Idea: Powering Electric VehiclesMore than one million electric vehicles are expected to be sold in the U.S. within the next four years. To help shoulder this significant grid expenditure, RevTech is developing a virtual power plant platform and fast response energy storage capacity for EVs to deliver multiple services to ISOs, utilities, microgrids, and building managers or owners. Presented by: Josh Usher Director of Network Technology, REV Technologies |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Networking Break |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Keynote Panel: Liberating Energy DataHow access to energy data creates new products and services for consumers and enterprises. Presented by: Alex Laskey President & Founder, Opower; Nick Sinai Senior Advisor, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy In conversation with: Katie Fehrenbacher Senior Writer, Greentech Editor, GigaOm |
| 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM | One Great Idea: Building the Platform for the Internet of ThingsWhat will it take to connect 50 billion devices by 2020 and what value is created by these connections? Exploring how a cloud platform for the "Energy Internet" addresses the complexities involved in connecting diverse devices and the important role of consumer applications in the development of the Internet of Things. Presented by: Kent Dickson Chief Technology Officer, Tendril |
| 11:10 AM - 11:20 AM | One Great Idea: Revolutionizing Emissions and Supply Chain ManagementCombining "big data" science, cloud computing services, and networked data systems, AMEE revolutionizes the way organizations calculate their emissions for supply chain management and more. Presented by: Gavin Starks Founder and Chairman, AMEE |
| 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM | One Great Idea: How Information Changes the New Economics of CitiesWhile cities are using ICT to improve sustainability and efficiency, they are not capturing the full value of smart initiatives to turn unused data and infrastructure into new, low-carbon solutions and services. Presented by: Greg Giammalvo Regional Government Business Leader, Arup |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Keynote Interview: Steve Case in conversation with Marc GuntherPresented by: Steve Case Chairman and CEO, Revolution LLC In conversation with: Marc Gunther Senior Writer, GreenBiz Group |
| 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM | Closing RemarksPresented by: Joel Makower Chairman & Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group |
 Associate Director, Internal Sustainability , Deloitte Kathryn Ayan Alsegaf is Associate Director of Internal Sustainability for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Her responsibilities include oversight and advancement of internal environmental sustainability objectives. Read more… |
  Vice President of Sustainability Consulting, Groom Energy Baier leads Groom Energy's Sustainability Consulting practice, which assists Groom Energy's customers with their sustainability strategies and GHG inventories. Read more… |
 President, EV Services, NRG Energy Banskota is president, NRG Energy’s EV Services. In this role, he leads the development of NRG Energy’s eVgo electric vehicle charging network. He has more than 20 years of experience in the energy sector, most recently overseeing NRG Energy’s 11,000 plus megawatt Texas generation portfolio. Read more… |
 Interim President, World Resources Institute Bapna is the acting president of the World Resources Institute. He joined WRI as its executive vice president and managing director in 2007. His interests and expertise are in international development with a particular focus on rural poverty and natural resources. Read more… |
  Vice President of Industry Solutions, IBM Bartlett leads IBM’s Smarter Building initiative and Tivoli’s Smarter Planet Industry Solutions. Prior to this role, he spent close to ten years in Europe in roles that included: Vice President of Europe, Middle East, and Africa and Director of Europe's Tivoli development laboratory. Read more… |
 Director of Marketing, Alcoa Wheel & Transportation Products Brest, PE was recently named Director of Marketing for AWTP (Alcoa Wheel & Transportation Products) in Cleveland, OH. Prior to his role as Director of Marketing, Matt directed the development of new and innovative products as the Product and Technology Manager for AWTP. Read more… |
 Director, Technical Policy, US Green Building Council Burt leads USGBC’s policy work at the state, local, and federal level. A licensed Professional Engineer, he has been closely engaged with decision makers in Congress and federal agencies on all aspects of building policy, including incentives, building codes, and appliance standards. Read more… |
 Principal, PwC's PRTM Management Consulting Carey is a Principal in PwC's PRTM Management Consulting and leads PwC's US Cleantech Advisory practice. He has over 17 years of experience leading projects in market entry, operations strategy, supply chain, product innovation, and customer operations. Read more… |
 Chairman and CEO, Revolution LLC Case is one of America’s best-known and most accomplished entrepreneurs and philanthropists, and a pioneer in making the Internet part of everyday life. Case co-founded America Online (AOL) in 1985, when the Internet was in its infancy. Read more… |
