In his present role as Consulting Professor at Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy, Dr. Stefan Heck teaches and conducts research on innovation, energy and resource economics. As a Senior Partner and Director at McKinsey, he co-founded their Cleantech and Sustainability practices, and counseled many of the world’s largest corporations. Just released this month, his book Resource Revolution: How to Capture the Biggest Business Opportunity of a Century has already created a tidal wave of interest that extends well beyond the energy industry. He envisions a third industrial revolution that will dwarf the previous two, and support the economic demands of a rapidly growing urban middle class. The evidence and concepts he presents provide a blueprint for how corporations, managers and individuals will need to change to take advantage of a new era of innovation and heightened productivity. Don’t miss this chance to hear this author and expert address the inspirational concepts that will be discussed in boardrooms for years to come.

Dr. Martin is the DoE’s Acting Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E). In addition to overseeing all Agency operations, Dr. Martin leads the ARPA-E Technology-to-Market program, which helps breakthrough energy technologies succeed in the marketplace. Prior to joining ARPA-E she served as an Executive in Residence for the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins, and a Corporate Vice President at Rohm and Haas.