A committee of global hydropower and dams industry experts chooses the content presented at HYDROVISION International, led by five knowledgeable track chairs.
This approach to the conference sessions presented ensures all the educational offerings at HYDROVISION International cover the hot topics and trends. All told on the conference planning committee, 45 experts from across the industry work closely with Clarion Energy to bring the most important topics and latest ideas to the event every year. Committee members represent about 15 countries.
HYDROVISION International 2024 features five conference tracks, including the Equipment and Technology sessions in the knowledge hub. There truly is something for everyone in the content presented at HYDROVISION International.
The track chair for New Development is Norman A. Bishop.
Bishop is chief executive engineer for hydropower developer Current Hydro LLC. He brings 50 years of experience on hydraulic, heavy civil, hydroelectric, pumped storage, water resources, solar, wind, biomass and biofuel, energy storage (batteries and developing technologies) and thermal projects. Bishop has led or participated in the leadership and engineering of many successful hydroelectric and pumped storage projects in the U.S. and globally.
His innovative engineering and construction solutions resulted in significant project cost and time savings. His expertise includes program and project management, planning, feasibility studies, site studies, environmental studies, permits and licensing, cost estimating, financial studies, project financing, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
Bishop received the Rickey Medal from the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1999.
He has been a HYDROVISION International track chair for many years, focused on new development, including small hydropower and pumped storage.
HYDROVISION International takes place July 15 to 18 in Denver, Colo., U.S. Click here for more information.
