NACSA Seminar Summary: Combating Economic Downturn: Opportunities in Greentech Industry and the Thriving China Market
NACSA Seminar Summary
Under the worst economic crisis ever since the Great Depression, NACSA held a timely seminar to help members better understand and find career opportunities in the greentech industry and in China. With a fitting title of “Combating Economic Downturn: Opportunities in Greentech Industry and the Thriving China Market”, the seminar was held on 5/3/2009 at the Orrick Law Firm in Menlo Park, CA.
Despite being the most impacted during this downturn, semiconductor industry is expected to play the same critical role in the greentech economy of tomorrow as it has in the information economy of today. As key components in the so-called smart grid and smart appliances, semiconductors specifically are widely expected to help producers to harness alternative energy sources more effectively, grid operators to distribute them more intelligently, and end customers to consume them more efficiently.
The keynote speakers assembled for the seminar are top-notched experts in smart grid and power management technology, solar semiconductors, and China-US relations in the areas of science and technology. Ms. Holly Zhang, NACSA’s VP of marketing, kicked off the seminar with an introduction of NACSA’s signature event, China trip 2009.
The first presentation was given by Mr. Eric Daniels, VP of technology in BP Solar. Mr. Daniels demonstrated various means of green energy generation and highlighted current developments and challenges in solar technology. In the second presentation, Ms. Jane Wu, president of eVillage Solar, presented her vision of solar energy for the next decade. She made the case for the increasing demands of green energy and the rapid growth of photovoltaic industry. In the third presentation, Mr. Mark Bramfitt, Principal PM of PG&E, described how Smart Grid technology works as well as the commitments of PG&E as a leader in utility industry. Last but not least, Mr. Jianlong Don, Consul of Consulate General of PRC in SF, gave the last presentation. He explained China’s strategy of re-igniting the Chinese economy and growth engine and the important role of science and technology in the aftermath of the present financial crisis.
The presentations were well received by NACSA’s members as well as outside attendees. Totaling 130 strong overflowing the conference room, the audience showed a great deal of interest in the presented topics, particularly the role semiconductors will play in smart-grid technology. The speakers received so many questions that the MC had to stop some of them to keep the time. After the seminar, many people from the audience stayed in discussing with the speakers and exchanged ideas with each other. Lots of people also showed interest in the China trip, requesting details for the business proposal and time and itinerary of the trip.
Slides of the presentations may be obtained at the following URLs:
1.Solar Energy: A Strategic Industry for Next Decade
Presentation Material
2.Utility Engagements in High Tech: From Data Centers to Smart Grid
Presentation Material
3.International financial crisis: an opportunity for enhanced Sci & Tech cooperation between China and the United States
Presentation Material
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The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has recently predicted that semiconductors will power the Greentech economy of tomorrow much as they have the Information economy. Destined to play a pivotal role, semiconductors allow people "to harness alternative energy sources more effectively, distribute them more efficiently and intelligently, and consume them in the most efficient manner." Despite the current economic downturn, many high-tech professionals and entrepreneurs see opportunities aplenty in the semiconductor-powered Greentech industry as well as in the ever-thriving China Market.
NACSA's members and friends are cordially invited to participate in this special event. A distinguished panel of experts will be sharing their knowledge/experiences and highlighting the opportunities in these areas.
Date: Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
Venue: Orrick Global Law Firm
Address: 1000 Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA (Google Map)
Cost: Free
RSVP: Seats are limited. Please RSVP online.
Agenda:
1:00pm – 1:15pm
Registration
1:15pm – 1:30pm
NACSA 2009 China Trip Introduction
1:30pm – 2:10pm
“Green Technologies: Challenges and New Developments”
Eric Daniel, VP of Technology, BP Solar
2:10pm – 2:50pm
“Solar Semiconductor: Technology and Market”
Jane Wu, President, eVillage Solar
Presentation Material
2:50pm – 3:30pm
“Utility Engagements in High Tech: From Data Centers to Smart Grid”
Mark Bramfitt, Principal PM, PG&E
Presentation Material
3:30pm – 4:10pm
“International Finance Crisis: Opportunity of Sino-US corporation in Science and Technology”
Jianlong Dong, Consul, Consulate General of PRC in SF
Presentation Material
4:10pm – 4:30pm
NACSA China Trip Q & A
About the Speakers:
Eric Daniel, VP of Technology, BP Solar
As VP of technology at BP Solar, Mr. Daniel is responsible for the development of alternative sources of silicon, optimized and next-generation casting and wafering, cell, module, and systems technology. In partnership with universities around the world, these programs are supported by the US Department of Energy’s Solar America Initiative and various EU technology support initiatives. Mr. Daniel has over 15 years of experience in manufacturing and commercial roles. He began his solar career working on the development of low-cost solar cell technology for Solarex Corporation. The success of this work led to the start up and management of production lines in Maryland and Europe.
