Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) - 33rd Annual Conference and Exhibition

Picture of attendees at the CanWea Conference.

The 2017 CanWea Annual Conference and Exhibition is held in Montreal on October 3-5. — Photo courtesy Canadian Wind Energy Association

Who: The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and its partner Hannover Fairs (Canada) proudly welcome Canadian and international wind and renewable energy experts to CanWEA's 33rd Annual Conference and Exhibition on October 3-5 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.

What: CanWEA 2017 is Canada's largest wind energy conference, attracting close to 1,500 attendees and well over 100 exhibiting companies from around the world. It's the place to see wind energy-related products and services, learn industry brand names, network with leading industry decision makers, generate numerous first-rate business leads, and hear from influential utility experts and policymakers. Speakers include The Honourable Jim Carr, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, Canadian Electricity Association CEO Sergio Marchi, and business leaders representing all segments of the wind energy industry. Please see our detailed program.

Where: Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001 Jean Paul Riopelle Pl, Montreal, QC H2Z 1H5

Why: The world is in the midst of an unmistakeable and unstoppable shift to a low-carbon future, and the strongest economies to emerge will be those that transform the way they produce and use energy. CanWEA 2017 examines this Energy Transition, and the central role wind energy will play in supplying the reliable, low-cost, emissions-free electricity that will drive future growth.

How: On-line application for media accreditation allows full access to the media centre, plenary sessions, keynote luncheons, presentation venues and exhibition floor. The media centre, in Room 518A, opens at 12:30 p.m. on October 3. Please follow the link to register.

About CanWEA

CanWEA is the voice of Canada's wind energy industry, actively promoting the responsible and sustainable growth of wind energy. A national non-profit association, CanWEA serves as Canada's leading source of credible information about wind energy and its social, economic and environmental benefits. Join us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Learn more at canwea.ca.

About Hannover Fairs (Canada)

Hannover Fairs (Canada) is the Canadian subsidiary of Hannover, Germany's Deutsche Messe – one of the world's largest and most active organizers of industrial technology events. Hannover Fairs (Canada) develops and manages a portfolio of events across Canada's regions, provinces and territories. Working closely with North American companies, Hannover Fairs creates qualified new business leads, helps its clients enter new markets and aids them in forming lasting partnerships. The company's programs reflect the global scope of Deutsche Messe's activities.  For more information, visit www.hfcanada.ca.

SOURCE: Canadian Wind Energy Association

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