 Founder & CEO, Buzzcar Chase is founder and CEO of Buzzcar, a service that brings together car owners and drivers in a carsharing marketplace. Buzzcar.com empowers individuals to take control of their mobility, without looking to governments or big businesses for solutions. Read more… |
 Founder & Chief Community Officer, RelayRides Clark first tried carsharing when his car died after a cross-country move to California. He loved living a car-free life, but thought carsharing would work better and grow faster if it was "for the people, by the people", a neighbor-to-neighbor experience. So he founded RelayRides. Read more… |
 Mars G. Fontana Professor of Metallurgic, The Ohio State University Daehn is the Mars G. Fontana Professor of Metallurgical Engineering in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University. He holds PhD and MS degrees from Stanford University. Read more… |
 President, Demand Response and Smart Grid Coalition (DRSG) Delurey is President of the Demand Response and Smart Grid Coalition (DRSG), the trade association for companies that provide technologies, products and services in the DR and Smart Grid areas. Read more… |
 Policy and Program Manager, Mayor's Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia Alex Dews is the Policy and Program Manager for the Mayor's Office of Sustainability. His focus is on project implementation and progress tracking for Greenworks Philadelphia, the city's comprehensive sustainability framework. Read more… |
 Chief Technology Officer, Tendril Dickson has more than 21 years of engineering experience. As CTO, Dickson is responsible for technology strategy at Tendril including research, product architecture, standards and security. Read more… |
 SVP, Marketing and Sales, EnerNOC Dixon has led various sales, marketing, and business development efforts at EnerNOC and currently leads marketing and sales efforts worldwide to end-use customers. Read more… |
 President and CEO, Siemens Industry Dulaney is responsible for executive management of Siemens Industry, Inc., a multi-billion dollar entity with 22,000 employees, comprising the newly-created Siemens Infrastructure & Cities Sector and the Siemens Industry Sector in the United States. Read more… |
 Senior Writer, Greentech Editor, GigaOm Fehrenbacher has been a reporter covering technology for close to a decade, and has covered green technology for the past five years. She is a Senior Writer and Features Editor for GigaOM. Previously she was a reporter for Red Herring, an editor at Engadget and a reporter for the Yomiuri Shimbun. Read more… |
 Founder & CEO, Green Diamond Todd Fein is the founder and CEO of Green Diamond, a firm specializing in next generation solutions for performance management, including systems that integrate, analyze and report on how environmental and social factors relate to financial performance. Read more… |
 Virtual Host, GreenBiz Group Krys Freeman is a writer, viral media strategist and activist. A child of the digital age, she likes to be thought of as a web 2.0 evangelist. By day, Krys serves as the Web Project Manager for GreenBiz Group. Read more… |
 President and CEO, Natural Logic Friend helps companies design, implement and measure profitable sustainability strategies. He is widely considered one of the founders of the sustainable business movement, and was recently named an inaugural member of the ISSP Sustainability Hall of Fame. Read more… |
 Author, The Mesh Gansky is, at heart, a marketect and "impact junky" with a strong interest in breaking the edges of formerly happy business models and bringing together not-so-likely characters in the form of new offerings, teams and partnerships. Read more… |
 Regional Government Business Leader, Arup Giammalvo is the Arup Regional Government Business Leader for the Americas practice and has developed regional strategies for procuring and delivering government projects. Read more… |
 Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, and Chief Sustainability Officer, Exelon In his role as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, and Chief Sustainability Officer, Gould is responsible for overall corporate strategic planning as well as the company’s corporate environmental efforts. Read more… |
 Senior Writer, GreenBiz Group Gunther is a veteran journalist whose focus is business and sustainability, most recently as Senior Writer for Fortune magazine, where he spent 13 years. Read more… |
 Senior Director of Strategic Planning, Environmental Defense Fund Holstein coordinates strategy and policy work, and represents the program to policymakers, supporters, and the media. Read more… |
 Strategic Opportunity Manager, Sprint Tim Johnson is the Strategic Opportunity Manager for Sprint’s of Connected Vehicle Program. for Sprint Nextel Corporation. Read more… |
 President, Agnik Hillol Kargupta is one of the co-founders and the President of Agnik. He is also a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He has more than 20 years of experience in computing and business leadership. Read more… |
 SVP, Energy Technology Services, Constellation Energy Peter Kelly-Detwiler is Senior Vice President of Energy Technology Services for Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., a subsidiary of Constellation Energy Group. Read more… |
