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11th Annual Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit

Monday, February 6th - Thursday, February 9th

San Diego, California

Mark your calendar for the next Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit, February 6-9, 2012 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, CA.

 As one of the best deal-making and networking event for the wind industry, the annual Summit will bring together leading project developers, lenders, investors, financiers and other key players to discuss the latest developments in wind power finance and investment, as well as provide a valuable forum to connect and share information about upcoming projects and deal making opportunities.

Management World Asia 2012

Tuesday, February 7th - Wednesday, February 8th

Singapore

Friends of Pike Research can save 15% on a Gold Conference Plus Pass by using the following code: PZFTWG.

TM Forum’s Management World Asia 2012 is the only Asian event that brings together leaders from the global communications industry to explore how service providers can transform to enable operational efficiency and innovation in new services through two full days of inspiring presentations, unrivaled networking, and critical education. Featuring compelling Keynote Perspectives, a jam-packed conference agenda, valuable networking opportunities, TM Forum Training, an expanded Expo, and so much more, this is one event you can’t afford to miss.

New for 2012, the Pre-Conference workshops offer a fantastic opportunity for interactive, hands-on learning, and are designed to help you create tangible, practical solutions and strategies that can be applied as soon as you return to the office. In particular, the Managing Costs and Improving Efficiency in Delivering Smart Grid workshop is designed to facilitate an exchange of experiences and challenges between communications and energy industry executives in order to identify areas where cooperation can help reduce costs, improve service and speed the delivery of timely solutions. This workshop will also provide audience members with tangible action points they can put to use immediately.

Electric Vehicles: Understanding the rise of eMobility

Monday, February 13th - Tuesday, February 14th

London, UK

Friends of Pike Research can save £300 by registering today.

With global sales for Electric Vehicles predicted to increase by over 100% in the next 3 years, the market is growing and developing globally. An investment of €5 billion has been planned by European governments for EV public charging points, but this investment will not be enough! Make sure you don’t miss SMi’s Electric Vehicles event, which will be the central hub bringing the industry together to make real business decisions that will impact the future of the market.

Mark Burgess Conference Chairman Opening Remarks:

“In an incredibly short space of time, specialist knowledge of Electric Vehicles has accelerated beyond all recognition. Unlike EVs themselves, famed for their lack of noise, the expert participants of this conference will engage in lively discussion and dissemination of cutting edge findings regarding the integration of Electric Vehicles into the transport system and energy infrastructure”.

Solar POWER-GEN Conference & Exhibition

Tuesday, February 14th - Thursday, February 16th

Long Beach, California

Large-scale solar power has arrived in a BIG way!

Large-scale solar power is not without its own environmental, financial, political and technical challenges, all of which will be explored and discussed at Solar POWER-GEN Conference & Exhibition.

• How will the industry overcome the backlash against large-scale projects?
• Is financing readily available given the technical challenges of installing large-scale projects?
• Will water use favor PV over CSP?
• Can costs continue to drop as fast as they have been?
• Which local, state and federal policies favor large-scale solar over distributed solar?
• Will the need for more transmission impact the industry?
• How do the North American, European and Asia large-scale solar players learn from each others’ success – and failures?

Please join us at Solar POWER-GEN Conference & Exhibition co-located with the Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America. By registering you will be able to take advantage of both shows; attend any pre-conference workshops and/or conference sessions and have the opportunity to network with all the renewable industry attendees. 

Solar POWER-GEN Conference and Exhibition will provide a dynamic and engaging forum dedicated to large-scale solar power. The event will take place in California, the leading U.S. state for solar energy development, and will delve into the specifics of developing, supporting, and growing large-scale solar power in America.

Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America

Tuesday, February 14th - Thursday, February 16th

Long Beach, California

Pike Research Senior Analyst Peter Asmus will participate in the following Plenary Session: How the Military Is Taking the Lead on Renewable Energy at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.  To schedule a meeting at this event, Please Contact Us.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements in all the renewable energy sectors through attending this ONE event
• Network with colleagues and business prospects during the co-located networking events
• Share best practices in the interactive conference sessions
• Receive in-depth training in a Competitive Power College (CPC) Pre-Conference Workshop
• Gain Professional Development Hours

Offshore Wind Power USA

Wednesday, February 22nd - Friday, February 24th

Boston, Massachusetts

The Leading US Offshore Wind Event now in its 3^rd Year

Offshore Wind Power USA 2012 will enable you to connect and network with the major players in offshore wind globally, all of whom are focusing on the USA as the prime market.

With over 15 leading offshore wind developers and utilities in attendance, this 3rd annual event is fast becoming THE annual global meeting place for the US offshore wind industry. The 2012 expanded edition will see all the leading minds from utilities, developers, financiers and government officials again meeting in Boston.

• Offshore Wind Power USA 2011 was a sell-out success
• All the high level decision makers in one place, over 55% at CxO level in 2011
• More CxO case studies from the US and Europe – 15 already confirmed for 2012
• Meet key utilities including LIPA, Iberdrola, EDP, Florida Power & Light and Statoil
• Expanded 3 day conference with a focused day on ‘Cost-Effective Design, Construction and Installation Strategies for Offshore Wind’
• 8 hours of unparalleled networking time, network, network, network

Metering & Smart Grids Caribbean 2012

Wednesday, February 22nd - Friday, February 24th

Miami, Florida

Representatives from Pike Research will be in attendance.
To schedule a meeting at this event, Please Contact Us.

Metering and Smart Grids Caribbean is the place for leaders of the metering and smart grids businesses to craft the future strategy of the power industry’s game-changer.

The program has been researched with organizations across the region and will include presentations on the business case & feasibility for AMI, consumer engagement, increasing energy efficiency, revenue protection, smart grids, distribution automation, demand side management, prepaid, renewable energy, meter standards, project finance and policy, Smart Home pilots, communications technologies as well as featuring product demonstrations.

This event has a truly international flavor with leading experts from 18 countries participating in 2010, highlighting their successes and challenges in moving the smart energy movement forward in their parts of the world.

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Summit

Wednesday, February 22nd - Thursday, February 23rd

Toronto, Canada

Pike Research Senior Analyst Dave Hurst will Chair Day 2 of the event (Thursday, February 23) and make opening comments at 8:15 a.m.  To schedule a meeting at the event, Please Contact Us.

Source strategies to prepare your urban infrastructure, boost your green economy, and be the driving force of clean transportation.

With the new wave of electric vehicles hitting the Canadian market in 2012, the need for cross-sector collaboration is paramount in preparation for this revolutionary convergence of personal mobility, clean energy, and sustainable cities.

Attend the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Summit to meet and benefit from top visionaries of the most successful EV projects around the world. They will share their strategies on integrating electric vehicles into their urban infrastructure.

