AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium 2011

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About the Symposium

Thought Leadership, Unrivaled Networking, Industry Advancement

This exclusive, high-level event sets the stage for sharing successes, strategies, and lessons-learned with your wind industry peers. Giving you the information and tools you need to operate in a complex and global marketplace, the 2011 AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium's educational program will outfit you with a competitive edge to advance your organization and enhance your career. This year's program includes sessions that address not only industry trends and innovations, but teach you how to best communicate wind energy's benefits to external audiences – both steadfast and skeptical.

Continuing on the success of last year's event, this year's Fall Symposium will include the relaxed yet professional environment that allows for insightful and valuable interacting. Initiate, develop, and rekindle relationships with your wind industry peers through the WindPAC Reception, Networking Receptions, the 60-Minute Idea Exchange, the AWEA Communicators Summit, and the annual AWEA Golf Tournament.

Fall Symposium Quote

The AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium is one of the only events (outside of WINDPOWER) where AWEA's committees, working groups, and Board of Directors convene face-to-face. By attending the Fall Symposium, you'll be able to meet and network with these true drivers of the wind energy industry.

Fall Symposium Quote

Program Chair

Edward Zaelke
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP

“The best thing about the Fall Symposium is that it’s designed by our industry peers and is a perfect mix of information and education.”
– Ed Zaelke

A Must-Attend

AWEA Fall Symposium 2011

Wind professionals within every segment of the industry should attend – anyone who has a stake in the future of wind energy should participate in this vital learning and networking experience.

Special Keynote Speaker

Steve Wozniak
Founder, Chairman and CEO, Wheels of Zeus
Co-Founder, Apple Computer

Participate In

Educational programming that will give you the competitive edge to advance your organization and career
In-depth discussions with key industry leaders in a relaxed and intimate environment
Superior peer-to-peer after-hours networking events, including the popular 60-Minute Idea Exchange and Friday Golf Tournament
and much more!

Tera-Watt Sponsors

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Registration

Click Here to download a PDF list of companies currently registered to attend (as of 10/26/11)!

Online registration is now closed. However, you may register on-site at the La Costa Resort & Spa starting at 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 2nd.

Registration Options

Main Conference	Early Bird Discount by October 12	Regular by October 31	Onsite After October 31
AWEA Business Member	$745	$845	$945
AWEA Advocate	$925	$1025	$1125
Non-Member	$925	$1025	$1125
Government Agency	$450	$525	$625
Full-Time Student or Faculty	$350	$400	$495
Non-Profit*	$350	$400	$495
Presenter	$250	$250	$250

One-Day Conference (per day)	Early Bird Discount by October 12	Regular by October 31	Onsite After October 31
AWEA Business Member	$425	$475	$525
AWEA Advocate	$525	$575	$625
Non-Member	$525	$575	$625
Government Agency	$275	$325	$400
Full-Time Student or Faculty	$225	$275	$300
Non-Profit*	$225	$275	$300
Presenter	$150	$150	$150

Optional Activities	Early Bird Discount by October 12	Regular by October 31	Onsite After October 31
Utilities and Wind Power Seminar	$275 to add to a Symposium registration; $375 as a stand-alone seminar	$275 to add to a Symposium registration; $375 as a stand-alone seminar	$275 to add to a Symposium registration; $375 as a stand-alone seminar
Guest Pass	$150	$150	$150
Golf Tournament	$150	$150	$150

*If you are unsure of your AWEA membership status, contact membership@awea.org or (202) 383-2556. For all other registration questions or inquiries, please contact conference@awea.org or (202) 383-2512.

Registration Descriptions

Main Conference: Includes Fall Symposium sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday including continental breakfasts, lunches, and receptions. Does not include any pre-conference seminars or optional activities.

One-Day Conference: Includes Fall Symposium sessions and food functions on the day specifically purchased only. Does not include any pre-conference seminars or optional activities.

Guest Pass: May be purchased by a Fall Symposium registrant for a spouse or personal guest to attend the two (2) networking receptions only. May not be purchased as a stand-alone registration or for wind industry professionals. Guest passes do not provide access to other food functions or conference sessions.

Attendee Types

AWEA Business Member: An employee of a current AWEA Business Member (Corporate, Associate, Utility, or Academic). If you are not a current business member of AWEA, click herefor membership information or contact AWEA's Membership Department at membership@awea.org.

AWEA Advocate Member: An individual advocate member of AWEA. Please note: AWEA advocate members are not eligible for Business Member conference registration discounts.

Non-Member: A non-member of AWEA that does not fall into any of the other special attendee categories below.

Government Agency: A full-time employee of a U.S. or international government agency (federal, state, local, or tribal). Government-supported universities or colleges, government contractors, and government consultants do not qualify. Economic development organizations should register under the government category.

Full-time Academic (ID required at registration): A current full-time student or faculty at an educational institution. You must bring your student ID to registration to verify your status.

Presenter: A confirmed speaker, moderator, or poster presenter at the conference. As stated in the Presenter Guidelines, only one presenter per presentation is qualified for a discount.

Non-Profit Wind Power / Clean Energy Advocacy Groups: Discounted registrations are available to certain non-profit wind power / clean energy organizations that receive pre-approval by AWEA. This category is intended for specific wind power / clean energy advocacy groups as well as qualified environmental or energy related non-profits such as the Sierra Club, Energy Foundation, or World Wildlife Fund among others. All 501(c)(3) organizations will not necessarily qualify for the non-profit registration rate. Economic development organizations do not qualify for the non-profit registration rate and instead should register under the government registration category. Email conference@awea.org with your full contact information and a brief description of your non-profit organization including a link to your organization website to request non-profit approval.

Media / Press: Complimentary press registrations are available to those that meet AWEA's media accreditation guidelines. To request a complimentary press pass, email presspass@awea.org. Contact presspass@awea.org for more information.

Deadlines and Policies

Cancellations, Refunds, and Substitutions

All cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted to AWEA in writing via email to conference@awea.org or by fax to (202) 293-2567. Refunds may not be processed until after the completion of the conference.
All refund requests received by October 21, 2011 will be processed less a $100 administrative fee.
There will be no refunds made for cancellations after October 21 or for no-shows and registration fees may not be transferred to a different AWEA event. However, substitutions are permitted for no charge. Email information on substitutions to conference@awea.org.
Any refunds to credit card payments may only be credited back to the original credit card and cannot be refunded to a different card.

Dietary Restrictions / Disabilities / Special Requests

If you need special accommodations or have specific dietary needs or allergies please indicate those items when you register on-line or email conference@awea.org as early as possible to ensure we have enough time to arrange for your needs. All catered functions will provide vegetarian options.

Conference Attire

The attire for AWEA Wind Power Fall Symposium is a mix of business casual and business professional.

Please Note: AWEA reserves the right to eject any registrants without any prior notice or refund if while at the conference their behavior is deemed disruptive, offensive, dangerous, and illegal or if they are found to be distributing unauthorized material.