Panel Discussions Session 3: Energy & Environment

Alternative Energy Solutions

Time:  12:45 P.M. - 2:15 P.M.                            Location:  Schaumburg West

The alternative energy solutions are driven by the need to meet growing global energy needs while mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.  Concerns of scalability and efficiency are holding companies from taking big bets in this space. This panel will provide insights into the current state of the art in solar, wind, nuclear and bio-fuels and how to capitalize on alternative energy solutions.

Moderator:   Michael Wasielewski     Professor, Northwestern University
                                                                  Director, Argonne National 
                                                                  Northwestern Energy Research

Panelists:    Atam Rao                         Head Nuclear Power, IAEA Austria
                      Sumant Sinha                 COO, Suzlon Wind Energy India 
                      Eric Daniels                     Vice President & CTO, BP Solar
                      Rathin Dutta                    CSO, Coskata Biofuels

Green Supply Chain & Operations  

Time:  12:45 P.M. - 2:15 P.M.                             Location:  Schaumburg A - D

Supply chains that attempt to cut out as much carbon, waste and unproductive use of resources are called green supply chains. Leaders in sustainability have implemented green supply chains and have reaped tremendous financial benefits from low energy and resource usage, waste as profit and increased relationships with consumers, employees and their stakeholders. This panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities inherent in “greening” operations.

Moderator:   Sunil Chopra                   Professor & Dean, Kellogg 
                                                                 Northwestern

Panelists:     Matt Kistler                      Senior Vice President, Walmart
                       Keith Williams                CEO, Underwrirters Laboratories
                       Mark Wysong                   Vice President, Environment, IHS