Tuesday, March 31

7:30 AM
Registration Opens
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer
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8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Education Sessions
Location: Grand Ballroom Salon A-B ______________________________________________
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Welcome & Introduction

• Seminar Logistics
• Explanation of Networking Opportunities and Features
• Follow-Up to the Seminar / Future AWEA Events of Interest

Jeff Anthony, Manager- Utility Programs,
American Wind Energy Association

Opening Remarks & Welcome to Wisconsin

• Welcoming Remarks from a host state dignitary
• Overview of Wind Power in Wisconsin
• Overview of Governor’s Task Force on Global Warming – final report and recommendations

Speaker:
Matt Frank, Wisconsin Secretary of Department of Natural Resources
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9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Wind Energy Industry Overview

• Future of the Wind Industry / Wind Growth / Basic Market Report
• Wind Energy Industry Supply Chain –
  Economics / Shortages and Bottlenecks
• Opportunities in the Wind Industry

Jeff Anthony, Manager- Utility Programs,
American Wind Energy Association

Wisconsin Wind Energy Industry Outlook

• Current Status of the Wind Industry in Wisconsin
• Wisconsin RPS and other drivers of renewable energy
• Wind Projects on-line and under construction & proposed
• Siting Reform?
• Wind Energy Supply Chain Overview in Wisconsin, including mfg,
  services, transportation, ports

Michael Vickerman, Executive Director, RENEW Wisconsin
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10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Break
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer _______________________________________________________________
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Anatomy of a Wind Turbine

• Detailed breakdown of a wind turbine by components
• Typical manufacturing requirements for those components

Matt Garran, Technical Manager Great Lakes Wind Network - WIRE-Net
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch
Sponsored by: We Energies
Location: Location: Grand Ballroom Salon C-D

Networking Activities: AWEA is offering structured networking opportunities at lunch. There will be multiple break-out groups meeting for informal discussions during this time. You are welcome to join any of the informal discussion groups. Please look for discussion group names on the tables during lunch. Topics include: Industry Overview, Wisconsin Outlook, Major Component Sourcing & Value Chain Services, AWEA Member Services and Stimulus Package.
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1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Keynote SpeakerGovernor’s Remarks:
The Honorable Jim Doyle, Governor of Wisconsin
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2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Major Component Sourcing & Value Chain Services
Moderator: Amy Flom, We Energies

• Perspectives from tier 1 Wind Turbine Manufacturers
• Sourcing steps for nacelles, towers, blades and electronic components
• Overview of value chain services and how to enter the wind industry
• Expectations and general requirements for suppliers

Rashid Abdul, Chief Business Officer, Corporate and
Technical Functions, Gamesa Technology Corp, Inc.
Gene Cuenot, Vice President, Global Purchasing & Supply Chain,
Americas, Vestas Nacelles
Bill Doherty, and Kendall Howington, Siemens Wind Power
Paul Parkes, Sales Manager, Power Generation, Robert Prantil, Region Executive Sales North Region, and Richard Schroeder, Account Director,
Energy Services Sales, GE Energy
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3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Break
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer
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Wisconsin Wind Energy Supply Chain Case Studies
Moderator: Michael Vickerman, RENEW Wisconsin

Supply Chain Case Studies

• Getting into the wind industry
• Making contacts with major suppliers and manufacturers
• Retooling and incentives
• Current status in the economic climate

Larry Glass, Vice President, Strohwig Industries
David Lisle, President & CEO, Wausaukee Composites, Inc.

Wind Project Case Studies
Moderator: Michael Vickerman, RENEW Wisconsin

• Steps in Building a Wind Project in Wisconsin
• Contracting and Sourcing Issues
• Contractors, Consultants, and Trade Involved
  • Consultants: environmental, land use, wildlife
  • Transportation and services
  • Construction and trades

Blue Sky Green Field Project
Andy Hesselbach, Wind Farm Project Manager, We Energies

Forward Wind Project
Mark Hutter, Michels Wind Energy
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Networking Reception
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer
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More detailed information will be posted in the coming weeks.

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

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