Previous to his current role, Mr. Daniel served as VP of Component Sales for BP Solar, responsible for merging and building global distribution sales following the merger of BP Solar and Solarex. Before joining BP Solar, Mr. Daniel worked for Siemens Solar and was responsible for marketing, utility sales, and product development/management. In addition, as Vice President for Strategic Marketing and Technology with IPC Westinghouse, he was responsible for the commercialization of solar, wind, diesel hybrid power supplies for rural electrification, oil & gas industries, communications, telemetry, security, defense, residential and utility power markets.
Jane Wu, President, eVillage Solar
Ms. Wu is the President of eVillage Solar, a clean energy system integration company. Her main responsibilities include formulating market penetration strategy, branding products, improving operational efficiency, and creating new business models with both upstream and downstream partners. She is also a partner of Index Capital responsible for GreenTech and IT investment.
Trained as a physicist, Ms. Wu has 20 years of experience in marketing, sales, venture investment, research, business/technology development in semiconductor and solar sector. Before joining eVillage Solar, Ms. Wu served as Corporate Officer, VP of Business Development for JA Solar, responsible for forging global strategic alliances, establishing corporate marketing and supplier chain management function, and directing technology development as well as licensing business. She is also responsible for US operation and R&D center. Prior to JA Solar, Ms. Wu served 11 years at Applied Materials, where she had various technical and managerial roles from technology development, field engineering support, business management, and corporate strategy. Ms. Wu also worked 4 years at Rockwell Semiconductor on device process engineering for space wireless communication applications. In addition, Ms. Wu co-founded CiWest Corporation, which was acquired by a major semiconductor foundry.
Mark Bramfitt, Principal PM, PG&E
Mr. Bramfitt is the principal program manager in PG&E leading the company’s energy efficiency program. His team supports customers in the Silicon Valley and throughout northern California, providing a utility industry-leading program portfolio for data centers and information technology infrastructure, including training and education, technical support, and financial incentives and rebates. From 2006 through 2008, these programs delivered over 12 megawatts of peak energy demand reduction, with a program budget of over $21 million.
Mark also leads the Utility IT Energy Efficiency Coalition, promoting the adoption of PG&E’s program and service models by over thirty utilities throughout North America. A professionally-licensed mechanical engineer, Mark has worked in a variety of technical and management positions at PG&E in his twenty-year-plus career, primarily in the energy-efficiency, account services, and corporate communications areas.
Mark is politically active in the Sonoma Valley, serving as an elected Director of the Valley of the Moon Water District, the chair of the Sonoma Valley Groundwater Basin Advisory Panel, and on several other community boards.
Jianlong Dong, Sci-Tech Consul, China
Mr. Dong is Sci-Tech consul in Consulate General of China in San Francisco and the president of Chinese Oversea Talented Resource Development Foundation. He was a counselor of international collaboration in Department of Science of China. In the past 20 years, he has devoted himself to helping high-tech leaders, projects and venture capitals to identify, promote, and commercialize prospective business projects.
About NACSA
Founded in 1996 in the Silicon Valley, North America Chinese Semiconductor Association (NACSA) is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of exchange and collaboration among Chinese professionals in semiconductor and related high-tech industries.
Riding the tide of globalization, the community of Chinese engineers and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and China has enjoyed a tremendous growth in recent years. Through event hosting, networking, and information sharing, NACSA has been instrumental in helping build a vibrant high-tech professional community serving the needs of these professionals. NACSA, with its 4000 strong members, is currently one of the largest and most active Chinese professional organizations in the US. NACSA members come from diverse fields in semiconductor and other high-tech related industries, including makers of optional devices, semiconductor chips, and PCs; system manufacturers; equipment manufacturers; design house; software; etc.
