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POWERING NEW STRATEGIES
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Canadas Leading and Largest
Wind Energy Conference
Canadas wind energy market has shown record expansion CanWEA is looking forward to 2017 as a year for
over the last few years. With new wind installations and new developments in the industry. We also expect an
operating fleets emerging across the country, the industry increase in international attendance at this years event.
is primed for continued rapid growth. The 33rdannual conference is expected to feature more
than 125exhibiting companies, providing them with
Now is the ideal time to increase your involvement in an exclusive opportunity to network and generate new
this powerhouse industry and the Canadian Wind Energy business leads.
Association (CanWEA) Annual Conference & Exhibition is
the best way to make that happen. At this years event, we welcome wind energy experts and
related industry professionals from a wide range of sectors,
BUILDING POWER, including:
GAINING STRENGTH
The CanWEA Annual Conference & Exhibition is the biggest DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION FINANCING
and best show of its kind. Uniquely focused on Canadas
wind energy market, the event provides a venue for more ASSET OPERATIONS & COMMUNITY
MANAGERS MAINTENANCE PLANNING
than 1,500 industry leaders and decision-makers from
around the world to make connections, discuss the latest GOVERNMENT UTILITIES MANUFACTURING
developments and identify opportunities for future growth.
LEADING-EDGE
SUPPLY
The 33rd CanWEA Annual Conference & Exhibition takes SOFTWARE RESEARCH
CHAIN
TECHNOLOGY
place October 3 to 5 in Montreal, Quebec an ideal
venue, given its reputation as the Cultural Capital of
Canada and proximity to Quebecs growing wind
turbine manufacturing sector.
EARN RECOGNITION AS A WIND ENERGY EXPERT. Stand out in front of more than
1,500wind energy peers.
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK AND GENERATE LEADS. Meet with international experts
to discuss opportunities in Canadas growing wind energy industry.
DISCOVER THE LATEST INNOVATIONS. Learn firsthand about the leading edge
technology and approaches used around the world.
Why Wind,
Why Canada, Why Now?
Canada is a global leader in wind energy. Across the Canada has come so far already and new opportunities
country, electricity generated from wind is already have emerged in our western provinces. The Federal
powering more than 3 million homes, meeting 6 per Government, along with the provinces of Alberta and
cent of Canadas electricity demand. Our wind energy Saskatchewan, have announced long term targets that will
developments are helping to create a more modern, drive growth in renewable energy for many years to come.
cost-effective, flexible and environmentally friendly With our unparalleled wind resource, there are many more
electricity system, at home and abroad. opportunities to maximize the economic, industrial and
environmental benefits associated with wind energy for
Canada. Just imagine what the wind will bring in the future.
6,288
Number of grid-
18%
5 year annual growth
66%
Rate of decline of
connected turbines rate of wind energy in wind energy costs
in Canada Canada (1,327 MW/year) since 2009
As Canadian provinces aim to meet expectations for greenhouse emission reduction while providing affordable energy
alternatives in a volatile economy, there is an increasing demand for a more sustainable supply of electricity. We
continue to receive regulatory and policy support for clean, renewable, low-cost and low-emission energy: Wind.
Wind Energy is the #1 new source of electricity in Canada Ontarios next Long Term Energy Plan will be released in
and has been the largest source of new electricity 2017. Ontarios target of 80 per cent greenhouse gas
generation in Canada for 11 years. emission reduction target by 2050 will require Ontario
In 2016, Canada invested $1.5 billion in new wind energy, to continue to prioritize emissions-free generation.
completing 21 projects across the country. Sixteen of the States in the U.S. northeast facing strict carbon emission
years 21 projects are owned, at least in part, by aboriginal caps and the retirement of aging generating facilities are
or local communities, or municipal governments. increasingly seeing clean power imports from Canada as
Canada is home to the worlds eighth largest wind reliable and cost-effective. Wind can be deployed quickly
generating fleet. and built at low cost.
Alberta is phasing out all pollution from coal-fired electricity The 2016-2030 Quebec Energy Policy establishes a new
generation (6,300 MW) by 2030 and renewable energy framework for wind energy development in the province.
mostly windwill replace two thirds of it with renewable B.C. has indicated that all future power procurement
energy; expected to drive development of at least must be for clean energy provided by independent power
4,000 MW of new wind energy capacity. producers, and that wind energy represents the bulk of the
Saskatchewan announced that it is adopting targets of provinces low-cost renewable energy opportunities.
10 per cent wind energy (by capacity) by 2020 and
30 per cent by 2030; resulting in an estimated addition
of 1,600 MW of new wind energy by 2030.
The conference plenaries and education sessions will explore a variety of themes. This years themes include:
Evolving analysis of wind energy economic opportunities and challenges across Canadas markets
Operations and maintenance: Asset management to maximize value
Innovation: Disruptive technologies and their impact on wind energy
Export opportunities to the north eastern United States and the advantages offered by wind energy
Wind integration: Electricity market reform
Health and safety: Ensuring employees are safe and organizations are compliant with Canadian regulations
Siting considerations including aviation, radar, avian and noise
Latest developments and advancements in resource assessment
Wind turbine end of life: Considerations from repowering to decommissioning
Storage: Maturing technology
Electrification: Impact of electrification of transportation, buildings and industrial processes
Help schedule press conferences and coordinate media coverage for product/service launches and other
exciting developments at the show.
Enhance promotion of innovative new products/services and stories through featured interviews in our blog
and in email marketing.
Advertise on digital platforms including our event website and eNewsletters.
Stand out in front of your target audience with pre-event, onsite and post show sponsorship opportunities
To participate at the 2017 CanWEA Annual Conference & Exhibition, please contact:
LEADING INNOVATION
Meet our Leading Edge members, who will all attend the 33rd CanWEA Annual Conference & Exhibition:
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