Register Now for WINDPOWER 2009 Conference & Exhibition

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WINDPOWER 2009 Conference & Exhibition Chicago, Illinois May 4 -7 Register Now for WINDPOWER 2009! Registration is Now Open for the largest annual wind conference and exhibition in the world. WINDPOWER 2009 Conference & Exhibition features over 13,000 attendees and over 830 exhibitors. Wind energy professionals gather at this event every year to learn about the latest industry developments and technologies, review new products and services, and network with leading industry decision makers. Take a look at the Digital Registration Brochure. It includes live links to video and audio, and information regarding the conference. Don't miss this important industry event May 4th - 7th, 2009, at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. As WINDPOWER approaches, you will receive additional information from AWEA about conference sessions, the exhibition, networking events and festivities. Our online registration system is now live, allowing you to make firm plans and to take advantage of early registration discounts.       Conference Program Wind Power: Securing America's Energy Future The WINDPOWER Conference program will include over 300 speakers and moderators, 150 poster presentations and 50 sessions on leading wind energy topics organized into tracks with policy, business, and technical focuses. There is no better place to learn the latest industry developments and new technology than WINDPOWER 2009. Attendees can also participate in several day-long pre-conference seminars for a more in-depth education on various topics. This year's WINDPOWER Conference Program is currently being organized by co-program chairs, Mark Ahlstrom, Chief Executive Officer, WindLogics Inc., and Karl Rábago with assistance from Brian McNiff, President, McNiff Light Industry serving as a board liaison. NEW FOR 2009! AWEA Wind Power Supply Chain Workshop Monday, May 4th Growing demand for wind projects means an increased need to expand domestic manufacturing of wind turbines and their components. Join us at the Wind Power Supply Chain Workshop at WINDPOWER 2009 and learn more about: The Anatomy of a Turbine A Wind Industry Overview Major Component Sourcing & Value Chain Services Entering the Wind Industry: Funding, Contracts, and Re-Tooling Case Studies When you are finished your day, explore the exhibit hall from 5:00 – 7:30PM to see a full span of wind industry products and services.   Housing AWEA has negotiated discounted hotel rates at more than 25 Chicago hotels for attendees & exhibitors. Visit http://www.windpowerexpo.org/hotel_and_travel.cfm for information on each hotel such as room rates, amenities, and photos as well as a map showing the location of each hotel. You can reserve your room on-line now, by calling The Housing Connection, our housing bureau, at (877) 505-0678 (toll-free US) or +1 (801) 505-4616 (international), or faxing in a housing reservation form. Exhibitors – if you are booking more than 10 rooms, you can complete the exhibitor block request form to protect your room block without having to provide specific attendee names until later this spring. PLEASE NOTE: There was a 1-day shift in the conference schedule for this year's event. The Opening Event and Concert will be held on Monday, May 4th (instead of Sunday as in past years) with the exhibition and conference sessions taking place on Tuesday, May 5th through Thursday, May 7th (instead of Monday - Wednesday). Please book your hotel reservations accordingly! Registration Information Conference Program Hotel & Travel Exhibition Information Sponsorship Opportunities Contact Us Dates to Remember: Early Registration Deadline: March 9, 2009 Hotel Registration Deadline: April 13, 2009 _____________________________ AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION Conference & Education Department 1501 M Street NW, Suite 1000  Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 383-2512 Fax: (202) 383-2505 Email: conference@awea.org Web: www.windpowerexpo.org Note: this email message is distributed by the American Wind Energy Association.

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