Gain an international perspective on how to: green your city fleets, incorporate charging stations into various building types, eliminate range anxiety, alleviate grid impact, and advance clean energy.

This high-level interactive forum will be an important catalyst in the implementation of electric cars in Canada.

Are you looking to raise public awareness of electric vehicles, uphold grid integrity, and revolutionize transportation in Canadian cities?

Your first step: This conference!

Inverter and PV System Technology - USA 2012

Monday, February 27th - Tuesday, February 28th

Pike Research Senior Analyst Peter Asmus will participate in Session 5: Energy Storage & Smart Grid at 9:00 a.m. on February 28.   To schedule a meeting at this event, Please Contact Us.

The Inverter and PV System Technology Forum - USA 2012 will take a close look at the interaction between the electrical components of the system, in particular at the inverter and monitoring components which form the interface between the modules and the grid.  The conference will deal with both the upstream (production and supply chain) and the downstream (planning, distribution, installation and operation) aspects of the electrical system.

The aim of the event is, for the first time in the U.S., to bring together all those involved in the manufacture, planning and construction of a PV system, with a specific focus on the electrical systems and their interfaces, and how these can be optimized.

Click here to view the program.

Smart Metering Australia & New Zealand Summit 2012

Monday, February 27th - Tuesday, February 28th

Sydney, Australia

The Smart Metering Australia & New Zealand Summit 2012 and the Smart Metering Awards Australia & New Zealand 2012

• Featuring a streamed conference with over 30 top-level speakers, an Exhibition, the ‘Sydney Harbour Boat Cruise & Networking Party’, and the ‘Australia and New Zealand Smart Metering Awards 2012’
• Covering the future outlook for smart metering (electricity, gas and water) in Australia and New Zealand.
• Benefit from extensive networking opportunities with Utilities, Distributors, Government and Regulators from across Australia and New Zealand.
• Putting Australia and New Zealand’s smart meter roll-out back on-track: assess the experiences from the trials and roll-outs so far and the lessons that can be learned moving forwards
• Learn from invaluable international case studies of smart meter roll-outs abroad
• Putting the customer first: developing metering systems tailored to the customer’s needs
• Strategies for utilities to achieve high ROI and to develop new business opportunities and revenue streams
• Beyond smart metering – discover the latest technologies, trends and outlook for smart grids and the smart home
• Benefit from extensive networking opportunities in the comfort of a 5 star venue

ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

Monday, February 27th - Wednesday, February 29th

Washington, DC

Friends of Pike Research receive 10% off of the registration cost by using the following code: 10PIKE12.

Pike Research Senior Analyst Lisa Jerram and Research Director John Gartner will be in attendance.   To schedule a meeting at this event, Please Contact Us.

President Bill Clinton joins the exciting roster of keynote speakers, including: Bill Gates, Microsoft; Susan Hockfield, MIT; Fred Smith, FedEx; Ursula Burns, Xerox; and Lee Scott, BDT Capital.

The third annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is designed to bring together key players from across the energy ecosystem – researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, and government officials – to share ideas for developing and deploying the next generation of clean energy technologies. The Summit's unique combination of leaders makes it the perfect forum for developing energy solutions that will enable America to out-innovate our global competitors. View Detailed Program.

Last year’s annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit attracted more than 90 speakers and 2,000 attendees from 49 states and 20 countries.  Attendees included members of research and development institutions, global corporations, technology entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and government officials.

The event will feature a technology showcase with more than 150 exhibits from ARPA-E-funded projects and applicants in areas such as grid-scale storage, power electronics, batteries for electric vehicles, building efficiency, advanced carbon capture and electrofuels. The showcase will also feature new ARPA-E programs such as rare earth alternatives, plant engineering for fuel applications, advanced thermal storage, network integration architecture for the electrical grid, and power electronics for PV applications. A wide range of other energy technologies and new topic areas will also be discussed at the Summit.

Solar Power Finance & Investment Summit

Monday, February 27th - Thursday, March 1st

San Diego, California

The Solar Power Finance & Investment Summit has established itself year after year as the major gathering place for the solar power industry’s decision makers —the one deal-making venue where the solar power and financial communities come together year after year to network and conduct business.

The 2011 Summit reached a new level of success with a SOLD OUT attendance of over 600 people, confirming that the Summit is truly the place where industry and financial professionals come to network and discuss deals.  The Solar Power Finance & Investment Summit provides a wealth of valuable insight into the solar power finance and investment market.

The 2012 Summit will bring together leading utility-scale, commercial and residential solar project developers, investors, lenders, utilities, equipment suppliers, construction contractors and other key industry players to share their perspectives on the latest innovations and developments in the solar project finance & investment market and to discuss their future plans. These market players will provide the latest intelligence on the current environment for putting together solar power project deals. They will discuss what they seek when getting involved in deals, what future opportunities exist for partners and investors and how to successfully get deals done in 2012 and beyond.

Offshore Wind Supply Chain Conference

Tuesday, February 28th - Wednesday, February 29th

London, UK

Win contracts in the farshore wind market by addressing cost, high volume and the increasing size of turbines

The 2nd Offshore Wind Supply Chain Conference is the world's foremost gathering of offshore wind construction leaders is back for its second year - Get direction and tools necessary to build a comprehensive procurement strategy that will ensure project success in a volatile market

•Understand selection criteria of procurement managers to secure critical, lucrative contracts - an absolute must with the ever changing financial landscape

• Get unique insight on developers' plans and forecasts to prepare, adapt and align your business accordingly

•Cost reduction case studies and strategies in order to create sustainability in your long term business

•Best practices for coping with high volume workload without compromising the quality of your projects and services

•Investment & Finance advice on how to secure capital for your upcoming projects

For complete information on this year's agenda download the brochure in an easy to read, print friendly format.

EV Battery Tech: Global Cost Reduction Initiative

Tuesday, February 28th - Wednesday, February 29th

London, UK

5th EV Battery Tech: Global Cost Reduction Initiative

Cost and performance issues associated with the EV battery are so crucial that a breakthrough could potentially deliver a major shift in industry and prove the business case for all EVs. Significant cost reduction will only occur through a major development in electrification of vehicles, which is capable of providing an overall cheaper e-mobility solution to the consumer.

The mission of the EV Battery Tech: Global Cost Reduction Initiative series is to improve the cost performance ratios of battery system materials and technology by analyzing the latest materials, chemistry, technology and integration advances that are capable of providing increased energy density, power, range and longevity from the EV battery pack.

Multiple EV stakeholders will be gathering consisting of:

• Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Porsche, Jaguar Land Rover and more
• Service and supply providers across the value chain
• The leading standards institutions

Over two days, the 5th EV Battery Tech: Global Cost Reduction Initiative will deliver the latest views, opinions and technology for tackling the ongoing cost and performance issues through interactive panels, presentations and open discussion sessions.

