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DTE Energy, ESD Bring Back Energy Conference And Exhibition

SOUTHFIELD -- Hailed as the largest energy conference of its kind in Michigan, the DTE Energy - Engineering Society of Detroit Energy Conference and Exhibition will return this year on May 2 with important presentations to help schools, municipalities, restaurants, grocery stores, and others put together and implement successful energy efficiency programs.

The conference will also feature more educational track sessions, dozens of exhibitors, as well as two unique opportunities to help attendees connect with potential business partners on the spot.

The event runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

The conference will feature a keynote presentation by Albert M. Berriz, CEO, Board Member and Shareholder of McKinley, on the topic of energy efficiency as an economic tool for businesses. He will outline opportunities that exist for businesses through utility energy efficiency programs and how business leaders that value energy efficiency will improve their efforts to compete in the global marketplace.

More than 800 people are expected to attend.

New this year, the event will feature The Connection Point: Two afternoon opportunities that will allow attendees to connect with exhibitors and suppliers for networking and even potential business partnerships.

Cost to attend the conference is $65 for ESD members; $85 for non-members or join ESD for half price.

This conference is open to the public. For more information, please call Tim Walker at (248) 353-0735, ext. 115 or twalker@esd.org. To register, visit www.esd.org.

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