WINDPOWER Industry Essentials
Get even more from WINDPOWER by beginning with the essentials. New this year, the WINDPOWER Industry Essentials offer focused learning opportunities prior to the regular three-day WINDPOWER Conference Educations Sessions. You will benefit from these topical programs designed to offer valuable WINDPOWER prerequisites, so you have the most relevant information needed to get the most out of your WINDPOWER experience.
Each WINDPOWER Industry Essentials segment has both an online and onsite options, so you have a choice how to obtain a well-rounded and timely education. The online option is a webinar before WINDPOWER that covers the basics of the conference program and topical information; the onsite option is a seminar and valuable networking session just prior to WINDPOWER on Sunday, June 3. The WINDPOWER Industry Essentials is a perfect combination of education and networking for the attendee who is short on time, or who needs a primer to wind energy industry and WINDPOWER. (And remember to make time at the end of your WINDPOWER Industry Essentials training to join your peers at the WINDPOWER Exhibit Hall Review and Opening Reception at 4:00 pm!)
If you registered for any of the Industry Essentials sessions and need information about the webinars please email education@awea.org.
This Industry Essentials program provides a snap shot of the wind industry so you are better prepared to converse with potential clients, and offers an overview of conference attendee demographics, key conference and exhibit areas. In addition, the program provides insiders' perspectives on how to make the most of your time at WINDPOWER. Click HERE to register for this seminar.
Webinar - 1:00 pm ET, Thursday, April 26
Onsite Seminar and Networking Session - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET, Sunday, June 3
2. The International WINDPOWERThis Industry Essentials program provides international attendees with an overview of the U.S. wind market and introduces them to resources and programs designed for international attendees. Learn how to best plan your visit to Atlanta, and how to develop strong relationships with U.S. companies. Following the seminar, you will be invited to network with attendees who might be interested in exploring partnerships with international firms.. Click HERE to register for this seminar.
Webinar - 10:00 am ET, Thursday, May 3
Onsite Seminar and Networking Session - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET, Sunday, June 3
3. Reaching Global Markets & Investing Wisely OverseasThis Industry Essentials program provides attendees with an overview of key emerging markets outside of the U.S., including the opportunities available and potential risks.Following the seminar, you will be invited to network with international delegates from the other Industry Essentials program.Click HERE to register for this seminar.
Webinar - 1:00 pm ET, Tuesday, May 1
Onsite Seminar and Networking Session - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET, Sunday, June 3
4. Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Learn to survive-and-thrive in the wind energy industry during these unpredictable times. Despite this year's expected strong growth in wind project installations, the manufacturing and supply chain sector still faces some uncertainty. This special half-day Industry Essentials session investigates how companies are preparing to weather the probable storms, followed by a special structured networking session with supply chain companies and OEMs. After the session and networking event, attend the Opening Reception on the WINDPOWER 2012 exhibit floor, where you can reconnect with or get acquainted with potential business partners in the wind energy supply chain. This Industry Essentials session will jump-start your involvement in WINDPOWER 2012, and make it a successful event for you and your company. Click HERE to register for this seminar.
Webinar - 1:00 pm ET, Thursday, May 10
Onsite Seminar and Networking Session - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET, Sunday, June 3
Hone in on the features of WINDPOWER 2012 that will augment your interest and activities in operating or maintaining wind farms.This Industry Essentials program will discuss techniques that will make your operating procedures more efficient, and experiences others have had with innovative equipment or procedures that helped to reduce O&M costs.Click HERE to register for this seminar.
Webinar - 1:00 pm ET, Wednesday, May 9
Onsite Seminar and Networking Session - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET, Sunday June 3
6. Communicators Summit
Professional communicators for AWEA companies and regional partners can win more policy campaigns and prevail on local siting issues by employing best practices. Rapid response in the same news cycle, and state-of-the-art online tools including niche marketing, streaming video, and campaign microsites, will be explored in this educational session that will end with the now-traditional community networking and tip-sharing session. This is the third semiannual Communicators Summit hosted by AWEA Public Affairs Department. Click HERE to register for this seminar.
Webinar - 1:00 pm ET, Wednesday, April 25
Onsite Seminar and Networking Session - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET, Sunday June 3