2nd Int'l Smart Grid Expo

Wednesday, February 29th - Friday, March 2nd

Tokyo, Japan

Japan's largest Smart Grid exhibition and conference attracting industry professionals from around the world. Update you with the latest technologies and services related to Smart Grid at the exhibition hall as well as technical conferences. Registration is free.  Join this event and discover the future of Smart Grid!

Japan Renewable Energy Week 2012 is one of the world’s largest exhibitions featuring products, equipment and technologies related to the R&D and manufacturing of the Renewable Energy sector. This event will be the most comprehensive gathering to expand your business and catch up on the cutting-edge technologies and trends in the sector.

Concurrent Shows:

BATTERY JAPAN 2012 - 3rd Int’l Rechargeable Battery Expo
PV EXPO 2012 - 5th Int’l Photovoltaic Power Generation Expo
PV SYSTEM EXPO 2012 - 3rd Int’l Photovoltaic Power Generation System Expo
FC EXPO 2012 - 8th Int’l Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo
ENETECH JAPAN 2012 - 3rd Processing Technology Expo
2nd ECO HOUSE & ECO BUILDING EXPO

Energy Storage 2012

Wednesday, February 29th - Thursday, March 1st

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Pike Research Analyst Anissa Dehamna will participate in the following discussion: Key Established & Emerging Markets at 11:30 a.m on February 29. To schedule a meeting at this event, Please Contact Us.

Evaluating the Techno-Economic Feasibility of Energy Storage Systems

ACI’s Energy Storage will bring together senior executives from power generation, TSOs, DNOs, utility companies as well as technology providers and academia to evaluate energy storage solutions for the conventional & renewable power industry.  The event will look at current trends and discuss the key challenges and opportunities of developing small, medium and large scale energy storage applications.

The event will include case study examples of large scale renewables integration projects, emerging small & medium scale technologies as well as large scale technological developments in Energy Storage.

During the afternoon of Tuesday 28th February 2012 a limited number of conference attendees will have the opportunity to attend an exclusive site visit.  There is no extra charge to attend the site visit.  Please register your attendance for the site visit when booking for the conference.

EXCLUSIVE SITE VISIT
Tuesday 28^th February 2012
Vianden Pumped Storage Plant – Unit 11

Energy Storage Virtual Summit 2012

Thursday, March 1st

100% Online

Realizing the Promise of Utility-Scale Energy Storage

Utilities are turning to grid-scale energy storage to overcome the intermittency of renewable energy sources and significantly improve the clean energy business model. Different scenarios call for different storage technologies, yet the correct combination can allow for the effective integration of renewables into the power mix and reduce (or at least delay) the need for new fossil fuel peaker plants.

Organized by the Smart Grid Observer, the Energy Storage Virtual Summit 2012 on Thursday, March 1, 2012 is a one-day, 100% online conference that will examine the latest technology advances, applications, and business models for utility-scale energy storage. The goal is to help utility professionals effectively plan for, and deploy, this key enabler for renewable energy generation.

Grid ComForum (GCF) West 2012

Wednesday, March 7th - Friday, March 9th

Empowering Grid Communications

The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) is pleased to present its next educational program in the Grid ComForum series of events entitled GCF West 2012, taking place March 7-9, 2012, at the Westin San Diego in San Diego, California.  Hosted by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), GCF West will provide a unique conference for electric power utilities, vendors, and suppliers involved in Smart Grid technology deployment.

GCF West 2012 will be broken down into two parts. March 7, 2012, consists of a SDG&E programming day reserved for SDG&E employees and official program sponsors.

March 8-9, 2012, will be open to the industry as a whole and will deal with the critical business issues of deployment and management of Smart Grid technology.

Wind Farm Development: European Offshore 2012

Wednesday, March 7th - Thursday, March 8th

Edinburgh, UK

Friends of Pike Research receive 15% off the standard fee by quoting the code: MPEWP2PR.

Meet at Wind Farm Development: European Offshore 2012 and hear from leading experts on the latest projects and solutions that are driving forward the development of this significant energy potential.  Speakers from: Wind:Research, ECN - Energy Research Centre Of The Netherlands, MPI Offshore Ltd, Elia Group, MAKE Consulting, REpower UK Ltd., Gamesa, CPW Finance, RPS and many others.

Click here to view the conference agenda.

Key Topics

• EU policy developments affecting offshore wind energy
• Global investment in the offshore wind sector
• Offshore wind markets: The UK perspective
• Emerging market focus: Europe
• Wind resource assessments
• Offshore wind farm installation
• Integrating offshore wind energy into the grid
• European offshore wind projects: case study examples
• The next generation offshore wind farm

China Electric Vehicle Forum 2012

Thursday, March 8th - Friday, March 9th

Shanghai, China

Over the next ten years, the Chinese government will invest more than Yuan 100bn (US$15bn) in subsidizing the country's industry and infrastructure for environmentally friendly and alternative fuel vehicles. Around Yuan 60bn will be invested in developing energy-saving technologies, with the remaining funds to be used for the creation of an infrastructure capable of supporting energy saving vehicles in certain cities. The Chinese car industry is maturing and follows other big manufacturers in their investment on electric mobility. The state supports this move by having set an official goal of 500,000 Chinese plug-in hybrids and electric cars produced by the end of 2011.

To facilitate this goal, China launches a nationwide program to install large electric vehicle charging stations. To the end of this year, China Grid will build 75 charging station and 6,000 charging post in 27 provinces. To 2016, 400 electric vehicle charging station will be built; during 2016 and 2020, more than 10,000 charging stations are going to be built. Planned by Sinopec, during the period of 12th Five-year plan, Sinopec will build and improve 275 petrol-evcharging multiple service stations in China. In Beijing, 100 of 580 Sinopec petrol stations will be changed to serve electric vehicles for charging service. In the rest of China, Sinopec plans to invest 8.75 hundred million to build 175 petrol-evcharging multi-service stations. China is on track to lead deployment of this infrastructure in the coming years.

CHINA 2012 ELECTRIC VEHICLE FORUM gathering 200+ OEMs, Enterprise decision makers and China government officers, focusing building Chinese style sustainable EV infrastructure and strategic plan. We are building a precious communication platform of technology exchange, business partnership and market development.

Metering,Billing/MDM America 2012

Monday, March 12th - Wednesday, March 14th

San Diego, California

Pike Research Senior Analyst Bob Lockhart will participate in the Keynote panel discussion: Smart Meter Data Protection: A Privacy by Design Approach at 8:30 a.m. on March 14. To schedule a meeting at the event, Please Contact Us.

