USA - AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium - Maximizing Wind Energy's Potential

Take advantage of these low rates! Register for the AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium taking place December 6 - 8 in Phoenix, Arizona by November 1!

About the Fall Symposium:

Following the success of last year's program, the American Wind Energy Association is pleased to organize the 2nd annual AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium being held December 6 - 8 at the Pointe South Mountain Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. The AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium will provide a unique educational program designed for wind professionals involved in or looking to learn more about the business, policy and technical issues of the wind industry. The Symposium will also provide outstanding business interaction and networking opportunities all at a luxury resort location nestled at the base of the South Mountain Preserve in Arizona.

- Program Focus: How the wind industry can maximize wind’s potential over the next few decades

- Will Discuss: The challenges facing the industry and the initiatives required to reach the goal of wind contributing 20% of the U.S. electricity portfolio

- Designed To: Bring together wind professionals in all facets of the wind industry

- Will Include: In-depth presentations and interactive discussions on the most important topics in the wind energy industry New Feature: A comprehensive tutorial for those who are new to the wind energy industry on the fundamentals of utility-scale wind energy

Why Attend?

- LEARN the latest developments in the most crucial aspects of the wind industry from industry experts

- CONNECT with other wind energy professionals in a smaller event setting providing more opportunities for high quality networking

- ENJOY all of the social activities with your colleagues including 2 evening receptions and a golf tournament

- TRAIN YOUR EMPLOYEES through the Introduction to Wind Energy pre-conference seminar which acts as a perfect primer to the more detailed topics to follow

Does your organization have new staff who could benefit from a quick introduction to wind energy topics? The AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium is the perfect environment to get your new staff up to speed on the latest industry issues. In 2.5 short days, they can learn the basics of wind energy (Introduction to Wind Energy pre-conference seminar), learn about the latest updates in all of the major industry topics areas, and meet several hundred leading wind energy professionals, all in 1 place!

Symposium Topics:

- Introduction to Wind Energy Pre-Conference Seminar
- What's Next for Wind - Technology Developments
- Wind Energy Financing
- What's New for Wind - Large Wind Turbine Vendor Forum
- Utility Ownership Trends & Implications
- Asset Management - The Latest in Wind Project Operations,
- Maintenance & Safety Issues
- Assessing the Long-Term Market for Renewable Energy Attributes - Renewable Energy Credits & Emissions Credits
- Utility Operation Cost Impacts & Wind Forecasting
- Using Lessons Learned to Resolve the Siting Debate and Help Secure Wind's Role as a Major U.S. Energy Source
- How to Get Interconnection & Transmission Delivery Services Reducing Uncertainty in Wind Resource Assessment

For more information, including more detailed program content, registration costs, online registration, and housing and travel details, visit http://www.awea.org/events/symposium06.

Additional speakers to be announced shortly. Reserve your hotel room at the Pointe South Mountain Resort by November 3rd to receive the discounted AWEA room rate of $149 as long as discounted rooms remain. Call (877) 800-4888 and indicate you are with the American Wind Energy Association. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities still remain for this event.

For more information, visit http://www.awea.org/events/sponsorship/ or contact Lori Rugh at lrugh@awea.org or (661) 821-2149.