Committed to sharing information and resources and serving as a bridge between the US and China high-tech communities, NACSA’s mission is to strengthen networking among professionals, foster entrepreneurship in ethnic Chinese, and promote the exchange in the semiconductor and related high-tech industries. At NACSA, we believe in learning by doing and contributing before receiving.
Past NACSA seminar speakers include prominent CEOs, senior executives, and entrepreneurs from such well-known companies as Intel, Applied Materials, Cadence, MIPS Technology, Spreadtrum, UMC, TSMC, Go2Silicon, ViMicro, Broadcom Inc., Cypress Semiconductor, Keysi International, SH Zhangjiang, HK Science & Technology Parks, Goldman Sachs, and many others. NACSA seminars are well received and well attended with an average audience size of 300. Besides seminars and discussion forums, NACSA also hosts Spring/Summer picnic and forms special task teams. Each year, NACSA organizes delegations to China and hosts meetings with visiting high-tech delegations from China.
Please refer to our website for more information: www.nacsa.com
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NACSA Proudly Presents: Zhenjiang in Silicon Valley 2009
Rich in historical and cultural heritage with an area covering 3847 kilometers, Zhenjiang 镇江(http://www.zhenjiang.gov.cn) is a rapidly growing city in the southwest of the Jiangsu province along the Yangzi River. Blessed with a highly educated workforce from a population of 2.69 Millions and an abundance of nature resources along with a convenient transportation system between Shanghai and Nanjing, Zhenjiang has enjoyed rapid economic growths in the last decade. For decades, Zhenjiang has been envious of Silicon Valley for its superb technologies, huge talent pool, and dynamic business environment. Headed by the city CCCP Secretary Xu Jinrong, Zhenjiang municipal government delegation will be visiting Silicon Valley in an effort to duplicate Silicon Valley’s success.
NACSA cordially invites members and friends, especially who are interested in learning about unique policies and opportunities in Zhenjiang, to join this special event. Participants will have a chance to have direct dialog with Zhenjiang high level delegation.
A special face-to-face meeting with the delegation can be arranged for participants who are interested in discussing business start up opportunities. Please send a brief outline of the business proposal to zhenjiang@nacsa.com in confidence.
Time: 6:30-9:00pm, April 21, 2009
6:30-7:00pm: registration and cocktail reception (with appetizers)
Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center (Google Map), Great American Ballroom 1
RSVP: Seating is limited, RSVP (RSVP closed due to reaching seating limit) is required.
Agenda:
1）市外办主任薛峰主持会
2）市委书记许津荣讲话（10分钟）
3）人事局局长秦双林讲话（10分钟）
4）经济开发区管委会主任罗洪明介绍镇江新区投资环境（20分钟）
5）中国驻旧金山领事馆领事讲话（10分钟）
6）已归国创业代表现身说法（10分钟）
7）现场交流（30分钟)
Delegation members:
许津荣（女）Xu Jinrong－镇江市委书记、
罗洪明Luo Hongming－镇江经济开发区管委会主任、
薛 峰Xue Feng－镇江市外办主任、
秦双林Qin Shuanglin－镇江市人事局局长、
王荣正Wang Rongzheng－镇江市财政局局长、
柏晓宏Bo Xiaohong－镇江市科技局局长、
杨菊兰（女）Yang Julan－镇江经济开发区高创中心主任、
宋 捷Song Jie－镇江经济开发区高创中心副主任、
尹 坚（女）Yin Jian－镇江经济开发区招商三局副局长
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( 3 / 190 )NACSA 2009 China Trip Delegation
(Updated July 2009)
Building on the huge success of last year’s event, NACSA cordially invites and encourages you to join the 2009 China Trip delegation. The delegation will again visit major development areas, leading corporations as well as key research and academic institutions in China. As a great way to build business and personal relationships, participants will be able to have direct dialogues with high-ranking government officials, corporate executives, and potential investors in China.
Objectives:
Have direct dialogues with high-level business executives and government officials in China on career, business, and investment opportunities.
