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TechNet Innovation Summit
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley
Thursday, October 11th
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

2007 TechNet Innovation Summit Agenda and Program

8:00 am: Registration Begins, Zellerbach Hall

9:00 am: Doors close

9:05 am: Opening Remarks
Paul Wright, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Chief Scientist, CITRIS, UC Berkeley

9:15 am: Innovation Policy: Charting a National Innovation Policy for the Next Decade
On January 20, 2009, a new President will take office. America has made strides in promoting the Innovation Economy, but the global landscape has become increasingly competitive. It is imperative that the United States maintain its global competitiveness through an environment that promotes innovation. This panel will look at the challenges and opportunities the next Administration will face to expand the American Innovation Economy in the coming decade.
Panelists include: John Chambers, Chairman and CEO, Cisco Systems; John Chen, Chairman, President and CEO, Sybase; and Laura Tyson, Professor Haas Business and Public Policy Group, UC Berkeley
Moderated by Charlie Rose followed by Q&A

10:45 am: Green Technologies: Driving Sustainable Global Growth
Silicon Valley is creating cutting-edge technologies to meet the dual challenges of energy security and global climate change. Congress is considering far-reaching legislation to spur innovative green technologies. This panel will look at how technology is transforming the energy industry and how the public and private sectors can best work together to ensure a sound energy future.
Panelists include: John Doerr, Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers; Jonathan Schwartz, President & CEO, Sun Microsystems; John Melo, CEO, Amyris Biotechnologies; and Larry Brilliant, Executive Director, Google.org
Moderated by Charlie Rose followed by Q&A

12:00 pm: Conclusion of Event

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