AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium

Following the success of last year's program, the American Wind Energy Association is pleased to announce 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.

About the Fall Symposium

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 ProjectOperations,
- Maintenance & Safety Issues
- Markets for Renewable Energy Credits & Emissions Permits under
- Renewable Portfolio Standards & Potential Carbon Regulations
- Utility Operation Cost Impacts & Integrating Forecasting into the Operations Center
- On-the-Ground Challenges - Dealing with Wildlife Issues, Community Concerns & Other Siting Questions
- How to Get Interconnection & Transmission Delivery Services
- Reducing Uncertainty in Wind Resource Assessment

For more information, including registration costs, online registration, and housing and travel details, please visit http://www.awea.org/events/symposium06. More detailed program content and speakers to be announced shortly.

AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION, Conference & Education Department
1101 14TH Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 383-2512, Fax: (202) 383-2505, Email: conference@awea.org
Web: http://www.awea.org/events