The promise of a smart grid is vastly appealing —increasing energy efficiency, reducing demand, and integrating with commercial and industrial users in many ways. But challenges and hurdles still exist as the concept of smart grid takes shape across the globe.

Join us on February 16th as we engage with some of the industry’s top thought leaders on the smart grid technology. We’ll discuss the issues from cyber security to engineering technology that will drive smart grid deployment in the U.S. and U.K. — with plenty of business networking and an opportunity for Q&A, it promises to be an electrifying event!

Moderator:

Ed White, Vice President of Customer & Business Strategy in the Customer organization at National Grid. Edward’s team provides product expertise, energy efficient solutions, ensures regulatory coordination and develops new products and alliances.

Panelists:

Andy Bochman is a frequent speaker, writer and adviser on topics at the intersection of grid modernization, renewables, energy efficiency. military energy and cyber security. He is also: – an IBMer – a MIT Energy Club member – founder of the Smart Grid Security and DOD Energy Blogs.

Dr. J.C. Tan, joined MOTT MacDonald as Principal Engineer/Project Manager in May 2011, serving as smart grid champion in the region. She received a PhD degree from UMIST (now University of Manchester, 1999), an MSc Degree from Guangxi University and a BSc degree from HUST all in electrical engineering.

Lift Conference is one of Europe’s key events about innovation and digital technologies. It features a special blend of speeches by some of the world’s best speakers, truly interactive workshops, an exhibition featuring interactive media projects and prototypes to play with …and the legendary Fondue!
*WIRED.uk: “This is when I realise that the conference I'm at now, Lift, has been programmed with real genius.” (http://www.wired.co.uk/magazine/archive/2011/05/ideas-bank/russell-m-davies-what-we-need-is-a-non-conference)

*BBC: “Some insanely interesting ideas also came out of the LIFT conference held early last week in Geneva, Switzerland.” (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7240440.stm)
More press coverage here: http://liftconference.com/press/all
Lift12 will feature themes like technology and/in Crisis, the new face of Gaming, the Mobile World, new technology and innovation in Luxury, Extreme Amateurs, Technology vs. People, and Beyond Finance.

Meet the confirmed speakers: http://liftconference.com/lift12/speakers

A unique 1 day workshop, provides a real life overview of the angel investment process; Valuation, Due Diligence, Term Sheets and Post Investment Relationships. Comprised of a balance of expert presentations, panel discussions and small group case studies, it is designed to be highly interactive with networking time. A faculty of experienced US and local investors (tba), serial entrepreneurs and expert service providers, delivers the content. “Great info, must have to complete a deal”

Why attend? If you are planning to raise private equity in the next 3 to 12 months, ask yourself:
1 With volatile public equity valuations, how do you correctly value a private company?
2 Do you have a good overview of the language and ramifications of a term sheet?
3 Are you familiar with the due diligence process?
4 What post investment activities (Board of Directors, Mentoring, Communication) are required?
5 Almost mandatory for pre-revenue companies wanting to present at the next Angel Forum.
Content by the US Angel Capital Association with help by angel experts, was designed for investors. No comparable content offered in Canada.

Seminar Leader is Bill Payne who is an active private investor, board member, advisor to entrepreneurs and US Angel Investor of 2009. He is an involved member of San Diego's Tech Coast Angels, Vegas Valley Angels and Aztec Venture Network and has successfully founded or invested in 41 start-up companies. Includes a panel of local angel and VC investors and expert advisors.

Always sells out – next one in 2013