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•REALMARKETFACTS&FIGURES: Take out the guesswork and get an accurate picture of where the true offshore wind investment opportunities are right now for your business

•NAVIGATINGTHELEGISLATIVECHALLENGES: Hear from the top legal minds in offshore energy on how to get your offshore wind plant application through first time

•MINIMIZINGENVIRONMENTALIMPACTTOMAXIMIZESUCCESS: Unique insight from leading agencies on the pitfalls you need to avoid… and how to take into account fish, birds and other marine life to give your proposal the best chance of acceptance

•IDENTIFYINGANDSECURINGTHERIGHTSITES: Discover the latest strategies and techniques in wind resource assessment and get expert opinion on where production estimates are at their highest

•HOWLONGWILLITTAKE? Understand the real timelines for offshore wind planning and deployment and see how state of the art forecasting models will keep your turbines reliably turning for longer

•UNRAVELLINGTHEOFFSHORESUPPLYCHAIN: Identify the practicalities of bringing a skilled workforce to market… how to avoid bottlenecks and reduce costs… and how to turn your installation vision into a reality

•WHATABOUTFINANCING? Understand how Obama’s stimulus package will play out for offshore wind… plus expert advice on why achieving a true balance between the economic vs. environmental impact of an offshore wind farm is vital to project success

•DEEPWATERTURBINEUPDATE: Direct insight on how existing deep sea oil & gas technologies are being primed for offshore wind and exclusive insight on the real prospects for deep water turbine deployment

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“Applicationsareexpectedfordozensofproposedoffshorewindprojects,manyoffthenorthandcentralAtlanticinthecomingmonths”

High renewable demands are driving offshore farms as part of the rise of wind energy across North America

The facts are there for all to see. The wind energy industry seeks a national 25% renewable electricity standard by the year 2025 in the US. CanWEA argues that Canada must ensure that wind energy supplies 20 per cent of the country’s demand by 2025, bringing total Canadian wind energy capacity to 55 GW.

Land based wind turbines are prevalent in the American state of Texas and reaching up through Mid-West, but a strong wind resource has been identified in a region that previously held too many challenges to develop. With Trillium Power now moving from planning to initial construction in The Great Lakes and with the Cape Wind farm rapidly reaching operational status on the Eastern Seaboard both coastal and inland waters are finally reaching their true potential. It’s clear now that these offshore areas are becoming prime candidates to deliver on the huge wind energy investments laid out in President Obama’s stimulus package.

Why build offshore? Isn’t there enough land in Canada and the USA?

It’s not about just land being available for construction. As we all know, the formula for a successful renewable energy power plant relies on a large wealth of criteria being met. A strong, reliable wind resource is vital to take advantage of the economies of scale that a utility sized, multi-megawatt turbine is capable of. Offshore winds are long proven to provide just that.

And it’s not only wind resource that is appealing to developers; grid connection has been and continues to be a problem both on and offshore. The additional costs associated with transmission of the generated renewable energy can turn a potentially profitable site into a white elephant. The smartest investors and developers know to locate their wind farms in areas with great grid connection, which are usually close to major cities. Just check the Eastern Seaboard, Pacific Rim and Great Lakes for prime examples!

This summit will explore how the Atlantic and Pacific coastal regions and the Great Lakes have many if not all the required factors necessary to succeed. It will tackle not only the positives of taking the turbines offshore out of site, and removing the chance of noise complaints from nearby residents but also explore the performance optimization, O&M, environmental, supply chain and legal aspects to ensure that your project is a success from the start.

Choosing the right offshore location:Get insight on the latest research from Toronto Hydro Corporation on where their studies show to be the best offshore wind farm locations in the Great Lakes and why. Also hear from forecasting specialists AWS Truewind on the latest marine models and techniques that give the most accurate assessment of offshore wind

In short, from addressing legislation to delivering better forecast analysis this event has offshore wind covered. With close partnership from the Great Lakes Wind Collaborative and expert speakers from the pioneering North American offshore wind installation, Trillium Power, this is the only summit dedicated to making offshore wind energy a successful reality in the USA and Canada. What separates Wind Energy Update conferences from other events is the time we dedicate to networking to allow you to build the great personal relationships with key strategic partners you need for long term business success. Whether you need to get guidance on how to begin your application process, meet environmental and legislative criteria or find specialist business contacts, there is no better place than this summit.

