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JOINT TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE
PROVISIONAL AGENDA
September 13, 2011
San Francisco, California – Westin St. Francis San Francisco
12 September 2011 (Monday)
WELCOME RECEPTION – TRANSPORTATION AND ENERGY MINISTERS
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception for the Transportation and Energy Ministerial Conference
and the Transportation Ministers Meeting. Held at the California Academy of
Sciences, San Francisco. Sponsored by the APEC National Host Committee.
13 September 2011 (Tuesday)
TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE
A Public-Private Dialogue
Westin St. Francis San Francisco
Energy and Transportation Ministers +8 and invited guests
Theme: Moving APEC towards an Energy-Efficient, Sustainable, Low-Carbon Transport Future
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
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Introduction:
 United States TBD
Welcome Keynote: (5 minutes)
 California Governor Jerry BROWN (invited)
Opening Keynote Addresses: (25 minutes)
 U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Ray LAHOOD, offers remarks.
 U.S. Secretary of Energy, Steven CHU, offers remarks.
Open Press (TBD)
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
PUBLIC–PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE 1:
VISION FOR STRENGTHENING TRANSPORTATION’S ROLE IN A
CLEAN-ENERGY FUTURE
Speakers will present holistic views of how various renewable energy, energy
efficiency and urban planning policies and tools can be used to move the APEC
region towards a low-energy, low-carbon, sustainable transport future. The
discussion will focus on fuel efficiency and fuel switching measures to cut the
region’s reliance on oil imports and reduce the region’s carbon emissions.
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KICK-OFF SPEAKERS
University of California at Davis – Daniel SPERLING, Director, Institute of Transportation Studies
California Air Resources Board – Mary NICHOLS, Chair (TBC)
LEAD-OFF COMMENTATORS
GOVERNMENT
Singapore – LUI Tuck Yew, Minister of Sustainable Development and Land Transport
Japan – Banri KAIEDA, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Korea – Hee-Kuk KIM, Vice Minister of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs
Philippines – Jose Rene D. ALMENDRAS, Secretary of Energy
Russia – Talyat ALIEV, Energy Head of Delegation
Canada – Joe OLIVER, Minister of Natural Resources
Mexico – José Antonio MEADE Kuribreña, Secretary of Energy
PRIVATE SECTOR/MUNICIPAL/NGO
American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC) – Governor Matt BLUNT, President (APEC Auto Dialogue)
NBR – Mikkal HERBERG, Research Director, Energy Security Program, National Bureau of Asian Research
– Report on Energy Security Policy Roundtable hosted by the National Center for APEC on September 12
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
PUBLIC–PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE 2:
DEVELOPING ENERGY-EFFICIENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
FOR LIVABLE LOW-CARBON COMMUNITIES
Low-carbon communities are being developed throughout the APEC region with
a wide range of experience to share. Transportation-related aspects of livability
will be discussed, such as Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), expansion of Bus
Rapid Transit (BRT) and mass transit corridors, and development of bike paths
and walkways. Potential for livable communities to reduce energy use and
carbon emissions will be highlighted.
KICK-OFF SPEAKERS
San Francisco Metropolitan Planning Commission – Steve HEMINGER, Executive Director
APERC – Kenji KOBAYASHI, President, Asia Pacific Energy Research Centre
LEAD-OFF COMMENTATORS
GOVERNMENT
Indonesia – Fredy NUMBERI, Minister of Transportation
Japan – Banri KAIEDA, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Chinese Taipei – MAO Chi-Kuo, Minister of Transportation and Communication
Thailand – Chamroon Tanpaisalkit, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Transport and Communications
Viet Nam – Vu Huy HOANG, Minister of Industry and Trade
PRIVATE SECTOR/MUNICIPAL/NGO
Japan – Masaki OGATA – Vice Chairman, JR East
Japan – Takashi HATCHOJI – Board Director, Hitachi, Ltd. and Chairman, Hitachi America, Ltd.
United States – American Public Transportation Association – Arthur GUZZETTI, Vice President, Policy
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10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Coffee Break and Group Photo
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
PUBLIC–PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE 3:
POWERING LOW-CARBON TRANSPORT –
ELECTRICITY, BIOFUELS AND NATURAL GAS
Participants will identify opportunities for the development and promotion of
environmentally sustainable biofuels, natural gas and electric drive vehicles to
reduce reliance on petroleum fuel for transport. They will also note key barriers
to the expanded use of biofuels, gas and electric drive vehicles and necessary
fueling infrastructure and suggest strategies for overcoming these barriers.
