The first-ever U.S.-China Renewable Energy Forum was held on May 26-27, 2010 in Beijing, concurrent with the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue and with parallel forums on energy efficiency and biofuels. The Forum was jointly hosted by David Sandalow, U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, and Zhang Guobao, Administrator of China’s National Energy Administration. At the Forum officials from government, industry and academia in the U.S and China came together to discuss best policy practices in promoting renewable energy and opportunities for U.S.-China collaboration to advance clean energy. Industry leaders from both countries discussed developments and challenges in renewable energy technology, including wind, solar and advanced biofuels, and expressed enthusiasm about prospects for business-to-business collaboration.