MIT ENERGY CONFERENCE MARCH 1 - 2, 2013

____________________________________________________________________________________   MIT ENERGY CONFERENCE                    MARCH 1 - 2, 2013     FROM IDEA TO IMPACT: COLLABORATING TO MEET GLOBAL ENERGY CHALLENGES  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Invitation to the 8th Annual MIT Energy Conference

Greetings! We are excited to announce the amazing speakers and panelists who will be joining us on March 1st and 2nd for the eighth annual MIT Energy Conference "From Idea to Impact: Collaborating to Meet Global Energy Challenges."     This year's keynote addresses will be delivered by David Crane, NRG President and CEO, and  former DOE Secretary of Energy and Governor Bill Richardson.  For a comprehensive overview of this year's conference lineup, please visit our website at www.mitenergyconference.com.   We hope you'll join us!  The conference is a ticketed event, so be sure to register to reserve your seat! Sincerely, 2013 MIT Energy Conference Directors Saturday Highlights In addition to extensive in-depth panels and idea storm sessions, we are thrilled to announce that Tesla Motors will be displaying the Tesla  Model S, the world's first premium electric sedan, during Saturday's program of the Energy Conference at the Westin Copley Place on March 2nd, 2013. Also featured during Saturday's programming are selected highlights of MIT research. Images courtesy of Tesla Motors Read on... Hardware on Campus   Through this week leading up to the conference, we have hardware displays around campus.  Many of these items will also be featured at the Friday Night Energy Showcase on March 1st, 2013.   Keystone Tower Systems   In Lobby 10, Keystone Tower Systems has provided their Spiral Welded Towers for next generation wind turbines. Their innovative tower manufacturing process significantly lowers the cost of wind energy by enabling turbines to reach higher into stronger winds, where they can capture more energy.     Hydrorecovery   Also coming this week is Hydrorecovery, an early stage company which specializes in developing new products in the hydrotechnology space.  They are showcasing their patent-pending hydro prototype, which is expected to launch this summer. Read on...      Conference Details   Friday, March 1, 2013 MIT Campus 10:30 AM to 5:15 PM Boston Park Plaza Hotel 50 Park Plaza 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, March 2, 2013 The Westin Copley Place 10 Huntington Avenue 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Contact Us For questions regarding ticket registration: mitec_registration_2013@mit.edu For general questions: mit_energy_conference@mit.edu Website: www.mitenergyconference.com