Registration is now open for the 2018 Kansas Governor’s Energy Conference, which will be held Oct. 11 and 12 in Manhattan.
“Our state’s energy sector has brought billions of dollars of capital investment and thousands of quality jobs to Kansas,” said Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer, M.D. “We remain committed to supporting energy producers in Kansas and delivering a high-quality workforce to fill these key positions. The Kansas Governor’s Energy Conference brings leaders in the Kansas energy industry together to explore opportunities for expanding oil, gas and renewable energy in Kansas.”
The day-and-half conference will feature three general sessions and several breakout sessions focusing on wind generation, community initiatives, solar, transportation innovations, biofuels and energy storage. Visit http://www.kansascommerce.gov/energyconference for an overview of the 19th annual program, including Tim Unruh, deputy assistant secretary for renewable power for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy.
The conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Oct. 11, and 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 12 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S. Third Street, Manhattan. Exhibits are open 9:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 11, and 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 12. A reception is planned from 4:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 11.
A complete itinerary and online registration is available at http://www.kansascommerce.gov/energyconference.