SOLAR 2010 Session Types

See bottom of page for a matrix of registration types and sessions included.

GENERAL SESSIONS, also known as Plenary Sessions, showcase speakers of the highest caliber, and the most important subjects. General sessions are included in your All-Access Pass and Full, One-Day and Student Conference Registration.
List of General Sessions >

FORUMS can include case studies, panel discussions or debates and interactive peer-to-peer teaching sessions. Forum sessions are included in your All-Access Pass and Full, One-Day and Student Conference Registration.
List of Forums >

INDUSTRY TRAINING SESSIONS are presented by leading renewable energy companies, and are designed to help business owners, dealers, installers, and others working in the solar industry learn about specific products and services offered by the presenting companies. Registration requirements vary - please see the specific session description for more information.
List of Industry Trainings >

MEETINGS - many of the conference Presenting and Participating organizations hold business meetings in conjunction with the conference. Meetings listed here and on the final conference program are open to all attendees unless otherwise noted in their description.
List of Meetings >

SOCIAL EVENTS offer great networking opportunities, food and fun! Some events are included in your All-Access Pass and Full, One-Day and Student Conference Registration, and some require separate registration. Please see the specific event description for more information.
List of Social Events >

TECHNICAL SESSIONS offer presentations based on papers written for SOLAR 2010. Papers summarize new findings, important work, case studies and new ideas. Technical sessions are included in your All-Access Pass and Full, One-Day and Student Conference Registration.
List of Technical Sessions >

TOURS - visit important and interesting local renewable energy sites. Tours take place on Saturday, May 22 and require separate registration. Please see the specific tour description below for more information.
List of Tours >

WORKSHOPS offer in-depth, often hands-on training. Many offer continuing education credits for various certifications and professional organizations. The following hands-on workshops will be offered either FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010 or SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010.  These Workshops require separate registration as they are not included in any conference registrations. See each workshop description for registration and cost information.
List of Workshops >

SOLAR SUCCESS! Training Event sessions are designed for entrepreneurs who want to establish new solar photovoltaic (PV) installation businesses, as well as electrical and construction business leaders seeking to expand their businesses to include solar PV system sales and integration. This training is also useful for existing solar business owners who need to train new sales and project management employees. Targeted to the knowledgeable technical professional, this training is appropriate for electrical contractors, journeyman electricians, and recent entrants into the solar industry who want to improve their skills and knowledge. This is not an entry-level electrical course; knowledge of electricity and current NEC electrical code is a prerequisite.
More information >

PUBLIC DAY Sessions are specifically targeted to home and business owners who want to learn How to Take the Next Step and put solar energy to work saving energy and money. Public Day sessions are organized by the Arizona Solar Energy Association, a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society. Public Day sessions are included in ALL registrations - including the $5 registration.
List of Public Day Sessions >

Preparing for Your "Green" Career Workshops include information for everyone wanting to begin or enhance their career in renewable energy. Get in-depth information about what jobs are available and how to prepare for them. Get tips on writing your resume and help with interviewing skills.
For information about the Green Jobs Resource Center, click here >

Registration Types and Sessions and Events Included

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