Who Attends WINDPOWER?

14 WINDPOWER® UPDATE • www.windpowerexpo.orgWhat makes WINDPOWER the industry’s most dynamic annual event is that it attracts a highly diverse group of attendees representing all facets of the industry. WINDPOWER attendees came from all parts of the country; in fact, all 50 states and the District of Columbia were represented. U.S.-based attendees represented 82 percent of participation.Wind energy is an international industry, and WINDPOWER has truly become an international event. WINDPOWER 2011 welcomed 2,679 international participants from 59 countries to Anaheim, representing 18 percent of all attendees.Leading international countries (percentage of total international attendees)U.S. Regions (percentage of total US attendees)The wind energy industry is a complex one, and so it encompasses several segments, ranging from offshore to community wind. WINDPOWER attendees include the professionals who tackle the industry’s top challenges in virtually all areas, creating an event that spawns top-level discussion, interactions, and networking that helps move the industry forward.All levels of industry experience were well represented at WINDPOWER 2011, reflecting both an industry and conference that boast a healthy blend of experience and new blood.A Closer Look at the People of WINDPOWER