This conference will build on EastEuro Link previous successes in the CEE Energy industry to deliver tangible benefits to your business.

Wind power is the fastest growing energy source in the world. While wind capacity in Central and Southeast Europe is still far less than in Western Europe (compared to Germany and Spain, the Europe’s largest producers of wind power) the region has nevertheless taken a giant leap forward. Wind power is beginning to generate a surge of investor interest in CEE, offering a viable economic solution to a notoriously energy deficient region which desperately seeks to reduce fossil fuel use and Greenhouse gas emissions.

The CEE countries offer widespread potential for on - and offshore wind farms. Many energy companies are now looking into the CEE region, where limited domestic competition, above-average wind supplies, and government subsidies offer high rates of return for players eager to increase their wind portfolios. Production capacity in CEE is pegged to grow by 33% annually to 7.5 gigawatts by 2015, according to industry predictions.

In Poland, considered the most attractive of the Eastern markets because of state support, good wind conditions and the availability of land, the European Commission says the coastal area has potential similar to that of Denmark and the interior of the country similar to that of Germany.

This conference will assess the potential of the entire CEE wind market and whether the region is set to become an area of huge opportunity for investors and banks alike.

Now in its 6th year in the CEE Energy industry, the EastEuro Link CEE Wind Power forum will equip you to deal with the uncertainties of a market that is undoubtedly poised for rapid transformation through 2008 and beyond.

Our panel of expert speakers will be examining in detail key wind power market drivers around the CEE region. Featuring international keynotes and leading experts addressing the most topical and strategic issues, the forum will include extensive presentations and in-depth analysis of some of the key issues facing the industry.

Key areas of interest to be addressed:

• Developing regulatory framework to meet the EU targets
• Latest governments incentives, subsidies and tax credits to attract the investors
• New instruments for financing wind energy projects
• Overcoming barriers to wind power development
• Risk-Management of Wind Energy Plants
• Examining the potential of offshore and on-shore wind farms
• Turkey Wind Park Case study: Is GE Energy's 2.5xl Wind Turbine Technology the largest installation worldwide
• Is Poland becoming the next big thing in the CEE Wind market?
• Exploiting wind energy potentials in Czech Republic and Hungary
• New revenues streams and wind power business opportunities in Balkan Countries
• Is the CEE wind turbine market, including construction also predicted to surge?

You will BENEFIT from additional networking opportunities including:

• Extended networking breaks for exhibition viewing
• Gala evening drinks reception


The must attend event for the CEE Wind Power professionals is designed for:

• Energy and utility companies
• Banks
• Investors
• Wind Turbine Companies
• Wind Farm Developers
• Wind Energy Producers
• Energy Traders
• Insurance companies
• Risk management firms
• Legal advisers and industry consultants