2012 Trade Show Schedule - Export.gov
2012 Trade Show Schedule - Export.gov
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WINDPOWER <strong>2012</strong> Conference & Exhibition<br />
June 3–6, <strong>2012</strong> • Atlanta, GA • windpowerexpo.org<br />
WINDPOWER <strong>2012</strong> is the world’s largest annual wind energy event. It is produced by the American Wind<br />
Energy Association, and is the premier wind energy event in North America. WINDPOWER 2011 hosted<br />
more than 15,000 attendees and 1,100 exhibitors; more than 2,800 international attendees represented 60<br />
countries, led by Canada, Germany, China, Denmark, and Spain.<br />
Seminars: WINDPOWER <strong>2012</strong> offers more than 60 educational programs, workshops, and seminars<br />
focusing on the wind energy sector and business. Many of these sessions will focus directly on international<br />
opportunities and challenges that international companies and countries are facing. Please see the show<br />
website’s “Education” section for further information.<br />
Exhibitors: 1,150 (2011)<br />
Industries: Balancing equipment, blades, braking equipment, cables, castings, controls, converters,<br />
electrical components, gearboxes, generators, housings & frames, onsite components & solutions, raw<br />
materials, small wind systems & components, towers, wind turbines, yaw & pitch systems, construction,<br />
engineering & procurement services, consulting services, development services, erection services, financial<br />
& investment services, insurance services, legal services, logistical & transportation services, operations &<br />
maintenance, and training services.<br />
Target Buyers: Persons involved in all segments of the wind energy business, including developers,<br />
services, manufacturers, dealers, distributors, utilities, and local, state, and national <strong>gov</strong>ernment officials<br />
from the United States and other countries.<br />
Benefits for IBP Attendees<br />
• Reduced registration for exhibit floor.<br />
• Complimentary networking reception.<br />
• Airfare and hotel discounts.<br />
• Pre-show or after-show plant tours or site visits offered by exhibitors who express interest in offering<br />
this benefit. Arrangements for the tours will be the responsibility of the delegation leader. IBP<br />
Attendees will be responsible for expenses associated with participation in these tours. Please inquire<br />
for more details.<br />
Contact: Mark Wells, Mark.Wells@trade.<strong>gov</strong>, (202) 482-0904<br />
Tourism Website: discoveramerica.com/uk/georgia/atlanta-index.html<br />
International Buyer Program