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November 13

Guests from the Israel Prime Ministers Conference for export and International Cooporation have visited on the 13 of November the Renewable Energy Technological Center at Rotem Industrial Park

“Water & Energy Nexus – An Integrated Approach Facing
Growing Demands of the Future”

The urbanization revolution and the increase in population as well as economic and environmental dynamics throughout the world, are increasing energy and water consumption.

Competition for these resources is escalating and sustaining ready access to water and energy has become a social, economic and political imperative. Clean and ample water and energy supplies are essential all over the world to our health, economic development, national and international peace and relate to allaspects of life.

Historically, energy and water issues have been examined separately. But they are deeply interconnected and finding meaningful solutions to these critical resource issues requires a broadly based collaborative and interdisciplinary approach.

November 12: Jerusalem Convention Center

11:15-12:45 Panel I: “Water & Energy Nexus”

Moderator: Mr. Booky Oren,President and CEO, Miya, Arison Group, Chairman, WATEC 2009 and Chairman of Environmental Technologies Conference

Keynote Presentations:

  • The Hon. Binyamin “Fuad” Ben-Eliezer, Minister of Infrastructure
  • The Hon. Gideon Ezra, Minister of Environmental Protection
  • The Hon. Stefania Prestigiacomo, Minister of Environment, Italy
  • H.E. Lee Maanee, Minister of Environment, Republic of Korea
  • The Hon. Dr. Abel Garamhegyi, Government Commissioner and State Secretary, International Economic Relations, Republic of Hungary
  • The Hon. Silviu Stoica, Secretary of State, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Romania
  • The Hon. Oliver Dulic, Minister of Environment andSpatial Planning, Republic of Serbia

Ministerial Panel Discussion:"The Possible Effects of the Financial Crisis on Environmental Policies"

12:45-13:30“Providing Solutions for Increasing DemandsforWater and Energy”- Panel Discussion

  • Ms. Mary Ann Dickinson, CEO of the Alliance for water Efficiency,
    “A Perspective from the USA – Looking at Solutions for More Efficient Use of Water and Energy”
  • Mr. Eitan Machover, National Executive, GE Israel
  • Mr. Paul Reiter, CEO International Water Association, IWA, Holland
    “Cities of the Future – The Challenges of the Urbanization Revolution”
  • Mr. Eli Ronen, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mekorot, Israel National Company
    “The Utility´sPerspective in Dealing with Water and Energy”
  • Prof. Dr. Ing.Avner Adin, Lunenfeld-Kunin Chair ofEnvironmental Sciences and Head, Water Treatment Technology, Soil and Water Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    "Water industry captains, ahoy, a treasure island (NamedAcademy) is under your nose!"

13:30-13:40 Mr. Eitan Ben- David, Secretary General, Moshavim Movement

13:30-14:30 Lunch - Networking

14:30-15:30Panel 2: “Technological Innovation”

Keynote presentations:

  • Mr. Joseph Zuback, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Siemens Water Technologies Corp., USA
    “Siemens´ Perspective – TheWater and Energy Market”
  • Mr. Oded Distel, “Israel NewTech”, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor
    “The Government’s Initiative to Promote the Water and Energy Industries”

    A Showcase offive Israeli Companies introducing new innovative technologies implementing the Water-Energy Nexus

15:30-16:15 Panel Discussion: “The Role of the Financial Community in SupportingtheDevelopment of Environmental Efficiency Solutions”

  • Ms. Francesca McCann, Portfolio Manager, Stanford Group, USA
    “An International Overview of the Market”
  • Mr. Jack Levy, Partner, Israel Clean Ventures, Clean Tech VC Fund and Mr. Hillel Milo, CEO, Aquagro, Clean Tech VC Fund
  • Mr. Itay Zetelny, Clean Tech Group Leader, Partner, GIA, Ernst & Young Israel
    “The Venture Capital Perspective – Investment Opportunities in Water and Energy”

16:15-16:25 Closing Remarks:

  • The Hon. Ron Stevens, Deputy Premier and Minister of International & Intergovernmental Relations, Alberta, Canada
  • Mr. Booky Oren, President and CEO, Miya, Arison Group,Chairman,WATEC 2009


November 13

Visit to Cleantech Technological Projects

  • Water Treatment
  • Alternative Energy

(Please check at the Registration Desk for more details about the program and transportation)

Track 1: Water Treatment

07:00 Departure from Jerusalem Convention Center (Binyanei Ha’uma)

08:00 Departure from Tel Aviv, Behind Dan Panorama Hotel (Hamered Street)

09:00Visit Aqwise site in Yavne


Aqwise is a world leader in the development and implementation of advanced wastewater treatment solutions for the Industrial and Municipal markets. Aqwise’s proprietary AGAR® (Attached Growth Airlift Reactor) family of solutions significantly increases the capacity and efficiency of existing wastewater treatment plants, while offering compact and scalable deployments of new through full turn-key project management. Yavne, Israel
New plant for treatment of municipal sewage with a stream from an industrial Zone 6,500 FFAST Reuse in Agriculture.

