[SEMCO] 4th Annual Marine Renewable Energy Technical Conference

Fri Jun 8 17:21:52 EDT 2012

4th Annual Marine Renewable Energy Technical Conference

Sponsored by New England Marine Renewable Energy Center of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Technical Presentations, Posters, Networking, Sponsorships, Exhibits

Call for Abstracts  - Extended through June 15, 2012  

Tuesday, October 30 - Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Crowne Plaza - Providence/Warwick
801 Greenwich Avenue
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886
Registration
Conference Accommodations

Two days of technical presentations on research relating to wave, tide, ocean and river current, offshore wind, environmental monitoring, policy and regulations, industry lessons learned, and more.

Now in its 4th year, the Annual New England Marine Renewable Energy Center’s Technical Conference brings together engineers, scientists, policy makers and industry developers to share results of research that will advance the field of water energy. Presentations from the past three technical conferences are available on theMREC web site.

Join US and international colleagues in a highly technical professionally reviewed and chaired format that is building the body of literature (albeit digitally) on the subject of renewable ocean and river energy generation.

There will be ample time for networking with engineers, scientists and policy professionals from government, academia and industry. Technical papers, posters, and exhibits will be available. Graduate students are encouraged to submit abstracts. Attendees are expected from all over the world, including: UK, Ireland, France, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Chili, and beyond.

MREC would like to thank our loyal sponsors:

Premier Sponsors

Sponsors

Agenda at a Glance

Tuesday October 30, 2012

8:00 AM – Registration, Coffee, Refreshments
8:30-8:40 AM Welcome, John Miller, Executive Director MREC 
8:40-9 AM Keynote: Industry Status
9:00 AM-12:00 PM Technical Sessions
12:00-1:30 PM  Lunch, Networking, and Posters
Lunch Keynote: TBA
1:30-4:45 PM Technical Sessions
5:30-7:00 PM Sponsored Reception for all Attendees

Wednesday October 31, 2012

8:00–8:30 AM - Registration, coffee, refreshments
8:30-9:00 AM - Keynote: TBA
9:00 AM-12:00 PM - Technical Sessions
12:00-1:30 PM - Lunch Keynote: TBA
1:30-4:30 PM  -Technical Sessions and Adjournment

Call for Abstracts

Registration

To register please go to: https://webapps.umassd.edu/events/mrec/

Rate Information
Rates include full access to all technical sessions, keynote addresses, exhibit and poster display area; daily continental breakfast, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, lunch and ticket to hosted reception on Tuesday October 30, 2012.

Registration can be completed by going to the link below. Payment can be made immediately on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth secure payment area on line or by check.  

Refunds will not be made after October 15, 2012. 

Rates
Early Bird (Before August 31, 2012) - $395.00
Regular (After September 1, 2012) - $475.00
1 Day (Specify date) - $295.00
     ____Tuesday October 30, 2012
     ____Wednesday October 31, 2012
Presenter/Poster (Abstract must be accepted) - $175.00
Student w/valid ID (both days) - $100.00
Student w/valid ID (1 Day) - $75.00
Student Volunteer (Contact Maggie Merrill for Discount Code) - No Charge
Exhibitor (Receives 1 Registration; 1 10x10 space, 1 table, 1 chair) - $1,595.00

Electrical outlet extra; details available upon request.

Sponsor and Media 
Contact Maggie Merrill, 617.306.2764, MREC Conference Manager for Specific Sponsor Discount Codes and other details

Premium Sponsor (Receives 3 Registrations, 1 booth space) - $5,000.00
Logo on all materials, Introductory Remarks

Reception Sponsor (October 30 Reception 5:30-7PM) - $3,000.00 
Receives 2 Registrations, 1 booth space, logo on all materials and welcoming remarks at reception        

Coffee & Networking Sponsor (Covers 1 of 4) - $2,000.00
Receives 1 Registration, 1 booth space, logos on all materials, sign at coffee table

Note Pad and Pen Sponsor - $800.00
Receives 1 Registration, logo on all materials, must provide 250 note pads and pens by Friday October 26, 2012

Organizational Sponsor 
Logo on all materials, Registration @ $295 for 1

Media Sponsor 
Logo on all materials, Receives 1 registration

To register online: https://webapps.umassd.edu/events/mrec/

Contacts

Maggie L. Merrill, Conference Manager
617.306.2764

John Miller, Executive Director, MREC|
508.999.MREC (6732) 

Sponsorships Available

Networking and Coffee Breaks: $2,000 each X 4 (Sponsors receive logo recognition at www.mrec.umassd.edu web site, e-news blasts; on site promotional materials, and conference packets; 1 free full admission and 1 booth space.)

Reception: Tuesday October 30, 2012 Reception sponsors welcome @ $3,000 each. (Sponsors receive logo recognition on event web site: www.mrec.umassd.edu, in e-news blasts, on-site promotional materials and in conference packets. In addition lead sponsors receive exhibit space located next to technical sessions; 2 free full admissions to conference.)

Media Sponsors
There is no way that we could get the word out as effectively and efficiently without the welcome assistance from our media partners. We offer logo recognition, on site exposure, table space for current issues of publications and one free full admission to conference.

Organizational Sponsors
There are many collaborating organizations with whom we exchange promotional and outreach resources. This year we are cross promoting events for our colleagues at Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET), Marine and Oceanographic Technology Network (MOTN), Ocean Renewable Energy Group (OREG), Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA), Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC), and Ocean Business 13. Organizational sponsors will have their logos displayed on all printed and electronic promotional materials; will have table top space to place literature; ability to register for two full days  for the one day rate of $295.00.

To sponsor, contact Maggie L. Merrill, Conference Manager, 617.306.2764

Information Contact: John Miller, Director, NE MREC, 508.999.MREC (6732) 

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