"Changing the Business Climate: to address Climate Change".
You are cordially invited to a talk on "Changing the Business Climate: to address Climate Change" by Mr Rajendra Shende.
Mr. Shende, is heading the OzonAction Branch of the United Nations Environment Programme, Division of the Technology, Industry and Economics ( UNEP DTIE) at Paris. He is also an Alumnus of IIT Bombay. His programme is the only programme of United Nations that has won the award from the USA for assisting the developing countries in the field of Ozone Layer Protection.
Mr. Shende was Coordinating Lead Author for IPCC/TEAP special report on Safeguarding the Ozone Layer and Global Climate system which was part of the Climate Change Assessment reports of the IPCC that won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize
Rajendra Shende would speak on how the global crisis of climate change and ozone layer depletion has provided us with an unprecedented business opportunity that stands to transform the way we conduct our business and the way the markets function. He would present a case that demonstrates the defining and historic turn of events that would tip the world and how the societal-will will drive the political-will. He will highlight the overwhelming evidence of innovative technologies that would cross the borders and how the traditional practices would be deployed through collective wisdom.
Date Wednesday June 18th 2008
Time 06:30 pm Registration
07:00 pm Introductions
07:10 pm Presentation by Rajendra Shende
08:00 pm Questions & Answers
08:30 pm Networking Session over wine & Canapés
10:00 pm Close
Venue Simmons & Simmons
CityPoint, 1 Ropemaker Street
London - EC2Y 9SS
(Nearest tube – Moorgate )
We have limited capacity at the event and seats are available to members on a first come first serve basis. Registration is required and preference will be given to members of IITLC and its sponsors and partners.
Please let us know by return email at webmaster@iitlc.org if you are interested in attending the event.
Indian Institutes of Technology and IIT London Chapter (IITLC)
Established as institutes of academic excellence, Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have become synonymous with world-class technology and engineering education in India. IITs offer undergraduate, integrated postgraduate and postgraduate programs in various engineering, science, technology and management disciplines. Admission to these programs is through national level entrance exams. Apart from the globally renowned faculty and quality of education, diversity of students in terms of socio-economic background, culture, language and religions gives a unique advantage to IITians - the ability to manage and thrive within diversity in the fast globalizing economy. Alumni of IITs lead some of the world's most prestigious technology and business products and services companies, as well as non-profit organisations. It is estimated that almost half of all companies in the Silicon Valley are founded and headed by IIT alumni.
This event is being organised by IITLC which is the UK Chapter of alumni of all seven IIT’s.
www.iitlc.org
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)
About TiE & TiE UK:
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) is a non profit network committed to promoting entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking and educating. Founded in 1992 by a group of successful entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus Region, TiE today has over 2,000 Charter Members and over 12,000 members with 49 Chapters in 11 countries.
Set on the path of creating wealth and giving back to the community, TiE’s goal is to generate and nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs. To this end, the organization has created programs to energize and inspire entrepreneurs, the flagship event being TiECon, the largest conference of entrepreneurs worldwide. (Please visit www.tie.org & www.tiecon.org respectively for more details)
TiE UK was founded in 2000 and has since then grown to become the third largest chapter globally. With two offices, in London (founded in March 2000) & Manchester (founded in December 2006), TiE UK today has over 140 charter members, over 900 regular members and four annual sponsors.
TiE UK organizes over 50 events every year that range from block buster speaker events, Mentoring dinners, trainings & workshops, focused topics at various Special Interest Groups, Business Plan Competitions, etc. Mentoring is a key initiative at TiE UK and our Charter Members give their most valuable asset – their TIME – to help the next generation of entrepreneurs. This unique service is exclusively available only to our members. (Please visit www.tie-uk.org for more details)
