CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

As we recover from the global recession and the disastrous Macondo deep water oil spill, concerns are once again mounting about energy supply, and especially the environmental and carbon implications of continued heavy reliance upon fossil fuels. Will increasing energy demands once again drive up energy prices? How should governments and firms react in terms of developing or facilitating new supplies and efficiencies? How should resources and alternative energy sources be developed, regulated, financed, traded? The clash of interests resounds starkly here in Washington, at the U.S. government's door, amid new legislation, evolving energy technologies, and continuing price uncertainties. Energy analysts, economists, financiers, developers, regulators, and students-each must revisit some basic assumptions about their roles, methodologies, research and planning focus, and the information they are using.

This conference will bring together in Washington key players in the North American energy sector to address these questions and many others in plenary and concurrent sessions. Those interested in organizing sessions should propose a topic and possible speakers to Wumi Iledare, Concurrent Session Chair (wumi@lsu.edu). This conference will also provide networking opportunities through workshops, public outreach and student recruitment.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Energy Company Executives and Managers

Energy Policy Analysts

Governmental Employees in Energy Resource Planning

Academics Specializing in Energy Policy and Analysis

Electricity Pricing and Market Analysts

Energy Consultants

Energy Company Planners

Economic Energy Risk and Derivatives Specialists

Oil and Natural Gas Executives

Energy Rate Executives

Electric and Utility Supervisors

Energy Environmental Analysts

Geologists and Engineers

Environmentalists

Energy Journalists

NETWORKING DINNERS

NEW TO USAEE? DON'T EAT ALONE! After the Opening Reception, USAEE Council members and presidential advisors will lead several small groups of newcomers to networking dinners at various restaurants within walking distance of the conference hotel. This will be a great opportunity to meet a number of conference attendees at the outset of the conference. Please note that all attendees will be responsible for paying for their own dinner.

Sign-up will be first-come, first-served either by e-mail prior to the conference or at the conference during the Opening Reception.

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