Calendar

Clean Transportation and Cleantech Conferences in USA

Clean-Tech Investor Summit

February 1 and 2, 2012
Palm Springs, California

Clean-tech venture capitalists, government advisers, clean-energy thought leaders, and corporate visionaries will convene in Palm Springs in January for the Annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit, the industry’s premier annual gathering produced by Clean Edge and International Business Forum (IBF), and chaired by Technology Partners.

Strategies in Light

February 7 to 9, 2012
Santa Clara, California

This is the longest-running and the largest conference in the HB LED and lighting industry. The LED Light and Design Pavilion will provide a unique environment for lighting designers, architects, and specifiers to learn about the components and design of LED lighting, drivers, and components.

Chicago Auto Show

February 9 to 19, 2012
Chicago, Illinois

Global auto show including concept cars and fleet vehicles.

AAAS Annual Meeting

February 16 to 20, 2012
Vancouver BC

AAAS (Advancing Science, Serving Society) invites you to join a diverse array of leading scientists, engineers, educators, and policy-makers. It will attract attendees from all U.S. states and territories as well as more than 50 countries.

ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

February 27 to 29, 2012
Washington DC

The event is designed to bring together key players from across the energy ecosystem – researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, and government officials – to share ideas for developing and deploying the next generation of clean energy technologies.

Green Truck Summit

March 5 and 6, 2012
Indiana, IN

The Green Truck Summit is a nationally-recognized and attended conference on clean technologies and fuels for heavy-duty vehicles. Cutting-edge solutions for increasing vehicle efficiency, reducing emissions, and using cleaner fuels in heavy duty vehicles and buses in order to ensure US energy security and reduce global warming. Hosted by NTEA and CALSTART.

Cleantech Form

March 26 to 28, 2012
San Francisco, California

The convergence of cleantech and information technology is ushering in a truly new era in clean technology, enabling faster global deployments, greater scale, and more precise measurement of impact than ever before. At this conference private equity investors and cleantech executives refine their cleantech strategy, learn where to place technology bets and meet with the innovative entrepreneurs and global partners.

NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo

April 21 to 24, 2012
Saint Louis, MO

Join international fleet managers in this experience consisting of numerous networking opportunities, exhibits featuring the latest fleet products, quality training & education and exciting events.

SAE World Congress

April 24 to 26, 2012
Detroit, Michigan

Charging Forward Together highlights the importance of continuing the evolution of automotive propulsion technology and energy efficiency— as well as representing the continued recovery and progress in our industry. Premier event for automotive engineers to review the latest technology, developments, and standards.

Earth Day

April 22, 2012
Events Global, Act Local

Earth Day has the power to bring about historic advances in climate policy, renewable energy and green jobs and catalyze millions who make personal commitments to sustainability – A Billion Acts of Green™ – mobilizing the power of people to create change by taking small steps in our homes, our schools and our businesses that add up to an enormous collective action.

EVS26

May 6 to 9, 2012
Los Angeles, California

The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) will host the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26), the premier conference and market for the EV industry. EVS26 unites the business, technology, policy, finance and academic leaders to provide significant information and insight into the latest developments in the EV industry.

Alternative Clean Transportation – ACT Expo

May 14 to 17, 2012
Long Beach, California

ACT Expo will show the latest clean vehicles and provide sessions about alt fuels and new vehicle technology.

World Renewable Energy Forum

May 13 to 18, 2012
Denver, Colorado

Organized by the American Solar Energy Society, the event will bring together leading experts to discuss advances in technology and mass deployment of renewable energy and efficiency, with benefits for national security and jobs-creation.

WindPower

May 2012
Anaheim, California

AWEA WINDPOWER’s Conference prepares attendees to create our wind energy future, strengthen our economy, and develop a sound, profitable energy market. As a venue to discuss perspectives, methods and strategies for maintaining and increasing profitability in an environment of technical, economic and political change. Major expo.

Venture Capital Investing Conference

June 19 and 20, 2012
San Francisco, CA

IBF’s Venture Capital Investing Conference has been the premier gathering for both investor groups – VCs and LPs – to connect and address pressing issues and critical realities facing the industry.

EV Symposium

TBD 2012
Palo Alto, California

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group electric vehicle conference. The Symposium will address key policy and implementation issues for EVs now that they are becoming part of the automobile mainstream.