Is this you?

Wind farm developersEnsure that you get the information you need to increase the success of your permits being approved, and get your wind farm under construction and operational is the most efficient manner.

Service providers to offshore based energy industriesWith money pouring into the offshore wind industry, don’t miss out by taking a back seat. Raising the finance for projects and getting approval requires contracts to be in place between developers and service providers to the wind farms. Act now to identify how your business fits into the chain you can fill your order books with lucrative contracts now!

Learn from experts and pioneers from right across the North American offshore wind industry:

The Offshore Wind Energy in North America and the Great Lakes Summit is delivered by key professionals with in depth industry knowledge. They’ll guide you through the all the crucial areas you need to be on top of in order to guarantee the most successful power plant applications and construction projects. In short, you’ll get all the vital information to ensure that you can make the most out of the lucrative market coming online now.

Getting to grips with practical offshore wind development:Hear from Trillium Power’s President and CAO, the first company to begin construction of an offshore wind farm in North America, about the vital importance of working collaboratively and what needs to be done to advance the economic development of the offshore wind industry

Raising finance for offshore wind:Find out from RBC Capital and Dexia about the options available to you when it comes to securing finance for your wind farm including financing options on a non-recourse basis. Exclusively find out about the interest that investors see in offshore wind and how to access their funds

Building an unbreakable chain:Learn how to make each supply chain link stronger than the last from the extensive R&D work undertaken by Natural Resources Canada and understand the practicalities and timescales of bringing a skilled workforce to market and what needs to be done to get your turbines ready for installation

Addressing environmental concerns:Navigate your way through the minefield of potential environmental objections; learn how to minimize impacts on marine life, the migratory path of birds, fish spawning points and others and hear why the governing bodies for all these areas are actually keen to work with you and see offshore wind grow. Get crucial insight from Lake Erie’s Management Unit and ESS on how to comply with the various criteria to ensure smooth harmony throughout the application and installation processes.

Deepwater turbines: What’s possible? What’s profitable?Hear all about the latest developments in floating turbines designed to minimize pitch & roll to ensure optimal performance. The Blue H Group will stress the realities of the cost of deepwater installations and provide you with workable time frames for their deployment.

KenSalazar,USInteriorSecretaryinaninterviewwithTheAssociatedPress,April2009

“TheNationalRenewableEnergyLab(NREL)hasidentifiedmore

than1,000GWofwindpotentialofftheAtlanticCoast,andmorethan900GWofwindpotentialoffthe

PacificCoast”

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Excellent choice of topics, good presentations and great opportunity to meet industry colleagues and experts in

the field. Looking forward to the next summit!

Nenad Keseric, Statoil Hydro ""

Very well organized, excellent speakers and presentations. Will recommend to my colleagues

Herwig Mlaker, E.ON Engineering"

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AES Corporation• Dantec Dynamics• Fred Stocking - • Consulting ServicesGurit• Lucintel• Northwind • SolutionsSmartSignal• Vertical Access• APM Industrial • ServicesDKRW Wind• Frontier Pro • ServicesHoneywell• M4 Wind Services• NRG Systems• Standardaero• Vertigo High • Access ServicesAWS Truewind• Douglas-Westwood• Garrad Hassan• Hydrotex• Mesalands• Performance • CompositesTelesis Consulting • GroupWarren CAT• Bartlett Holdings• DXP Enterprises• GDF Suez• International • Power America

Mesalands • Community CollegePrecision Roll • GrindersTexas Air • CompositesWave Wind• Berkshire Partners• e for energy• GE Wind• IQ Wind• Moventas• Ritbearing• The Pennsylvania • State UniversityWellEz• Cielo Wind Services• Edison Mission • EnergyGexpro• Knight & Carver• NAES Corporation• Rope Partner• The Timken • CompanyWestar Energy• Cloud County • Community CollegeenXco Service • CorporationGlobal Environment • FundKR Wind•

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Get the advance look on how the event is scheduled to run over the two days, and get a preview of the headline topics. See which ones grab your interest now so that you can best plan your time to get the most value out of the summit for your business.

