Presenting at EWEC 2009, which takes place in Marseille, France from 16-19 March, offers an ideal opportunity to share experiences and discuss the latest policies, products and technical developments with over 6,000 key decision-makers in the wind industry and the wider electricity community.

For more information, visit the EWEC 2009 website and take a look at the call for abstracts page. The deadline for abstract submissions is 10 September, after which all the submitted abstracts will be reviewed and scored by leading specialists from research institutes and the wind industry.

Exhibition expansion

In response to overwhelming demand, a new 800m2 extension has recently been added to Hall 3, increasing the total exhibition space to over 8,100 m2. Space is filling up fast, and even with the recent expansion, EWEC 2009 is already 83% sold. To see the latest floor plan, visit the EWEC exhibition page.

Contact Sanna Heinonen - [email protected] or +32 2 400 1093 - to reserve exhibition space at the premier gathering of European and global wind energy professionals.

New sponsorship opportunities

There are a number of unique sponsorship opportunities available at EWEC 2009 for you to increase the exposure of your company or brand.

The list of sponsorship opportunities is designed like a menu from which you may choose a customised, organisation-specific sponsorship package. You can also view our list of existing sponsors.

If your sponsorship investment reaches €50,000, you will be designated a Gold Sponsor, and you will have your logo, with a link to your website, on the 2009 homepage, as well as in all event newsletters. Your logo will also appear on EWEC advertisements in Marseille, as well as on the plasma TV screen at the venue entrance before and during the event.

If your sponsorship investment reaches €100,000, you will be designated a Platinum Sponsor, and will receive the benefits of a Gold Sponsor plus one meeting room (for up to 12 people) available for you throughout EWEC and your logo on all the signs at the venue. What is more, we will include your corporate brochure in the delegate bags, and a description of your company in one event newsletter.

For more information on sponsorship please contact Sanna Heinonen - [email protected] or +32 2 400 1093

New media partners for EWEC 2009

Windtech International has become a media partner for EWEC 2009. Windtech International is the worldwide information magazine for the wind energy industry with a technological focus. It reaches a worldwide readership of professionals active in the wind energy industry through a targeted global distribution. 4,000 copies are distributed worldwide in over 80 countries, and eight issues a year.

To find out more about EWEA events and services visit us at:

• HUSUM WindEnergy: Hall 4, stand number 4A01 (9–13 September 2008 in Husum, Germany)
• Renewable Energy Finance Forum, (15–16 September 2008 in London, UK)
• Eolica Expo Mediterranean: Air Hall, Stand D24 (1–4 October 2008 in Rome, Italy)