Scientific American Technology Policy Leader Energy Presents at World Green Energy Symposium 6/21/12

May 30, 2012 - PRLog -- The World Green Energy Symposium (WGES) is well known for featuring the top experts in the field of sustainable energy on its World Stage. WGES is pleased to announce Kurt E. Yeager will take the stage at the Washington Post Conference Center on June 21, 2012.  Yeager is a respected leader in the industry, named the 2003 Technology Policy Leader for Energy by Scientific American. He has authored more than 200 technical publications on energy and environmental topics.

Yeager previously served as President of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), during his time at EPRI he guided an industry-wide collaborative effort known as “The Electricity Technology Roadmap” and the “Electricity Sector Framework of the Future” which have since become the foundation of utility industry progress.  

Before joining EPRI, Yeager was director of energy research and development planning for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research. Yeager served seven years, active duty in the U.S. Air Force and is a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Nuclear Research Officer’s Program.

\Yeager is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and its Industry Advisory Board, trustee of the Committee for Economic Development, and on the Energy Research Advisory Board to the Secretary of Energy.  He earned his bachelor’s from Kenyon College, completed post-graduate studies in chemistry and physics at Ohio State and University of California. He has also completed post-graduate management programs at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the University Of Pennsylvania Wharton School Of Finance. Yeager currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Galvin Electricity Initiative.

During the course of the day, Yeager will be joined by other renowned green energy experts who will speak about the latest green energy programs and touch on the recent case studies, policies, technologies, innovations, economic and contracting opportunities.

WGES attracts a diverse audience from local and federal governments, industry, academia, nonprofit organizations and representatives involved in B2B, B2G, G2G activities.

Attendees will be provided with opportunities to network with others in the green energy field and the symposium is the perfect place for learning, exchanging, exhibiting, procuring, and investing in the future of latest energy technologies.

For those looking to showcase the latest green energy products and technologies there is no better opportunity than the 2012 World Green Energy Symposium. Not only will these products and technologies be seen by an enthusiastic and forward thinking audience, but with the DC location, by the top decision makers in government as well.

WHAT:            2012 World Green Energy Symposium – DC
WHEN:            Thursday, June 21, 2012
Start Time:     Registration/Table Exhibits open at 7:00am
 Program starts 8:00am & concludes 5:30pm
WHERE:         Washington, DC
 Washington Post Conference Center
 1150 15th Street NW, Washington DC
Attending:      Local & Federal Government, Economic Organizations, Environmental   Organizations, Trade Organizations, Industry, Small Business, Prime Contractors, Institutions of Higher Learning, Investors, Lending & Financial Institutions, Procurement & Contracting Officers, Executives, Innovators, Scientists, Manufacturers, Delegates seeking to Export from the United States and the Media.

Registration & Sponsorship Opportunities Available @ http://www.wges.us or by calling 202-465-0009

Media Contact:
Ms. Daisy Gallagher, Chief Strategy Officer
Email: event@worldgreenenergysymposium.us or professor@wges.us
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About WGES Organizing Council:
The World Green Energy Symposium (WGES) brings together the best minds from a multi-disciplined audience for unified symposiums designed to implement innovative thinking and showcase examples of products that will ensure environmental and economic success in the energy industry today and for the future. WGES programs attract leaders in the energy industry who present the latest case studies, unveil upcoming innovations and projects, discuss contracting opportunities and provide updates on the latest policy to a global audience and the media.