Below is just a small sample of the industry leading companies that attended our Wind Energy O&M Summit in Dallas in April 2009:

Delegate Breakdown in 2009

40% Operator20% Lead Contractor10% Sub Contractor10% Specialist Services8% Public Sector7% Consultant5% OtherDelegate Breakdown in 2009

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The presentations were very detailed and informative

Rick Birch, APM Industrial Services""

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Minimizingtheenvironmentalimpactofyourwindfarmonfishandfisheries• Hearexpertviewsonthefishandfisheriesof

Lake Erie and Ontario, the current environmental ecosystem of the Great Lakes and what impact an offshore wind farm could impose

• ListentoacasestudyonthelatestGISmappingavailable for Lake Erie, showing you the least sensitive sites to construction and the greatest wind resource that’s available to you

• Findthebestsitelocationsthatminimizedamage to substrata, fish spawning points and fishery disruption to give your plans the best chance of avoiding objections as you move forward

Geoff Yunker, Aquatic Ecosystem Biologist, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Lake Erie Management Unit

Environmentallegislation:meeting–andbeating-therequirements• Gettheinsightonwhat’sneededfroman

environmental assessment standpoint to find –and secure - the optimal site for your offshore wind farm

• Seehowyoucanbestobtainallthe necessary planning permits and licences that you must have to construct and operate in the offshore environment

• Learnaboutthespecialenvironmentalconsiderations that are going to aid both your submarine cable system planning and installation

• Discoverwhyincorporatingastrongfocusonenvironment early in your planning will enable you to optimise your site development and power plan connection

Chris Rein, Senior Vice President, ESS Group

Getconnected:findoutwhatittakestoplugintothegridandgetyourpowertothepeople• Effectivelyandefficientlytransmittingyour

power will maximize your farm’s revenues. Get foolproof guidance on what is needed to get connected fast

• Utilizetriedandtestedmethodsofenergydistribution and forecasting to turn your project into a state of the art energy generation system

• Findouthowtobestworkwithutilitycompanies, energy forecasters and your OEM to connect your turbines in the most effective and demand responsive manner

• Getinsightonwhere–andhow-tosecurethebest rates for your energy once it’s in production

Steven Kopitts, Managing Director, Douglas Westwood

Wherearewenow?AcomprehensiveupdateonoffshorewindfarmdevelopmentinNorthAmerica• EvaluatetheimpactoftheUS

government stimulus package: what does this mean for offshore wind industry development in the next 12 months?

• Findouthowwindconditionsoninlandlakescompare to wind conditions at sea – and what this means for your project siting going forward

• Assessthebenefitsofdeepwatervs.shallowwater construction and review the long term implications of each opportunity on your business

• Marketrealities:understandhowlongitwillbebefore large-scale installation begins and exactly what investors are looking for to release funds for development

Bruce Bailey, President, AWS Truewind, LLCRobert Nicholson, Managing Director, Global Investment Banking, Energy Group, RBC CapitalSteve Dever, Executive Director, Great Lakes Energy Development Task ForceHoria Hangan, Director, Boundary Layer Wind TunnelModerator: John Kourtoff, President and Chief Administrative Officer, Trillium Power

Fromtheorytopractice:takingthenextstepsinNorthAmericanoffshorewinddevelopment• HearfromthepioneersinoffshorewindinCanada

and get unique insight into the drivers for industry development

• Getexpertopinionontheimportanceofcrossindustry collaboration to offshore wind going forward

• Understandwhatneedstobedonetoadvancethe market economics and create a sustainable and profitable business sector for years to come

• Realworlddataontheeconomicimpact vs. environmental impact of the offshore wind industry

• Uniqueinsightonoffshorewindopportunitiescoming on line specifically in the Great Lakes region

John Kourtoff, President and Chief Administrative Officer, Trillium Power

Howtobestraisefinanceforyouroffshorewindpowerplant• Learnhowtosecurefinanceforyouroffshore

wind farm - even without the support of a large balance sheet - so that you’re certain to start your project from the strongest financial position

• Discoverwhattheinvestor’sperspectiveisand match up your economic, legislative and technology scenarios with their expectations to secure the top investment possible

• Hearabouttherangeofoffshoreoptionsavailableto the North American market; find out which are most appealing to investors and where the risk is lowest

Robert Nicholson, Managing Director, Global Investment Banking, Energy Group, RBC Capital

