UW Energy Hub

2010 Conference

The 2010 Energy Hub Conference will take place on November 5, 2010 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in downtown Madison, WI. This is our third annual conference and will focus on the energy impact of Transportation policy and technology. The students-only conference will happen in tandem with a public Alternative Vehicle Exhibition in the lower Monona Terrace exhibition space.

The 2010 Conference is offered at low-cost to UW-Madison students thanks to our generous sponsors. Reap the benefits of 2010 conference sponsorship

The 2010 Conference will again feature a student research poster exhibition and contest. University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to submit their original energy research posters. An online poster abstract submission form will be posted soon, contact us for more information on the poster exhibition.

Proposed Discussion Topics:

• Alternative Energy Technology for Passenger Transportation
• EV-to-Grid technologies: Opportunities and Challenges
• Energy considerations in Urban and Regional Planning
• High-speed rail in Wisconsin/Midwest
• Responsible Transportation Choices
• Freight transport efficiency

Conference Events:

• Keynote Presentations from transportation tech and policy experts
• Expert Panel Discussions
• Student Research Poster Exposition
• Sponsor Showcase + Networking
• Alt Vehicle Exposition (see below)
• Post-Conference Reception

Alternative Vehicle Show is also November 5, 2010
Open to the Public!

The Alt Vehicle show brings the newest and best technologies and ideas for personal, public, and industrial transportation to Madison. Attend to see hybrid-electric, plug-in electric, and biofuel-powered cars and trucks, electric motorcycles and scooters, pedal-powered vehicles, and more!

Makes/Models to be showcased:
• Smart USA
• Madison Metro hybrid bus + bike transport demonstration
• more vehicles announced soon!

Want to showcase your vehicle at the Alt Vehicle Show? Contact info@uwehub.org