Practical strategies for all stages of your smart meter deployment

Metering America 2012 is the most practical and useful event for utilities and service providers involved in any stage of smart meter deployment. This is the only conference where you will receive a perfect mixture of:

• Advanced grid optimization technology available to you today
• Practical implementation strategies you can work on tomorrow
• A library of case studies to learn from the successes and failures of yesterday

Exclusive to this event, attendees can leave with a customized workbook of:

• Best practice smart meter and AMI network planning and deployment strategies
• Basic to advanced MDM and customer engagement strategies
• Proven ways to make the most from smart infrastructure and achieve even more business value for those already invested in the advanced grid

European Smart Grid Cyber Security

Monday, March 12th - Tuesday, March 13th

Priority One:  Securing the Digital Infrastructure

The rapid advancement and application of digital technology has improved electric system operations, reliability, and process efficiency.  But it carries with it a heavy responsibility. We must now safeguard this increasingly ubiquitous element of the grid from those who would seek to disrupt technology and cause harm.

SMi Group Limited is pleased to announce the 2nd annual European Smart Grid Cyber Security Forum, to be held on March 12th and 13th in London 2012. Following the success of the 2011 event, the Forum will again bring together the most influential European and North American utilities and cyber security authorities, to further develop the international roadmap to securing our energy infrastructure.

World Biofuels Markets

Tuesday, March 13th - Thursday, March 15th

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Pike Research Senior Analyst Mackinnon Lawrence will be in attendance.
To schedule a meeting at this event, Please Contact Us.

Where the biofuels industry meets to do business

Green Power Conferences are delighted to announce that registration has now opened for the 7th annual World Biofuels Markets Congress and Exhibition. We will once again bring together the leaders of the biofuels industry for in-depth analysis on advanced biofuels, aviation, algae, finance, biorefineries and more. Interact with market leaders showcasing their latest technological developments.

What's new on the agenda?

• Additional Interactive Keynote Session: Food vs Fuel - The Global Debate Continues
• New sessions on Emerging Markets, Biogas Transport for Fuel, Pulp & Paper and Maritime Biofuels
• New viewpoints and speakers on all returning sessions including Aviation, Advanced Biofuels and Finance & Investment
• Exclusive speaker coaching workshops

What's new on the Exhibition Floor?

• Specific Biopower Generation Exhibition Village
• 25% increase in Exhibition Floor capacity
• Dedicated Meeting Service
• Networking Skills Zone
• Expanded Press Area
• Exhibitor Showcase and Demonstration Area

Join the Premier Agenda of Global Biofuels Thought Leaders

Co-located with two world-leading specialized events Biopower Generation and Bio-Based Chemicals.

VERGE DC

Wednesday, March 14th - Friday, March 16th

Washington, DC

Bob Gohn, vice president of research at Pike Research, will be in attendance.
To schedule a meeting at this event, Please Contact Us.

VERGE DC brings together corporate leaders to discuss how the convergence of four technologies -- energy, information, buildings, and transportation -- has the potential to transform how we live, work, travel, shop, and play. VERGE technologies are radically improving efficiencies and yielding a new generation of smarter, innovative products and services.

To help define and accelerate the VERGE opportunity, GreenBiz Group will convene thought leaders and policy makers in Washington, DC on March 14-16 at the Renaissance Hotel. Participants include a diverse group of executives in sustainability, building and energy management, utilities, fleets & logistics, government & policy, R&D, and corporate financing.

ENERGY - Global case studies in corporate energy management, demand response, policy & regulation, how the utility smart grid meets the enterprise, integrating renewables, consumer strategies

BUILDINGS - Enabling smarter buildings, the future of infrastructure, building automation, standards & interoperability, submetering, financing energy efficiency projects

INFORMATION - How the cloud meets energy demands, generative value of big data, mobility and the Internet of Things, analytics & actionable insight

TRANSPORTATION - Pioneering new business models, the vision of transportation-as-a-service, vehicle-to-grid, peer-to-peer car sharing, fleet management & logistics

Smart Utilities Scandinavia

Tuesday, March 20th - Wednesday, March 21st

Copenhagen, Denmark

Explore Scandinavia's full smart energy potential!

Scandinavia is one of the pioneering regions in ‘smart energy’, with some of the highest levels of renewable power globally. It has championed smart meters and smart grid developments, with local utilities seen as the world’s leaders in innovative schemes in consumer engagement and integration of smart devices.

Against this backdrop we have created a platform that will bring together best-in-class regional projects, technological advances and map out the full regional smart energy landscape.

Join us at Smart Utilities Scandinavia for the freshest thinking, cutting-edge innovation and inspirational talks by the very best of the Scandinavian smart energy professionals.

Smart Utilities Scandinavia highlights:

•Meet, learn and network with 250+ smart energy professionals on the drivers and innovation behind best-in-class regional projects and the roadmap to a carbon-free energy future

•Explore the full potential of the Scandinavian energy matrix, such as the integration of renewables, adoption of electrical vehicles, demand side management, customer engagement and smart meters as enablers of a smarter grid

•Debate with 25+ high level industry speakers on the future of intelligent networks and greater energy efficiency. Our impressive speaker line-up includes: the Danish Energy Association, the European Commission, Smart Energy Demand Coalition, DONG Energy, Swedish Energy Markets Inspectorate, EURELECTRIC, Scottish & Southern Energy, E.ON, SEAS-NVE, Vattenfall, Fortum and many more.

•Offering cutting edge technology and expertise in the smart energy mix? Get a cut above the rest by participating in the exclusive supplier pavilion that will showcase more than 20 leading solutions providers

EV Battery Forum + EV Charging Forum + E-Bikes Forum

Wednesday, March 21st - Thursday, March 22nd

Barcelona, Spain

Friends of Pike Research receive a 15% discount when they register using the following promotion code: pikeresearch2012.

In 2012 we will feature 3 conferences running parallel within the same venue with a shared exhibition, so you can meet delegates from the full value chain from events such as: the EV Battery Forum (2 days), the EV Charging Forum (2 days) and the E-Bikes Forum (1 day – Free Entry).

13 utilities and 13 vehicle companies will be speaking such as, State Grid Corporation of China, Verbund from Austria, Fortum from Sweden, Mitsubishi from Japan, Proton from Malaysia and LG Chem from Korea, BMW, Nissan, Adam Opel, Tata Motors and Peugeot. These and other speakers will bring you a wider perspective on standards, safety, energy density and business models of electric vehicles, so you are better prepared to invest in the most relevant technology. Endorsed by The Barcelona City Council and The Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade, the 3 conferences and the exhibition will bring a wide combination of participants making it a unique buyers and sellers exchange from the Electric Vehicles, Batteries and Utilities value chain.

