GEA’s Geothermal Energy Expo: 10 Days Away
Exhibitors, presenters, sponsors, attendees and staff all eagerly anticipate the geothermal event of the year, GEA’s Geothermal Energy Expo and the GRC Annual Meetings, coming October 24–27 in Sacramento, CA. The 2010 Expo will feature over 160 Exhibitors from 31 US states and 10 countries: The number of Exhibitors at the Geothermal Energy Expo has more than doubled since 2008. Between the Geothermal Energy Expo and the GRC Annual Meeting over 2500 participants are expected. To stay in touch with all of the industry celebration and business that is the Geothermal Energy Expo follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/GEAgeoenergy.
Opening Reception
The Geothermal Energy Association and Geothermal Resources Council invite you to the official kick-off on Sunday, October 24th, 6–8:00pm in the Expo Hall at the Sacramento Convention Center.
Virtual Job Fair
As a new addition for the GEA Geothermal Energy Expo 2010, GEA will host a job fair. Look for the Job Fair table in the West Lobby near the Geothermal Energy Expo registration desk for a map of the Expo Hall to see what exhibitors have job opportunities available. Visit the hiring exhibitors to pick up company literature, meet the staff and make introductions. For more details on job listings, please visit our website at http://www.geothermalenergy2010.com/VirtualJobFair.asp.
VIP Tour of the Expo Hall
GEA staff will offer a tour of the Expo Hall at the Geothermal Energy Expo 2010 at noon on Monday, October 25th and Tuesday, October 26th. No reservation required. Just look for signage next to Expo Registration Counter in the West Lobby Convention Center. Tours will leave at approximately 12:05pm.
GEA Booth
Stop by the GEA booth, booth 106 to see what GEA has been up to in 2010 and our plans for 2011. We will also be featuring information on GEA membership, the Geothermal Energy Weekly, GEA publications, and events. Here you will also find out more information about GEA’s new and exciting initiatives for 2011.
Best in Show Awards
On the final day of the Expo, Wednesday, October 27th at noon, GEA will celebrate by presenting our much-anticipated, highly sought-after Best in Show Awards to exhibitors chosen by a select panel of judges….and don’t forget to vote for the People’s Choice Award.
We can’t wait to see you. For more details on all Expo-related events see the Upcoming Events section of this newsletter and visit the Expo Web site at http://www.geothermalenergy2010.com. Please feel free to email Kathy@geo-energy.org with any questions.
Leading Author, Federal, State Agencies to Address GEA Workshop Participants on Climate Change
On Saturday, October 23, Eugene Linden, author of seven books and for many years a writer about global environmental issues for Time, will join federal and state agency representatives participating in GEA's Critical Issues Workshop in Sacramento. Mr. Linden has contributed to The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Fortune, and Slate and he has won numerous journalistic awards, including the American Geophysical Union¹s Walter Sullivan Award. He will be speaking to the question: "What the financial crisis tells us about how the world will deal with climate change."
Following his address, workshop participants will hear from key federal and state agency representatives. The California Air Resources Board, the California Energy Commission, US Department of Energy, US Department of Commerce, US Bureau of Land Management and others will discuss their programs as the workshop examines how addressing climate change could affect federal and state agencies and the geothermal industry. In addition to government participants, speakers from GEA, the Center for Energy Efficiency Renewable Technologies and Environmental Defense Fund will join leading attorneys from Stoel Rives and Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich in the discussion.
The GEA Workshop and Annual Members Meeting is scheduled from Noon to 6pm at the Hyatt Regency room C in Sacramento, California on Saturday, October 23. The Workshop will run to approximately 4pm, when GEA staff will begin the members meeting with an overview of GEA's 2010 activities and engage members in a discussion of industry priorities for 2011. The meeting is open free of charge to GEA Members companies, Expo exhibitors and GRC members. If you are interested in attending or to view the current agenda, please visit: http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1872&EID=7810.
Sacramento Mayor to Join GEA’s Karl Gawell for Geothermal Energy Expo Media Preview (October 22)
Next Friday, October 22, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson will join GEA’s Karl Gawell in Sacramento as the Geothermal Energy Association provides a media preview of the 2010 Geothermal Energy Expo (press conference, not a public event). Karl will provide the press with an update on the current state of the geothermal industry from both a local and national perspective and will report on the results of GEA’s forthcoming report on jobs, “Green Jobs through Geothermal Energy.” GEA will also release a new Geothermal Education and Training Guide.
Geothermal Energy Expo 2010: Four Booth Spaces Remain
If you plan on exhibiting at our 2010 Expo and have not yet registered, please register soon. There are only 4 booth spaces remaining. For more information and to register, please visit our Web site at: http://www.geothermalenergy2010.com/
To view the floor plan for the 2010 Expo, please go to: http://www.geothermalenergy2010.com/floor_plan.asp
To register as an Exhibitor, please go to: http://www.geothermalenergy2010.com/registration.asp
To view the Exhibitors contract for 2010, please go to: http://www.geothermalenergy2010.com/contract.asp
Hope to see you there! Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions: Kathy@geo-energy.org
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