Realworldfinancingonanon-recoursebasis:whatareyouroptions?• Afourpointplan:understandthepermittingand

regulatory framework, the construction options, operations and maintenance considerations and how finance plays out in all these areas

• Discoverhowtotakeallofthisintoaccountforthe successful financing of your wind farm

• Getthelatestinfoonthecurrentfundingsituationand what you need to do to access investment going forward – whatever stage you’re at in your wind farm development

• Expertknowledgeonwhatneedstobedoneto source the right suppliers and other service providers to ensure your project stays on track and on budget

Jérôme Guillet, Head of Energy, Dexia Crédit Local

Q&APanelSession:Assessingstrategiestosecurefinanceforoffshorewindenergy• Getadetailedoverviewofthewind

energy market across the United States and Canada and where the best finance options lie

• Understandwhyimprovingtheunderlyingfinancial security of your project will lead to greater investments and opportunities for you in the future

• Posequestionsandengageindebateonthefuture of the wind energy industry and why financing will remain a key challenge as the industry evolves

Robert Nicholson, Managing Director, Global Investment Banking, Energy Group, RBC CapitalJérôme Guillet, Head of Energy, Dexia Crédit LocalEric Roblin, Partner, Securities Law Group, Fogler Rubinoff LLPPanel Moderator: Bruce Bailey, President, AWS Truewind

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With subject specific tables such as: • Identifyingandsecuringthemostprofitable

offshore sites

• Designchallengesforoffshoreturbines

• Predictingoffshorewindpoweroutput

• Streamliningthepermittingprocessforoffshorewind

• Developingtheoffshorewindsupplychain

• Gridconnection&transmissionforoffshorewind

• Diggingdeep–movingtowardsdeepwaterdeployment

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Ongoingstateplanninganddevelopmentinitiatives:astatebystatediscussion• Understandwhatbenefitstheleadingstates

in the US and Canada hold for offshore wind energy industry and how you can take advantage

• Raisethequestionsonwindenergyintegrationintostatepolicy to those who make the decisions and understand how to work together to achieve the national targets

• HearacompleteanalysisonthefullpictureofNorthAmerica’s environmental, legislative, grid integration challenges and how each state is proposing to tackle the issues

With participation from several of the following:Jeff Peterson, Program Manager, NYSERDAJack Nasca, Chief, Bureau of Energy Projects, NYS Dept. of Environmental ConservationTom Maves, Ohio Energy Office, Ohio Department of DevelopmentPaul Zeph, Office of Water Management, Pennsylvania Dept. Environment ProtectionJohn Sarver, Michigan Energy OfficePanel Moderator: Victoria Pebbles, Program Director, Great Lakes Commission

Offshorewindresearch&developmentinOntario:factsandresults• ConclusionsfromthelatestresearchonhowOntariois

committed to bringing a skilled workforce to the offshore wind energy market in the region

• Turntheeconomicdownturntoyouradvantagewithgovernment advice on securing a strong supply chain & manufacturing base to solidify offshore wind industry development

• Getafullgovernmentstrategicrundownonwhatyouneed to do to get installation barges & 5MW+ turbines located in the US and Canada

Cynthia Handler, Senior Analyst, Renewable Energy Technologies, Natural Resources Canada

Howdeepcanwego?Andhowquicklycanwegetthere?• Discoverifcheapandsimpledeep-seaoilandgas

technologies are suited & transferable to the offshore wind industry

• Assesshowclosedeepwaterturbinesaretobeingoperational… and see how to get the best cost strategies in place now to achieve maximum ROI

• Getexpertadviceonadvancedunderwatertripods&lattice type structures to get your project build to last with the best technology available

Ray Dackerman, General Manager, Blue H USA LLC

GreatLakesWindEnergyCenter(CuyahogaCounty):ReducinghurdlestoaccelerateoffshorewinddevelopmentonLakeErie• Acomprehensivesummaryofthefeasibilitystudyfindings:

hear why the project is technically and environmentally sound and the financial model is in progress

• Understandhowpublicprivatepartnershipsarevitalto project success and get real insight on who the key stakeholder groups need to be

• Discoverwhycollaborationiskeyandhowworkingwith US regulators on both a federal and state level has significantly quickened the whole process

