August

North American Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibition to be held October 5 to 7 in Atlantic City

The American Wind Energy Association's North American Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibition, being held October 5 to 7 in Atlantic City, will provide a big picture of the North American offshore wind market, highlighting the latest policy and technical developments.

In addition, the conference will identify development opportunities throughout the coastal regions of North America, financing options and challenges, plus project design and siting options.

Designed with direct input from AWEA members who will shape the North American wind market, the conference will offer unmatched networking opportunities with wind industry experts, investors, and stakeholders from all over the world. Attendees will discuss how the industry can create a cleaner energy future, strengthen regional, national, and global economies, and lead to a sound, profitable energy market.

The three-day conference brings attendees and exhibitors together to network, learn, and advance in the wind industry. The conference is expected to draw wind professionals from around the world who are interested in becoming significant players in this new and highly-promising market.

The conference and exhibition, being held in collaboration with CanWEA, is the only event of its kind that unites the thought leaders of the wind industry for a dialogue on offshore wind development-the growth potential, obstacles, and most importantly, rewards.

Attendees will:

• Discover how to create financing opportunities
• Learn how to improve stakeholder acceptance of projects
• Discover to build a North American supply chain
• Network with AWEA and CanWEA members who are driving this market

For more information on AWEA's North American Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibition, please visit www.offshorewindexpo.org