Media Advisory - Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) - 30th Annual Conference and Exhibition - October 27 - 29, 2014

OTTAWA, Oct.15, 2014 /CNW/ -

Who:	The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and its partner Hannover Fairs USA proudly welcomes Canadian and international wind and renewable energy experts to gather at CanWEA's 30th Annual Conference and Exhibition on October 27-29, 2014 at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Québec.
What:	CanWEA's 2014 Conference & Exhibition is Canada's largest wind energy conference attracting over 1,500 delegates and well over 100 exhibiting companies from around the world. It is the place to see wind energy related products and services, learn industry brand names, network with leading industry decision makers, and generate numerous first-rate business leads. CanWEA 2014 exhibitors are leaders in the wind industry, and are dedicated to supporting CanWEA's efforts to push forward wind energy industry policy, communications, and business development objectives. Please see our detailed program.
Where:	Palais des Congrès - 159 St Antoine St W, Montreal, QC H2Z 1H2
Why:	Today, wind energy plays a significant and growing role in delivering clean, safe and affordable energy as Canada's provinces look to build more robust electricity systems. Maintaining this momentum will require continued commitments to long-term, aggressive targets for wind energy development and a stable policy framework, along with responsible and sustainable industry practices.
How:	On-line application for media accreditation allows full access to the media centre, plenary sessions, presentation venues, workshops and exhibition floor.  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 on behalf of its members. 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 for insight on industry issues join the conversation at www.windfacts.ca.  

About Hannover Fairs USA

Hannover Fairs USA develops and manages marketing programs at Deutsche Messe events in Hannover, Germany and the United States, as well as in such key emerging markets as China, India and Turkey. Working closely with its clients, Hannover Fairs helps them maintain their competitive position on and off the event floor.  The company's programs reflect the global scope of Deutsche Messe's activities and include such world-renowned B-to-B trade fairs as CeBIT (information and communications technology), DOMOTEX (floor coverings), HANNOVER MESSE (industrial technology), and LIGNA HANNOVER (forestry and wood industries).

Image with caption: "CanWEA president Robert Hornung addresses delegates at the 2013 Conference and Exhibition. (CNW Group/Canadian Wind Energy Association)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20141015_C3318_PHOTO_EN_6743.jpg

SOURCE: Canadian Wind Energy Association

Ulrike Kucera, Media Relations Officer, Canadian Wind Energy Association, Mobile: [phone], [email protected]; Noémie Prégent-Charlebois, Conseillère, TACT Intelligence - Conseil, Mobile: [phone], [email protected]