The ASF Energy Forum 2011

'The Future of Energy in America and Scotland - The Challenges of Today and Tomorrow'

Who Will Pay for the Green Economy?
New York Talks to Scotland on Energy Challenges


Alexander 'Pete' Grannis, Alan Capper, David Bragdon, Seth Taube,
Rt. Hon. The Lord Smith of Kelvin

The American-Scottish Foundation® brought together senior energy decision-makers and thought leaders at the SUNY Global Center on Monday, October 31, for the first ASF Energy Forum.

The day began with remarks from David Bragdon, Director of Mayor Bloomberg's sustainability agenda for New York City, which laid the framework for an extensive day of panel discussions culminating in a Town Hall style debate with audience and all panelists involved.

Panelists on the role of environmental advocacy included leading industrialists Lord Smith of Kelvin, Chairman, Scottish and Southern Energy and The Weir Group; Alexander 'Pete' Grannis, First Deputy Comptroller, New York State and former New York State DEC Commissioner, and Carl Arnold of the Sierra Club, New York.

Scottish Government Director of Energy David Wilson, together with Andy McDonald, Senior Director, Scottish Enterprise and Richard Bellingham, University of Strathclyde, expanded upon Scotland's role as a renewable energy leader of Europe.

Khalil Shalabi, New York Power Authority (NYPA) spoke to the delivering of cleaner power across the State with Ernest Tollerson of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) focusing on the greening of transportation in New York City.

Baker Botts leading attorneys Bill Bumpers and Dan Steinway, together with Olivia Fussell, Chairman of Carbon Credit Capital, gave insight into the ongoing challenges and spoke of alternative financing mechanisms.

The forum was moderated by Alan Capper, President, Foreign Press Association, together with Ed Crooks, US Energy and Industry Editor, Financial Times, and Ann Kayman, CEO of New York Grant Company. Plans are underway for the second annual ASF Energy Forum in October 2012.



The Future of Energy in America and Scotland: The Challenges of Today and Tomorrow Energy Forum offers a day of both panel discussions and key note speeches. See below for details of participants.

How are we going to solve the challenges and manage the risks of delivering secure, affordable and sustainable energy in fragile financial times? How can we balance the demand for energy with environmental concerns? How can we share policy leadership and stimulate innovation?


Attend this event to:

  • Discover how US energy leaders are harnessing the latest technologies to fuel the future
  • Understand what’s trending in carbon finance and renewable energy investment
  • Learn how New York and Glasgow aim to become greener places in the next decade
  • Hear how Scotland plans to put its natural resources and talent to work to become the renewable energy leader of Europe
  • Network with senior energy figures and policy makers from America and Scotland


    • Scotland and New York City and State provide us with critical laboratories to examine the future of energy. The American-Scottish Foundation Energy Forum will bring together senior energy figures and policy makers from America and Scotland for a thought-provoking day of dialogue, discussion and debate.

    The Energy Forum will take place at SUNY Global Center, 116 East 55th Sreet, New York. Find directions here: www.suny.edu/global/directions

    Download this flyer for international attendees.

    INDIVIDUAL TICKETS:         

    All Day

    $275 (Breakfast, lunch, cocktail reception)

    Reception  

    $95

    VIP International Delegate

    $500 (all day ticket plus ticket to Wallace Award® Gala Dinner on November 1)


    SPONSORSHIP:

    Presenting      $20,000 : 10 Tickets to the Day *

    • Panelist opportunity (in conjunction with ASF)
    • Recognition in remarks
    • Logo placement on all materials
    • Listing on Invitation
    • Ability to include company materials at the Forum

    Sustainer      $10,000  : 6 Tickets to the day  (up to Five opportunities)

    • Panelist opportunity (in conjunction with ASF)
    • Logo placement on all materials
    • Listing on Invitation
    • Ability to include company materials at the Forum

    Patron            $5,000   :  4 Tickets to the day

    • Logo placement on all materials
    • Listing on Invitation
    • Ability to include company materials at the Forum

    * Not available onlne; please submit this form to ASF. Thank you.



    Our confirmed expert speakers include:

  • Alan Bain, President Emeritus, American-Scottish Foundation
  • Alan Capper, President, Foreign Press Association of New York
  • David Bragdon, Director, Long-Term Planning and Sustainability, New York City
  • Olivia Fussell, President, Carbon Credit Capital
  • William Bumpers, Environmental Partner and head of the global Climate Change practice, Bakers Botts LLP
  • Giles Ruck, Chief Executive, Scottish Community Foundation
  • Ann Kayman, CEO, New York Grant Company
  • David Wilson, Director of Energy, The Scottish Government
  • Andy McDonald, Senior Director, Renewable Energy & Low Carbon Technologies, Scottish Enterprise
  • Lord Smith of Kelvin, Chairman, Scottish & Southern Energy, and The Weir Group PLC
  • Khalil Shalabi, Director, Power Resource Planning, New York Power Authority (NYPA)
  • Richard Bellingham, Deputy Director, Senior Research Fellow, Energy Policy, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
  • Ernest Tollerson, Director, Environmental Sustainability and Compliance, Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA)
  • Ed Crooks, US Energy and Industry Editor, Financial Times
  • Pete Grannis, First Deputy Comptroller, State of New York, and former Commissioner of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Carl Arnold, Sierra Club, Atlantic Chapter; NYC Group Executive Committee; State Chapter Executive Committee; Atlantic Chapter Task Force
  • Daniel Steinway, Partner, Baker Botts LLP







    Join us on November 1st - Celebrating The American-Scottish Foundation's 55th Anniversary, the 2011 Wallace Award® Gala Dinner will honor The Rt. Hon. The Lord Smith of Kelvin and Duncan A. Bruce.

    The following joint sponsorship opportunities are available:

    Patrons of Forum and Wallace Award® Gala Dinner (November 1, 2011):

    Presenter of Energy Forum & Platinum Table at Dinner          $35,000 *
    (table of 10)

    Sustainer of Energy Forum & Gold Table at the Dinner           $25,000 *
    (table of 10)

    Patron of Energy Forum & Silver Table at the Dinner              $20,000 *
    (table of 10)

    International Delegate, Forum and Dinner - from $500 per person, limited availability. Please call 212-605-0338 or email asfevents@wwbcny.com

    * Not available onlne; please submit this form to ASF. Thank you.