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CleanEquity Monaco Sets Date for 2011 Conference  acnnewswire.com 06 Aug 10 CleanEquity Monaco 2011, the conference for emerging clean technologies, will take place on the 3rd, 4th March 2011. Innovator Capital, the London specialist investment bank, hosts the annual invitation-only event for the fourth consecutive year. As countries pursue independent initiatives to address issues such as alternative energies, energy efficiency, water conservation and air quality, the need for in-depth intelligence on next generation clean technologies has never been more crucial. At CleanEquity a select group of cleantech companies from around the world will present their technologies to financial and strategic investors, world media, policymakers and end users. Plenary sessions and workshops, led by sector experts, will identify and discuss key industry themes, drivers and constraints, as well as, most importantly, how new technologies will alter cleantech's landscape in the future. Press Release.

Buzz About Eagles in Monaco

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin was guest of honour at a garden party hosted by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation in July. On the 40th anniversary of his pioneering mission to the moon, Aldrin whose lunar landing vehicle was called 'The Eagle', helped to celebrate an exhibition of Eagle sculptures around Monaco, organised by Eco Art International to benefit Prince Albert II's environmental projects. RivieraLife.tv was there, check out our video report.

Big buck & bling motors at Top Marques

The 7th edition of Top Marques Monaco took place at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco 15-18 Apr 10. It is the world's only live supercar show, described as a showcase for the haute couture of the motor industry. RivieraLife.tv correspondent Andrew Burroughs reports on this years show featuring the worlds most expensive car; the most powerful car at the show; an electric supercar; a no frills sports car from Nahr; the worlds most expensive golf cart and a bling bling motor that would even startle the makers of MTV's 'Pimp My Ride'!

Cannes Lions Shows Ethical Face of Ad Industry

Its a wrap! This years 56th Cannes Lions Ad Fest ended with a web movie beating the usual TV commercial for the Grand Prix prize. Check out the winning vid for Philips Carousel and all the news that matters in our Cannes Lions News Archive. The Obama For America campaign won the Titanium & Integrated Grand Prix prize picked up by campaign manager David Plouffe, who was one of many significant keynote speakers at this years ad bash.

BCC Riviera Business Person of the Year 2009

In a difficult year for business, the BCC Riviera Business Person of the Year 2009 was awarded to a business designed to help small businesses get on top of challenging times. The winner Karen Marsh founded the Sophia Antipolis based business services company VBA International in 2005 as an independent operator and has developed the operation into a fully fledged business. Check our video report on this years event presented by former Miss Great Britain Liz Fuller.

Behind the scenes at the Riviera Times & Zeitung

The English language monthly newspaper Riviera Times & its German language sister paper Riviera Cote d'Azur Zeitung are an essential part of expatriate life. Both titles recently launched new web-sites. Now you can access regularly updated news and information inbetween their monthly appearance on the news-stands. This video takes you behind the scenes where we meet the principle players behind these two titles.

The Gloves were off at the Monaco Media Forum 2009

Now in its fourth year, the Monaco Media Forum (11-12 Nov 09) brought together leaders of new and old media for two and a half days of high-level discussions about the future of online, broadcast and print communications. Hosted by HSH Prince Albert II, the invitation-only event focuses on emerging opportunities in technology, distribution and content, along with related developments in marketing and finance. Check out the coverage from this years event.

BCC Riviera 'Taking Care of Business'

The Riviera branch of the British Chamber of Commerce has seen a year of change. The appointment of a Dutch president, Ab Kuijer, to replace the outgoing president Mike Lorimer is a sign of the recent internationalisation of the BCC Riviera. Check out our video report on how the BCC Riviera has changed over the past year and highlights of last years (2008) Riviera Business Person of the Year event.

Star Power at MIPCOM TV Market Cannes 5-9 Oct 09

The 25th anniversary MIPCOM, Cannes 5-9 Oct 09, was a star studded event. Content producers pulled out the big guns to sell their programmes in a reviving but transforming market. The Simpsons creator Matt Groening and Producer Al Jean, Jerry Seinfeld, Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe from Friends), John Nettles star of UK drama Midsomer Murders and Joan Rivers were in town.  Watch our celeb packed video report on the world's major TV market.

Daniele de Winter Monaco

Monaco based beauty products company Daniele de Winter was launched in 2003. With the launch of the 'deW InsideOut' beauty product range in 2006, the company enjoyed rapid growth from local niche skincare company to a global beauty phenomenon. The company founder InsideOut is a range of luxury beauty products based on solid scientific research. In this video clip Daniele de Winter explains her life mission to turn science into pleasure. 

ZenZen Restaurant Monaco

Monaco based investment company Codima are launching a new global fast food brand from the Principality. Zen Zen opened its first store in Fontvieille two years ago, and recently opened a second branch in Marseille. It is quality Asian fast food with natural ingredients and no artificial flavourings, and it is delicious! Discover Zen Zen's unique quality fast food recipe here.