Choose to attend one conference or all three. Meet and/or listen to over 56 speakers from 23 countries, and enjoy the added networking opportunity. Whatever you choose, each conference ticket includes access to one shared exhibition, so you can meet delegates and speakers from the full value chain from the three conferences.

Watch this two-minute video from our recent Barcelona event.

2nd Annual Cyber Security China 2012

Thursday, March 22nd - Friday, March 23rd

Shanghai, China

It seems like nowadays China is the immediate suspect when it comes to hacking attempts or cyber espionage. It’s therefore interesting to know that they are suffering from as many internal attacks as anyone else.

The Cyber Security China 2012 is hosted by OWASP China and supported by ISC2, which is a good indicator for interesting speakers and content. The description shows that the Chinese are worried about the same things we all are.

With support from Ministry of Public Security of China, and working with ISC2, ITU-IMPACT and ISFS Hong Kong, Cyber Security China 2011 was March 24-25 in Shanghai, China.  The 2011 event convened 130+ delegates from global and local cyber security authorities, government, law enforcement agencies, users and security vendors, and mainly explored the solutions against evolving cyber threats and attacks, and how to fight the cyber-crimes through public-private-partnership.

China EV Charging Infrastructure & Grid Integration Forum 2012

Thursday, March 22nd - Friday, March 23rd

Shanghai, China

Build up partnership as the China EV Charging Infrastructure Market Gains Developing Momentum!

Five Reasons to Attend the 2nd China EV Charging Infrastructure Event 2012:

1. Unrivaled Speaker Line-up: 30+ industry eminent speakers

2. Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Meet up with china utilities and OEMs; Understand business models, Strategies and future plan for the advancement of EVs charging infrastructure; Build a secure supply chain and sustainable partnerships; 20+ hours of supreme networking; New Speakers, New Program

4. Content Rich Program with World Class Best Practices: Revolutionary cross-industry discussions; Practical and cutting-edge business advice help your company develop into the next decade!

5. In-depth Grasp of the Industry Know-how only in Two Days: Saving your months of research and one by one business visiting

Click here to download a brochure.

6th Energy Storage Summit

Monday, March 26th - Wednesday, March 28th

San Francisco, California

Pike Research Analyst Anissa Dehamna will present:  Understanding the Causes for and the Implications of the Beacon Power Bankruptcy at 4:00 pm on March 27.  To schedule a meeting at the event, Please Contact Us.

Friends of Pike Research can receive an additional 10% off the early registration price by using the code: ESPR when registering.

Integrating Renewable Energy through Practical Application of Energy Storage Technology

Join us as we discuss the full impact of AB 2514 and AB 1150 on your company and the industry. At the Summit you will explore funding and technology strategies that have helped energy companies stay afloat and remain competitive. View conference details and the latest available resources here.

Mexico Wind Power Finance & Investment 2012

Monday, March 26th - Wednesday, March 28th

Mexico City, Mexico

Where Industry Leaders Network And Make Mexican Wind Power Project Deals Happen!

• The First Summit in 2012 to Focus Exclusively on Finance & Investment in Mexican Wind Energy
• Meet Leading Mexican Government Officials from CFE, CRE & SEMARET
• Hear from Top Mexican & International Financiers
• Gain Insights from Innovative Case Studies on Self-Supply, Cross-Border & Municipal Supply Projects

Mexico is the next big market for wind power development. Oaxaca has been touted as one of the top wind resource areas in the world, and projects are springing up in Baja California and other regions. With this year seeing more megawatts, turbines, projects and capital deployed than ever before, we expect 2012 to be even bigger and more challenging than 2011. Record-breaking new projects are seeking financing, while the potential for new government initiatives and the emergence of major new financial and strategic investors are shaping the future of wind project finance in Mexico. But personal relationships are critical to project success, as well as an understanding of how to navigate the intricacies of the Mexican energy market.

Mexico Wind Power Finance & Investment 2012 will explore the burgeoning Mexican wind market, giving you both an evaluation of the market and potential business models as well as an introduction to the government officials, financiers and vendors you need to know to succeed. Join policy-makers, regulators, and the wind industry’s leading project developers, local and international lenders, investors and suppliers to discuss innovative developments in the Mexican wind power finance and investment markets.

Smart Communications for Energy Management

Tuesday, March 27th - Wednesday, March 28th

Atlanta, Georgia

Bob Gohn, vice president of research at Pike Research, will Chair the event. 
To schedule a meeting at the event, Please Contact Us.

Optimize energy management with a robust, cost efficient, integrated communications network

Designing and building a robust, cost efficient communications network is the first step in creating an intelligent grid.  Smart Communications for Energy Management will lay out a step by step plan-of-action that demonstrates how to develop an all-inclusive network.  You'll learn how to design and build a smart communications infrastructure, understand the communication requirements of each field device and discover how to leverage different communication applications to maximize results.

The agenda is solely focused on the strategies required to design, build and maintain a robust cost efficient smart communications network.

Key topics to be addressed include:

• The business case and ROI of having a commutations network
• A clear blueprint and roadmap to follow to achieve a holistic integrated network
• Lessons learned from pilot projects and unpredictable challenges to be mindful of
• A review of communication applications and communication requirements for field devices
• Insights from other industries on how to design and build a robust and effective communications infrastructure
• Knowledge on how to manage an aging workforce

Review the latest AGENDA now!

Wind Turbine Supply Chain Conference

Wednesday, March 28th - Thursday, March 29th

Chicago, Illinois

Establish key relationships with OEM procurement executives to secure long term strategic partnerships and fulfill selection criteria

Connect at the 3rd wind Turbine Supply Chain Conference with the procurement executives of leading North American wind turbine manufacturers to secure your market share of the growing wind energy manufacturing industry in the USA.  Join over 150 senior decision makers from the developer, to OEM and component supplier to network, collaborate and do business. Download your brochure now for more information.

Consolidate your share of the wind manufacturing industry:

•DEVELOP KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Maintain a solid global supply chain strategy in the face of radical new market developments by connecting with the key industry players

•FEDERAL POLICY UPDATE: Receive crucial insight from leading government policymakers on the federal renewable grants that are due to expire in the next year; find out how you can mitigate the drop in orders

•KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: Hear from leading turbine manufacturers on the selection criteria they employ when assessing new component manufacturers to work with and how you can structure you company to fulfill these requirements

•MAXIMISE YOUR GROWTH: Get insight from leading industry consultants on the future of the windpower industry in the US – how can you position your company to achieve the maximum growth possible?

