Special Conference Rates Available for Hawai'i, Government and Academic Participants

HONOLULU, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders and experts at the forefront of the global clean energy movement will be convening at the Hawai'i Convention Center for the 3rd Annual Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo, to be hosted by the State of Hawai'i on September 13-15 in Honolulu. An estimated 1,200 industry and government participants from more than 20 countries will attend the conference, which aims to enable exchanges of ideas and partnership opportunities with global corporations, start-ups, investors, policy makers, and utilities involved in clean energy transformation.

To showcase global best practices and new business opportunities, the Summit program will open with venture capitalist and energy and security expert R. James Woolsey.  Woolsey, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency, is now chair of a Washington D.C. based private equity fund specializing in energy and security issues. He serves on the National Commission on Energy Policy.

Panel discussions will focus on accelerating the use of various renewable energy resources such as biomass, wind, solar, hydroelectric, ocean thermal, geothermal, and waste-to-energy; financing and incentivizing energy efficiency; and developing public policies, resources, and workforce training programs to build a clean energy industry.

This year's program is offering a full conference track on the U.S. Department of Defense's clean energy programs. Representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines will be presenting key military initiatives, technology priorities, and practical guidance on developing partnerships and contracts. CTSI is also coordinating a new technology identification program focused on bringing innovative military-targeted clean energy solutions.

The Summit's Expo will offer exhibits, services and the latest energy technologies. Summit co-sponsors include the University of Hawai'i, Hawaiian Electric Company, Lockheed Martin, AECOM, Phycal, Sempra Generation, Aerovironment, General Atomics, SAIC, ALSTOM, FirstWind, GM, The Gas Company, Pacific Biodiesel, etc.  

Special rates are available for Hawai'i-based attendees, government, and academic representatives.  For registration and program information, go to www.asiapacificcleanenergy.com.

Media Contact:
Milin Iyer
SunStar Strategic
miyer@sunstarstrategic.com
703-894-1042

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