Calendar of Events

May

Delivering Low Carbon Energy from Biomass Resources
May 2, 2013
This is one-day seminar, supported by the Institution's Energy Conversion Technology Special Interest Group, will focus on the current and emerging biomass and waste conversion technologies, helping delegates better understand key legislation, government incentives and technology innovation. Delegates will also gain an insight into technologies that are likely to make their mark in delivering low carbon energy targets for 2020 to 2050.

Building Global Sustainable Supply Chains
May 3-4, 2013
More and more companies are extending their commitment to responsible business practices to their value chains, from subsidiaries to suppliers. They do so not only because of the inherent social and environmental risks and the governance challenges the supply chain poses, but also because of the many rewards supply chain sustainability can deliver. Indeed, sustainable supply chain management can be a strong driver of value and success – for business as much as for society.

WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition
May 5-8, 2013
Thousands of wind industry professionals, experts, leaders, decision makers, and researchers attend WINDPOWER. This is your opportunity to meet new clients, solidify existing relationships, learn from industry experts, and interact with hundreds of exhibitors representing every segment of the global wind industry.

ISSP Conference 2013
May 8-10, 2013
ISSP is hosting its next face-to-face summit of ISSP members and other sustainability professionals from May 8–10, 2013 at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Speakers from GRI, Alaska Airlines, The Nature Conservancy, Presidio Graduate School and other top flight organizations will address conference attendees. Sustainable Urban Communities, Integrated Reporting, Sustainability In the Industrial Sector and Green Architecture are just a sampling of the great content that will be presented.

SOLAREXPO
May 8-10, 2013
SOLAREXPO represents not only the place to be for national players involved in the solar energy sector but also for all major international solar Companies. Parallel to the exhibition, an extensive calendar of conferences and seminars covers technical, scientific, communication and policy topics.

WasteExpo
May 20-23, 2013
With over 550 exhibiting companies, 40 conference sessions and workshops and over 11,000 total participants, no other show comes close to the size and scope of WasteExpo.

June

Biopolymers Conference
June 11-12, 2013
Initially regarded as suitable only for short-life, single-use packaging items, the applications for biopolymers are extending into semi-durable and durable items in areas such as consumer electronics and automotive engineering. High performance, high technology biopolymers are becoming the standard for this industry. The 2013 edition of the Biopolymers Symposium will offer bring together more than 40 speakers who you haven't seen at any other bioplastics event covering the most innovative technologies and applications in the industry.

ASHRAE 2013 Annual Conference
June 22-26, 2013
Join ASHRAE in sharing lofty ideas and high-level concepts on what’s new in the building industry in Denver, Colo., at the 2013 Annual Conference. ASHRAE helps you rise above it all and advance your career with its outstanding technical program, learning courses, technical tours and chances to network and socialize. Earn PDHs or an ASHRAE certification, while hearing the latest updates from the Society and other leaders in the industry. ASHRAE in the Mile-High City will elevate you to heights.

JULY

2013 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry
July 23-26, 2013
Make sure to attend the 10th biennial Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry scheduled for July 23- 26, 2013 at the Conference Center Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, NY. Participants from around the world will gather for three days to discuss technical, policy, financing, and program issues related to increasing energy efficiency in industry. Also, we are delighted to welcome Brian Platt, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and Joe Vehec, American Iron and Steel Institute as Co-Chairs of the Summer Study. Their knowledge and expertise in this field will help design an event you don’t want to miss!

September

Energy Storage North America
September 10-12, 2013
First energy storage conference and expo in the U.S. to focus exclusively on applications, customers and deal making. With its expertise in trade fairs and clean energy consulting, Messe Düsseldorf North America and Strategen Consulting will provide a first-class networking event to drive energy storage market expansion in profitable applications – highlighting the synergies, inter-relationships and new business opportunities for transmission, distribution, customer-sited, microgrids/campuses and mobility (electric vehicle charging) applications.

2013 ACEEE National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource
September 22-24, 2013
The ACEEE National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource is specifically designed to focus on the issues related to utility-sector energy efficiency policies and programs. We will be bringing together industry leaders once again to discuss the latest developments in the use of energy efficiency as a key resource for meeting customer and utility system needs and for addressing other critical economic and environmental objectives. This conference will highlight important advances being made in the design and delivery of customer energy efficiency programs, and in the regulatory mechanisms that help make them possible. We will address the many issues facing utilities as they acquire and integrate this resource into their planning and operations.