•ESTABLISH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: Take the first steps to establishing strategic partnerships with turbine manufacturers and establish your position in the supply value chain

•IDENTIFY EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES: Evaluate the manufacturing trends in emerging markets and determine where the opportunities lie for an expanding company

Smart Lighting Partnering Summit

Monday, April 2nd - Tuesday, April 3rd

Santa Clara, California

Meet the Key Decision Makers Deciding the Fate of 52 Million Outdoor Lights

• Learn what major cities, municipalities and utilities need
• 9 case studies from forward-looking users and top vendors
• Understand the benefits and risks of emerging technologies

The 2nd Annual Smart Lighting Partnering Summit will be the first dedicated business meeting for senior decision-makers, profiling the needs, concerns and experiences of the biggest, trend-setting city governments, municipally owned utilities, and investor-owned utilities, around their outdoor and street light portfolios and programs, with the focus on the implications of the new smart lighting paradigm. At this event vendors of both luminaire and control systems will have an invaluable opportunity for in-depth networking with the financial and technical decision-makers from leading customers across North America, in the midst of incisive economic, policy and engineering-performance discussions and case studies.

European Biomass to Power

Wednesday, April 11th - Thursday, April 12th

London, UK

Friend of Pike Research receive 15% off the standard fee by quoting the code: MPEWP2PR.

Join senior executives and experts from power producers, regulatory bodies, raw material providers and researchers as well as other influential contributors to the industry for two days of formal conference presentations, interactive panel discussions and excellent networking opportunities at European Biomass to Power.

An exclusive site visit to RWE Tilbury power station (Tuesday 10th April 2012) included in the conference fee, places are strictly limited and will be reserved on a first come first served basis.

Click here to view the conference agenda.

Key Topics Include

• Policy & regulatory developments driving biomass use
• National biomass to power insight: UK focus
• Barriers to growth in the sector
• Raw material availability & sustainability
• Biomass storage & handling
• Biomass technologies: conversion processes
• Biomass power in the energy mix
• Biomass power production: case study examples
• Research & development in future biomass to power technologies

Smart Electricity World Asia

Monday, April 16th - Thursday, April 19th

Singapore

Asia's most important and biggest meeting point for the emerging discipline of Smart Electricity

Smart Electricity World Asia is the largest, most influential electric utility conference that brings together C-level & function decision makers to discuss strategies in smart grid adoption to achieve energy efficiency, integrate off grid energy sources, enhance customer engagement and to profit from new revenue sources.

Bringing together multiple stakeholders from across various functions of the entire electric utility, Smart Electricity World Asia is the ONLY conference in the region which address Asian utility challenges at various stages of smart grid migration while evaluating ROI on smart grid solutions. No single industry event in Asia can match the quality of senior level executives who attend this event – CEO, COO, CFO, CTO, Chief Information Officer, Head of Intelligent/Smart Grid, Head of Metering, Head of Network Planning & Network Communications, and Head of IT.

Smart Water Systems

Monday, April 16th - Tuesday, April 17th

London, UK

Maintaining supply and tighter asset management is now essential for water companies. Population growth and environmental pressures are squeezing supply and driving change towards a more sustainable model.  Like the energy sector, water technologists today are directing consumer behavior through complex tariffing. Currently, homes utilising smart water meters are using 10% less water and are helping their suppliers to reduce leakage levels by a fifth. The future will see this capability developed further, ensuring greater water availability, lower energy bills, and the environmental impact reduced.

SMi Group’s Smart Water Systems conference provides you with a focused international perspective on these developments.

Hear from industry leading speakers including:

• Jon Crooke, Deputy Director, Universal Metering Programme, Southern Water
• Dominique Gatel, Deputy Technical Director – Drinking Water, Environment Agency
• Robert Casey, Water Modelling Manager, Thames Water
• Simon Murray, Strategic Metering Manager, Veolia Water
• Wilbert van de Ven, Process Technology Manager, Vitens
• Taisei Miura, Chief Executive Officer, m2ocity

Click here to view the full conference agenda and speaker line-up.

International Biomass Conference & Expo

Monday, April 16th - Thursday, April 19th

Denver, Colorado

The 5th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo brings current and future producers of bioenergy and biobased products together with waste generators, energy crop growers, municipal leaders, utility executives, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, project developers, investors and policy makers. It’s a true one-stop shop – the world’s premier educational and networking junction for all biomass industries.

International Biomass Conference & Expo is where future and existing producers of biobased power, fuels and thermal energy products go to network with waste generators and other industry suppliers and technology providers. It’s where project developers converse with utility executives; where researchers and technology developers rub elbows with venture capitalists; and where Fortune 500 executives and influential policy makers sit side-by-side with American farmers and foresters.

Once again, the 2012 International Biomass Conference & Expo program will include 30-plus panels and more than 100 speakers, including 90 technical presentations on topics ranging from anaerobic digestion and gasification to pyrolysis and combined heat and power, all within the structured framework of six customized tracks:

• Track 1: Crop Residues
• Track 2: Dedicated Energy Crops
• Track 3: Forest and Wood Processing Residues
• Track 4: Livestock and Poultry Wastes
• Track 5: MSW, Urban Wastes and Landfill Gas
• Track 6: Food Processing Residues

International Biomass Conference & Expo will help you – as a biomass industry stakeholder – identify and evaluate technical and economic solutions that fit your operation. It's time to tap into the revenue generating potential of sustainable biomass resources. Get started today by registering for the 2012 International Biomass Conference & Expo!

Enterprise Cyber Security & Information Assurance Summit

Tuesday, April 17th - Wednesday, April 18th

San Jose, California

Develop Strategies to Utilize People, Process & Technology to Optimize your Governance, Risk & Compliance Management

• Discover the emerging national and federal initiatives driving your industry forward, giving you the competitive edge
• Develop a clear process to efficiently manage the changing regulatory landscape ensuring effective and efficient compliance
• Establish a clear governance policy and enhance awareness through education to generate confidence in the security of your system
• Learn to mitigate risk through certification & prioritization and build resilience, improve response times and enhance system robustness
• Build a clear plan to navigate the rapidly evolving threat landscape and guarantee the protection of your critical information and operational assets
• Realize how to certify the secure deployment of the latest technologies to  maximize the protection of your critical assets and guarantee ROI

Enterprise Cyber Security & Information Assurance Summit has a focused AGENDA for 2012 covering the issues and challenges at the heart of ensuring long term and economic security of your critical information assets.

Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells

Monday, April 23rd - Thursday, April 26th

Hannover, Germany

Representatives of Pike Research will be in attendance. 
To schedule a meeting at this event, Please Contact Us.

Join Europe's largest and most important hydrogen and fuel cells exhibition - the 18th Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at HANNOVER MESSE 2012, April 23-27!

Around 150 international companies and institutions will present their latest products / innovations in this specialized community at the world's leading showcase for industrial technology - the HANNOVER MESSE.

The Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells is the one-stop-shop for cutting edge technology: stationary, mobile and portable/micro fuel cell systems, hydrogen production, transport and infrastructure, catalysts, testing, components and more! Network with hundreds of top representatives from leading H2+FC companies and research institutions and benefit from thousands of international visitors.

Only at HANNOVER MESSE can you profit from the unique synergy of eight interrelated trade fairs: Energy, IndustrialGreenTec, Industrial Automation, MobiliTec, Digital Factory, CoilTechnica, Industrial Supply and Research & Technology. The Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells will be part of the Energy trade fair.

2nd World Congress of Bioenergy

Wednesday, April 25th - Saturday, April 28th

Xi'an, China

WCBE-2012 will bring together industry leaders, professors, policy makers, investors and researchers to provide unique insights into evolving governmental policies, breakthrough technologies and investment strategies in this growing field. This event will focus on the use of renewable sources of energy as well as on co operations between China and the rest of the world through exhibitions and oral presentations by specialists in the field.

China is currently in a phase of rapid industrialization and integration with the world economy. The rapidly growing economy and changing society of China largely depend upon the availability of energy. Bioenergy development has become a top priority of the government in China, and in January 2006 a renewable energy law was implemented. Strong policy incentives were established to provide favorable conditions for investments in small enterprises and researchers involved in the social and technological transition toward the development of sustainable energy. At an international level, bioenergy has become a dynamic force, with governments, industry, aid-agencies and private investors all interested in the investment opportunities in China due to their large stock of biomass resources from agricultural and forest residues, as well as the vast areas of wasteland that can be used for bioenergy development. By integrating greenhouse gas emissions reduction with the development of sustainable rural energy systems, China can set an example for other biomass rich developing countries as they strive to achieve the combined benefits of social development and environmental protection.

European Algae Biomass

Wednesday, April 25th - Thursday, April 26th

London, UK

Friend of Pike Research receive 15% off the standard fee by quoting the code: MPEWP2PR.

The 2012 European Algae Biomass Conference will include opportunities to hear from leading industry executives and experts, including: algae producers, green energy and biotech investors, biodiesel manufacturers, cultivation, harvesting and oil extraction process technology providers, government representatives and other industry professionals.

Conference is chaired by Professor Mario Tredici, President of the European Algae Biomass Association and includes speakers from BDI - BioEnergy International, UniVerve Biofuel, Origin Oil, Ecoduna, Baker & Mckenzie and many more - please follow this link for detailed information on speakers and topics of presentations.

Click here to view the conference agenda.

Key Areas of Discussion

• European Market Insight
• Potential and Future Outlook for Emerging Markets
• Investment from an Investor’s Perspective
• An Insight Into the Key Aspects of Environmental Law & Regulation that
• Affect the Operation of the Industry
• Analysis of the Current Cultivation Methods: Cost, Technology, Efficiency and Scalability
• An In-Depth Comparison of Harvesting & Oil Extraction Techniques
• Algae Production: Case Study Examples
• Cutting-Edge Research & Development Activities
• Algae Potential in CO2 Sequestration & Wastewater Treatment
• Algae Supply Chain Analysis
• Life Cycle Analysis of Algae Biofuel

SCADA & Smart Grid Cyber Security Summit 2012

Thursday, April 26th - Friday, April 27th

London, UK

The SCADA & Smart Grids Cyber Security Summit 2012 is the only Conference and Training event of its kind to cover cyber security on both the Smart Grid and SCADA. Featuring a two-day Conference with over 30 top level speakers, the SCADA & Smart Grids Cyber Security Summit 2012 will cover the latest Developments, Strategies and Best Practice in the industry.

Taking place on the evening of Day One will be the SCADA and Smart Grid Cyber Security Awards 2012. The Ceremony will be recognizing achievements and innovations by energy companies and solution providers in the battle for cyber security. The Awards will also feature a Gala Dinner and Networking Evening where you will find the perfect atmosphere to socialize with the industry professionals and discover new business opportunities.

The only conference and training event of its kind to cover SCADA security!

• Assess the nature of the latest threats being faced by energy companies and the impact of these upon your organization
• Ascertain the importance of industrial control system (ICS) security and the latest solutions on offer.
• Find out what the largest utility companies have to say about their way of securing the systems from the cyber-attacks
• Discover the latest technologies and solutions for cyber security in the Technology Exhibition
• Includes a selection of 3 not to be missed training workshops on SCADA and Smart Grid Cyber Security
• Network with your industry peers and make vital new contacts at the Networking Gala Dinner

Click here for further details on how to attend the SCADA & Smart Grids Cyber Security Summit 2012 as a Delegate, Exhibitor, or Sponsor.

CS Week Conference 36

Monday, April 30th - Friday, May 4th

Dallas, Texas

60+ workshops of Conference 36 are the core of CS Week, presenting a wide range of current utility topics at levels from introductory to advanced.

Learning in different settings throughout the week ranges from the Executive Summit for C-level execs to the CS Week Synergy Groups, both of which involve active exchanges within the groups. The annual Exhibit Hall is the largest in the industry exclusively serving meter-to-cash and customer service-related Smart Infrastructure products and solutions.

Networking is the built-in benefit throughout CS Week, from the daily Exhibit Hall receptions to the annual Special Event, building relationships and welcoming professional contacts throughout the utility industry.

Metering, Billing/CRM Asia 2012

Tuesday, May 8th - Wednesday, May 9th

Bangkok, Thailand

Representatives of Pike Research will be in attendance.
To schedule a meeting at this event, Please Contact Us.

Discover the latest metering developments across Asia

PEA is just one of the region’s utilities advancing its services and revenue through the use of technology.

Find out more at Metering, Billing/CRM Asia 2012 – the region’s premier annual platform for the next generation of electricity utilities, which returns to Bangkok in May.

With over 700 attendees expected, and featuring global and regional utility industry experts sharing first-hand experiences and best practice, this will be Asia’s must-attend event for anyone looking for the latest in metering developments.

Featured topics and themes will include: new metering technologies, demand response systems, real time metering, prepayment systems, revenue enhancing billing systems and advanced customer management applications for utilities.

Smart Gridtec China 2012

Wednesday, May 9th - Friday, May 11th

Shanghai, China

Smart Gridtec 2011-China attracted more than 1000 visitors in two days.

Smart Gridtec 2012-China International Smart Grid Technology and Equipment Exhibition and China Smart Grid Form will be ready on May 9-11, 2012 at Shanghai New International Expo Center. The event will be co-organized by many authorized organizations from China and abroad and will definitely be superior to the previous event in content and form.

