December 8, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Optional
Pre-conference Seminar:
Introduction to Wind Energy
Not included in conference registration -
$50 additional fee required
Please note: The pre-conference seminar can be added
on to a conference registration but is not available
for purchase as a stand-alone event.

	Monday, December 8

11:00 AM
Registration Opens

NOTE: Lunch will not be provided.
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Part 1: Pre-Conference Seminar:
Introduction to the Wind Energy Supply Chain

Location: Bank of America Auditorium – 3^rd Floor
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1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Wind Industry Overview

• Wind Industry overview
• U.S. DOE "20% Wind Energy by 2030" Report
• Market growth and trends to date

Speaker: Jeff Anthony, Utility Program Manager, American Wind Energy Association

A 45 minute presentation
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1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Anatomy of a Wind Turbine

• An depth look into the parts that make up a wind turbine. This unique presentation will go through the components, from the gearbox to the nuts and bolts.

Speaker: Matt Garran, Technical Manager, WIRE-Net

A 60 minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Q & A session
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3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Break
Location: Bank of America Auditorium – 3^rd Floor
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3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Underground Utilities, Transmission & Interconnect

• Summary of the relationship between utilities, transmission and interconnect within the wind industry
• Focus on the supply needs and bottlenecks within this sector of the wind industry

Speaker: Mark Scher, Chief Executive Officer, MSE Power Systems, Inc

A 45 minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Q & A session
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4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Part 1: Final Questions

• Part 1 speakers answer audience questions in a panel format

Moderator: Jeff Anthony, Utility Program Manager,
American Wind Energy Association

A 30 minute Q & A session
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5:15 PM – 5:25 PM
Closing Address

Speaker: The Honorable Jon Husted, Speaker of the House, Ohio House of Representatives
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5:25 PM – 5:30 PM
Part 1: Summary

Speaker: Jeff Anthony, Utility Program Manager, American Wind Energy Association
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Networking Reception & Exhibits Open

NOTE: This reception is open to ALL AWEA Supply Chain Workshop attendees.

(Program schedule and topics subject to change without notice.)