David Nash, Partner, McMahon DeGulis LLP

OFFsHORE WIND REsOuRcE AssEssMENt & INsuRANcE

Howassessingoffshorewindconditionsdifferstoonshore…andwhyitmatterstoyou• Seewhatimportanceamultidisciplinaryplanofstudy

has to you when carrying out the most accurate measurement of offshore wind forecasting

• Benefitfromthelatestforecastingmodelsdesignedspecifically for offshore weather prediction and to simulate sea coast boundary layer transition

• Gettheknowledgeandtoolsyouneedtocarryoutthe best preliminary assessment of wind resource in marine areas

Bruce Bailey, President, AWS Truewind LLC

BoundaryLayerWindTunnelassessmentresults• Capitalizeonthelatestresearchanddevelopment

resultsfromtheBoundaryLayerWindTunnel• Learnhowtotranslatetheresultstoyourplans

using mathematical modelling and wind tunnel test analysis… and what this means for the development of your project moving ahead

• Discoverhowthetestresultswillbeusedtodeterminethe types of installation barges that will be required for the North America offshore wind energy industry and how you should plan accordingly

Horia Hangan, Director, Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel

GreatLakeswindresourceanddevelopment:latestresearchandconclusions• Understandhowrecentadvancementsinwind

forecasting technologies have enabled the Great Lakes to be mapped in the greatest detail and how you can use this to your advantage

• Benefitfromadetailedturbineavailability assessment and how production estimates vary across the Great Lakes

• Discoverwhyadeeperunderstandingofwindresource assessment strategies is essential to your planning process and the success of your farm in the long term

• GettheinsightonhowwindshearintheGreatLakescompares to coastal offshore wind farms and how you can best prepare your designs to optimize generating capacity

Joyce McLean, Director, Strategies Issues, Toronto Hydro Corporation

Whyinsuranceisakeyconsiderationforoffshorewindfarmdevelopment• Hearhowinsurancecompanieslookforacradleto

grave approach for offshore wind energy… and why it makes real business sense for insurers to get involved in the project as early as possible

• Listentorealworldexperiencescoveringtheinsuranceconsiderations in the quality control of parts from the point of manufacture to the point of operation

• Understandthekindofexposuresanowner/developerneeds to consider and how choosing the right insurance options can save them millions in uncovered claims

• Getguidanceonbestpracticeincoveringallaspectsof offshore wind farm risk and liability from a European leader in renewable energy insurance

Dan Johns, National Lead – Construction, Contracting and Renewable Energy, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada

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THERE’S NOTHING QUITE LIKE IT!

The Offshore NA Summit is a unique event for the wind industryWe’re aware that there are other offshore wind events out there, but there is nothing in North America that focuses exclusively on the specific development and deployment challenges in coastal regions and the Great Lakes. Not only will you hear case study presentations from industry leading companies with first-hand experience of getting projects approved and online, but you will also get unique insight on emerging market opportunities across the continent.

Expert speakers, fresh material, innovative thinking This event is your opportunity to learn about the latest in offshore wind development. Kicking off with our groundbreaking panel, the summit agenda covers the topics that matter most to you. Stimulating discussion with our expert speakers will help you understand how to overcome the hurdles you face in getting applications approved, securing finance, assessing wind resource, meeting regulation challenges and delivering your projects on time and on budget. It is a summit with a sharp focus on offshore wind and is built exclusively to give developers the best tools available to cope with new moves in this fast growing industry.

Offshore wind solutions exhibition areaMeet today’s leading solution providers as they take you through the latest cutting-edge products and services to improve production efficiencies, reduce costs and increase profits. Find out which products and services are the right fit for you and see demonstrations of the latest solutions in research and production – all under one roof.

Focus on exactly what matters to youOur working group discussions, built into the agenda, offer a unique opportunity to maximize networking time and build up your contact list. Each table focuses on a very specific challenge or opportunity and it gives you the chance to form critical new relationships and get key insight on areas at the top of your agenda; With tables set for a maximum of 12 people, this is an unmissable opportunity to stack up the cards and extend your contact portfolio with the who’s who of the offshore wind industry.

Relax at our networking drinks partyTake the opportunity to have a drink and chat with other offshore wind pioneers as you relax after a day of insightful discussion, strategic debates and amazing networking for an evening of reflection on October 21st.

PANEL SESSION

John Kourtoff, President and Chief Administrative Officer, Trillium Power

Robert Nicholson, Managing Director, Global Investment Banking, Energy Group, RBC Capital

Jerome Cuilliet, Head of Energy, Dexia

BruceBailey,President, AWS Truewind

Eric Roblin, Partner, Securities Law Group, Fogler Rubinoff LLP

Cynthia Handler, Senior Analyst, Renewable Energy Technologies, Natural Resources Canada

Victoria Pebbles, Program Director, Great Lakes Commission

Ray Dackerman, Blue H Group

Steven Kopitts, MD, Douglas Westwood

Steve Dever, Executive Director, Great Lakes Energy Development Taskforce

Geoff Yunker, Aquatic Ecosystem Biologist, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Lake Erie Management Unit

Joyce McLean, Director, Strategies Issues, Toronto Hydro Corporation

Horia Hangan, Director, Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel

David Nash, Legal Counsel, McMahon DeGulis LLP

Dan Johns, National Lead – Construction, Contracting and Renewable Energy Head Office, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada

Chris Rein, Senior Vice President Energy & Industrial Services, ESS Group

Networking Drinks Party

On the evening of October 21st, take advantage of the best opportunity this year to network with your peers and enjoy a relaxed evening and free drinks with wind industry leaders.

Meet with the cream of offshore wind energy expertise under one roof...for one night only!

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In Toronto this October, the world leading wind developers, industry pioneers and top legislative minds of the region with gather to hear from those leading the way in the North American offshore wind energy market.

The Offshore Wind Energy in North America and the Great Lakes Summit offers an excellent range of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities to suit every need and budget. Decision-making executives from every area of the wind energy industry will come together to focus their ongoing strategies on the most pressing legislative and technological issues facing the industry today. If you need our speakers and delegates as partners or clients this event is a huge opportunity for you to meet, greet and impress them in person.

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So if you have a solution or service that can help offshore wind in North America take off and live up to its enormous potential, by reducing planning time and costs, or helping in the design, manufacturing or construction phase make sure you sign up as soon as possible to secure your position at the summit. There is only limited space and opportunities available where you simply cannot fail to get excellent exposure for your company to nailed on business contacts in a target rich environment.

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You will be able to benchmark how far – or how close – you are to your peers across the wind energy industry, both in the US and Canada! This will give you invaluable knowledge and insight into the best ways to reduce planning time, legal roadblocks and see what technology is at your disposal right now. You will be your company’s expert on emerging trends & technologies amongst the industry’s leading players.

The two days spent at this summit will give you more than weeks of training courses. Save your department time and money by attending this one stop shop on the latest developments in Offshore Wind Energy across North America, and give your company the best possible chance to take full advantage of this opportunity!

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•REALMARKETFACTS&FIGURES: Take out the guesswork and get an accurate picture of where the true offshore wind investment opportunities are right now for your business

•NAVIGATINGTHELEGISLATIVECHALLENGES: Hear from the top legal minds in offshore energy on how to get your offshore wind plant application through first time

•MINIMIZINGENVIRONMENTALIMPACTTOMAXIMIZESUCCESS: Unique insight from leading agencies on the pitfalls you need to avoid… and how to take into account fish, birds and other marine life to give your proposal the best chance of acceptance

•IDENTIFYINGANDSECURINGTHERIGHTSITES: Discover the latest strategies and techniques in wind resource assessment and get expert opinion on where production estimates are at their highest

•HOWLONGWILLITTAKE? Understand the real timelines for offshore wind planning and deployment and see how state of the art forecasting models will keep your turbines reliably turning for longer

•UNRAVELLINGTHEOFFSHORESUPPLYCHAIN: Identify the practicalities of bringing a skilled workforce to market… how to avoid bottlenecks and reduce costs… and how to turn your installation vision into a reality

•WHATABOUTFINANCING? Understand how Obama’s stimulus package will play out for offshore wind… plus expert advice on why achieving a true balance between the economic vs. environmental impact of an offshore wind farm is vital to project success

•DEEPWATERTURBINEUPDATE: Direct insight on how existing deep sea oil & gas technologies are being primed for offshore wind and exclusive insight on the real prospects for deep water turbine deployment

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october 21st – 22nd 2009 • delta toronto east • toronto, canada

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