BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Upcoming: Start Up 2.0 Events PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T180000 DTEND:20091111T210000 GEO:-122.144;37.4205 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:VC TaskForce - Cleantech Forum\, China Cross Border Investment DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769816/ ] Our Fifth Forum: Cross Border Investment Through concerted governmental efforts\, China has positioned itself to potentially become the first "green" superpower. Not only has it set an ambitious goal of generating 15% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2020\, it has supported that goal through a number of national incentive programs\, including a nationwide feed-in-tariff program to incentivize wind power production\, and programs to promote rooftop solar applications and award tariffs for utility scale ground mounted solar power plants. In the area of energy efficiency\, China has adopted fuel economy standards that outpace those of the U.S. Where do foreign investors fit into this scheme\, especially in light of the recent rebound in cleantech venture investment globally? While China officially "encourages" foreign investment in such areas as clean energy production and the manufacturing of clean technology equipment and products\, recent regulatory changes have made it more difficult for foreign investors to utilize traditional "offshore" structures to invest in Chinese companies and signaled a preference for strategic or purely onshore investment by foreign investors. The panel discussion will offer insights into the recent changes in the economic and regulatory landscape of the China cleantech sector\, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Topics include: The strategic significance of the cleantech industry for China's economy. Current trends and opportunities for foreign investment in China's cleantech sector. The significance of\, prospects for and challenges in technology transfer and intellectual property protection in China's cleantech sector. Key issues in structuring cleantech deals in China. Exit strategies -onshore or offshore? Similarities and differences between the cleantech industry in China and the U.S. Moderator and Panelists: The panel will be announced shortly URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769816/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769816/ DTSTAMP:20091024T042255 LAST-MODIFIED:20091024T042255 CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN=FullCalendar:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/372610/":Morrison & Foerster @ 755 Page Mill Road\, Palo Alto\, California 94304 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T083000 DTEND:20091113T130000 GEO:-122.081;37.3912 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Meet With Khosla Ventures DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550978/ ] The Meet with Series is a partnering and coaching series for entrepreneurs. The goal of the program is to facilitate meetings between cleantech entrepreneurs and investors\, customers and potential partners. The 2009 EBC Meet with Series has featured Physic Ventures\, PG&E\, Alloy Ventures\, SRI and now Khosla Ventures! After the presentation\, each approved attendee will receive a one-on-one meeting with Alex Kinnier\, Partner of Khosla Ventures. Alex is working to speed up the next industrial revolution\, focusing on solar energy utilization\, thermal efficiency\, energy conversion devices\, energy storage\, and biofuels. For this particular session\, we are accepting innovative cleantechnologies applications in areas such as renewable energy\, energy efficiency\, transportation\, purification and so on. Application free | Registration $100 to $225. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550978/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550978/ DTSTAMP:20090929T183743 LAST-MODIFIED:20090929T183743 CATEGORIES:Education ORGANIZER;CN=FullCalendar:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/4760/":Fenwick & West LLP Office @ 801 California Street\, Mountain View\, California 94041 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T120000 DTEND:20091113T190000 GEO:-122.179;37.456 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference: Smart Grid DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4811012/ ] Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference: Smart Grid Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference (BSCC) announces its fourth in a continuing series of focused conferences highlighting clean technology solutions to address the planet's multifaceted energy challenges. This fourth installment is made possible through Stanford University's Energy Crossroads and sponsorship from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Berkeley-Columbia Executive MBA Program. This conference will provide information on the past\, current and future state of the Smart Grid from a technical\, policy and business point of view. For participants\, this is an excellent opportunity to network and learn more about opportunities in this rapidly emerging field. Confirmed Panelists include * Andrew Tang: Senior Director\, Smart Energy Web\, Pacific Gas and Electric Company * Andrew Campbell: Senior Energy Advisor\, CPUC * Erfan Ibrahim: Technical Executive at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). * Alex Beavers: Corporate Director\, SRI International * Jordan Breslow: Silver Spring Network * David Meyers: Director of Business Development - Western Region\, EnerNOC * Craig Lawrence: General Partner\, Accel And many more... Date: Friday\, November 13\, 2009 Location: SRI International Auditorium\, 333 Ravenswood Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA 94025-3493 Time: 12 pm - 7pm Website: http://cleantech.stanford.edu About BSCC: The Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference Series is a student-led organization founded in 2007 to bring together students at the Engineering\, Business and Policy schools at Stanford University and UC Berkeley as well as key members of the academia\, policy and business community in the Bay Area and beyond. