Prof Li Jinghai, vice-president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to speak at an Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Chinese innovation, November 16 a the Burswood Entertainment Complex. Dr Perry Sioshansi, president of California-based Menlo Energy Economics, to speak at an Australian Institute of Energy luncheon titled ‘Can California have adequate energy while meeting stringent emission restrictions?’, November 21 at the Parmelia Hilton.