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| Overview Program | Program Friday 24th |
| Program Wednesday 22nd | Program Saturday 25th |
| Program Thursday 23rd | Venue & Accommodation |
Program and Speakers Information
Overview Entire Program
Click on the header (date) for detailed information of each conference day
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Morning |
Sustainable Technology |
B2B Sessions |
B2B Sessions Tradeshow |
Tradeshow + Andre Kuipers Presentation |
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Afternoon |
Sustainable Energy |
Sustainable Infrastructure |
Sustainable Tourism |
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Evening |
Networking Event |
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Program: Wednesday October 22nd, 2014
Sustainable Technology - morning
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CONFIRMED SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
| 8:00 | Mr. Mike de Meza - Minister of Economic Affairs, Utilities & Energy of Aruba | Welcome Speech |
| 8:20 | Mr. Michiel Godfried Eman - Prime Minister, Minister of General Affairs, Science, Innovation and Sustainable Development | Welcome Speech |
| 8:40 |
Bringing Reliable and Realistic Innovations to Latin-America, the TNO Approach |
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| 9:00 | Mr. Marc Salvany - Head of Service & Solutions Center, Philips Latin America Download presentation |
Philips' approach to sustainability and the Aruba MOI |
| 9:20 | Mr. F. Hoevertsz - Managing Director, Utilities Aruba N.V | Joint Presentation: Aruba Sustainable Energy Growth path and its challenges |
| Mr. R. Henriquez - General Manager, N.V. Elmar | ||
| Mr. OJ Boekhoudt - General Manager, WEB Aruba N.V. Download presentation |
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| 9:50 | Break | MOU Aruba Ports Authority |
| 10:15 |
Mr. Wal van Lierop - President & CEO, Chrysalix |
Green Aruba and the Changing Energy Industry |
| 10:35 | Mrs. Camila Ramos - Managing Director and Founder, CELA Download presentation |
Renewable Energy Investment Trends in Latin America |
| 10:55 |
Mr. Glenn Thode - Rector, University of Aruba |
Green Faculty Vision |
| 11:10 |
Mr. Abel Scholtens - Manager PwC Advisory, PwC Dutch Caribbean |
10 Most Sustainable Islands in the Caribbean |
| 11:35 |
Panel Discussion |
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| 12:00 | Lunch |
Sustainable Energy - Afternoon
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COMPANY / SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:15 | Mr. Francisco Palmieri - US Department of State | Keynote: Sustainable Energy |
| 13:35 |
Mr. Tom Weirich - Sr Vice President, ACORE |
Offshore Renewable Energy Technologies: Trends & Opportunities |
| 13:55 |
Offshore Wind Energy, A Big Opportunity? |
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| 14:15 | Mr. Steve Smith - President and CEO, Enertech Global Download presentation |
Geothermal Cooling- The Environmental and Economic Solution |
| 14:35 |
Mrs. Jennifer Polman-Boekhoudt - Sustainable Building Advisor, CBOT |
Energy Simulation, Creating Energy Efficient Buildings |
| 14:55 | Break | |
| 15:20 |
Electric Driving – Policy and Emissions Reduction. |
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| 15:40 |
Mr. John Felder - President & CEO, Cayman Automotive |
Practical Introduction of Electric Driving to Island Economies |
| 16:00 | EV Introduction: Solving the Paradox | |
| 16:20 |
Updates on BioGas and Energy Storage in Aruba |
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| 16:40 | Panel Discussion | |
| 19:00 | Networking Event | |
| 21:00 | End of the day |
Program: Thursday October 23rd, 2014
Sustainable Infrastructure - B2B sessions
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COMPANY / SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
| 13:00 | Mr. Oslin Benito Sevinger - Minister of Infrastructure, Spatial Development and Integration | Welcome Speech |
| 13:20 | Mr. Jan Peter Balkenende - Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands | Keynote: Infrastructure, Sustainable Growth and Quality of Life |
| 13:50 |
Port and Transport Development & Human Capital |
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| 14:10 | Mr. James Fazio - CEO, Aruba Airport Authority Download presentation |
Queen Reina Beatrix Airport - Positioned for Responsible Growth |
| 14:30 |
Mrs. Annet Steenbergen - Coordinator Preclearance, Land Aruba |
Aruba as International Example of Preclearance and Happy Flow |
| 14:50 | Break | |
| 15:15 | Dr. Edgar Higuera-Gomez - Manager of Logistics, Transportation and Infrastructure, ANDI Download presentation |
Expanding Sustainable Infrastructure |
| 15:35 | Mr. Helmuth Barros - Secretary General, Findeter Download presentation |
Financing Sustainable Infrastructure Projects |
| 15:55 | Mr. Santiago Arango - Director of Development and Sustainablility, Universitad National de Colombia Download presentation |
Holistic Approach to Sustainable Infastructure on a Tourist-Centric Island |
| 16:15 | Panel Discussion | |
| 16:45 | End of the day |
Program: Friday October 24th, 2014
B2B Sessions - Sustainable Tourism - Afternoon
Program: Saturday October 25th, 2014
Tradeshow - Andre Kuipers Presentation
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Company/ Speaker |
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9:00 / 12:15 |
B2B Sessions |
Tradeshow |
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10:00 |
Presentation |
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12:15 |
End of the day |
Venue Information and Accommodation
Venue
The Renaissance Convention Center will be the host venue for the Green Aruba, where Europe Meet the Americas Conference 2014. The Convention Center is conveniently located in the bustling business center of Oranjestad, surrounded by restaurants, luxurious shopping malls, and the fully renovated city center.
Accommodation
The Renaissance Marina Hotel is a hip, adult-exclusive hotel for guests over 18, complete with adult-only amenities and a pool, while The Renaissance Ocean Suites offers family-friendly accommodations and kid’s activities. The Renaissance Convention Center is located within the direct vicinity of both hotels. Guests can enjoy a range of restaurants, the exclusive Okeanos Spa, a 24-hour casino, exciting nightlife and the only private beach in Aruba on Renaissance Island. Conference rates include American breakfast and complimentary WiFi.
Below you will find the reservation links your guests can use to make online reservations.
Start date: 10/18/14
End date: 10/28/14
Last day to book by: 9/21/14
Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino for 169.00 USD per night Book your group rate: Green Aruba, where Europe Meets the Americas