Each year, WINDPOWER brings a variety of networking events to help you foster positive business relationships in engaging environments. Be sure to check out the *NEW* Choose Your Own Chicago Adventure options planned for Thursday afternoon below!
More networking opportunities will be posted soon so be sure to check back. You can also view the current register list here.
Monday, May 7, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
This year the Opening Reception will be held Monday evening within the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier. This iconic location in Chicago is a beautiful indoor one-acre botanical garden under a six story glass atrium providing spectacular views of the Chicago Skyline, Lake Michigan and the Ferris wheel. This event will start off WINDPOWER with a unique networking opportunity for both attendees and exhibitors alike. A ticket to the Opening Reception is included in the All Access and All Access PLUS passes.
Monday, May 7, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
This year the WindPAC Reception will be held Monday evening on the patio of the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier. The patio offers spectacular views of the Chicago Skyline and direct access to the Ferris wheel. WindPAC contributors will gain exclusive access from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm to Navy Pier’s new 196-foot “Centennial Wheel” Ferris wheel after the park closes to the public.
Email Jackie Beckwith at [email protected] for more information about the WindPAC Reception.
Tuesday, May 8 – Thursday, May 10
Networking continental breakfasts and coffee breaks will be offered each day near the education stations within the exhibit hall, along with a variety of food concessions conveniently located on the show floor to maximize networking opportunities during lunch.
Tuesday May 8 – Thursday, May 10
A variety of informal morning runs and networking meet-ups will be organized throughout WINDPOWER 2018. More details will be posted closer to the show.
Sign Up for Run Like The Wind Meetups Here (Use password WINDPOWER)
Wednesday, May 9, 1:00 – 4:30 pm
Build and Plant Edible Earthbox Container Gardens with the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest program and Slow Food for local community.
Project will run on Wednesday May 9th from 1:00 pm-4:30 pm with a reception, hosted by Blattner Energy, starting at 4:30 pm on the expo hall floor.
Up to 20 participants can sign up for a one hour workshop with Windy City Harvest staff at the following time slots 1:00-2:00pm, 2:15-3:15pm & 3:30-4:30pm.
Click here to register for a volunteer slot. (Use password GARDEN)
Tuesday, May 8, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Wrap up your first full day on the show floor with a networking happy hour throughout the exhibit hall. Toast with existing and new business connections or use the time to visit nearly 400 exhibitors with a refreshing cold beverage in hand.
Wednesday, May 9, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
*Ticket Purchase Required – click here to add to your existing registration
Back again in 2018, join WRISE for their annual networking and awards luncheon during WINDPOWER. To learn more about WRISE visit: http://wrisenergy.org/ or for specific questions about the event, email [email protected]
Wednesday, May 9, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Another excellent educational and networking opportunity is the Poster Reception which wraps up Wednesday in the exhibit hall. Meet over a hundred poster authors and discuss their work during this reception.
Thursday, May 10
After the exhibit hall closes but before you head home, be sure to check out one of these iconic Chicago activities while continuing to network with other attendees. Space is limited for each tour and they may sell out ahead of time!
*Ticket Purchase Required – click here to add to your existing registration
