2006
Optimal Sponsors
Napa, California
December 4-8, 2006
2nd International Conference on Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources
This event aims at knowledge-sharing among North American, European, and Asian practitioners and researchers in the fields of renewable energy (RE) and distributed energy resources (DER). The conference will focus on the technical, market, and regulatory issues that challenge the integration of these sources into the grid.
Come visit Optimal's "SmartGrid" exhibit at the event.
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Santa Clara, California
November 8-9, 2006
Infocast Presents: Energy Venture Fair VII
The Energy Venture Fair brings CEOs 80 handpicked energy technology, product and service companies seeking capital funding together with venture capitalists, corporate investors, and strategic investors who are looking for investment opportunities, strategic alliances and access to emerging technologies. This is a unique opportunity for investors to hear executives from 80 of the best emerging companies, possessing some of the most promising energy-based technologies and services currently seeking capital.
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San Diego, California
October 15-17, 2006
CABA's Connected@Home 2006
CABA's Connected@Home Conference will feature discussions and high-quality information about innovative connected home technologies that provide entertainment, data, voice communications and home management systems over broadband and other infrastructures.
Don't miss Optimal's CEO, Roland Schoettle's presentation October 16 at 1:45pm "Home Automation and Controls".
Come visit our BOOTH to hear about opportunities to take part in a first-of-its-kind energy management/building automation program in San Diego.
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San Francisco and Berkeley, California
October 11-12, 2006
International Sustainable Energy Forum (ISEF)
A CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE NETHERLANDS, CANADA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM
The objective of this conference is to provide global business leaders with a 2 day platform for discussion. Participants in the ISEF will represent some of the world’s most progressive corporations in terms of corporate social responsibility as well as international governmental decision makers and subject matter experts. The conference will be co-presented by the Governments of the Netherlands, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Optimal's CEO, Roland Schoettle is a panelist in the Power Grid Connectivity Session - Panel 4, Oct 11
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Spokane, Washington
September 27-28, 2006
WSAC Annual Conference and Exhibitor Fair
The Washington State Association of Counties' 100th Annual Meeting and Conference.
Come visit the Optimal Exhibit Booth-- See you there!
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San Diego, California
September 13-15, 2006
SAN DIEGO GREEN 2006
A conference to explore green design, green building strategies and green decision making. Presented by San Diego Gas & Electric ®
For Designers, Engineers, Builders, Contractors, Owners, Developers, Property Managers, Public Officials, Individuals and Organizations interested in green building, high-performance built environments and regional sustainability..
Come visit our BOOTH to hear about opportunities to take part in a first-of-its-kind energy efficiency program in San Diego.
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Toronto, Ontario CANADA
September 6-8, 2006
5th Annual Decentralised Energy Conference
A New Era For Canada's Energy Supply Mix
Canada has recognised the need for technology diversification in developing a sustainable energy infrastructure and the value of updating policies to meet changing energy demands. Co-hosted by NewERA and the World Alliance for Decentralised Energy, this is the only conference in Canada that provides provincial and territorial perspectives on Decentralised Energy (DE) and its role in securing our energy future.
Come hear Optimal's Robert Hunt present Sept. 8 at 1pm: "Distribution Reliability - Active and Reactive Issues." Part of the T&D Management Solutions Session.
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Berkeley, California
June 26-27, 2006
A National Town Meeting & Symposium on Demand Response
Joining with the U.S. Demand Response Coordinating Committee (DRCC) to present this event is the Demand Response Research Center (DRRC). The event will provide attendees with two days of information sharing and dialogue on this important new business and policy area. It will build upon the first two National Town Meetings on Demand Response that have been widely acclaimed for bringing together demand response experts with parties interested in demand response in a unique format and setting.
Don't miss Optimal's CEO, Roland Schoettle, presentation: Symposium Track C – "Automated Building Controls and Residential Technology Opportunities" Monday, 26 June at 1pm.
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Dallas, Texas
May 21-24, 2006
IEEE PES Transmission & Distribution Conference and Exposition: Go With the Flow
The theme for the 2005 conference and exposition, Go With the Flow…Join the parade of Technology truly reflects the electric utility industry, and in particular, power delivery as it faces an era of dynamic change...Come on down and meet with the over 10,000 other participants at the most important four days in the energy delivery industry!
Optimal's CEO, Roland Schoettle, is a panelist on, session "Rethinking T&D Architecture for DER", Tuesday, 23 May at 10am Room C143.
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Palm Springs, California
May 16-18, 2006
BuilConn: Building-IT to Converge
BuilConn® is a unique event that unites all the individuals involved in buildings and IT to take an objective and comprehensive view of buildings and facilities, understand the technologies and trends that shape it, and discover the steps required to implement truly intelligent, integrated buildings. As the gathering place for Building-IT Convergence, all issues pertaining to the evolution of this space will be presented, discussed, and developed at BuilConn.The focus for 2006 is the broad adoption of IP and related technologies as the convergence with the IT world evolves.