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4811012/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4811012/ DTSTAMP:20091030T180922 LAST-MODIFIED:20091030T180922 CATEGORIES:Education ORGANIZER;CN=FullCalendar:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/26346/":SRI International @ 333 Ravenswood Avenue\, Menlo Park\, California US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T183000 DTEND:20091116T210000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Startup SIG: Demo Night! DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840044/ ] Come check out up to 10 new products\, companies\, and ideas! Each gets 5-10 minutes\, so it will be a busy night. If you'd like to present\, email startupsig@sdforum.org with a couple lines about your startup\, including a link if possible. We'll try to include everyone but may have to prioritize based on perceived audience appeal. Check out the latest list at: http://startupsig.pbworks.com/ URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840044/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840044/ DTSTAMP:20091102T202641 LAST-MODIFIED:20091102T202641 CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN=FullCalendar:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/70861/":Orrick\, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP @ 1100 Marsh Road\, Menlo Park\, California 94025 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091117T120000 DTEND:20091117T140000 GEO:-122.056;37.4049 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Telecom Council Executive Forum: Opportunities in India & China DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768218/ ] The booming consumer markets of India and China offer untold opportunity for the right investors. But it seems that in the West\, we are blinded by short-sightedness\, and only try to shoehorn Western solutions into the Indian market. This meeting is intended to help the local community gain perspective on the unique nature of these markets. We'll discuss the types of devices they use\, the apps that make sense\, how bills are paid and mobile commerce\, and what opportunities and threats are introduced by the growth of these Asian tigers. Executives from the Telecom Council member companies gather every few months over lunch to discuss the needs\, technologies\, and trends that are affecting their businesses. Our Executive Forum meetings gather up to 40 senior-level people from across the telecom ecosystem for highly interactive discussion. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768218/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768218/ DTSTAMP:20091022T034914 LAST-MODIFIED:20091022T034914 CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN=FullCalendar:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/164550/":Nokia- Kirk Room @ 313 Fairchild Dr\, mountain view\, California 94043 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091119T180000 DTEND:20091119T210000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Social Financing - Using the Web to Mine Money for Your Venture DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4877945/ ] Raising money from VCs is increasingly difficult for early stage companies--even ones with a good product. Social networks have been great for generating awareness but how do you turn social equity into funds for your business? Social financing is working well for entrepreneurs in developing countries and those improving the well-being of society and the environment. Could that same model work here? New models are rapidly emerging that are changing the landscape for how businesses raise money. The panel\, organized by GABA and SVASE will discuss these specific topics: -What is social financing? -What is microfinancing? -What new tools are available today? -How companies facilitate sources of social funding -How social networks can become social financing engines Panelists: Marc Dangeard\, Founder\, Entrepreneur Commons Joshua Sams\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Sprowtt Marketplace Trevor Cornwell\, Founder & CEO\, Embarkons TBD Moderator: Sumaya Kazy\, Sr. Social Media Manager\, Sun Microsystems Agenda: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Registration and Networking Reception 7:00 - 8:15 pm Panel Discussion and Q&A 8:15 - 9:00 pm Networking Complimentary appetizers\, beer\, wine and soft drinks will be served. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4877945/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4877945/ DTSTAMP:20091108T201315 LAST-MODIFIED:20091108T201315 CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN=FullCalendar:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/658272/":Sun Microsystems - Bldg 12 @ 18 Network Circle\, Building 12\, Menlo Park\, California 94025-1525 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091119T180000 DTEND:20091119T210000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:WorkIt.com's 6th Annual Silicon Valley Mixer DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644636/ ] In its 6th year\, WorkIt.com's Silicon Valley Mixer celebrates the people involved in Silicon Valley startups - the ones who are willing to take these risks in pursuit of their goals to launch and grow a thriving company - all while keeping our region on the cutting edge of technology and innovation. Don't miss this opportunity to network with: Entrepreneurs & Founders * CEOs & CXOs * VPs & Directors * Influencers The 2009 celebration will also be the 10-year anniversary party for WorkIt.com! We have been serving the Silicon Valley and Bay Area since November 1999! Join your Silicon Valley peers from local businesses and technology startups on November 19th at WorkIt.com's 6th Annual Silicon Valley Mixer and 10-Year Anniversary Party. The evening will offer opportunities to expand your network and help you reach your business goals. Every year\, this event has 250+ in attendance! Get your ticket early and don't miss out on this fun and effective networking opportunity! Date: Thursday\, November 19th\, 2009 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: The Network Meeting Center at Tech Mart 5201 Great America Parkway\, Santa Clara Parking: Free parking in the lot behind the building Price: Tickets are $35 online before the event and $45 the day of the event\, if there are still tickets available. This year's event will include a raffle for some exciting gifts! Must be present to win - drawing at 8:00 p.m. $35.00 online. