The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) will be held on 21-23 January 2008 in Abu Dhabi.
Michael Philipp, Chairman and CEO of Credit Suisse in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said: "We are pleased to be involved in this important event. We are committed to our clients in the Middle East, which is one of the most dynamic growth markets. The conference will provide a unique opportunity to explore the future of the energy industry, including alternative energy in the Middle East. Masdar are leading the way in the development and commercialization of advanced and innovative technologies in renewable, alternative and sustainable energies.'"
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO, Masdar commented, "Credit Suisse's decision to take such a prominent profile at the Summit - WFES demonstrates the high level of interest we are getting from international investors in the projects we are developing here in Abu Dhabi."
Credit Suisse will sponsor the Credit Suisse Innovation Zone, which will highlight technology that will become part of our everyday lives as pressure increases to create sustainable living environments, not just in Abu Dhabi and the Middle East, but throughout the world.
WFES will feature some of the world's foremost specialists and drivers of future energies in an exhibition and conference forum. The conference will host 150 of the world's most renowned speakers and professionals in clean energy alongside a 14,000 square metre exhibition, showcasing the present and future state of alternative energy technologies in what is expected to be the largest dedicated gathering of its kind in the world.
10,000 visitors from across the globe are expected to visit the exhibition and more than 1000 delegates are expected to attend the conference to discuss key issues surrounding sustainable and alternative energy solutions and technologies.
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Credit Suisse announced as Principal Sponsor of the first World Future Energy Summit
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, August 19 - 2007 at 09:27
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The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) is pleased to announce that Credit Suisse is the Principal Sponsor of the summit, organised by Masdar, an initiative launched by under the auspices of the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (ADFEC).
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About ADFEC:Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (ADFEC) is a private joint stock company incorporated in Abu Dhabi and wholly-owned by the government of Abu Dhabi through Mubadala Development Company. ADFEC has been mandated to drive the Masdar initiative, champion the adoption of advanced energy technologies, and contribute to the diversification and sustainable growth of the Abu Dhabi economy. The company will also host a "think tank" that advises the government on the development of new sustainability policies. Within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the ADFEC will operate in close coordination with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA), the Abu Dhabi Environmental Agency, and the Abu Dhabi Education Council, as well as various other government departments.
ADFEC will also host the Masdar Research Network (MRN), a global research network to develop alternative technologies for advanced energy and environmental solutions. The MRN has assembled programs from leading universities and institutes from Asia, Europe, and North America, including RWTH Aachen University, German Aerospace Institute, Columbia University, University of Waterloo, and Imperial College of London, and Tokyo Institute of Technology. The MRN will accelerate innovation in new energy technologies and natural resource-sustaining systems. The research projects will address issues of global importance, affecting the more industrially-developed as well as developing countries.
ADFEC will also develop an innovation centre to support the demonstration, commercialisation and adoption of sustainable energy technologies, and a special economic zone tailored to hosting institutions that will invest in development and production of renewable energy technologies and products.
Credit Suisse
As one of the world's leading banks, Credit Suisse provides its clients with investment banking, private banking and asset management services worldwide. Credit Suisse offers advisory services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to companies, institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients globally, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. Credit Suisse is active in over 50 countries and employs approximately 45,000 people. Credit Suisse's parent company, Credit Suisse Group, is a leading global financial services company headquartered in Zurich. Credit Suisse Group's registered shares (CSGN) are listed in Switzerland and, in the form of American Depositary Shares (CS), in New York. Further information about Credit Suisse can be found at www.credit-suisse.com.
Turret Middle East is an international exhibition organiser and a foundation partner at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Turret Middle East is organising the World Future Energy Summit on behalf of Masdar
The Masdar Initiative is a landmark programme to drive Abu Dhabi's energy expertise and financial resources into global solutions for cleaner, more sustainable energy
WFES will be held at ADNEC from 21 - 23 January 2008
Credit Suisse is the principal sponsor of the World Future Energy Summit
Other sponsors include BP, Shell and Total
Press Contacts:
Julie Collins
Marketing Manager
Turret Middle East Ltd
PO Box 60629
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 2 444 6011
Fax: +971 2 444 3987
Email: j.collins@turretme.com
Gavin Sullivan
Head of Communications, EMEA region
Credit Suisse
One Cabot Square
London, United Kingdom E14 4QJ
Tel: 44 207 888 8912
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International Marketing
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Tel: +44 20 8603 5672
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorSunday, August 19 - 2007 at 09:27 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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