Optimal's CEO, Roland Schoettle, is a panelist on, session "Connectivity and the Smart Building" Wednesday, May 17 at 3pm.
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Portland, Oregon
March 1-2, 2006
Bonneville Power Administration Presents: Energy Efficiency Workshop and Technology Showcase
The This is a workshop for utilities to network, learn about the new BPA energy efficiency programs, and share utility strategies. The event will feature panels and speakers, primarily from regional utilities, on energy efficiency initiatives across the various market sectors. Wednesday, March 1, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, is the Energy Efficiency Technology Showcase. Come visit the Optimal Exhibit Booth-- See you there!
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Houston, Texas
January 25-26, 2006
Houston Technology Center Presents: Energy Technology Venture Capital Conference
The Energy Technology Venture Conference brings together cutting-edge energy technology companies and investors in an interactive celebration of innovation.
Optimal's Founder and CEO, Roland Schoettle, will be presenting Jan 26 at 9:35am.
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2005
Toronto, Ontario
November 21-22, 2005
APPrO Presents: Procurement & Supply Mix in Ontario: Making the Pieces Fit
Ontario is counting on us to provide safe, reliable, clean and affordable electricity to power our economy as we tackle the challenge of replacing, rebuilding and refurbishing 25,000 MW of Ontario’s electrical power generating capacity over the next several decades. Since we gathered last November, the pace of change in our industry has quickened yet the path ahead still remains unclear. Our most critical days are ahead of us. Our goal at APPrO 2005 is to help you adapt to accelerated change, provide focus to your business plans and ensure you are equipped to make sound business decisions. The scope of the project is enormous: the opportunity, unprecedented. We are shaping the destiny of our industry, Ontario, and Canada as a whole. Are we ready to meet the challenge? You bet!
Come see Optimal's Robert Hunt preseting "Market Rules and New Tools: Creating a Stable Role for Distributed Generation," Nov 22.
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Boston, Massachusetts
November 2-3, 2005
Infocast Presents: Energy Venture Fair VI
The Energy Venture Fair brings CEOs 80 handpicked energy technology, product and service companies seeking capital funding together with venture capitalists, corporate investors, and strategic investors who are looking for investment opportunities, strategic alliances and access to emerging technologies. This is a unique opportunity for investors to hear executives from 80 of the best emerging companies, possessing some of the most promising energy-based technologies and services currently seeking capital.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
October 3-6, 2005
FTTH Council Presents: No Limits!
The FTTH Conference & Expo is now recognized as the yearly event that provides first class industry technology updates, as well as international status of this emerging market. Even bigger and better this year as it expands with the addition of the Continental Automated Buildings Association Connected@Home show. CABA is North America's only industry association dedicated to providing information, education and networking opportunities relating to home and building automation.
As always the conference will address issues of immediate and long-range concerns, advances in technology, and the positioning of regulatory issues that reflect the market.
Don't miss Optimal's presentations:
October 5 @4:15pm (Business Issues Track) at FTTH: By Derrick Herbst, "Be Sure to Spread Your Bets -- Going Beyond the Triple Play With FTTH", October 5 @2:15pm
Also, at CABA: by Roland Schoettle "Innovations and Breakthroughs"
Come visit the Optimal Exhibit Booth #517 -- See you there!
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San Diego, California
September 13-14, 2005
U.S. Green Building Council San Diego Chapter Presents: Build Green San Diego '05
2nd annual conference and trade show. This multi-track conference covers a variety of topics to educate and inform all who attend regarding construction processes and designs for buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. By attending this conference you will gain valuable insight into Smart Building and Sustainable Development strategies. Roland Schoettle, Optimal's CEO, has been invited to give a presentation, "End-To-End Optimization and Enhanced Automation" at a session entitled “Exciting Tools & Technologies for Analysis, Integration, & Automation” to be held from 1:00-2:00pm on Sept. 14th.
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City of Industry, California
July 22, 2005
Southern California Edison (SCE) Presents: Demand Response Technology Showcase
Optimal Technologies' has been invited to showcase its advanced Demand Response and building automation technology, "SUREFAST". The event is designed for mid-size and large business, industrial, governmental, and institutional end-users to learn about and implement effective Demand Response Solutions.
Come see Optimal's SUREFAST solution in action!
