Special Events
WINDPOWER is a pivotal event for wind professionals and offers an experience unmatched by any other wind event in the world. One of the unique aspects of WINDPOWER is its focus on networking and the many special events that are hosted to foster casual interactions with industry peers and also good old fashioned business deals.
WINDPOWER schedules a number of events that are both excellent networking opportunities and great ways to spend some quality time with staff, colleagues, and industry peers including:
WINDPOWER 2012 Golf Open (Saturday, June 2)
Produced in partnership with Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation, the annual WINDPOWER 2012 Golf Open benefits the Wind Energy Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising public awareness of wind as a clean, domestic energy source through communication, research, and education. The WINDPOWER 2012 Golf Open is also a wonderful opportunity to mix business with pleasure and network with fellow WINDPOWER participants.
This year's Golf Open will take place at Stone Mountain Golf Club, located in one of the most popular attractions in the Southeast, Stone Mountain Park. This championship golf course serpentines through a forest of Georgia pines, Stone Mountain Lake, and is designed to cater to a variety of skill levels. Click here for more details on the Golf Open, including registration information. The WINDPOWER Golf Open is filling up fast - act now to reserve your spot in this 12th annual popular event!
AWEA Committee & Working Group Meetings (Sunday - Thursday)
Numerous important AWEA committee and working group meetings take place during WINDPOWER 2012. Click Here for a full list of meetings including attendance restrictions and RSVP instructions (posted 4/27/12).
Opening Reception (Sunday, June 3, 4:00 - 7:00 pm)
Enjoy some southern hospitality at the WINDPOWER Opening Reception. This year, to enable earlier contact between attendees and exhibitors, the reception will take place in the convention center, among the exhibition booths. Get a jump start on the show by taking advantage of this dedicated time to interact with hundreds of exhibitors, learn about their products and services, re-connect with existing colleagues and network with new contacts all while enjoying some regional cuisine and our Peach Tea signature cocktail. One (1) ticket is included in the Main Conference and Booth Personnel Passes, other tickets can be purchased a la carte through the registration system for $99 a person.
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour (Monday, June 4, 4:30 - 6:00 pm)
After a busy day of conference sessions, networking, and visiting hundreds of exhibit booths, enjoy a beverage during the Exhibit Hall Happy Hour. Use this informal networking opportunity to plan out your evening's activities.
Extended Hours for Exhibitor Booth Receptions (Monday, June 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pm)
New for this year, exhibitors will have the option of hosting receptions in their booths following the traditional closing time of the exhibit hall on Monday until 8:00 pm. This extended time allows attendees to network with specific exhibitors in a more relaxed atmosphere, without the hustle and bustle of an open exhibit hall. More information will be posted closer to the conference.
WINDPOWER After Hours (Monday, June 4, starting at 6:00 pm)
Join us for this brand new networking event following the close of the first official conference day! Get to know downtown Atlanta by visiting more than a dozen local venues where you can enjoy discounted food and beverages, listen to some great local musicians, all while catching up with your colleagues or forming relationships with new clients or partners. WINDPOWER After Hours is included in all attendees and exhibitors registration passes. Click here for more details.
Poster Presentations & Reception (Tuesday, June 5, 4:30 - 6:00 pm)
Don't miss an opportunity to interact with industry experts and discuss their research studies, problem-solving efforts, and innovative programs, all featured during the poster presentations. This year the poster presentations will be part of the exhibition area and have been expanded to provide even more value to all participants. Visit the posters throughout WINDPOWER and drop into the popular Poster Reception to meet the poster authors directly.
AWEA Conference Dinner (Tuesday, June 5, 6:30 pm)
This exclusive dining and networking event has an exciting new home this year - at the fascinating Georgia Aquarium! Join us at the world's largest aquarium featuring more animals than any other in more than ten million gallons of water. Participants who purchase a Conference Dinner ticket will enjoy private access to the many exhibits during the networking reception, followed by dinner in the Oceans Ballroom with two aquatic observation windows featuring beluga whales. This fabulous venue only accentuates the excellent networking opportunities.
This event is typically SOLD OUT prior to the conference so don't miss out, purchase your tickets early! Individual open-seating tickets are available for $150 each, or a reserved corporate table (10 tickets) can be purchased for $1,995 through registration. Remember to come right at 6:30 pm as you won't want to miss any aquatic viewing time during the reception. Click here for more details.
KidWind Challenge (Monday, June 4 & Tuesday, June 5)
Each year the annual KidWind Challenge brings together hundreds of students and educators from across the nation. The KidWind Challenge provides students enthusiastic about the wind energy field, with the opportunity to expand and demonstrate their knowledge by designing, building and testing 4 feet tall turbines in a wind tunnel with live data monitoring software to record their turbine power output. Their designs are not only judged by professional engineers, but are then tested in Kidwind's portable wind tunnel. This year at WINDPOWER 2012 all attendees will also be given the chance to design their own turbine blades and test them. Prizes will be awarded! Click here for more details.
