Speakers 2011

BlueTech Forum has put together a range of Guest speakers that will ensure a thought provoking debate on the issues and opportunities for the industry…

Steve Kloos

Steve Kloos is a Partner with True North Venture Partners, based in Chicago. True North Venture Partners offers investments and support to early stage businesses that possess the potential to transform, expand, and lead global industries in such sectors as energy,... Read More

Barry Grossman

Barry L. Grossman is of counsel with Foley & Lardner LLP. Mr. Grossman is a member of and past leader of the Mechanical & Electromechanical Technologies and Trademark, Copyright & Advertising Practices. He is also a member of the IP Litigation Practice. He... Read More

Rafael Simon

Rafael joined VantagePoint from Zenon Environmental (acquired by GE), a leading water treatment company. At Zenon Environment, Rafael served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this position, Rafael held responsibility for all aspects of sales, operations,... Read More

John McArdle

John McArdle, Senior Market Manager coordinates Battelle’s activities in water and wastewater technologies. Since joining Battelle in 2008, McArdle has worked across the Battelle organization on the development and implementation of Battelle’s water strategy. This... Read More

Ramesh Rengarajan

Ramesh started a Strategy and Innovation consulting firm named “Angstroms” in July 2009. As its Chief Architect he is currently advising startups, utilities and Private Equity firms on operational and investment strategies. Ramesh specializes in performing technical... Read More

Richard Stover

Dr. Stover joined Desalitech in 2011 to lead the company’s business development, product launch and commercialization efforts. Prior to Desalitech, Dr. Stover was Chief Technical Officer and SVP of Marketing for Energy Recovery, Inc. There he was responsible for... Read More

Laura Shenkar

Laura Shenkar, Founder and Principal of The Artemis Project, is one of the foremost global experts on corporate water strategy and the application of advanced water technologies in commercial and industrial markets. Ms. Shenkar works with leading global corporations... Read More