Driving Innovation and Growth
INDUSTRY FOCUS: ENERGY SECTOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, GROWTH AND GLOBALIZATION
May 14, 2013
7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Union League Club of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Recent leaps in U.S. innovation and technology are changing the global energy market, providing many different opportunities and creating alliances around the increasing resources, efficiencies and global market needs. This breakfast seminar features leading energy experts providing an industry overview and an innovation panel showcasing emerging technologies reaching the niche needs of the energy market. Global agencies from the U.S. and the international financing community will offer the global context and provide direction for U.S. companies looking to succeed abroad. This program also highlights the upcoming Energy Project Practical Workshop to be held in July.
Executive Briefing Roundtable: Energy Sector
May 14, 2013
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chicago, IL
Executive Briefings are events open to Global Midwest Alliance partners and stakeholders BY INVITATION ONLY. The briefings bring together a select roundtable group of 10-12 C-Suite executives who share a common industry focus to network, discuss issues and trends, collaborate on solutions and provide thought leadership which will drive the Alliance’s industry programming. For more information, contact Gail Longmore at glongmore@globalmidwestalliance.org or 312.286.0688.
INDUSTRY FOCUS: FOOD SECTOR INNOVATION, GROWTH AND GLOBALIZATION
June 26, 2013
7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Union League Club of Chicago
Chicago, IL
The U.S. food sector is experiencing economic growth which will continue to need innovation and support. Building on the success of past programs for the food community, this program will highlight the latest in nutritional food development and how this area is a cross-cutting topic across all aspects of the industry. Industry experts will offer insight, the innovation panel will showcase the latest technologies, and global representatives will provide a look at potential food-related opportunities and case studies from other members of the global community.
Executive Briefing Roundtable: Food Sector
June 26, 2013
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chicago, IL
Executive Briefings are events open to Global Midwest Alliance partners and stakeholders BY INVITATION ONLY. The briefings bring together a select roundtable group of 10-12 C-Suite executives who share a common industry focus to network, discuss issues and trends, collaborate on solutions and provide thought leadership which will drive the Alliance’s industry programming. For more information, contact Gail Longmore at glongmore@globalmidwestalliance.org or 312.286.0688.
Sponsor Spotlight
June ___, 2013
Chicago, IL
Details coming soon
ENERGY SECTOR WORKSHOP
July 15-16, 2013
Gas Technology Institute
Des Plaines, IL
The Energy Project Practical Workshop is a co-initiative between the Alliance and Illinois’ Gas Technology Institute (GTI), hosting the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the international community, to promote industry understanding and engagement in the international project and procurement process in the energy field. This learning and exchange session will take place at GTI as a two-day intensive on natural gas needs, and opportunity for the U.S. companies to engage globally. Attendees can expect to hear experts discussing regional development needs, the IFI procurement process and funding, as well as specific project case studies and partnering opportunities.
Sponsor Spotlight
August ___, 2013
Chicago, IL
Details coming soon
Midwest Clean Tech Open
October __, 2013
Minneapolis, MN
Innovation Competition finalists will compete in Midwest Clean Tech Open 2013. Finalists will present their technologies and winners will be announced.
Annual Energy Sector Program at the World Bank and IFIs
November 11-15, 2013
World Bank, Washington, DC
United Nations, New York, NY
This successful annual energy program is in its 5th year, welcoming numerous companies and country representatives from around the world to the World Bank and the United Nations. The Alliance, as the World Bank Private Sector Liaison Office for the Midwest, will accompany Midwest companies participating in a week-long intensive program on energy progress and needs in the developing world, and engagement with the World Bank and other IFIs on global opportunities via procurement channels and consulting. Companies will also have the chance to engage one-on one with IFI representatives and showcase their own success and experience to an audience of industry experts.
Annual Partner Appreciation Luncheon
December __, 2013
Chicago, IL
Details coming soon.
INDUSTRY FOCUS: CLEAN TECHNOLOGY SECTOR INNOVATION, GROWTH AND GLOBALIZATION
Innovation Competition Finalists and Midwest Clean Tech Open Preview
September 10, 2013
7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Union League Club of Chicago
Chicago, IL
The Innovation Competition provides a showcase for developers of new technologies offering competitive returns for investors and customers while providing solutions to global challenges. The companies featured in this competition are developing products and services that promote the productive and responsible use of natural resources; reduce negative ecological impact; and provide superior performance at lower costs. These finalists will go on to compete at the Midwest Clean Tech Open in Minneapolis, and then the national Clean Tech Open competition.
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING ROUNDTABLE: CLEAN TECH SECTOR
September 10, 2013
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Executive Briefings are events open to Global Midwest Alliance partners and stakeholders BY INVITATION ONLY. The briefings bring together a select roundtable group of 10-12 C-Suite executives who share a common industry focus to network, discuss issues and trends, collaborate on solutions and provide thought leadership which will drive the Alliance’s industry programming. For more information, contact Gail Longmore at glongmore@globalmidwestalliance.org or 312.286.0688.