HydroVision International 2018
Join 3,000+ attendees and more than 320 exhibiting companies from around the world at the largest worldwide gathering of hydro professionals. Hydrovision Int`l provides a week of informative hydropower focused meetings including perspectives on the role of hydropower and issues affecting hydro resources. It will also help participants develop a vision to meet challenges and ensure the future sustainability of hydro.
- Event Type:
- Conference/Seminar
- Date:
- Jun. 26-28, 2018
- Venue:
- Charlotte Convention Center
- Location:
- Charlotte , NC , USA
Event Overview
- Participate in over 70 conference sessions featuring more than 400 speakers!
- All full conference delegates will also earn 15 Professional Development Hours
Content will be presented on a variety of topics:
- Asset Resilience and Sustainability
- New Development
- Civil Works and Dam Safety
- Operations and Maintenance
- Environmental and Social
- Policies and Regulations
- Equipment and Technology
- Project Management and Operations
- Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy
- Water and Environment
- Market Trends and Strategies
- Water Management and Movement
Content will delivered in three methods:
- Panel Discussions: True interactive discussion of a topic by a panel of experts, guided by a moderator
- Technical Paper Presentations: Individual speakers present more in-depth content of a technical nature
- Poster Presentations: Offers attendees the opportunity to learn about a concept in a small group or one-on-one discussion
Benefits of Attending
- Build alliances among 3,000+ hydro professionals and water resource stakeholders
- Attend multiple networking events to make a connection with colleagues
- Share knowledge, expertise and viewpoints toward effective solutions
- Gain a better understanding of current and future challenges affecting hydro during the 60+ conference sessions
- Hear from over 350 hydro speakers
- See the most comprehensive collection of 320+ hydro-related product and service providers on the exhibit floor
- Promote technology development to sustain the hydro industry
- Earn Professional Development Hour Credits - Attendees registered as Full Conference Delegates are eligible to receive 11 Professional Development Hours (PDH) credits.
Waterpower Hydro Basics Course
For All Newcomers to the Hydro Industry!
Here's everything you need to know to get started in hydro...and a perfect refresher course for veterans!
Date and Times:
Monday, June 25, 2018 | 8:00AM - 5:00PM and Tuesday, June 26, 2018 | 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Who Should Attend:
Individuals new to hydro, both new hires and experienced professionals moving into hydro or those who want to expand their areas of expertise.
Here's everything you need to know to get started in hydro...and a perfect refresher course for veterans! This intensive, highly practical training is designed to help persons new to hydro be more productive more quickly and to help persons with limited hydro experience expand their knowledge.
Highly qualified faculty representing consulting companies, utilities, federal power producers, and regulatory agencies present interesting, insightful lectures on:
- Turbine Basics
- Electrical System Basics
- Hydro in a Power System
- Day-to-Day Operations
- How Projects are Regulated
- Harnessing the Water
- Communicating Hydro's Value
- Natural Resource Stewardship: Instream Flows, Fish Passage, and Dam Effects on Water Quality
Women with Hydro Vision Luncheon
Who are the most influential women in hydro?
When: Wednesday, June 27th | 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
About:
You’ll meet and recognize special women who have made and/or are continuing to make significant contributions to the hydro industry by sharing their unique talents and “vision” to improve and advance the hydro industry.
- Communications; Public Relations;
- Stakeholder Relations
- Dam Safety
- Engineering Consulting
- Environmental Protection and Mitigation
- Equipment Supply
- Marine Hydrokinetics
- New Development
- Policies and Regulations
- Power Plant Operations and Maintenance
- Research and Technology
Come celebrate with these amazing individuals! Enjoy lunch with colleagues. Meet the winners in a relaxed, comfortable setting.
Take time to thank these women for their hydro vision!
Exhibition
Exhibitor Resource Center
Our exhibit hall serves as the ideal place for face-to-face business in the hydropower market. Thousands of our attendees walk through the hall entrance to see products and meet the teams behind them. Our 320+ exhibitors are among the highest in quantity - but most importantly, quality.
Become an Exhibitor
Showcase Your Brand. Get Results.
Why Exhibit? Get in front of 3,000+ industry professionals from 54 countries. Generate quality leads and reach our concentrated group of targeted decision-makers.
Exhibiting at HydroVision International is the smartest decision you'll make all year!
No other venue provides more opportunities to meet one-on-one with your current and prospective customers.
