Join the NHA Waterpower Innovation Council (WIC) on December 5th at the Garland Hotel in Los Angeles for the second Waterpower Innovation Forum. Taking place immediately after the NHA CA Regional Meeting, this forum will start with dinner and a panel discussion followed by a half day meeting.
The goal of the Forum is to bring all sectors of the waterpower industry together to brainstorm and discuss the key technical issues that are preventing the industry from moving forward. The attendees will include owner/operators, developers, researchers, manufacturers and service providers and consultants who want to see the waterpower industry reach its full potential.
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Schedule – Detailed agenda here
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – The Garland – Courtyard
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Reception and Dinner with Keynote Speaker
Evening Speaker: Debbie Powell, Vice President, Power Generation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
The evening dinner will serve as a way to kick start our thinking and allow all to dream what the future possibilities for the hydropower industry could be. Our speaker for the evening will challenge us to “Think Big”. In order to advance the hydropower industry, we need to do away with the self-limiting thoughts and start an opening dialog about what we see as our technical challenges and then work together to innovatively solve them.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – The Garland – El Camino
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Welcome
Linda Church Ciocci, President & CEO, National Hydropower Association
Jay Anders, Associate Vice President, Black & Veatch
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM: Keynote Address
Lauren Faber, Chief Sustainability Officer, Office of LA Mayor Eric Garcetti
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM: Review Outcomes from the NE Waterpower Innovation Forum
Jay Anders, Associate Vice President, Black & Veatch
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: DOE Perspective and Thoughts on the Renewable Energy Space
Alejandro Moreno, Director for the Water Power Technologies Office, DOE
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM: AM Break
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Breakout/Working Group Sessions – The Garland – El Camino & Mission
- Small breakout sessions will be established to explore the technical challenges in small hydro, MHK, pumped storage, and conventional hydropower related to project schedule and cost. One of the groups will also work with representatives from the DOE to discuss and review the Hydropower road map. The goal will be to identify needs and recommendations to promote focused research in the highest priority areas.
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Groups will review and add to the information from the WIC East meeting. The goal of the initial part of the session will be to prioritize key items and areas for further discussion.
- 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – During this part of the small group session the group will work together to further define and document the top 3 to 4 items as prioritized in the first part of the working session. This information will be used to further direct the future efforts of the WIC
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Report Out & Forum Wrap-Up
Each breakout group will have the opportunity to share what the group discussed. The goal of this time is to share with the entire gathering the key thoughts and ideas that need greater research and understanding to further transform the hydropower industry.
Registration Rates
Reception and Dinner with Keynote Speaker – December 4, 2018
NHA Member – $35
Standard – $50
Government/Speaker – $35
Waterpower Innovation Forum – December 5, 2018
NHA Member – $75
Standard – $115
Government/Speaker – $75
Meeting Location & Sleeping Accommodations
The Garland
4222 Vineland Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91602
Room Rates:
Singe Rate: $195 / night plus tax
Double Rate: $195 / night plus tax
Triple Rate: $215 / night plus tax
Quad Rate: $235 / night plus tax
Call: 1-800-238-3759, email reservations@thegarland.com, or book on the website www.theGarland.com. Be sure to provide the group code, NHA. These rates are available until Friday, November 9th or the block is full, whichever comes first.
Cancellation Policy
You may transfer your registration at any time at no cost. Cancellations received in writing by November 21st will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations after this date cannot be refunded.
Questions
Please contact Francesca Blanco (Francesca@hydro.org) with questions. NHA will be holding similar Regional Meetings in other areas of the country throughout the year. Please check www.hydro.org for details.
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