5th International Seminar for Energy and Environment - Malta

• Context overview – current challenges and what is expected in 2010
• Venture capital and private equity in RES financing. Case studies, examples - The Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEREEF) and the European Investment Fund - new possibilities to finance renewable and energy efficiency
• EU ETS Phase II and III and Carbon Finance – how can SMEs affiliate with carbon schemes to finance renewable projects, Structural Funds for Renewable Energy 2010-13 and the new 2009 European Economic Recovery Plan – financing renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives
• Intelligent Energy Europe – direct support for RES/RUE demonstration actions
• 7th Framework programme – EC funding for research and demonstration for renewable energy, transport and energy efficiency
• What’s in the pipeline: upcoming new European and global RES financing for 2010 and beyond
  

• Practical assistance for selecting the best funding mechanisms for a given project concept.
• Case studies, partner brokerage and exhibition
• Panel evaluation of project concepts: participants may present their project ideas to a panel of experts. The Panel will evaluate and formulate recommendations. The panel will consist of representatives of the European Investment Bank and the World Bank together with European programme managers, representatives of venture capital organisations, coordinators and project managers of successful RES schemes and senior senior consultants from fund raising companies. 

Key speakers

Mr. Pedro Fernandez Alvarez is part of the Competitiveness & Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) Malta National Contact Point. He creates nationwide awareness of the opportunities this programme offers, as well as offering advice and providing support to potential applicants and beneficiaries. He has been involved in EU related projects and in project management since 2002. In the past he has been employed by the EU affairs office of the main Maltese employer associations to advise and inform them, as well as the Maltese business community at large, on EU related matters of particular concern to the commercial sector.

Mr. Cyrille Arnould is a Senior Officer in the European Investment Bank’s African Caribbean and Pacific department since 2003 where he specializes in financial sector operations. Mr. Arnould was previously a Senior Investment Officer in the International Finance Corporation’s SME department, which he joined after four years with IFC’s Financial Markets Group, Sub-Saharan Africa Department and being an IFC's Senior Investment Officer based in Moscow, Russia. Prior to joining the Corporation, Mr. Arnould worked in Russia for the European Bank for Reconstruction and development (EBRD). Mr. Arnould graduated from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Université Robert Schuman. He also received a Masters in Law from Université Robert Schuman and holds an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Balázs Bodó is the Managing Director of Geonardo Ltd. He is the Coordinator of several energy projects in FP7, EIE, ALTENER II and coordinated others under FP6 and FP5. He worked as proposal evaluator and project reviewer in Brussels under the FP6 and CIP programmes for several terms. He has degrees in engineering geology and environmental engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.

Mr. Gábor Kitley is the co-founder and Managing Director of Europa Media PSC. He is the financial manager of several FP7 and FP6, LIFE-III and Leonardo da Vinci projects on the energy-environment field. He has a broad understanding of EU policies and funding mechanisms in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency. He has a Master degree in Environmental science and has a post-graduate degree in European environmental law.

Mr. Saurabh Mehta joined 3i’s Oil, Gas & Power team in 2008 as an Investment Associate and is focussing on renewable energy opportunities across Europe. Prior to joining 3i, Saurabh spent three years with a Singapore based investment firm, TemasekHoldings, where he worked on investments across Energy, Infrastructure and Healthcare sectors. Mr. Mehta has an MBA from IIM Bangalore and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Delhi.

Standard fee: 1190 EUR

Rates include taxes plus buffet lunches, coffee breaks for the 2 days and the official training material.

Accommodation is not included in the course fee and should be arranged by the participants themselves. A booking form for accommodation at the venue will accompany the confirmation email after registering for the event.

 The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, with Malta 93km south of Sicily and 288km north of Africa. With superbly sunny weather, expansive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is a great deal to see and do.

How to apply?

On-line application: You can apply on-line through our electronic application system. Just click HERE to register for this course or click "Apply here" on the left-hand side to register for another course. On-line registration is fast and simple and allows you to pay online via credit or debit card or through bank transfer.

Application by Fax: You can apply via fax by sending a completed application form found at the back of the downloadable brochure to +36 1 436 9038. Applying by fax allows you to pay only by bank transfer.

What happens after registration?

A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours of registering online (or 48 hours after fax has been received). The email will contain detailed information concerning administrative and payment issues, and information about accommodation possibilities. If you do not receive this confirmation emails, please call Europa Media at +36 1 453 3801.

How can I pay the registration fee?

On-line Payment: Participants registering online can take advantage of the online payment system. The online payment systems utilizes World Pay. Word Pay is a secure online payment system that allows participants to pay immediately with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Purchasing, Laser, but not American Express!).

Bank Transfer: Participants may also pay via bank transfer after they have received the confirmation email from Europa Media. The confirmation email will include all necessary information required to facilitate a bank transfer. After the confirmation email, all applicants will receive through email a Pdf. version of the invoice that is being prepared that will also include the necessary bank transfer information (account number, IBAN number, SWIFT code, etc.). Once the transfer has been made, please fax a copy of the confirmation to Europa Media at +36 1 436 9038.

Once the money transfer is received by Europa Media the original invoice will be posted to the indicated postal address by regular priority mail.

*In order to take part in the international training, applicants shall send payment in advance, at least 10 working days prior to the start of the event. Please do not forget to indicate the number of your invoice and the name of the applicant on the bank transfer order!