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644636/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644636/ DTSTAMP:20091015T051943 LAST-MODIFIED:20091015T051943 CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN=FullCalendar:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/8836/":TechMart @ (next to Great America)\, Santa Clara\, California US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091124T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Web2NewYork November DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4563634/ ] Networking party for post-internet media\, advertising and business. Confirmed to present: Khanh Pham + Shu Kim\, Shustir Adam Black\, KeyWifi256 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4563634/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4563634/ DTSTAMP:20091008T123023 LAST-MODIFIED:20091008T123023 CATEGORIES:Other ORGANIZER;CN=Web2NewYork:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/131488/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/63079/":Gallery Bar @ 120 Orchard Street between Delancey & Rivington\, New York\, New York 10002 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091202T170000 DTEND:20091202T203000 GEO:-122.078;37.4149 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PRSA Silicon Valley Presents: Media Predicts 2010 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809694/ ] Making the List: What's Hot and What's Not in 2010 Join us December 2 when PRSA Silicon Valley presents the must-attend visionary event of the year at the Computer History Museum. How will the technology landscape be different a year from now? What company is poised to become the next FaceBook? Media Predicts 2010 (Wednesday\, Dec. 2\, 2009) promises to be the ultimate event of the year\, once again. Attendees will be able to network with many of the Silicon Valley's Who's Who\, discussing - over cocktails in advance of the main event - what they think will be big in the coming year. You won't want to miss out on what promises to be a memorable evening\, and you'll be first to hear from the top journalists and bloggers what the biggest technologies\, companies\, issues and trends will be in the year ahead. Bring your customers\, partners and colleagues along to celebrate the year and set the stage for a remarkable one ahead. Seats are limited and this event sells out annually weeks or months in advance\, so we recommend you REGISTER NOW to assure your seat or table. Note that PRSA Silicon Valley will keep attendance fees at the same reasonable level to ensure attendance is not a barrier to anyone wishing to attend in a continuing tough economy. Thank you to our sponsors for making this possible! Media Predicts 2010 Honorees: New York Times & Bits Blog - Brad Stone Wall Street Journal & Digits Blog - Ben Worthen USA Today & LastWatchDog Blog - Byron Acohido Bloomberg News - Connie Guglielmo VentureBeat & DEMO - Matt Marshall GigaOM - Om Malik WIRED - Steven Levy CNBC - Jim Goldman (Moderator) SFGate - Duffy Jennings (Master of Ceremonies) Comedian WILL DURST will open this year's event! And\, this year's musical entertainment includes: Dawn Walker\, Principal Flutist\, Monterey Symphony\, and Dan Levitan\, Principal Harpist\, Symphony Silicon Valley For more details visit: http://www.prsasiliconvalley.com/Media-Predicts URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809694/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809694/ DTSTAMP:20091028T193822 LAST-MODIFIED:20091028T193822 CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN=FullCalendar:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/259/":Computer History Museum @ 1401 N Shoreline Blvd.\, Mountain View\, California 94043 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091204T083000 DTEND:20091204T130000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Investor Forum: December 2009 Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768090/ ] The Investor Forum and Service Provider Forum review 5-7 startups\, with each presenter allotted 30 minutes to address the audience. Dialogue before and after presentations\, during breaks\, and over lunch ensures that participants have the opportunity to connect. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768090/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768090/ DTSTAMP:20091022T001257 LAST-MODIFIED:20091022T001257 CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN=FullCalendar:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/74895/":Orange Labs (look for "France Telecom R&D" signs) @ 801 Gateway Blvd\, suite 500\, South San Francisco\, California 94080 US END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091215T180000 DTEND:20091215T203000 GEO:-122.185;37.4789 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Green and Clean Evening Series: How Green are You Going to Be? DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4865051/ ] The greening of our society has been under way for well over a decade and changing our language along the way. The rise of consumers becoming Eco-frugal or going for Eco-status by tuning into Eco-vertising leads the market and entrepreneurs to believe we've shifted from a 'fad' to fundamental changes to our lifestyle. Is that true or a bunch of green washing? The real question is whether the 'tipping point' has been reached in the greening of the American consumer and is their purchasing behavior mirroring their new found green values. Agenda: 6:00-6:30pm Registration & Networking 6:45-7:00 Introductions 7:00-8:00 Panel Discussion 8:00pm Q&A\, Networking 8:30pm Closing Remarks Speakers Include: Sara Batterby\, Akel Ventures Tod Francis\, Shasta Ventures Jan Pepper\, Alameda Municipal Power Scott Potter\, San Francisco Equity Partners Alicia Seger\, TerraPass Moderated by: Mitch Zuklie\, Orrick For more information or to register: http://sdforum.org/greenclean Price: Platinum Pass: $0\, Members: $30\, Non-Members: $40 Location: Orrick 1000 Marsh Road Menlo Park\, CA URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4865051/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4865051/ DTSTAMP:20091107T140805 LAST-MODIFIED:20091107T140805 CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN=FullCalendar:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/88008/":Orrick\, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP @ 1000 Marsh Road\, Menlo Park\, California 94025 US END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR