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CanWEA Seminar Series

Building the Wind Energy Supply Chain in Canada
Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre 
Toronto, Ontario
June 9-10, 2010

Opportunities in Canada’s wind energy supply and value chains have never been better. Worldwide, it is estimated that $1 trillion will be invested over the next ten years in new wind energy facilities and that more than 1.75 million jobs will be created in this rapidly growing industry. In Canada, supply chain development already has tremendous momentum, driven by strong provincial policies such as Ontario’s Green Energy Act and Quebec’s Energy Strategy 2006-2015, both of which include stringent domestic content requirements. At the same time, there are strong opportunities in the wind energy value chain, through the provision of construction, transportation, engineering and O&M services to a growing industry.

This two day national event will provide an opportunity both for new companies to learn about what it takes to enter the market and for established companies to build their networks and learn of new growth areas for their businesses. The Seminar will provide:

• An introduction to wind turbine technology and the wind energy supply and value chains 
• A look at Ontario’s domestic content requirements, as well as other provincial policies that are driving supply chain development 
• An examination of the requirements and certifications that new entrants must meet to enter the wind energy supply and value chains
• An overview of regional opportunities, highlighting the work of leading Economic Development Offices (EDOs) to attract supply chain investment
• Case studies of Canadian companies that have successfully entered the wind energy supply and value chains 
• Networking opportunities with leading wind turbine OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers

Wind 101 Optional Breakfast Session (6:30AM – 8:30AM June 9th)

Wind 101 is intended for Wind Matters attendees that are investigating opportunities in the wind industry for the first time, and other interested in a comprehensive review. Wind 101 will provide participants the basics of the North American wind industry, including an overview of how a wind turbine works and its components, the major wind turbine OEM’s and the structure of the supply and value chains that support them. It will also explain the process of developing a wind farm, from site selection and resource studies, to construction and turbine erection, to operations and maintenance over the life of the project.

Seminar Registration

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Hotel Information

SHERATON TORONTO AIRPORT HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
801 Dixon Road
Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1J5
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3508

Located just minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport, the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre offers luxury, warmth and comfort in a convenient location on the Woodbine Golf Club.

Rev up in their 24-hour fitness center, refresh in their atrium-enclosed pool and whirlpool, or get work done with the complimentary Wireless High Speed Internet Access available in public areas.  Olio, A Mediterranean Grille, offers exquisite meals with regional specialties created by an award-winning culinary team.

Spacious guest rooms, designed with your comfort in mind include the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed with a plush mattress, down pillows, crisp sheets and plump duvet. Rooms also feature floor to ceiling windows with access to fresh air, as well as a spacious ergonomic work area.

Reservations

Phone: 905-405-4956
Fax: 905-672-0889
* Please mention that you are attending the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) seminar

Room Rate: $149 single or double occupancy

Deadline: A limited number of rooms have been arranged for attendees of the seminar.  These rooms will be available until Monday, May 24, 2010 or until the block is full, whichever comes first.  Once this date has passed, the hotel will continue to accept reservations if there are still rooms available, however they may be at a higher rate.
   
Check in time:  3pm       

Check out time: 12pm

Contact Us:

Event Information:
Michaël Bergeron, Conference & Events Coordinator
1-800-922-6932 ext 231
michaelbergeron@canwea.ca

Registrations:
Roxanne Barre, Conference & Events Registration Administrator
1-800-922-6932 ext 233
registrations@canwea.ca

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