Solar Power International 2009 Announces Keynote Speaker Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Annual CEO Panelists
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July 28, 2009
Kennedy is Joined by Top Solar and Electric Power Leaders to Discuss Key Market Challenges and Opportunities Amid a Global Race to Bring Solar Energy to Scale
Anaheim, Calif. ANAHEIM, Calif., July 16, 2009 – Solar Power International 2009, the largest business?to?business solar conference and expo in North America, today announced that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver a keynote speech on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8:00 a.m. PT. The conference also announced the line?up for its annual CEO Panel, in which top solar and electric power decision?makers will explore issues of vital importance to the solar industry.
"Each year we develop the plenary sessions with a different mix of political and business luminaries, who offer incisive commentary on the future of our energy infrastructure and provide unique insights on the challenges bringing solar technologies to scale around the world," said Julia Hamm, executive director of SEPA and chair of Solar Power International.
The plenary sessions, including the keynote and CEO Panels—this year moderated by NBC’s Anne Thompson, and Photon International’s Michael Schmela—are among the most eagerly anticipated events at Solar Power International, which is expected to draw more than 25,000 people to the Anaheim Convention Center from October 27 – 29. Presented by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Solar Power International is the premiere destination for global companies doing business in the U.S. solar market. This year’s CEO Panel will take place in two segments, covering two critical and timely aspects of the solar marketplace. Confirmed CEO participants to date include: Panel 1: Developing the Utility Market for Solar Electricity, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Moderated by: Michael Schmela, Photon International magazine Panel 2: Surviving the Solar Shakeout, Thursday, Oct. 29, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Moderated by: Anne Thompson, NBC "Each year we develop the plenary sessions with a different mix of political and business luminaries, who offer incisive commentary on the future of our energy infrastructure and provide unique insights on the challenges bringing solar technologies to scale around the world," said Julia Hamm, executive director of SEPA and chair of Solar Power International. "A defender of the environment and advocate of sustainable development, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver an inspiring keynote speech, while our CEO panelists have been carefully selected to provide a diverse range of perspectives on the key issues facing our industry." This year more than ever, Solar Power International provides unparalleled opportunities to hear the latest perspective directly from foremost leaders of policy and industry, reaffirming the fact that this is the essential U.S. event for the global solar energy market. Robert F. Kennedy’s tireless voice for the environment makes clear the many reasons America must transition rapidly to clean energy. "The way we deploy energy in this country is really the key to our economic and national security," Kennedy said. "The solar industry has navigated a year of policy milestones, including the gradual implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the passage of the Waxman In addition to the plenary sessions, the conference features 200 expert speakers, 65 break Although the focus of Solar Power International is business The Solar Electric Power Association www.solarelectricpower.org Solar Energy Industries Association # # #
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