Michael Nobel graces WB & 3rd Rock International initiative on 2010 Green Seminar

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While a one billion participants from some 6000 cities are expected to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved in the Earth Hour 2010 and lead the way towards a sustainable future, WB & 3rd Rock International organized a first of its kind International seminar on Infrastructure and Security in India featuring 9 nations at one location and a single reason – “To make this a better world.”  The pride of the evening was Mr. Michael Nobel from Nobel Prize Foundation, Sweden as the Chief Guest.  

Mr.Chetan Bhende, Managing Director  and CEO, WB International and Partners, said, “We are truly making the term think Global Act Local a truism today.  Our objective is for India as a key player to benefit from the global intelligentsia and leverage the knowledge in making the globe greener.”

The function was inaugurated by his Excellency Mr.Michael Nobel – Nobel Prize Foundation, Sweden & Sachin Bhau Ahir.

The welcome note was delivered by Chief Guest His Excellency, Mr.Michael Nobel – Nobel Prize Foundation – Sweden.

This was followed by Presentation and demonstrations by eminent speakers from 9 countries - Canadra, Israel, UK, USA, France, Korea, Germany and Switzerland, discussing various topics related to the 2010 Green Seminar.

Mr.Stephen Liang, CEO – Thor Group, Canada touched upon the Green Infrastructure and Projects, while Mr.Tal Rosenbereger, Designation – TOP Secure, Israel covered the topic of Security Training & Risk Management. Mr.Duncan Preen, Designation – Euro LoxiXX, UK spoke on Infrastructure security, and Mr.Kyriakos Antzouliz, Designation – Wade Adams, USA shared his thoughts on Building Future Infrastructure.  Mr.Philippe Herivan, Designation – Global Networks, France presented on Recycle and Waste Management and Mr. Young Chul Pak, Designation – XDS Securities, Korea spoke about Extreme Securities.

Other dignitaries and guests present on the occasion included:Mr.Kiran Shantaram, Mr.Vasant Bhandari,

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First Published: Mar 29 2010 | 6:59 PM IST

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