The new website and programme for The World Climate Summit 2011 www.worldclimatesummit.org (December 3-4, Southern Sun Elangeni, Hotel, Durban, South Africa) have been announced today. Speakers confirmed to this year’s summit include:
- The Honorable Dr Jacob Zuma, The President, Republic of South Africa
- Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Presiding President of COP17, Republic of South Africa
- Minister Pravin Gordhan, Department of National Treasury, Republic of South Africa
- Minister Dipuo Peters, Department of Energy, Republic of South Africa
- Minister Edna Molewa, Department of Water and Environmental Affairs, Republic of South Africa
- Minister Rob Davies, Department of Industry and Trade, Republic of South Africa
- Minister Trevor Manuel, The Presidency: National, Planning Commission, Republic of South Africa
- Premier Mkhize, The Province of Kwazulu Natal
- Barbara Kux, Member of the Managing Board and Chief Sustainability Officer, Siemens AG
- Mike Brown, CEO, Nedbank
- David Constable, CEO, Sasol
- Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon
- Caio Koch-Weser, Vice Chairman and Senior Adviser, Deutsche Bank
- Philippe Joubert, Deputy CEO, Alstom
The World Climate Summit 2011 www.worldclimatesummit.org (December 3-4, Southern Sun Elangeni, Hotel, Durban, South Africa) is the largest international business conference during the UNFCCC COP17. The two-day summit supports an active community of 500 global business, finance and government leaders as they develop new business models, broker public-private partnerships, scale projects, transfer technologies, and establish replicable financing mechanisms for the global green economy. WCS provides a strong media platform with CNN, TIME magazine and other local media partners. WCS is endorsed by the South African government. Some key highlights include:
- More than 100 VIP speakers such as Presidents, Ministers and CEOs
- More than 40 topics and themes discussed
- In-depth workshops in the Siemens’ Practitioner’s Lounge
- Business development opportunities in the Nedbank Networking Lounge
- CEO matchmaking sessions during lunches (private and exclusive)
- Media center with more than 40 journalists already confirmed for press conferences, announcements and commitments
- Gigaton Awards dinner gala on Saturday night
- Cocktail reception with the Premier of the Province of Kwazulu Natal on Friday evening
- Cocktail reception with the US Ambassador on Sunday night (TBC)
For a preliminary programme >>
For a preliminary speakers list >>
For a brochure >>
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