We interview delegates, researchers and speakers attending the conference, in a series of vox pops.

We ask: what are the key messages to come out of the forum, why they are attending, how their companies are impacting the cleantech space, and Australia’s potential within the cleantech space.

Featured in this video:

* Luke Osborne, Chief Operations Officer of Windlab

* Mark Miller, Managing Director of Greenearth Energy

*Michael Walsh, Executive Director of Hunter Hall Investment Management

*Henry L Han, Managing Director of Hann-Ocean Technology

*Leonore Ryan, commercialisation Manager of CSIRO

*Geoff Evison Managing Director of Arkx Investment Management

*Ivor Frischknecht, Investment Director of Starfish Ventures

For more information about the annual Australasian cleantech Forum visit: www.terrapinn.com

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In preparation for the ANZA Techology Network “Gateway to China 2010″ pilot program announcement, CTTV had an exclusive interview with Viki Forrest, CEO of ANZA Technology Network to hear more about the goals of the program and her thoughts on the future for Australian Cleantech Industry and the potential for Australian-Chinese strategic partnerships.

Viki Forrest, ANZA Technology Network

Viki Forrest
CEO of ANZA Technology Network
Gateway to China Pilot Program

Viki Forrest is a respected leader with a demonstrated ability to design and build sustainable organizations from initial start-up phase to maturity. She has over 20 years of international experience in the high-tech industry spanning Australia, Asia and the U.S.

Viki joined ANZA Technology Network in 2005. The ANZA mission has always been to expand the reach of Australian technology and biotechnology companies into the U.S. and Viki has extended this mission into China. Viki nurtures and develops ANZA’s strong global network of industry leaders across multiple technology and biotechnology sectors and provides ANZA network members with the key connections and strategies they need to successfully commercialize their innovations globally.

Before joining ANZA Viki was COO for the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives (FWE&E) where she was responsible for 1000 members globally and operations including membership relations, event and program management and strategic planning. Prior to FWE&E, Viki was VP Marketing for Bullant Inc., an Australian company with breakthrough technology for Internet and wireless applications. Viki launched Bullant in Australia and helped raise $25m in funding before moving to Silicon Valley with a small team to establish the company in the U.S. market. Before Bullant, Viki spent 15 years with Digital Equipment Corp. where she held a range of executive positions including Director Technical Sales Support for the Asia Pacific region. Viki entered the IT industry as a software developer.

ANZA’s Gateway to China Program

ANZA Technology Network, in partnership with The New South Wales Government’s Department of Industry & Investment and in collaboration with Advance, launched its Gateway to China pilot program in April 2010.

Fifteen companies completed a market-readiness assessment in Sydney from which five candidates have been chosen to take part in a one-week market exploration in Shanghai, 12-18 June 2010. During the week in Shanghai, which coincides with NSW government activities at World EXPO, the Gateway to China companies will take part in workshops designed to prepare them for expanding their business into China and cover market entry, funding, legal, IP and cultural topics. The companies will be hosted by a group of China entrepreneurs and industry experts who are members of ANZA and Advance networks. The unique combination of workshops and one-on-one business meetings will provide the Gateway companies with excellent opportunities to make valuable connections for their China market entry strategy and commercialization goals.

For all media enquiries regarding ANZA’s Gateway to China Program, please contact:
Viki Forrest
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John Grimes, Australian Energy Society

John Grimes
Australian Solar Energy Society

John Grimes is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Solar Energy Society. John has worked in the area of solar energy since 2008. Since 2003 he has been involved in developing and commercialising environmental technology, and was the founder and Managing Director of Perpetual Water, a grey water purification company. Before this time he was the co-founder of a technology company he took from start up to successful listing on the ASX. John has served as both a diplomat and an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Overview of the Australian Solar Energy Society

The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) is dedicated to the promotion of solar and related R&D and the adoption of Solar Energy; compiling and disseminating information on solar and complementary technologies; education programs; and lobbying.

AuSES is a non for profit organisation tracing its history back to 1954. Its primary membership consists of academia, solar related companies, research and development organisations, users, community groups and private citizens.

For all media enquiries, please contact
John Grimes
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+61 400 102 396
www.anzses.org