Government Fleet Expo

TBD 2012

The largest government fleet management event in the nation that targets all levels of public sector fleets. See the latest technology, software, vehicles, products and services first-hand right in the exhibit hall.

Telematics Detroit 2011

TBD 2012

Over 100 presentations about the latest about how the embedded information technology in cars improves navigation,  safe driving, fuel efficiency, management of electric cars, entertainment, infotainment, and hands-free access to the internet and communication.

Storage Week

July 2012
San Diego, California

The conference will cover the complete range of storage policies, markets, projects, applications, business models and technology platforms.

Intersolar

July 2012
San Francisco, California

The Intersolar North America Conference covers three distinct fields: Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal Technology and Concentrating Solar Thermal Energy (CST). Attendees receive in-depth analysis of the current solar industry as well as the ideal platform for interacting and networking with leading international industry experts and decision-makers.

Plug-In 2012 Conference & Exposition

July 23-26, 2012
San Antonio, Texas

Conference details the technical advances, market research and policy initiatives shaping the future of plug-in hybrid and electric transportation technology. Presentations include real-world data and insight into cutting-edge research, the event will feature an exposition with vehicles, supporting infrastructure and the latest innovations associated with plug-in technology. Attendees also will have the opportunity to participate in a scheduled vehicle ride-n-drive.

Going Green Silicon Valley

TBD 2012

GoingGreen is where cutting-edge greentech CEOs meet the top green VCs, corporate partners and members of the press. Green technology entrepreneurs are transforming trillion dollar industries. The most influential venture capitalists, corporate strategic partners and emerging technology companies will congregate for presentations, networking, and deal making.

APTA Annual Conference

TBD 2012

This is public transportation’s premiere event, and includes general sessions and forums focused on current issues facing public transportation and featuring first-rate professional speakers.

Green Fleet Conference

TBD 2012

Designed by fleet buyers for fleet buyers, Green Fleet Conference & Expo 2011 is the nation’s largest gathering of fleet professionals and the respected authority on alternative fuel fleets.

HTUF

TBD 2012

CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck User conference will share the  growth in the hybrid technology and product segment and the emerging focus of truck makers on efficiency.

Solar Power International

Solar Power International is the largest annual business-to-business solar event in the US. resented by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Solar Power International will include a large exhibition and conference sessions on solar technology, markets, and policy.

Global Cleantech Summit and Gala

Which 100 of today’s private cleantech companies are the most likely to make the most significant market impact over the next 5-10 years? Find out as the world’s cleantech community weighs in and we unveil the 2012 Global Cleantech 100.

Networked EV

Greentech Media presents The Networked EV: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles, the only conference dedicated to the intersection of electric vehicles and smart grids. Based on the findings and expertise from GTM Research market research in the smart grid and electric vehicle industry.

California Transit Association’s Annual Fall Conference

California public transportation managers attend sessions, share, network, and see the latest.

U.S. High Speed Rail Summit

Global success presentations and plans for United States high speed rail.  Hear about the challenges of major new infrastructure project and maintaining the ‘political sustainability’ needed to get it built.

Statewide Environmental Summit

Air quality executives, CAPCOA, scientists, and environmental stakeholder presentations, discussions and networking.

California Hydrogen Business Council

Hydrogen fuel cell transportation and stationary power.

LA Auto Show

November 2012
Los Angeles, California

See the latest in hybrid cars, fuel efficient cars, electric and future concept cars.

Venture Summit Silicon Valley

The most influential venture capitalists, corporate strategic partners and emerging technology companies will congregate for presentations, networking, and deal making.

North American International Auto Show

January 2013
Detroit, Michigan

This is the North American auto industry’s flagship. See the latest in electric cars, hybrids, AWD, SUV, cars and trucks.

10X Advanced Battery Research

Hear from today’s most exciting innovators about battery breakthroughs over the 3-10 year timeframe – the best economics and quickest path to commercialization.

DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition

January 2013
DistribuTECH is the utility industry’s leading smart grid conference and exposition, covering automation and control systems, energy efficiency, demand response, renewable energy integration, advanced metering, T&D system operation and reliability, power delivery equipment and water utility technology.

EUEC 2012

2013

EUEC, bringing together utility, industry, and government to discuss critical topics, exchange ideas, and inspire future innovation in energy and its impact on the environment.