Green IT is at the forefront of technology innovation. From servers that use drastically less power to new chemistries that nearly eliminate electric conversion losses, disruptive innovation can translate into energy savings and lasting climate impact.But developing disruptive technologies that revolutionize energy use and distribution is only part of the puzzle. The goal of any big idea technology solution to fundamentally build a business focused on competitive advantage, long-term growth, and profitability.

In this Agrion meeting, we’ll hear case studies from some of the leading innovators in green IT. Topics to be discussed include: Identifying innovative technology solutions; goals of investing in green IT solutions; developing and creating disruptive business models.

Identifying Green IT Solutions

• What criteria are in place for “innovative” Green IT solutions? Is it more than just energy conservation? (i.e. improvements in resource productivity, less chemicals, IT for sustainability technologies, mobility & home energy management solutions, etc.)
• What is the business opportunity created by innovative Green IT solutions (e.g., risk management, cost reduction, revenue generation, etc.)? How can this opportunity be made relevant to CIOs and other CxOs?

Business opportunity - Risk management

• How can innovative Green IT solutions help companies materially reduce operational risk (e.g. service reliability) or environmental liabilities? Please provide real-life examples of recent successes.
• What are the "hottest" emerging solutions in this space? What solutions seem to be missing?

Business opportunity - Cost reduction

• How can innovative Green IT solutions help companies reduce costs further than "traditional" Green IT solutions (e.g. virtualization)? Please provide real-life examples of recent successes
• What are the "hottest" emerging solutions in this space? What solutions seem to be missing?

Business opportunity - Revenue and competitive advantage

• How can innovative Green IT solutions trigger disruptive business models that create new revenue streams and competitive advantage, both for tech and non-tech companies? Please provide real-life examples of recent successes.
• What are the "hottest" emerging solutions in this space? What solutions seem to be missing?

9:00am:    Networking Breakfast

9:30am:    Presentations / Panel Discussion / Q&A

11:00am:    End Panel / Networking

Speakers:

MegaWatt Consulting, KC Mares, President & CEO

Battery Ventures, Mike Dauber, Vice President

Power Assure, Emre Kulali, Director of Technical Marketing

Sentilla, Joe Polastre, CTO & Co-Founder

iTRACS Corporation, Dave Katona, VP Global Strategic Markets

Moderator:

PwC, Nic Delaye, Director, PwC Sustainable Business Solutions, Silicon Valley

Location: Co-hosted with PwC - 488 Almaden Boulevard, Floor 18, San Jose, CA 95110

Registration:

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