AWEA - American Wind Energy Association

About the Symposium

Executive-Level Networking, Education, and Collaboration

Every fall, the AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium sets the stage for sharing successes, strategies, and lessons-learned with your wind industry peers. This exclusive, executive-level event is the only location (except for WINDPOWER) where AWEA's committees, working groups, and Board of Directors convene face-to-face – it's a "Who's Who" of the wind energy industry. The executive-level educational program provides information, industry trends, and innovations you need to operate in a complex and global marketplace – and arms you with a competitive edge to advance your organization and enhance your career.

 

 

Registration

Register by September 28 to save!



Click here to download a PDF list of companies that attended the Fall Symposium last year.

Registration Prices

All prices quoted are per person

Main Conference	Early Bird by September 28	Regular by November 9	Onsite After November 9
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 by September 28	Regular by November 9	Onsite After November 9
AWEA Business  Member	$425	$475	$525
AWEA Advocate	$525	$575	$625
Non-Member	$525	$575	$625
Government Agency	$275	$350	$400
Full-Time Student or Faculty	$225	$275	$300
Non-Profit*	$225	$275	$300
Presenter	$150	$150	$150

Optional Activities	Early Bird by September 28	Regular by November 9	Onsite After November 9
Utilities 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

For registration questions or general event inquiries, contact  conference@awea.org or (202) 383-2512.

*If you are unsure of your AWEA membership status, contact membership@awea.org or (202) 383-2550. 

 

Registration Descriptions

Main Conference: Includes Fall Symposium sessions on Wednesday and Thursday 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

Payment Methods

• Register online and pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).  Once a registration has been charged to a credit card, AWEA is not able to change the credit card used for payment.  
  
  

• To pay by check, download the Registration Form and mail it to the AWEA office noted above along with a check payment (made payable to AWEA in U.S. Dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank). Your registration must be postmarked 14 days before the event or you will need to bring the check on-site with you.  Click here to download the AWEA W9 Form
  
  

• If you need to pay by wire transfer, please contact finance@awea.org or (202) 383-2500 for details.  All wire transfer payments must include a $25 wire transfer fee on top of the full registration cost to cover bank fees.  Any refunds to wire transfer payments will be paid by check.
  
  

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 November 6, 2012 will be processed less a $100 administrative fee.
  
  

• There will be no refunds made for cancellations after November 6 or for no-shows and registration fees may not be transferred to a different AWEA event. 
  
  

• Any refunds to credit card payments may only be credited back to the original credit card and cannot be refunded to a different card.
    
  

Confirmation & Changes
Registration confirmations are emailed automatically upon registering on-line or upon manual entry of registrations sent via mail or fax. If you have changes to your registration including contact information, purchasing additional items to your registration such as a pre-conference seminar that is available to specific events, or if you need to provide a substitution for your registration, email conference@awea.org no later than Friday, November 9, 2012.  After this date, any changes or substitutions will need to be made on-site at the event.

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.

Agenda

Event Location

Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa 5594 West Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler, AZ 85226

 

Housing Information

 

Location	Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa 5594 West Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler, AZ 85226
AWEA Rate	$189.00 (single and double occupancy) plus applicable taxes - includes all gratuities, complimentary self-parking and complimentary in-room internet
Reservations	888-218-8989 (Indicate you are with the American Wind Energy Association) Or CLICK HERE to reserve your hotel room on-line   Please note: If you qualify for a government per diem room, you will need to contact the hotel to book your reservation
Deadline	A limited number of discounted rooms have been arranged for symposium attendees. The discounted rate will be available while group rooms remain until October 22, 2012.  Once the discounted rooms are sold out or after October 22 (whichever comes first), the hotel may continue to accept reservations at the discounted rate on a space-available basis; however, they could be at a higher prevailing room rate.
Hotel Contact Info	Hotel Phone: 602-225-0100 Hotel Fax: 602-225-0300

