The 7th World Wind Energy Conference Was a Great Success!
Over 600 Delegates and Speakers from 40 different countries gathered to discuss renewable energy and Community Power in Kingston, Ontario.

Our sincere thanks to all of the delegates who attended the conference. Your participation contributed to a lively event that brought diverse stakeholders together to forge a path for a sustainable energy future. Please note that a delegate list will be posted shortly under the "Conference" tab above. The conference proceedings, including speaker presentations, will be made available to conference delegates only. All delegates will receive the login and password information via email shortly.

Be sure to check out some of the photos of various speeches and events below. All of these photos were provided by Lily Riahi.

Conference Photos:
Dr. David Suzuki takes questions from members of the public at the WWEC2008 pre-event, "Switch to Green" at local retailer Renewable Energy at Plum Hollow. He then assists Brad Leonard of Renewable Energy of Plum Hollow and Kingston Utilities President Jim Keech with the "official switch-on" of locally generated renewable power to the Kingston distribution grid - Community Power at work!

Dr. Suzuki drives his sustainable energy message home during his inspiring WWEC2008 keynote speech. Visit OSEA's website to stream Dr. Suzuki's entire presentation. At the plenary head table (from left to right): Kingston Mayor Harvey Rosen, St. Lawrence College President and CEO Chris Whitaker, World Wind Energy Association Secretary General Stefan Gsaenger, WWEA President Dr. Anil Kane, OSEA Board Chair Dale Dolan, Speaker of the House of Commons the Hon. Peter Milliken, WWEC2008 Co-Chair Volker Thomsen.

Dr. Hermann Scheer, author of Energy Autonomy, German Parliamentary member, and one of Time Magazine's "Hero's for the Green Century," delivers his keynote speech at WWEC2008. Visit OSEA's website for a complete recording of Dr. Scheer's presentation.

The Honourable Donna Cornfield, Minister of Natural Resources for the Province of Ontario, Canada, addresses an audience of over 600 delegates, speakers and dignitaries on the first night of the WWEC2008.

Ontario Sustainable Energy Association Executive Director Kris Stevens is flanked by WWEC2008 keynote speakers Dr. David Suzuki (left) and Dr. Hermann Scheer (right) as they discuss an autonomous energy future for Ontario.

The Honourable George Smitherman addresses the audience at WWEC2008, making his first appearance in his new role as Minister of Energy and Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Community Power Fund Executive Director Deborah Doncaster addresses a WWEC2008 workshop audience: Roger Peters, Director of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policy at the Pembina Institute in Canada's capital city, Ottawa, listens in.