Step-by-Step Guide for Developing and Submitting an Abstract:

Step 1:  Choose an issue/technology/project that is relevant and informative to the renewable energy industry, either from the list of suggestions above, or propose your own industry-related topic.

Step 2:  Choose the presentation method – Paper Presentation or Panel Discussion

Paper Presentation Guidelines  
• Estimated presentation length - 15-22 minutes, including Q & A time.

• Submission of a written presentation to conference management is required in advance of either conference to enable publication on the CD-ROM conference proceedings.
• Complimentary Registration - One presenter per selected presentation is eligible for complimentary full conference registration, which includes admission to the exhibit hall and conference, two delegate luncheons, exhibit hall floor reception and one copy of the conference proceedings on CD-ROM.

Panel Discussion Guidelines
• Panel submissions must contain content for a complete 2-hour panel discussion, including a moderator and three confirmed panelists.

• Panel sessions are a less structured environment and allow conference attendees to interact with the panelists.

• Panelists are not required to submit a manuscript for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings, but are encouraged to submit their PowerPoint presentations if one is used, however, it is not required.
• Complimentary Registration: Up to 5 panelists per selected panel discussion are eligible for complimentary full conference registration, which includes admission to the exhibit hall and conference, two delegate luncheons, exhibit hall reception and one copy of the conference proceedings on CD-ROM.

Step 3:  Develop a well-written, concise synopsis (200 – 400 words in length) of your proposed presentation topic that addresses all key points of issue/project/technology.

Step 4:  ONLINE SUBMISSION:  Abstracts are now submitted online at www.renewableenergyworld-events.com  - click on Online Abstract Submittal Form on the Conference drop-down menu. 

Please fill out all appropriate fields; abstract submission process will not be completed without including all required information. 

• State whether the topic has been previously presented and, if so, when and at what conference.
• Indicate for which categories the topic would best be suited.
• Include complete name, title, company, address, telephone, fax and e-mail for all authors or panelists, as necessary. 

•Identify the presenter of record for manuscript presentations.

Once the abstract has been submitted, an email response will be sent to confirm conference management has received it.  Please print this and retain the email for your records.

If you do not have access to the Internet, abstracts can either be submitted via email as Word document attachments to either rewna-conference@pennwell.com or mailed on a CD-ROM (PC compatible) to:

 QUESTIONS or SUBMISSION Problems:  Call +1-918-831-9736 or email either rewna-conference@pennwell.com. 

SELECTION, NOTIFICATION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Selection Process: The Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America Program Committee is composed of industry professionals representing all renewable technologies. The committees will carefully review all abstracts submitted by the August 6, 2010 deadline with the goal of forming a highly educational and informative conferences addressing topical and timely renewable energy industry issues.

All abstracts will be evaluated on the strength of the abstract submitted, including content matter, market trend and relevance of the material. The program committees will give preference to abstracts that include end-user representation. Consultants and manufacturers may submit abstracts of a non-commercial nature, but all blatant commercial sales pitches will not be accepted for presentation.

Notification: All primary contacts will be notified via email no later than October 22, 2010, as to whether or not their proposed Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America or Photovoltaics World Conference & Expo abstract has been selected.

Primary Contact Responsibilities: The primary contact will be responsible for meeting all deadlines and requirements regarding the paper presentation or panel participation. The primary contact must agree to submit a final manuscript to be included in the conference proceedings by December 3, 2010. This contact also needs to notify conference management of any changes, additions or corrections in author, co-author or panelist names, paper titles or availability to present the submitted paper at the appointed date and time. Unless otherwise noted on the abstract, the presenter will be considered the primary contact.

Speaker Registration: One presenter per paper accepted or up to five panelists per panel session will receive complimentary full conference registration that includes entrance to the conference and exhibit hall, delegate lunches, exhibit hall reception and one copy of the conference proceedings on CD-ROM.  All travel and hotel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the speaker.

Co-presenters are encouraged to attend Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America, and we will gladly include their names in the conference programs. However, they will be responsible for their own conference registration, hotel accommodations and other conference-related expenses.

ABSTRACT SUBMITTAL DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 13, 2010