The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce Innovation Conference will be Thursday, Nov. 12, 9-11:30 a.m. in the Berry College Science Auditorium.

This conference — which stems from the success of last November’s Spectrum of Technology Symposium — will feature information about alternative energy and so-called “angel investing.” The keynote address will be delivered by Jill Stuckey, director of the Center of Innovation for Energy.

Other expert panelists in alternative energy will include Florian Stamm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell and Stephen Barry of MiaSolé, a manufacturer of solar voltaic modules.

“This conference is an extraordinary opportunity for Rome and Floyd County. Our guest speakers will provide a wealth of knowledge that will support our community’s efforts for future growth and innovation,” said Georgia Highlands College President Randy Pierce, chairman of the chamber’s Future Industries Initiative Committee. “There are many entrepreneurial ventures involving the emerging popularity of alternative energy. This conference will tie the two topics together on a local level to continue building strong economic health.”

Panelists providing expert information about angel investing will include Sig Mosley, president of Imlay Investments; Don Betts, director of e2e Works at Georgia Tech; and Scott Bentley, CEO of Bentley Audio Visual Services.

Closing remarks for the conference will be offered by Terri Denison, Georgia district director for the Small Business Administration.

“Discussions during this conference will cover responsible environmental stewardship, new and emerging technologies and leverage the intellectual capital in our area for new and different jobs,” said Al Hodge, president and CEO, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce. “Angel investor networks and similar entrepreneurial efforts are a way that the chamber and other community leaders are working to build capacity in Rome and Floyd County.”