The War for Water

A joint production of the MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge & the MIT Energy Club

“Water is the next oil...”
“Water and energy are fungible...”
“Water is the next big thing...”

These might be things you have heard, are thinking, or perhaps are surprised by. In any case, you need to join this thought-provoking discussion on the War for Water.

Enjoy a lively discussion about the opportunities and challenges facing start-ups in the water arena. Meet with others focusing on this important next wave in energy and climate change.

Date:	Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Time:	5:30 - 6:15 pm Networking and Snacks
	6:15 - 8:00 pm Panel Discussion
	8:00 - 9:00 pm Water & Hops = Beer!

Location:	Kirsch Auditorium, MIT Stata Center
	32 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA

The evening will begin with Jim Matheson of Flagship Ventures providing perspectives on the various fronts involved in the War for Water and New England's resource base for emerging as a leader in the water industry.

Heather Landis, Senior Water Analyst at Lux Research, will provide an executive summary of their recent Water Report followed by a panel of experts discussing the current water landscape from emerging technologies to how to make money in water to regulations driving an entire industry.

Presentation Panel

Tom Burton - Member, Mintz Levin (Moderator)

Eric Emmons - Partner, Siemens Venture Capital
Sally Gutierrez - Director, EPA’s Water Safety Lab

Rob McGinnis - Founder & CTO, Oasys Water

Trent Yang - Founder, Clean Membranes

We hope you can join us.