Exchange information first-hand on industry standards, trends, and policies.
Find out how entrepreneurs and executives live and work in China
Build long-term relationships with other members in the delegation
When and Where (Tentative):
The following cities will be targeted for this year’s China Trip:
Oct. 11-13: Beijing, Tianjin
Oct. 14-17: Sichuan (Chengdu, Chongqing)
Oct. 18-25: Shanghai and Yangtze Delta (Suzhou, Wuxi, Zhengjiang, Hangzhou, Jiangying, etc.).
In addition, we will be attending the IC China conference as well as visiting high-tech zones, local governments, large/small companies, VC's, etc.
Who Should Apply?
(1) High-tech/Green-tech/Auto industry executives/entrepreneurs/professionals who:
Have genuine interest/business needs to undertake China-related projects
Are currently seeking market expansion opportunities or to tap into the vast resources in China for growth.
Are looking for funding for startup, product development, or business initiatives.
Want simply to learn the various aspects of starting/running a business in China, from government policy and industry trends to quality of life.
(2) Top talents in the areas of high-tech/Green-tech/automotive, finance, marketing, sales, and accounting who are interested in exploring executive-level (i.e., VP level or above) career opportunities in China.
How to Get Qualified?
Applicants must:
Have at least a Master’s degree and/or ten years of working experience in relevant industry. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis depending on the merits of the business plan.
Submit a two-page executive summary of the business plan along with a bio to Chinatrip2009@nacsa.com, both in English and Chinese. Applicants may use the attached template if so desire. (Note: for applicants who are mainly exploring career opportunities, no business plans are needed.)
Speak English and/or Chinese.
Be able to obtain a visa to enter China and return to the US.
Application Deadline (Tentative)
August 31, 2009
The selected applicants will receive an email notice from NACSA by Sept 10, 2009.
Money Matters:
A deposit of $500 is required for all participants.
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and paying for their own international roundtrip airfares.
While in China, participants are still primarily responsible for their own cost; NACSA will arrange with the hosting cities to help defray the cost of the trip whenever possible.
Got a Question?
Please contact: chinatrip2009@nacsa.com
Project Name / 项 目名 称:
Major/专业领域:
Name Of the Company/公司名字:
Contact/联系人:
Management Team/创业团队代表:
Ownership/产 权状 况:
Term & Condition / 合 作要 求:
Executive Summary/ 项 目情 况介绍:
For more information, please click here.
Business Plan Template in English
Business Plan Template in Chinese
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Jiangyin International Talent Exchange Conference and Job Fair
江阴市海外高层次人才招聘会
(The event will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese.)
March 29 2009 (Sunday) 2:30 - 6:30 pm
2009年3月29日 下午2:30 - 6:30pm
Santa Clara Convention Center
Great American Ballroom
5001 Great America Pkwy
Santa Clara, CA 95054
The conference and job fair will begin with a brief introduction to Jiangyin and the policies regarding recruitment of talents. Then there will be opportunities for individual interviews. The event will be followed by dinner sponsored by the Jiangyin Government.
Please register by 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 28 2009.
For details, job openings and online registration, please go to http://www.oceanandsky.org/events/jiang ... 2009jy.htm
主办：江阴市人民政府
江南著名的“鱼米之乡”江阴市地处中国江苏省的东南部，北枕长江，南临太湖，西连常州、南京，东邻苏州、上海，素有“江之尾海之头”之称誉，是长江下游一座宜商宜居宜人的滨江新兴港口城市。江阴市人民政府诚挚邀请有意前往江阴创业、工作的人士参加大会。
会议议程及招聘信息请到”海阔天高”海外人才交流信息网查看，并在网上注册:
http://www.oceanandsky.org/events/jiang ... 2009jy.htm如有任何问题，请致电江苏人事厅海外高层次人才华盛顿联络处：703 8541000， 电子邮件：hr@triwayinc.com
招聘会后江阴市人民政府为与会者提供晚餐，晚餐将在会展中心附近的中餐馆安排，需要提前统计人数，主办方将在会场凭注册确认单发餐券。您可以在海阔天高网，到“江阴市海外人才招聘会”页注册，也可直接发Email至hr@triwayinc.com注册.
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