Hotel Accommodations

Within the Wild Horse Pass area and beyond, Arizona offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy arts, culture, history, and incredible natural wonders. The following activities range from nearby shopping, sports, and natural parks to road trips to some of the most unique locations in the world, as well as to the vibrant downtown Phoenix area. All within close range from Wild Horse Pass. Experience it all. The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa was designed to be an authentic representation of the Gila River Indian Community's heritage and culture. The architecture, design, art and legends of the Pima (Akimel O'otham) and Maricopa (Pee Posh) tribes are celebrated in every detail imaginable, indoors and out. The AAA Four Diamond resort includes Aji Spa (a 17,500 square foot spa with 17 treatment rooms), Whirlwind Golf Club (with two 18-hole, Troon-managed golf courses), Koli Equestrian Center (for riding lessons, trail rides and outdoor events), four pools with cascading waterfalls and a 111-foot waterslide modeling the ancient Casa Grande Ruins, tennis courts and jogging trails, and extensive indoor and outdoor meeting space. Click here for more information about the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa.

Travel Information

The information and pricing listed below is provided as a service by AWEA but is subject to change.

Closest Airport:

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is approximately 11 miles from the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa.

For more information on the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, visit http://www.phxskyharbor.com/

Shuttle Information:
SuperShuttle operates 24 hours on a scheduled basis, with vans departing every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The estimated cost is $24.00 one-way and $46.00 round-trip.  Call (602) 244-9000 for more information. For the telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), please call (602) 243-7786. For more information, click here.

Taxi Information:
Taxi terminal access can be found at Terminal 2, 3 and 4. The approximate fare is $38.00. 

Driving Directions:
From Sky Harbor Airport
Take 153 South to 143 & Interstate 10- East (Toward Tucson). Continue on I-10 East 11 miles to Wild Horse Pass Blvd (Exit 162). Exit right on Wild Horse Pass Blvd (Head West). Continue right and go through the stop light at 48th Street (toward the mountain range). Follow signs onto the resort grounds and guest registration.

Parking:

Over-night self-parking is complimentary for AWEA attendees.  There is an additional fee for valet parking.

Internet:
Wireless High-Speed Internet Access in all guest rooms is complimentary.

Special Events

Thank you for your interest in this event. Please click the button below to be notified when registration for this event opens.

 

The AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium is a unique event that gathers wind energy professionals within a picturesque and relaxing environment to encourage informal, yet professional interactions with industry peers.  Once again, AWEA is planning several special events that are designed to provide attendees with the most promising networking opportunities.  More information will be added to this page in the coming months.  

Pre-Symposium Seminar: Utilities & Wind Power Seminar

Wednesday, November 13, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

AWEA is offering an all-day seminar on the key critical issues facing electric utilities as they integrate more wind power into their systems. The seminar will cover topics such as new business models and strategic partnerships for developing wind projects, wind integration, and wind forecasting techniques, as well as operations and maintenance issues associated with wind projects. Add the seminar to your Fall Symposium registration for $275; or if time is an issue, attend the seminar as a stand-alone event for $375. Additional registration discounts for AWEA member utilities for the full Fall Symposium registration: if your utility is a member of AWEA, you can get a 25% or even a 50% discount off the registration price for the entire AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium registration, depending on your membership level. To receive your discount, please contact AWEA at utility@awea.org.

Networking Receptions

Extended networking receptions on Wednesday and Thursday evenings are an excellent opportunity to network with wind industry executives including the AWEA Board of Directors and staff.

60-Minute Idea Exchange
Exchange notes with your colleagues, continue the conversation from the event's sessions, discuss lessons you learned, and catch up on anything you may have missed in this unique educational opportunity.

AWEA Committee & Working Group Meetings
A number of AWEA Committee and Working Group meetings will be held in conjunction with the Fall Symposium.  More details will be available this fall.

AWEA Golf Tournament
Morning of Friday, November 16
The Annual AWEA Golf Tournament will take place on Friday morning – following the educational sessions on Wednesday and Thursday – allowing you to participate and still make it home for the weekend!

 

Enhance your business connections through this Captain's Choice best ball tournament with proceeds benefiting the Wind Energy Foundation.  The tournament returns to Whirlwind Golf Club which provides a truly unique Southwest golf experience sensitively designed to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Gila River Indian Community.  Surrounded by spectacular mountains and managed by Troon Golf, the courses are masterpieces designed by Gary Panks that will impress and challenge golfers of all skill levels.  Featuring pristine and uncluttered views of the Sierra Estrella Mountains, this courses showcase the beauty of the natural terrain.