Thursday, February 23, 2012

2012 Regional Energy & Preservation Conferences

JANUARY 25-28, 2012  

                       

Mark your calendars, indeed! The 2012 Kansas Preservation, Energy & Sustainability Conference and Fair is a perfect opportunity for you to experience locally what many around the country have access to on a regular basis. Covering a wide range of topics, from spec writing and window restoration to energy efficient gadgets and sustainable landscaping, the 2012 conference and fair has something for everyone. (Check out photos from last year's Regional Energy and Sustainability Conference and Fair here and on the 2011 Summit and Fair Photo Gallery.)

  • Interested in seeing a documentary subtitled "the world's first toxic comedy"? This conference is showing it.
  • Need to learn about new technology to improve energy efficiency for your company building operations? This conference will showcase it. 
  • Ready to network with individuals, organizations, and companies that share your passion for preserving the historic while embracing a sustainable future? This conference is the place for you.
  • Eager to learn how to effectively winterize your home? This conference will help you through it.
  • Want to showcase your products and services for energy effiiciency, environmental compliance and sustainability, historic preservation, and LEED architectural design? This conference is for you as an exhibitor or sponsor.
  • Interested in finding out about new fuel efficient vehicles? Visit this conference for a close-up look at new models inside Century II at the Fuel Efficient Car Show. Wichita Area Auto Dealers, Westar Energy, and other community members will be showing off their vehicles including electric, natural gas, hybrids, others.    

So if you are interested in attending the 2012 Kansas Preservation, Energy & Sustainability Conference, use the links to the right to View each day's schedule, to register as a participant or become a sponsor or exhibitor. 

REGISTRATION FOR CONFERENCE SUMMIT 

Registration for Summit Days

Early Rate

(Before 1/6/2012)

Regular Rate

(1/6-1/24)

Late Rate

(1/25-1/27)

Both Thursday and Friday  (January  26th and 27th)

$70

$85

$100

Thursday Only (January 26th)

$40

 $50

$60

Friday Only (January 27th)

$40

$50

$60

PRE-Conference activities on Wednesday, January 25th, and the FAIR, Saturday, January 28th, are FREE.   
 
We hope to see you in Wichita!

                 

Hotel Registration


Drury Plaza Hotel

The conference will be held at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview (400 West Douglas Avenue, Wichita, Kansas, 316-262-5000) and the adjacent Century II Convention Center. A block of rooms have been held for a limited time for the 2012 Conference. 

Click to make reservations and view special rates at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview. Reservations must be received by Monday, January 9, 2012 in order to assure occupancy at the best rates; reservations received after this date will be accepted on availability, at the best room rate at time of reservation.

View the amenities available at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview.

Schedule & Registration

Wednesday Pre-Conference Schedule, Thursday Summit Schedule, Friday Summit Schedule, and Saturday Fair ScheduleParticipant fee information is available by scrolling down in the left-hand column.   For brief, concise, all-in-one informational flyer, download our Go Green To Save Green one-sheet.

There are free events on Wednesday and Saturday.  If you want to attend the conference summit on Thursday - Friday, please fill out the Participant Registration Online Form. There is a special Wedesday Pre-Conference Workshop - Contact Kathy Morgan at kmorgan@wichita.gov for information and registration.  

If you want to be an exhibitor and/or sponsor, please fill out the Exhibitor Registration Online Form or download and print an Exhibitor/Sponsor Brochure. The Summary for Exhibitors/Sponsors Benefits and Costs is also available to download.  

NOTEThe Exhibitors/Sponsors deadline for advertising materials that will go into the printed conference program has been extended until January 6th.  However, logos and website links should be provided, if possible, at the time of registration for the fullest benefit of advertising opportunities. Due to increased interest in this conference, it is advisable to book exhibitor space early.  

Registered Sponsors and Exhibitors will be posted on this site in the near future.

For More Information, please contact:  

Jana Henderson, Office of University Conferences, Wichita State University

1845 Fairmount, Campus Box 136, Wichita, Kansas 67260-0136

Phone: (316) 978-6493 Fax: (316) 978-3064

E-mail: Jana.henderson@wichita.edu

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