 Founder & President, Lit Motors Corporation Kim is the founder and chief executive officers of Lit Motors, a startup electric motorcycle company based in San Francisco. His eight years of research in vehicle architecture and ecology has resulted in eight utility patents. Read more… |
 VP & Chief Sustainability Officer, Pacific Gas & Electric Kline is Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer for PG&E Corporation, responsible for environmental policy activities and oversight of the Corporation’s Washington, D.C. office. Kline joined Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in 1980. Read more… |
 Consulting Professor, Stanford University Jonathan Koomey is a Consulting Professor at Stanford University, worked for more than two decades at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and has been a visiting professor at Stanford University (2003-4 and Fall 2008), Yale University (Fall 2009), and UC Berkeley’s Energy and Resources Group (Fal Read more… |
 Sustainability Business Leader, Avaya Korol is the Sustainablity Business Leader at Avaya. He is responsbile for the Avaya's global sustainablity program (www.avaya.com/green) and manages Avaya's Green Core Team, which drives sustainability throughout the company's products and operations. Read more… |
 Senior Vice President, Trucost Lead editor & author of Evolutions in Sustainable Investing: (Wiley, 2012), and co-editor of Sustainable Investing: the Art of Long Term Performance, both with Nick Robins of HSBC (Earthscan, 2008), Krosinsky has become a leading expert in the outperformance of companies seeking sustainability as a Read more… |
 President & Founder, Opower As President of Opower, Laskey is responsible for engaging our utility and government partners with Opower’s purpose and products. He is a highly sought-after as a speaker at energy-related conferences throughout the US and abroad. Read more… |
 Executive Director, Institute for Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls Layke is the Director of Johnson Controls’ Institute for Building Efficiency, a global initiative to provide information and analyses of technologies, policies, and practices in high performance buildings and smart energy systems from a practitioner’s perspective. Read more… |
 Executive Director, SustainAbility Based in San Francisco, Lee has 15+ years experience in key leadership positions in the sustainability field. Read more… |
 Managing Director, Impax Asset Management, LLC Locklin is a senior investment executive with 30 years of finance experience, and a 20-year commitment to clean energy enterprise investment, development, management, and finance. He currently serves as the North American Managing Director for Impax Asset Management. Read more… |
 Global Leader of Sustainable Engineering & Energy Management, Whole Foods Market Loftus coordinates sustainability programs, including overall Company impact reporting, as well as directs engineering, energy management and maintenance best practices and green building and strategic energy procurement efforts for Whole Foods Market and has been in this role for six years. Read more… |
 Co-founder, Chairman & Chief Scientist, Rocky Mountain Institute Lovins is cofounder, Chairman, and Chief Scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute (www.rmi.org), an independent nonprofit think-and-do tank that drives the efficient and restorative use of resources. Read more… |
 Principal, GreenOrder Lowery brings expertise in environmental responsibility and sustainability to GreenOrder. She is responsible for developing key insights to create solutions for Boards of Directors, senior leaders in the sustainability function, functional management and employees. Read more… |
 VP, Energy Management, Macy's Responsible for all energy matters and strategic direction at Macy's to include procurement and risk management, Energy Information Systems (EIS), demand side management, capital investment and budgets. Additional responsibilities include Sustainability Executive Committee member. Read more… |
 CEO, Greenlots Ron Mahabir is passionate about the environment and sustainable solutions to the growing demand for energy and transportation. He is a founder of Greenlots, a leading provider of intelligent charging solutions for electric vehicles which has sold systems in 13 countries. Read more… |
 Chairman & Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group Makower is a well-respected voice on business, the environment, and the bottom line. As a writer and strategist on corporate sustainability practices and clean technology, he has helped a wide range of companies align environmental goals with business strategy. Read more… |
 Associate Director, Genentech McCoy has been working in the commute benefits field for over 20 years. He started his career in Transportation working for the Multi-City TSM Agency in San Mateo County and was responsible for establishing many of the first BART and Caltrain shuttles there. Read more… |
 President, ACORE In 2011, Retired Vice Admiral Dennis V. McGinn took the helm as President of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Read more… |
