Over 3,500 international business leaders, investors, policy decision makers and entrepreneurs have already confirmed their attendance at the European Future Energy Forum in Bilbao next week.
Bilbao, Spain, 5th June 2009: With specific themes covering all elements of renewable and alternative energy, European policies and strategies, investment and funding, green buildings and clean transport, over 3,500 people from 40 different countries have already registered to attend.
The event promises to follow in the footsteps of its parent World Future Energy Summit in bringing together experts and business leaders to join the debate and find solutions in an industry where investment is still vast despite the current economic climate.
The format of the event includes 10 high-level keynote conference sessions with the opening ceremony including speakers…
• Mr. Patxi López, President of the Basque Government
• Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO, Masdar
• Mr. Jose Luis Bilbao, President of the Regional Government of Bizkaia
• Bianca Jagger, Chair, World Future Council
• Paul Horsman, Co-ordinator Peaceful Energy Campaign, Greenpeace International
• Charles Soothill, Senior Vice President Technology, Alstom Power
• Dr. René Umlauft, CEO - Renewable Energy Division, Siemens Energy Sector
• Guillermo Ulacia, President and CEO, Gamesa
• Dr Hermann Scheer, President of the International Parliamentary Forum on Renewable Energies, Member of the German Bundestag
• Esteban Morras, Executive Director Member of the Board, Acciona Energía
• Luis Atienza, President, Red Electrica Española and former Spanish Minister
There are dedicated keynote sessions looking at energy policy and strategy, clean transport, green buildings and renewable energy with specific focus on solar, wind, wave and geothermal solutions. In addition there are 14 expert workshops and 124 round table sessions where participants can join the debate and network in order to find business opportunities and solutions.
There are also over 100 exhibiting companies from around the world demonstrating innovative products, designs and services, looking to meet with people interested in investing and working within the renewable energy and sustainable solutions market.
Ente Vasco de la Energía (EVE) will host a spectacular welcome reception at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre on Tuesday 9 June to encourage attendees to the Forum to network on a social level and to give them a taste of the famous Basque culture and cuisine. EVE will also be taking parties of attendees to visit 4 nearby energy sites including energy recovery plants, hydro stations, wind farms and wave power facilities.
Special features can also be found within the exhibition for those more interested in energy efficiency within the urban environments through sustainable architecture and innovative transport solutions.
A ticket to visit many of the features and the exhibition is free of charge. Conference passes start from 400 Euros each. Simply register now online at www.EuropeanFutureEnergyForum.com
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ABOUT THE EUROPEAN FUTURE ENERGY FORUM
The European Future Energy Forum (EFEF) was born out of the success of the World Future Energy Summit which held its inaugural event on 21-23 January 2008 in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Hosted by Masdar, the World Future Energy Summit takes places at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre each year in January, with forums such as the European Future Energy Forum offering a more in-depth focus on specific world markets, policy and technical developments.
EFEF will take place at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre, 9-11 June and will be Europe’s largest exchange of knowledge focusing on the issues, demands and future energy solutions. Its content will cover:
• European Policy
• Investment and funding
• Green buildings
• Clean transport
• Solar photovoltaic
• Solar thermal
• Wind
• Biofuels
• Ocean power
• Geothermal
• Waste to energy
• Fuel cells
• Carbon management
• Environment strategy
• Hydroelectric Power
The format of the Forum will include:
• Clean Moves, Bilbao
• The Future Urban Zone
• High level keynote presentations
• Expert workshops
• Interactive round table sessions within the Masdar Round Table Arena
• 100 exhibitors – including a number of country pavilions
• Evening networking functions
• Guided technical tours
For further information see www.EuropeanFutureEnergyForum.com
ABOUT TURRET MIDDLE EAST
Turret Middle East is a leading organiser of conferences and exhibitions and a foundation partner of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. The company has organised some of the region’s biggest events including the internationally acclaimed World Future Energy Summit, (winner of the AEO best launch event this and Event Awards best launch and best international event), The Middle East Waste Summit in Dubai, and consumer shows such as the award winning Taste of Dubai food extravaganza, and a new event for 2010: The UAE Future IT Summit to be held in Abu Dhabi next March.
With a new publishing department expanding rapidly into new markets, the Turret ME team is going from strength to strength. For more information go to www.turretme.com
ABOUT MASDAR
The Masdar Initiative is Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted, multi-billion dollar investment in the development and commercialization of innovative technologies in renewable, alternative and sustainable energies as well as sustainable design.
Masdar is driven by the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (ADFEC), a wholly owned company of the government of Abu Dhabi through the Mubadala Development Company. In January 2008, Abu Dhabi announced it will invest $15 billion in Masdar, the largest single government investment of its kind.
For more information about the Masdar Initiative, please visit www.masdaruae.com
For more information please contact:
Ana Belén Palencia
EFEF Press Manager
Bilbao Exhibition Centre
Tel: +34 944040106
Email: a.palencia@bec.eu