10:00 Drive to Ashkelon to see I.D.E. Desalination plant

Established in 1965, IDE Technologies Ltd. is internationally recognized as a pioneer and leader in the delivery of sophisticated water solutions.

IDE is owned in equal shares by Israel Chemical Ltd. (ICL) and the DelekGroup, both multi-national multi-discipline companies. Since its inception in 1965, IDE has installed over 380 plants of varioustechnologies and capacities in nearly 40 countries.


IDE develops, designs, manufactures and installs sophisticatedequipment for industrial and domestic applications throughout the world.

Our equipment and plants are based on self-developed processes and state-of-
the-art technology. In addition IDE provides post-sales maintenance and support
for plants delivered to our customers.

IDE´s RO desalination systems are available for a wide range of capacities and
applications, including industrial feed and process water, and potablewater production.

Lunch


Drive to Mekorot site in Rishon Lezion
Mekorot is Israel’s national water company with seventy years of experience.

Mekorot supplies 1.3 billion cu.m. of water per year, which accounts for 80% of Israel’s drinking water consumption and 70% of all the water supply.

Mekorot is a world leader in the design, development and operation of desalination
facilities. With over 40 years of experience desalinating sea and brackish water, its
expertise ranges from design, construction and project management to operation,
training and maintenance.


The Dan Region Wastewater Treatment Plant (Shafdan) - The largest and Most advanced of its type in the Middle East. Mekorot is responsible for the operation of the facility, treating about 130 million cubic meters of wastewaterannually for agriculture use and guarantees the high quality of the effluent.

Track 2: Alternative Energy

07:00 Departure from Jerusalem Convention Center (Binyanei Ha’uma)


08:00 Departure from Tel Aviv, Behind Dan Panorama Hotel

(Hamered Street)

9:00-10:30 Divide into groups

Visit Dan Region Association of Towns

Mr. Doron Sapir, Chairman Dan Region Association of Towns
Visit the Visiting Center
Visit Arrow Ecology & Engineering Overseas Ltd., Hiriya

Mr. Joseph Livne, Marketing Manager
Drive to Sede Boqer

12:30-14:30 Visit Ben-Gurion National Solar Energy Center
Prof. David Faiman, Director, The Ben-Gurion National Solar
Energy Center (TBC) and visit the center the solar pant
Visit Solel Solar Systems Ltd.

14:30-15:00 Drive to Dimona

15:00-15:30 Bus tour at the Solar Thermal Pilot Plant of LuzII

15:30-16:00 Visit at a new compact wind turbine by Leviathan Energy, designed for both rural and urban locations.

16:00-17:00 Presentation of the Renewable Energy Innovation Center.

Rotem Industries Ltd is driven by an energetic and ambitious team of directors, scientists, engineers and employees who are committed to building an environmentally sustainable future. Formally established in 2005, with accumulated experience of over twelve years, our Renewable Energy Innovation Center is intensively engaged in technology incubation, research, development, industrialization and commercialization of renewable energy technologies. Interest in this sector has been fueled by environmental concerns, consumer and regulatory pressures, market trends and advanced technological innovations. The Center offers a unique technological and business environment that can accelerate the introduction of new technologies to the renewable energy global market.

Our center is committing management focus, financial resources and advanced technological infrastructures in this evolving industry, and is actively seeking new ideas and initiatives in this market, establishing technological and business ties and collaborating with scientists, academic institutions, industrial entities and financial organizations to discover breakthrough business and technology concepts and commercialize renewable energy inventions and innovative technologies.

17:00-19:00 Drive to Back to Tel Aviv

Chairman of the Steering Committee:

  • Mr. Booky Oren, President & CEO, Miya – an Arison Investments Company

Members of the Steering Committee:

  • Prof. Dr. Ing. Avner Adin, Lunenfeld-Kunin Chair of Environmental Sciences and Head, Water Treatment Technology, Soil and Water Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Ms.Nili Shalev, Marketing Director, Miya, an Arison Investments Company
  • Mr. Eitan Levy, Founder & CEO, Emfecy, a New Source of Energy
  • Mr. Jack Levy, Partner, Israel Cleantech Ventures
  • Ms.Ronit Golovaty, Business Development Manager, Water & Environmental Technologies Department, IEICI

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