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Chief, Energy & Sustainable Design Unit, U.S. State Department, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Donna McIntire serves as Chief of the Energy & Sustainable Design Unit for the Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations. Read more… |
 Managing Director, Corporate Partnerships Program, Environmental Defense Fund Victoria Mills is managing director of EDF's Corporate Partnerships Program and works from the organization's Boston office. Mills works with market-leading companies to create environmental improvements that make business sense. Read more… |
 Senior VP and Research Director, Forrester Research Mines is a research director advising tech industry Vendor Strategy professionals. He leads a research team that predicts and quantifies growth and disruption in the technology industry, focusing on the economics and business models of IT suppliers, and emerging trends in technology adoption. Read more… |
 Director, Energy & Climate Change, Dow Chemical Company Muellerweiss is responsible for developing low-carbon business opportunities and managing the Company’s greenhouse gas management strategy. Read more… |
 Sr. Director, Global Foundation Services, eBay Nelson is the Sr. Director of Global Foundation Services for eBay Inc, the world’s largest online marketplace. He is responsible for Strategy, Architecture and Operational functions of eBay's Mission Critical Data Centers, Networking and Security Infrastructure Services and Global Supply Chain. Read more… |
 Founder and CEO, O'Reilly Media O'Reilly is one of the most respected figures in the information technology industry, with an uncanny ability to predict and help the future of technology innovation unfold. He is largely credited with driving both the open source and web 2.0 technology movements into mainstream concepts. Read more… |
 Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer, MGM Resorts International Ortega is Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of MGM Resorts International. She leads the Corporate Sustainability Division, the group responsible for development and implementation of strategies for environmental sustainability and awareness throughout the company. Read more… |
 Founder & Executive Director, Code for America Pahlka is the founder, executive director and board chair of Code for America. Previously, she ran the Web 2.0 and Gov 2.0 events for TechWeb, in conjunction with O'Reilly Media, and co-chaired the successful Web 2.0 Expo. Read more… |
 Director of Energy Management, Roche Parodi is responsible for establishing and achieving Roche’s goals to increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage energy costs at the Company’s North American facilities. Read more… |
 Global Director of Sustainability, CBRE As Global Director of Sustainability, Pogue is responsible for leading sustainability programs for CBRE’s property and facilities management portfolio around the globe. Read more… |
 Chairman, Energy and Sustainability Services, Jones Lang LaSalle As Chairman of Energy and Sustainability Services globally, Probst is responsible for developing and delivering products and services that help clients reduce energy costs and their real estate related environmental footprint through innovative portfolio and occupancy strategies, workplace standards Read more… |
 VP, Planning and Business Development, OnStar Nick Pudar, Vice President of OnStar Planning and Business Development, is responsible for managing OnStar’s planning, business development, and service evolution. He drives future service development and management of the overall service portfolio. Read more… |
 Vice President of Research, U.S. Green Building Council Dr. Pyke is the Vice President of Research for the US Green Building Council. USGBC’s Research Program strives to advance the understanding and practice of green building through applied research and innovation. Dr. Read more… |
 Real Estate and Workplace Services Green Team Lead, Google Ravitz joined Google in March of 2006. He is the Real Estate and Workplace Services Green Team Lead, developing and implementing strategies to create the healthiest and most productive workplace possible while reducing the company's environmental footprint and operating costs. Read more… |
 Director, Sustainable Business Solutions , PwC Don Reed is a Director in PwC’s Sustainable Business Solutions practice. Reed has 15 years experience working with senior executives and corporate directors on sustainability and climate change strategies. Read more… |
 Senior Vice President & Managing Director, ASU Foundation for A New American University Reiter, FAIA, is an architect, urban designer, and is currently the Senior Vice President at the Arizona State University Foundation and Managing Director of the SOLUTIONS initiative. Read more… |
 VP, Sustainability and Global Regulatory Affairs , General Motors Mike Robinson is the Vice President of Sustainability and Global Regulatory Affairs for General Motors. He leads initiatives to further integrate sustainability into GM’s operations and products, and has responsibility for GM’s sustainability reporting initiatives. Read more… |
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Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Installations & Environment , U.S. Department of Defense As the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations & Environment, Robyn provides Department-wide oversight of U.S. military bases worldwide. Read more… |
 Director of Energy, AT&T Schinter is the first appointed Director to lead the group responsible for the operational strategy and execution of programs for energy, carbon, water and waste across the AT&T enterprise. He has 26 years of professional experience in the energy and environmental sustainability industry. Read more… |
 Managing Director, PwC's PRTM Management Consulting Shelton heads the Growth and Innovation practice at PwC’s PRTM Management Consulting. Read more… |
 Senior Vice President, Bank of America Shpritz is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Senior Vice President in the Global Environmental Group for Bank of America in Charlotte, North Carolina. As Environmental Operations Executive, she is responsible for addressing and reducing environmental impacts at Bank of America. Read more… |
 Senior Advisor, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Sinai currently serves in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy as the Senior Advisor to the Chief Technology Officer, where he is focused on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Read more… |
 Managing Principal, Smart Buildings LLC For over 25 years, Sinopoli has worked extensively on projects involving the design, construction and operation of buildings and building systems. This has involved the configuration and optimization of building technology systems, facility management and operations. Read more… |
 President, The Stella Group, Ltd. Sklar is President of The Stella Group, Ltd., a strategic technology optimization and policy firm for clean distributed energy users and companies since 2000. Read more… |
 Vice President - CSR & Sustainability, Campbell Soup Company Stangis is Vice President of CSR, Sustainability and Community Affairs for the Campbell Soup Company and President of the Campbell Soup Foundation. Campbell is the world's largest soup manufacturer, and comprises other brands such as Pepperidge Farm, V8, Pace, Prego and Swanson. Read more… |
 Founder and Chairman, AMEE Gavin Starks is the founder and Chairman of AMEE (http://www.amee.com), whose aim is to map, track, and connect all the carbon-data on earth. Read more… |
 President & CEO, Efficiency Exchange With extensive experience in worldwide sourcing and manufacturing, and a long history of conducting day-to-day business in Mandarin Chinese, Sullivan has first-hand knowledge of how factories work, think, and operate. Read more… |
 Senior Editor, Program Director - VERGE, GreenBiz Derek Top is senior editor and program director for VERGE. For more than a dozen years, Top has been covering technology trends and producing top-notch, business events. Read more… |
 Director of Network Technology, REV Technologies Josh Usher is an expert in the field of sustainable transport and energy. He holds a degree in Engineering Physics with a specialization in mechanical engineering. Read more… |
 CEO, EcoTech International Watson is a global leader in the green building movement, having founded the LEED Green Building Rating system of the U.S. Green Building Council where he is a Director. Watson also is Executive Editor of GreenerBuildings.com. Read more… |
 Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Wellinghoff was named Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), by President Barack Obama on March 19, 2009. A member of the Commission since 2006, the U.S. Senate reconfirmed him to a full, five-year FERC term in December 2007. Read more… |
 Vice President, Corporate Sustainability, EMC Corporation Winkler is Vice President, Corporate Sustainability and Chief Sustainability Officer for EMC Corporation. Winkler provides the vision, strategy and leadership for the company’s global sustainability initiatives. Read more… |
 Founder, Winston Eco-Strategies Winston is a globally recognized expert on how business can profit from environmental thinking. He advises some of the world’s leading companies, including Bank of America, HP, J&J, Pepsi, and Bayer. Read more… |
 Business Unit Manager - Electrical Transportation Infrastructure, Eaton Corporation Wirtz is Business Unit Manager-Electrical Transportation Infrastructure for Eaton Corporation, a $16.0 billion global diversified power management company. Read more… |
 Senior Director Products, Customer Energy Solutions, Pacific Gas and Electric Company Zambrano is Senior Director of Products within Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Customer Energy Solutions organization. Zambrano’s team is responsible for developing new products and delivery programs to create value for commercial and residential customers based on their specific energy needs. Read more… |
 Managing Director, SMART, University of Michigan Zielinski (MES, RPP) is Managing Director of SMART (Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Research and Transformation) at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor (see http://um-smart.org/blog). Read more… |
Meet Our GreenBiz Gurus!
GreenBiz Guru sessions are small-group consultative sessions led by experts and thought leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with speakers and their fellow Forum attendees on topics of interest. The Guru sessions take place Thursday, March 15, 4:15 - 5:00 pm, and participation is first come first serve.