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
June 27-29, 2005
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Presents: PQA 2005 - Enhancing Productivity and Profitability: PQ and Reliability for Today and Tomorrow
Hosted by EPRI, BC Hydro, and EPRI Solutions, Inc., the 2005 Power Quality Applications (PQA), this conference provides an unparalleled forum for customers, manufacturers and reliability and power quality professionals to gather, share experiences, and learn from one another in a highly efficient and focused environment. The conference will explore enhancing productivity and profitability through improved understanding of PQ and reliability.
Come hear Roland Schoettle, Optimal's CEO and PQA 2005 key note speaker during Tuesday's general session entitled, "3D View: Impacts of Next Generation PQ for Utilities, Regulators and End-Users."
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 25-27, 2005
EECO 2005 Environment & Energy Conference:
EECO, a truly unique conference experience, pushes the search for innovative solutions, while embracing corporate interests to maintain competitive advantage. It brings together a myriad of individuals and players, on both sides of the border, from corporations, governments and other stakeholder groups that have an interest in the well being of the Great Lakes Economic Region.
Optimal's COO, Brian Wood, is presenting at Track IV, Canada-US Dialogue Session 1, "Realizing the Vision for Sustainable Energy in Canada and the US: Addressing Key Supply Bottlenecks."
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For a copy of Brian Wood's PowerPoint presentation, please email your request to info@otii.com
Danville, Virginia
April 18-19, 2005
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IRCNAT) 2005
IRCNAT 2005 will focus on new technologies and their potential to bring prosperity and social change to rural areas such as Southside Virginia. Keynote addresses by experts in the field will focus on Technology and the Economy, Job Creation, and Building High Technology Businesses in Rural Communities.
Don't miss Optimal's Derrick Herbst presenting at 11am, April 19 -- the Convergence Session
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San Francisco, California
March 22-24, 2005
Cleantech Venture Network and the Center for Smart Energy Presents: Discovery Showcase and Venture Forum VI
The Forum is the must attend event for institutional and strategic investors interested in companies who are leading the world to a sustainable future.
Come see the Discovery Showcase panel on Building Innovation at 3:30pm where Optimal's always engaging CEO, Roland Schoettle, is a panelist.
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2004
San Jose, California
November 10-11, 2004
Infocast Presents: Energy Venture Fair V
The Energy Venture Fair brings CEOs from 75 handpicked energy technology, product and service companies seeking capital funding together with venture capitalists, corporate investors, and strategic investors who are looking for investment opportunities, strategic alliances and access to emerging technologies. This is a unique opportunity for investors to hear executives from the best emerging companies, possessing some of the most promising energy-based technologies and services currently seeking investment partners.
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Toronto, Ontario
October 25-27, 2004
Cleantech Venture Network and the Center for Smart Energy Presents: Discovery Showcase and Venture Forum V
Optimal Technologies has been invited to present in the first ever, "Discovery Showcase to Preview Breakthrough Energy Technologies", to spotlight advanced technologies that are poised to revolutionize the electric power industry.
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Immediately following the Discovery Showcase is Cleantech Venture Networks' Venture Forum. The Forum is the must attend event for institutional and strategic investors interested in companies who are leading the world to a sustainable future. Optimal's Founder and CEO, Roland Schoettle, will be presenting.
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San Francisco, California
October 12-15, 2004
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Presents: Emerging Technologies in Energy Efficiency--Summit 2004
The California Investor-Owned Utilities, the California Energy Commission, and ACEEE are pleased to announce the inaugural Emerging Technologies in Energy Efficiency Summit. The Summit will bring together a diverse audience of policy makers, program planners and implementers, researchers, technology developers, financiers, manufacturers and end users to discuss the latest innovations in energy-efficient technologies and practices.
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Orlando, Florida
October 4-6, 2004
FTTH Council Presents: No Limits!
The FTTH Conference & Expo is now recognized as the yearly event that provides first class industry technology updates, as well as international status of this emerging market. As always the conference will address issues of immediate and long-range concerns, advances in technology, and the positioning of regulatory issues that reflect the market.
Optimal's presentation "Why Stop at a 'Triple' When You Can Have a Grand Slam?" is sure to be a hit! Don't miss it -- scheduled for October 5th at 10:30am: Business Issues Track, Session 5.
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Chicago, Illinois
October 3-5, 2004
QUANTA Presents: Utility Perspectives
Quanta Services' annual Executive conference. Optimal's CEO, Roland Schoettle, has been invited to present "Asset Optimization" to the by-invitation-only audience which includes top executives from major utilities.
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Portland, Oregon
September 28-29, 2004
BPA Presents: Energizing the Northwest Today and Tomorrow:
Utility executives, policy makers, environmentalists, implementers and experts from around the region and the nation will explore innovative ways energy efficiency and transmission adequacy can help maintain the reliability of the electric system and the quality of the environment at this symposium hosted by the Bonneville Power Administration.