The forum will then gather supervisors and specialists from power companies, grid operators, power engineering companies, electric power materials & equipment companies, purchasing departments, network communication software operators, advanced technology and equipment providers, governments departments, designing institutes, research institutes, etc. to have hot discussion on ultra-high voltage and intelligent power transmission,  intelligent dispatching and intelligent generating, EV charging, intelligent distribution and distributed generation connecting, smart power consumption, information and communication, etc.

Smart Grid Forum aims to provide a comprehensive and interactive platform for attendees in smart grid industry to communicate technology and experience in China and overseas and make a more excellent meeting to promote the healthy, steady and rapid growth of smart grid industry in China.

Smart Grid Data and Information Management

Wednesday, May 9th - Thursday, May 10th

London, UK

Pike Research Senior Analyst Marianne Hedin will present: The Global Smart Grid Data Analytics Market, Trends, and Future Growth Prospects at 5:00 p.m. on May 9.  To schedule a meeting at the event, Please Contact Us.

The smart grid will generate data from hundreds of thousands of customers...but how will we manage and utilize the mountains of data that is created?

The Smart Grid Data and Information Management conference is the next logical step from our Smart Grid conferences. With the smart grid and smart meter roll out expanding throughout Europe, soon the utilities will have so much data being sent from every smart meter in every home than they can handle. (Sometimes data is sent to the utilities up to every 15 minutes!). This conference is about how to handle all this data – how to store it and how to convert it from data into useful information which can be used to make more profit, locate faults, make the customer savings etc.

Key speakers include:
David Openshaw, Head of Future Networks, UKPN
Einar Hoffmann, Managing IT Architect, DONG Energy A/S
Johan Soderbom, R&D Manager, Vattenfall AB
Martin Hill, Future Networks Manager Network Development, Scottish Power Energy Networks

2012 Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo

Tuesday, May 15th - Thursday, May 17th

Long Beach, California

Pike Research Senior Analyst Dave Hurst will be in attendance.
To schedule a meeting at the event, Please Contact Us.

ACT Expo is the largest alternative fuels and clean vehicle conference and expo in North America.  The event showcases all alternative fuel types and the latest in clean technologies making it the must-attend event of the year for fleet managers.  ACT Expo provides attendees the opportunity to engage in networking and one-on-one discussions, as well as get a first-hand look at the clean technologies and fuels that are revolutionizing the transportation industry.

Registering for the ACT Expo grants participants access to all sessions and receptions during the conference, technical tours, and pre-conference webinars.  Attendees include fleet managers, procurement specialists, maintenance directors, equipment manufacturers, technology providers, natural gas suppliers, infrastructure developers, engineers, academic researchers, funding program representatives, community members, environmental organizations, media representatives, and many more.

Social Media in the Utilities Sector

Monday, May 21st - Tuesday, May 22nd

London, UK

Pike Research Director Eric Woods is the Chair on May 21.  Eric will be making opening comments at 9:00 a.m. on May 21 and he will lead the following discussion at 9:10 a.m.: Where can social media take the utilities sector? To schedule a meeting at this event, Please Contact Us.

The only Social Media in the Utilities Sector conference in the UK!

“57 million customers worldwide will use social media to engage utilities in 2011, a number that will rise to 624 million customers by the end of 2017” according to Pike Research.

As utility spending on social media increases and more people are going on-line, the utilities industry needs to keep ahead and not lag behind in their social media activities. With the industry usually in the spotlight and with all the media attention the industry gets, industry leaders are realizing that they need to engage with customers/media to improve their image.

As their customers become more tech-savvy, the best way to engage customers is through social media channels.

With other industries taking up the opportunities and challenges of social media, to a large extent the utilities industry is a long way behind. Industry leaders need to stay ahead by embracing social media to stay connected with their customers.

African Utility Week

Monday, May 21st - Thursday, May 24th

Johannesburg, South Africa

African Utility Week (AUW) is the only African exhibition that covers the entire spectrum of the power, water and waste management utilities industry in all its many forms. It's designed for African utilities, large industrial end users in Africa and solution providers from across the globe.

Over the last 12 years African Utility Week (AUW) has attracted thousands of industry professionals from over 50 countries to the event. In 2011 there were over 2500 visitors and more than 200 exhibitors in attendance.

As the industry has changed and evolved, AUW has responded to market forces and customer demands. It has provided manufacturers and service providers with the finest marketplace for their products and services. It has also provided industry professionals with direct access to everything that will enhance and grow their business by bringing together governments, industry regulators, solution providers, utilities and large industrial end users to discuss the future of the industry.

Year after year, AUW has received enormous support from African utilities, local municipalities, regulators and governments to build an event that addresses the current topics and challenges they face.

Biogas USA East & Midwest

Tuesday, June 19th - Wednesday, June 20th

Chicago, Illinois

The 2^nd annual Biogas East & Midwest conference will bring together industry leaders from the East and Midwest to put a spotlight on the biogas feedstock value chains that hold untapped potential for developing profitable projects, with a particular focus on how to capitalize on the high energy yields of food and organic waste streams, whilst exploring the emerging opportunities in the waste water treatment sector.

Why attend?

• The 5^th biogas event to be held in the US - proven track record in the industry
• The only event that brings together representation for the entire value chain specifically for the East and MidWestern biogas industry
• Develop strategy in the absence of 1603- what are the necessary changes to attract investment into your project?
• Explore the market development of different biogas feedstocks- what sectors present the most attractive opportunities?
• Hear from a host of project case studies- lessons learned to consider for your next project
• Discover how biogas upgrading can expand the market for your project
• Focus on the progress of the natural gas vehicle market and implications expanding the market for biogas producers
• Widened focus to include Canada, how you can enter this developing market
• Draw upon the experiences of European companies, what can the US market learn?

Key topics to be addressed:

• Market Overview, Legislation and Policy
• Financing Biogas Projects
• Feedstock Overview I: Food and Organic Waste
• Biogas Upgrading for the Gas Grid and Working with Utilities
• Biomethane: Tapping into the Vehicle Market
• Feedstock overview II: Waste Water Treatment, and Agriculture
• Lessons from the Experiences of European Companies for the US Market
• Feedstock overview III: Landfill and MSW

Click here to register and for more information.

Sustainable Facilities Forum

Wednesday, June 20th - Thursday, June 21st

Peachtree City, Georgia

Pike Research Analyst Eric Bloom will be in attendance.
To schedule a meeting at the event, Please Contact Us.

Come and get solutions to your hardest Facilities Challenges. Don’t reinvent the wheel!

As a Senior Facilities Executive at your Organization, it’s your job to make sure that your company gets and stays ahead of the curve; The Sustainable Facilities Forum will make sure that you get there and stay there.

Meet with your Peers from other Large Corporations, exchange ideas, examine problems and discover the solutions to problems that your soon to be colleagues have struggled with and come out on top.

This two day forum includes: