plenary sessions

Kick-Off Plenary
Governments in Action: A Conversation on Driving Energy Efficiency through Public Policy and Programs
Monday, November 12th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Master of Cermonies: Dr. Richard Bradley, Head of Energy Efficiency and Environment Division, International Energy Agency

Confirmed Speakers:

Ek Lena Ek, Member of European Parliament (Sweden)
Foster Robert Foster, Mayor, City of Long Beach : Read bio
Gonner Tanja Gönner, Environmental Minister, Federal State of Baden-Württemberg : Read bio
Pfannenstiel Jackalyne Pfannenstiel, Chair, California Energy Commission : Read bio

Opening Plenary Session
The World’s Business: Driving Energy Efficiency in all Sectors of the Global Economy
Tuesday, November 13th from 8:30 am to 10:30 am

Plenary Session Master of Ceremonies: Kateri Callahan, President, Alliance to Save Energy

Call to Order & Conference Welcome: Thomas K. Dreessen, President & CEO, EPS Capital Corp. and Alliance International Committee Chair

Confirmed Speakers:

Bodman The Honorable Samuel Bodman, Secretary of Energy, United States of America : Read bio
den Daas K.R. (Kaj) den Daas, Chairman Philips Lighting North America & CEO BU Lamps North America, Executive Vice President of Philips Lighting B.V. : Read bio
Fettig Jeff Fettig, Chairman & CEO, Whirlpool Corporation : Read bio
Pawlenty The Honorable Tim Pawlenty, Governor, State of Minnesota : Read bio
Stewart R.K. Stewart, President, American Institute of Architects : Read bio

Plenary Luncheon
Energy Efficiency Opportunities in a Carbon Constrained World
Wednesday, November 14th from 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm
Sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company

Wirth Keynote Speaker:Honorable Timothy E. Wirth, President, United Nations Foundation : Read bio

Closing Plenary Session
Building a Better Tomorrow with Energy Efficiency
Wednesday, November 14th from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Confirmed Speakers:

Leape Georgina Kessel, Secretary of Energy, Mexico
Leape James R. Leape, Director General, World Wildlife Fund International : Read bio
Pryor The Honorable Mark Pryor, U.S. Senator : Read bio
Rogers James Rogers, Chairman, President & CEO, Duke Energy : Read bio