Davos 2023
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We thank all those who participated in the sessions held at the 2023 Altru Institute Meeting in Davos.
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We gathered thought leaders for meaningful discussions to foster new relationships and collaborative solutions. We are currently developing summaries of these sessions to serve as content anchors to advance these topics.
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Session Overview
MONDAY, JANUARY 16
11:00 AM - Orientation
This session includes short presentations on major technologies and projects being advanced within and through the Altru Network. Participants will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and learn about the 2023 Strategy.
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3:45 PM - Graphene Energy Storage
Join us for a discussion on breakthrough advancements in energy storage, focusing on how graphene technology could significantly impact the future of renewable energy.
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5:00 PM - Reception
Network with fellow participants and speakers at our evening reception.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 17
1:00 PM - Investing in Ukraine Now
Led by Ukrainian Venture Capitalist Andrey Kolodyuk, President of the Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, this session will explore investment opportunities in Ukraine and introduce the formation of the Altru Ukraine Project.
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3:00 PM - Waste to Energy: Steel Production
Discover the potential of turning waste into useful fuels, representing a significant opportunity for innovation. This session will provide a broad overview of various approaches to waste-to-energy technologies.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18
9:30 AM - Technology Showcase
Experience short presentations on promising companies, including:
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CHAR Technologies: Waste to energy, hydrogen, and green coal production, with $20 million in secondary financing.
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TwingTec: Wind power drones; seeking CHF 5 million in Series A and $25 million follow-on financing.
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Mint Energy: Project financing for a battery facility to manufacture graphene, seeking $30 million.
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The Water Company: Biobased and biodegradable water and non-carbonated soda bottles to transform the PET bottle industry.
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Verseon: Groundbreaking research for novel drug candidates targeting cardiovascular disease.
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Blue Water Vaccines: Development of a universal vaccine.
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Other companies and projects will be added as nominated by members during the week. To receive updates, contact christian@pdiegroup.com.
1:00 PM - Meta Presentation
Lightshed.io will present its advances in Web 3.0 technology, designed to meet and surpass challenges related to distance by creating virtual and augmented reality experiences.
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3:00 PM - Ukraine Outlook
Join a fireside chat with the CEO of Naftogaz, Ukraine's largest state-owned enterprise. The discussion will cover challenges in managing operations during wartime and provide insights for the future. Moderated by Brett Johnson and Andrey Kolodyuk.
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4:00 PM - Defund Putin
Explore strategies to interrupt Russia's revenue streams, which fund war efforts through oil and gas sales averaging $600 million per day. Discuss how increasing U.S. oil production could serve as a powerful deterrent until accessible green energy sources are available globally.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 19
Thursday will focus on follow-up sessions resulting from earlier meetings. Please check back for updates as information becomes available.
Register now to receive a transcript of the meeting and invitations to future virtual meetings. We aim to identify individuals passionate about these topics and create a worldwide network to foster technology transfer and resource access. Join us!