KICK-OFF SPEAKERS
U.S. Council for Automotive Research (USCAR) – Steve ZIMMER, Executive Director
National Resources Defense Council – Simon MUI, Electric Vehicle and Clean Fuels Lead
LEAD-OFF COMMENTATORS
GOVERNMENT
Canada – Joe OLIVER, Minister of Natural Resources
China – WU Yin, Vice Administrator, National Energy Administration
Indonesia – Darwin ZAHEDY-SALEH, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Philippines – Jose Rene D. ALMENDRAS, Secretary of Energy
Chinese Taipei – Yen-Shiang SHIH, Minister of Economic Affairs
United States – Randy Babbitt, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
United States – David Strickland – Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (TBC)
PRIVATE SECTOR/MUNICIPAL/NGO
Better Place Japan – Kiyotaka FUJII, President
Toyota USA – Bill REINERT, National Manager of Advanced Technology
Ford – John VIERA, Director, Sustainability and Vehicle Environmental Matters
Boeing – Billy GLOVER, Managing Director, Environmental Strategy, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Celanese Corporation – Sam PARK, VP New Business Development, Advanced Fuel Technologies
Solazyme – Harrison DILLON, President and Chief Technology Officer
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
LUNCHEON
 Introduction: Under Secretary of State Robert HORMATS
 Presentation of ASPIRE Award: Secretary Steven CHU
 Introduction: California Host Committee
 Keynote Address: Shai AGASSI, CEO, Better Place
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1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PUBLIC–PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE 4:
GREENING THE SUPPLY CHAIN –
ENERGY-EFFICIENT FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION
Many businesses in the APEC-region are reducing their energy costs and
carbon footprints through systematic efforts to improve their freight logistics
and shift from transport by trucks to less energy-intensive transport modes like
ship, barge and rail. There has also been a move toward increased use of clean,
efficient hybrid-electric trucks. This session will explore recent initiatives and
best practices for innovative energy efficient freight transport.
KICK-OFF SPEAKERS
GE – Lorenzo SIMONELLI, President and CEO, GE Transportation
Fedex – Mike DUCKER, CEO and Executive VP, Federal Express
LEAD-OFF COMMENTATORS
GOVERNMENT
United States – Secretary Ray LAHOOD
Viet Nam – Vu Huy HOANG, Minister of Industry and Trade
PRIVATE SECTOR/MUNICIPAL/NGO
CALSTART – John BOESEL, CEO and President (TBC)
USS-POSCO – Michael OBERMIRE, Director, Business Planning and Customer Service
NTELX – Rob QUARTEL, Chairman and CEO
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
PUTTING WORDS INTO ACTION:
Ministers’ Energy and Transport Action Agenda is Presented
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Closing Remarks – Key Points from the Public-Private Dialogue
o Actions to promote livable communities
o Actions to promote low carbon transport
o Actions for energy-efficient freight transport
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Overview for the Evening Event at FedEx
ADJOURNMENT
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Evening Event: INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
3:30 p.m.
Attendees gather in lobby of Westin St-Francis. Please BRING PASSPORTS.
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bus transport to San Francisco Ferry Building. PASSPORT CHECK.
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Board ferry – Red & White Fleet – Gate B (refreshments on board).
5:00 p.m. SHARP!
Depart: Red & White debarks PROMPTLY from Ferry Building for Alameda.
5:30 p.m.
Red &White Docks at Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal, Alameda. Fuel cell bus
transports guests to FedEx field, Oakland. SECURITY PASSPORT CHECK.
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Event: Guests view sustainable transport technologies and practices at the
FedEx solar-powered hub, including facilities for freight logistics at the hub,
next-generation aircraft, and electric-drive vehicles from the APEC region.
Hors d’oeuvres are served from 6:00 p.m., heavier food from 6:45 p.m.
8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Guests have staggered departures back to Hyatt or Westin (30 minute ride).
Optional tour of hydrogen fueling station for those who are interested.
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