The 7th Annual Conference on Clean Energy to Host Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Venture Capitalist Matthew Norden, as Keynote Speakers

BOSTON, Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center and the Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition announced today that Governor Deval Patrick, whose policies and programs have boosted Massachusetts' credentials as a national clean energy leader, will be a keynote speaker at this year's Conference on Clean Energy along with local venture capitalist Matthew Norden. The 7th annual clean-tech event will take place Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011 at the Westin, Boston Waterfront. This conference will highlight many of the businesses that have played a role in helping Massachusetts become the top Clean Energy State.

This year's event comprises panels that address many of the industry's key issues as well as provide new companies the opportunity to pitch their products and services to investors looking to get involved in Massachusetts' most innovative clean energy concepts. For the first time at the 2011 conference, poster presentations will be added to the exhibit hall. These posters are intended to call attention to new technologies and research that have been undertaken within the state.

"Governor Patrick has been critical in helping Massachusetts become the nation's clean tech leader and event attendees will get to hear directly from him on how he helped make it happen," said Abigail Barrow, founding director of the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center. "In addition to the governor, our event is bringing together some of the most influential leaders from both the private and public sectors, which will offer unique perspectives about the challenges and opportunities ahead of us as we work to make renewable energy and policy a reality."

The Conference on Clean Energy will open with an address from Matthew Norden, vice president of Venrock, a venture capitalist firm with a focus on clean energy. Following his opening statements, representatives from BP, General Motors, Sun Catalytix, Boston Cleantech and many others will play an integral role on the various panel discussions which will take place throughout the day-long event. This year's speakers will make-up the following panels:

• Project Funding & Policy
• Energy Solutions for Developing Countries
• Cleantech Funding 2.0
• Supplying the Grid
• Waste to Energy

Following the panels and investor pitch sessions, registrants are encouraged to attend the exhibit hall and reception, at which, Richard Sullivan, Secretary, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs will offer closing remarks.

Registration for the 7th Annual Conference on Clean Energy is still open to those interested in attending this year's event. For more information, or to register, please visit the event site.

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About the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center

The Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center was created in 2004 as a program in the Massachusetts Economic Stimulus Bill. Its goal is to support technology transfer activities from public and private research institutions to companies in Massachusetts. To achieve this goal, the Center works with technology at Massachusetts research institutions; faculty, researchers, and students who have commercially promising ideas; and companies across the Commonwealth.

About the Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition

The Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition, formed in 2004, is an industry association focused on accelerating the success of Massachusetts companies and organizations developing and deploying hydrogen, fuel cell and related technologies. The Coalition achieves its objectives by pursuing several initiatives, including promoting member companies, representing member companies at conferences, holding educational forums, identifying funding and market opportunities, and promoting industry interests with state and national governments.

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