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Sacramento, California
June 14, 2004
California Energy Commission Workshop: The 2004 Transmission Update
Modernizing and upgrading the bulk transmission grid should be a centerpiece of the state's electricity planning process. The Committee's purpose is to ensure that grid expansions are made on a timely basis while considering statewide objectives in determining transmission investments that best meet California's needs.
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Berkeley, California
June 10, 2004
Workshop: Demand Response Enabling Technology Development Project
The Demand Response Enabling Technology Development (DR ETD) Project is a research and development project funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC) through the Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program. The purpose of the DR ETD Project is to develop enabling technologies for establishing a real-time demand response (DR) infrastructure in California.
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Sacramento, California
April 30, 2004
Energy Efficiency Summit:
California Local Energy Efficiency Program:
Sustaining the Momentum: Delivering the Benefits
An invitation only opportunity to share ideas and work with peers from government, utilities, private sector representatives, and energy services companies to develop "best practices" for creating community energy efficiency programs in California.
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La Jolla, San Diego, California
January 26-28, 2004
CADER and California Clean DG Coalition present:
The 5th Annual International Symposium
Distributed Energy Resources:
Sustaining the Momentum: Delivering the Benefits
This year stakeholders have been invited from across a broad spectrum of regional, local, state and national public and private interests to determine a collaborative policy platform that can deliver the benefits of DER in a sustained way.
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2003
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 16-17, 2003
Energy Venture Fair IV
This is a unique opportunity for investors to hear executives from 75 of the best emerging companies, possessing some of the most promising energy-based technologies and services currently seeking capital.
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San Francisco, California
June 24-25, 2003
The 2003 World Technology Summit & Awards
Creative minds from around the globe will converge on San Francisco to celebrate the achievements of the newest members and recognize the creativity and contributions of WTN Nominies such a Optimal Technologies -- nominated for a 2003 World Technology Award.
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Hot Springs, Virginia
April 30, 2003
PJM Interconnection: "2003 Advanced Technology Fair"
Optimal Technologies has been invited to participate in PJM's Annual Meeting of Members' Advanced Technology Fair showcasing new technologies with the ability to improve the reliability, flexibility, security, and quality of the large power grid.
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San Jose, California
February 2-5, 2003
The Rocky Mountain Institute: "Charrette for Low-Power Data Centers"
Roland Schoettle, Founder and CEO, Optimal Technologies, has been invited to participate in this design workshop that will be an important--possibly the first--comprehensive effort to look for solutions using integrated design principles and whole-system thinking at all levels from chips to heat-transfer mechanisms to building systems and power supplies.
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2002
Vancouver, British Columbia
April 21-23, 2002
The Pacific Energy Innovation Association: "Charting Our Energy Future: Waste Not, Want Not"
Roland Schoettle, Founder and CEO, Optimal Technologies, has been invited to present at PEIA's forum this year focusing on innovative systems, technologies and policies that support energy efficiency and meet the challenges of the North American energy market.
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Playacar, Mexico
April 11-13, 2002
The National Science Foundation & Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI): "Global Dynamic Optimization of the Electric Power Grid"
Roland Schoettle, Founder and CEO, Optimal Technologies, has been invited to present and participate in a workshop focused on discussions leading to fundamental technical solutions to the optimal control of the electric power network in view of the current energy crisis and to avoid the crisis in the future.
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Washington D.C.
April 4-5, 2002
The Strategic Research Institute: Transmission: Operation & Planning
Roland Schoettle, Founder and CEO, Optimal Technologies, has been invited to attend SRI's conference to discuss the requirements and goals for the grid of the future along with new, breakthrough solutions to meet these needs.
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Walnut Creek, California
March 19-29, 2002
Energy & Environmental Capital Network's Eleventh National Capital Forum: The Industries Premier Capital Raising Event.
Presenters, Roland Schoettle, Founder and CEO, Optimal Technologies.
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2001
San Jose, California
October 30, 2001
The Commonwealth Club of Silicon Valley: "Still Not Out of the Dark: Despite a reduced threat of rolling blackouts, California has not overcome the power crisis."
Presenter, Roland Schoettle, Founder and CEO, Optimal Technologies.
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Washington D.C.
October 9-11, 2001
The National Academy of Science: "Power Plays: Shaping America's Energy Future"
Roland Schoettle, Founder and CEO, Optimal Technologies, has been invited to attend NAE's technical symposium followed by a roundtable on Electric Power Systems.
San Francisco, California
August 2, 2001
The Commonwealth Club: "Don't be left in the Dark: A Plan to Help Solve California's Power Crisis"
Presenter, Roland Schoettle, Founder and CEO, Optimal Technologies.
For a copy of the speech see:
The Commonwealth Club of America (PDF) Transcript