Benefit from:
- Opportunities to showcase your products and services to a broad audience of attendees across all segments of the hydro market
- Qualified lead generation for new business results
- Branding opportunities to optimize exposure for your company, products and services
- Cost-efficient networking platform to meet the key players, interact with existing customers and build critical new contacts to grow your business and expand your results
Exhibitor Hub
Resources for Current Exhibitors
As an exhibitor, you gain access to resources beyond your booth space. This includes free marketing tools, a one-stop exhibitor manual and fully dedicated staff.
Sponsor and Standout
Accomplish Your Goals. Increase Your ROI.
Bolster your event investment's ROI by working with our sponsorship team. They'll build a customized option based on your company's goals.
View Live Floor Plan
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Check out our LIVE floor plan. Whether you're planning on exhibiting or just walking the hall, this is the perfect way to see who is already there.
View Exhibitor List
Who And What Will Be On The Floor
Get details on the product and service providers planning to exhibit. With so many booths and only a few days to see them, prioritize your list.
Event Schedule
See When We're Open to Plan Your Exhibition
Take a look at our 2017 event schedule and start getting excited for next year!
Conference
2017 Event-At-A-Glance
See The Whole 2017 Conference Schedule in One Place
Take a look at our 2017 event-at-a-glance to help get an idea of what to expect for 2018!
Encompassing ALL Types of Hydro
Look at our panel presentation tracks for 2017 and start deciding on what to attend for next year!
Conference Details
Over 400 industry experts will present new solutions and innovations for the future in 66 conference sessions broken up in 8 tracks offering full conference attendees a chance to earn 11 PDH credit hours.
The conference sessions are organized into multiple concurrent session tracks.
- Asset Resilience and Sustainability
- Civil Works and Dam Safety
- Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy
- New Development
- Operations and Maintenance
- Policies and Regulations
- Water and Environment
Conference Tracks
Asset Resilience and Sustainability
Seasoned managers share lessons learned and new insights to arrive at sound, profitable solutions to asset management challenges. The seven sessions in this track will help you address key asset management issues, with a goal towards improving the bottom line.
Who Should Attend:
Consultants, Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers, Generation Managers, Hydroelectric Department Managers (Engineering, Communications, Finance and Human Resources), Managers of Hydroelectric Assets, Production Managers
Civil Works and Dam Safety
What are the best practices or methods for managing safety issues related to dams and civil structures?
Attendees learn from dam owners, managers and regulators about products, programs, and approaches in use today. Explore practical ideas that will help you manage the maintenance or modification of civil components.
Who Should Attend:
Civil/Structural Engineers, Consultants, Dam Safety Managers and Regulators, Maintenance Supervisors, Operations Supervisors, Project Managers, Service Contractors
Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy
Experts cover the more technical aspects of marine hydrokinetics worldwide and is intended to supplement some of the higher-level information being presented at other MHK conferences.
Who Should Attend:
Device Developers, Technical Staff, Supply Chain Companies, Heads of R&D, University Personnel, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Potential Installers
New Development
Where do promising new opportunities for hydroelectric development exist? What types of development approaches can serve as successful models for emerging hydro thoughout the world?
These sessions examine the major forces that are moving new hydro forward and explore solutions to the challenges faced along the way.
Who Should Attend:
Business Development Specialists, Consultants, Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers, Financiers/Lenders/Insurers, Project Developers, Project Owners
Operations and Maintenance
Every aspect of hydro plant operations and maintencance contribute to it's success.
Hydropower’s most innovative and progressive O&M managers share their approaches to cutting costs, improving equipment longevity and performance, and increasing worker safety.
Who Should Attend:
Consultants, Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers, Maintenance Supervisors, O&M Personnel, Operations Supervisors, Plant Managers and Superintendents, Project Managers, Safety Specialists, Service Contractors
Policies and Regulations
Experts share their perspectives on policy and regulatory initiatives in their regions. The track offers perspectives from throughout the world on hydro policy, with some sessions that focus specifically on U.S hydro policies and regulations. Attendees learn licensing requirements, and strategies to help them navigate the licensing process quickly and efficiently
Who Should Attend:
Attorneys, Business Managers, Compliance Managers, Consultants, Electricity Supply Regulators, Financiers, Hydro Generation Managers, Independent System Operators, Owners of Hydroelectric Assets, Regulators, Resource Agency Representatives, Tribal Representatives
Water and Environment
The allocation and management of water resources is complex.
Experts provide solutions to challenges and share insights about water resource negotiations, the impact of climate change, and new tools for reservoir management.
Who Should Attend:
Consultants, Environmental Specialists, Project Owners, Special Interest Group Representatives, Water Resources Attorneys, Water Resource/Watershed Managers
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