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Agenda for 2009 Annual Conference set

March 24, 2009

The agenda for our upcoming AABE 32nd Annual Conference "Sustainable Energy for a New Economy," has been created. The conference will feature energy and environmental discussions, clean vehicle showcase, entrepreneurs forum, job fair, scholarship and young adult programs. We will focus on various topics such as the Obama Economic Stimulus Plan, job creation, climate change and energy conservation. These conversations will provide value and educate attendees on the ongoing changes in Energy Policy.

Guest panelists and speakers include Presidents & CEOs such as David Ratcliffe of Southern Company, John Rowe of Exelon and Mike Morris of AEP. Special guest speakers are Joe Laymon of Chevron, FPSC Commissioner Matthew Carter and Rep. Kendrick Meek of Florida. Please join us for an informative and beneficial program.

Register NOW! click this link to register online by credit card or call (202) 371-9530 to pay by check.

The conference will take place April 14-17, 2009 in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. Please click this link for conference registration and fees. Hotel registration can be found on the Resort's website. Click here for rental car deals from Enterprise!

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

12:30pm - 5:30pm Registration

1:00pm - 3:00pm Pre-Conference Session: Financial Planning

4:30pm - 5:30pm Welcome Aboard 1st Time Attendees

6:30pm - 8:30pm AABE Corporate Reception

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

7:30am - 4:00pm Registration

8:00am - 10:30am Chapter Presidents' Meeting

10:30am - 12:30pm Board of Directors Meeting

1:00pm - 2:00pm Opening Session: Conference Welcome

Address & State of Energy Message

2:00pm - 2:45pm David Ratcliffe, Chairman, President & CEO

Southern Company Services

3:00pm - 4:00pm John Rowe, President & CEO, Exelon

6:00pm - 9:00pm Chairman's Reception

Thursday, April 16, 2009

7:30am - 4:00pm Registration

7:30am - 8:30am Networking Breakfast

8:30am - 9:05am Energy Policy,

9:15am - 9:50am Regulatory Policy

10:00am - 5:00pm Career Fair and Exhibits

10:00am - 11:30am Officers Roundtable

11:30am - 1:00pm Networking Luncheon

1:00pm - 2:30pm Concurrent Sessions

Energy & The Environment

Professional Development

1:00pm - 4:00pm Energy Entrepreneur's Forum

2:30pm - 2:45pm Break (Green Vehicle Showcase)

2:45pm - 4:15pm Concurrent Sessions

The Future of Generation

Fossil Fuels: Oil and Natural Gas

Friday, April 17, 2009

7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast/Western Region Welcome

8:00am - 9:30am AABE General Membership Meeting

8:00am - 12:00pm Powering Your Future (Youth Forum)

10:00am - 12:00pm Registration

9:45am - 10:15am Mike Morris, President & CEO, AEP

10:00am - 2:00pm Career Fair and Exhibits

10:30am - 12:00pm Concurrent Sessions

Alternative Energy

Energy Technology: The Wave of the Future

12:00pm - 2:00pm Scholarship Luncheon

2:00pm - 5:00pm Explore Orlando (on your own)

6:00pm - 7:00pm JES Cocktail Reception

7:30pm - 1:00am James E. Stewart Gala

DOWNLOADS

Attachment 1: Entrepreneurs Forum

Attachment 2: Young Adult Forum

CONTACT INFORMATION
LaKeesha Wilson
202-371-9530 Phone
202-371-9218 Fax
lwilson@aabe.org

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