8:45 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks

9:00 Providing A Global Overview Of The Carbon Markets

• An overview of the worldwide carbon markets and emerging opportunities for investors
• Explaining the structure of the pending US legislation and examining increased trading opportunities in Asia
• Have a clear understanding of the size of the potential market, the Kerry-Boxer Senate Bill, Waxman-Markey House Bill and the role of EPA and the courts in driving the creation of a U.S. carbon market

9:50 Washington Update: The Next Steps

• Learn how expanded emissions reductions will be financed in a favorable regulatory environment
• Forecasting how regional regulations, including California’s extensive system, will likely be incorporated into federal law
• Interpreting the language and implications of the Kerry-Boxer Senate bill and the Waxman-Markey House bill on corporations and investors

Melissa Brandt
Senior Climate Policy Analyst
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

11:00 Copenhagen: A New Framework

• Dissecting the key takeaways from the Climate Change Summit and how they impact investors and corporate bottom lines
• All you need to know about the participation decisions made by the US and interpreting the gravity of those decisions
• Defining the new framework for international cooperation and identifying new markets for investors

12:00 Incorporating Renewable Energy Projects Into Your Carbon Portfolio

• Exploring alternatives to a federal cap-and-trade system as a plan B if delayed further
• Introducing projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and generate alternative energy in the US such as solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower
• Detailing key renewable projects that are moving forward, how deals are structured, key tax issues, and incentives for investors
• Examining opportunities for investors, highlighting portfolios of diversified environmental assets including Kyoto and voluntary carbon offsets, U.S. based renewable energy credits and emission reduction credits

2:00 Following Carbon’s Impact In The Corporate Space

• Pinpointing how Copenhagen’s outcomes and the US regulatory environment impact company investment policies and balance sheets
• Identifying investment opportunities in carbon trading for corporations
• Addressing compliance concerns for corporations

2:45 Maintaining Order Through Oversight

• Exploring how market oversight mechanisms exist to ensure long term viability of emissions trading
• Weighing the impact of carbon market access rules on the US market
• Debating FERC vs. CFTC: The politics behind which agency will oversee a federal carbon trading system

4:00 Interactive Roundtable Discussions

After a jam-packed day of big picture panel discussions, case studies, and presentations, the Carbon Trading Summit gives you the chance to meet and brainstorm with small groups of your peers during our interactive roundtable discussions. This is a great opportunity to make valuable contacts from your area of interest. Roundtables are led by experienced practitioners. Discussion topics include:

Roundtable A: Asia
Roundtable B: US
Roundtable C: Europe

5:00 Can Countries Cut Carbon Emissions Without Hurting Economic Growth?

• Debating the long-term viability of carbon trading and the potential economic impact on the US
• Pinpointing the risks and rewards of a federal system
• Presenting case studies on EU countries and the economic implications of a regulated carbon trading system

April Allderdice
CEO
MicroEnergy Credits