As part of the drive to continually increase the quality of our networking events, we decided to try out a theme approach for the first time. For our Winter Retreat 2007, the theme "Greentech" was selected. Participants were reminded of the urgent need for action on global warming by the almost total absence of snow in Kitzbühel village.
Professor Forest Reinhardt opened the program with the "Mid-Missouri Energy" case on the production of fuel ethanol from corn in America. Moderating a lively debate in the best HBS tradition, Professor Reinhardt used this seemingly simple story to unveil the complexities of alternative fuels, energy independence, carbon emissions and agricultural subsidies. After-dinner drinks against a backdrop of traditional Bavarian music provided a perfect opportunity to meet old friends and welcome first-time participants to the event ...
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