Steve AvadekEnergy Management |
Gil FriendGetting the Prices Right |
Tim JohnsonData Mining for M2M Applications |
Hillol KarguptaData Mining for M2M Applications |
Ken LocklinInnovative Financing for Clean Energy Projects |
Daniel McCoyParking, People, Planet and Profits: How are they related? |
Dean NelsonGreen IT |
John ParodiThe Human Component to Energy Management |
Jim SinopoliEnabling Smarter Buildings |
Kathrin WinklerBig Data |
Premier Sponsors
 | Autodesk is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and entertainment industries use Autodesk software to design, visualize and simulate their ideas. Autodesk’s vision is to help millions of architects, designers and engineers worldwide radically transform the built world by making sustainable design easy and accessible. With 80 percent of a product’s environmental impact determined by decisions in the design phase, Autodesk software has an important role to play.
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PwC focuses on audit and assurance, tax and advisory services. Additionally, PwC concentrates on 16 key industries and provides targeted services that include — but are not limited to — human resources, deals, forensics, and consulting services. We help resolve complex issues and identify opportunities.
Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We share our knowledge and expertise to help you reach the goals you set for your business.
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Supporting Sponsors
 | Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with more than 100 years of experience providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. With 2011 sales of $16.0 billion, Eaton has approximately 73,000 employees worldwide and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries.
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 | General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM’s brands include Chevrolet and Cadillac, as well as Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com.
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Exhibitors
 | CA Technologies is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all environments—from mainframe and physical to virtual and cloud. CA ecoSoftware is a leading energy and sustainability management solution that can help reduce carbon emissions, manage consumption, and cut energy costs. Read more… |
 | Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Read more… |
 | Infor is a leading provider of business software and services, helping more than 70,000 customers in 164 countries improve operations and drive growth.
Infor10 EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) solutions enable companies to maintain the reliability of their assets and meet their compliance goals.
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 | At FedEx, we recognize that our impact is greater than the services we provide. We provide Access which makes all forms of interaction and exchange possible between people, businesses and nations. We are committed to being a great place to work, a thoughtful steward of the environment and a caring citizen in the communities where we live and work. We are passionate about sustainably connecting people and places and improving the quality of life around the world. Read more… |
 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, the company is a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. There are approximately 20,000 employees who carry out PG&E’s primary business—the transmission and delivery of energy. The company provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 15 million people throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area in northern and central California. Read more… |
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Venue InformationRenaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel The Renaissance is now sold out the night of March 14. If you'd like to book a room at this hotel outside of these dates, please contact Ellie Buechner at ellie@greenbiz.com. Please include your dates in your email. If you do need a room inclusive of March 14, there is currently still availability at the Residence Inn Arlington Capital View, adjacent to the Renaissance. Click here to reserve your room. For a map and directions, please click here. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend?
VERGE DC participants include a diverse group of executives in:
- Energy: Executives with direct titles such as Energy Managers, COOs, Plant Managers, Facilities Directors or other titles who manage energy within your organization.
- IT: CIOs, CTOs or Directors of IT. IT managers with activities involving buildings, logistics or transportation control systems, and energy management.
- Buildings:> Directors of Facilities, Plants, and Real Estate as well as COOs who manage those areas. Managers deploying next generation techniques and IT tools to manage building energy and other related resources such as water and waste.
- Transportation: Fleet Managers, Logistics Managers, Transportation Systems managers, and COOs responsible for fleets or other aspects of the company’s transportation infrastructure.
Click here to register for VERGE. Registration pricing is as follows:
- $795 through Friday, January 20
- $995 January 21 through Friday, February 17
- $1295 February 17 until the conference
I can only stay for part of the forum. Can I transfer my issued registration to someone else for the rest?
No, one registration may not be shared by multiple people.
Is there a group discount?
Yes! GreenBiz offers a 25% discount to all eligible groups of 3 or more (members must be from the same company, or parent company). Group registration to VERGE is strongly encouraged, and invitees have the option of adding team members during registration. Once you've added all team members and are ready to checkout, the discount will be automatically deducted from your total conference fees.
Are there opportunities to volunteer at the event?
Yes, we are now accepting volunteer applications from undergraduate and graduate students. The deadline for volunteer applications is February 20. Volunteer positions are limited, so please apply early if you are interested. Click here for more information about volunteering and to fill out an application.
What is the refund policy for the forum?
Registrations for the forum are non-refundable. However, if you register but are then unable to attend, we are happy to apply the amount you paid to a future GreenBiz event or product, or you can transfer your registration to a colleague. Please email ellie@greenbiz.com if you need to cancel or transfer your registration.
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