“Manufacturing is the backbone of the commonwealth’s economy, as their energy partner, it’s our responsibility to keep our manufacturers informed of the dramatic changes taking place in the energy industry so together, we can continue to foster economic development in this region.”

- John Malloy, Vice President of Retail Business, LG&E-KU

“Manufacturing is KY’s #1 Economic Engine – and energy is critical to its success. Last year’s conference outlined particular and relevant information we could put to use immediately.”

- Herb Krase, Sr. VP Administration, Toyotetsu America Inc.

"Energy costs continue to increase and it is important that all companies understand their options for controlling energy costs. The Energy Conference will provide insights to all companies on ways to maintain these costs and improve the bottom line."

- Warren Markwell, KAM Board Chair

“Manufacturers in Kentucky are taking a lead in creating our country’s energy policy due to the uniqueness of our energy supply.”

- Greg Higdon, President & CEO, KAM

All Information & Agenda

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KENTUCKY'S ONLY ENERGY CONFERENCE DESIGNED BY MANUFACTURERS FOR MANUFACTURERS!

June 13-14, 2012

Crown Plaza Louisville

Today’s ever-changing energy environment and the continued tightening of resources--both labor and materials--are the challenges Kentucky’s manufacturing community is dealing with on a daily basis. Implementing effective solutions for energy efficiency, cost mitigation and sound public policies are critical to the sustainability and growth of Kentucky manufacturers. Recognizing these challenges as potential opportunities is vital to your bottom line. This conference will provide your company with current, accurate and relevant information regarding energy and Kentucky.

This conference has been extended to two days to include in-depth workshops on Thursday, June 14th.

See the agenda below for more details.

Why Participate?

•   Experience general sessions led by national and state-level industry leaders
•   Participate in concurrent breakout sessions tailored to different interests and roles
•   Learn best energy practices from KAM members
•   Secure workable solutions and tangible take-a-ways
•   Interact with legislators and Cabinet officials
•   Discover a robust trade show targeted to energy in the manufacturing sector

What will I learn?

•   Strategies to capitalize on short-term opportunities with long-term thinking
•   Challenges and opportunities of the ever changing energy marketplace
•   Transition strategies to make your facilities and operations more energy efficient
•   Critical insight regarding the future of energy in Kentucky and globally

Who should attend?

All stakeholders in Kentucky’s manufacturing industry, including but not limited to, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Plant Managers, Industrial/ Electrical Engineers, Facilities Managers, Energy Team Members, Sustainability Managers, Environmental Professionals, Risk Management Professionals, Consultants, Service and Solutions Providers, Legislators, Energy and Utility Professionals.

AGENDA: POWER | PROGRESS | POTENTIAL

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

5:30 – 7:00 VIP Reception – sponsors, speakers, invited guests

Wednesday June 13, 2012

7:30 – 8:30 Registration – Continental Connections Breakfast

8:30 General Session – Keynote, with Global Perspective
ACC – Mr. Cal Dooley, President and CEO

9:15 General Session - Utility Panel

10:15 Trade Show Break

10:45 Breakouts – Morning

                      1. R&D Updates “R&D Today & Tomorrow, and Making it Happen”
       o   Rodney Andrews UK – Coal by-products, Algae
                         o   Mahendra Sunkara – Environmental & renewables
                         o   Blaine Early, III, Stites & Harbison, PLLC

                2. Engineering Capacity in the Manufacturing Sector
                             o   TBD, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
                       o   John Sutherland – Purdue
                             o   Dean Pinto, UofL
                             o   TBD, UK

11:45 Making Connections Lunch in Exhibit Hall

1:00       Breakouts - Afternoon

                 1. “The Energy Marketplace – Economics of Tomorrow’s Energy”
                            o   Drew Fellon, President - Fellon McCord
                            o   Andrew Melnykovych Public Information Officer –Ky PSC

                 2. “Beyond the Low Hanging Fruit”
                            o    Toyota Motor Manufacturing
                            o    Fort Knox
                            o    Republic Conduit

             2:00       Trade Show Break

             2:30        General Session – Success Stories – Sustainability, Measured, Proven Results
                            o   Mark Redmond, General Manager of Engineering, Toyotetsu America, Inc.
                            o   Jeff Williams, Manufacturing Engineer-Specialty PACK, 3M
                            o   Brian Lauerman, Plant Manager, Calgon Carbon Corporation

             3:30       Trade Show Break – Stretch Break

             3:50        General Session – Legislative Panel Discussion
                            o    What is being done to ensure a stable, reliable, affordable supply of energy in Kentucky today and for tomorrow – from both the Federal and State perspective?
                            o    What is being considered, from both the Federal and State level to encourage the responsible and economical use of energy within the manufacturing sector?

4:45 Adjourn – Safe Trip Home

5:00 Trade Show Breakdown

Thursday, June 14 – Deeper Dialogues Workshops

7:30 – 8:15        Networking Breakfast

             8:15        Breakout Sessions A & B

                            Session A: Getting Started - Part 1 - KPPC

Session B: Demand Management Strategies that Work

10:00 Breakout Sessions C & D

Session C: Getting Started - Part 2 – KPPC

Session D: Renewables - What is Real Today?

11:45 Adjourn and Box Lunch

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Energy Conference Content Abstracts

Keynote
Calvin M. Dooley
President and Chief Executive Officer, American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has been recognized as the leaders in helping create the most comprehensive shift in energy policy in the last 25 years. Mr. Dooley began his work with the ACC in September 2008. The ACC worked with Members of Congress in passing legislation that allows the drilling of natural gas in the Outer Continental Shelf; they have also been lauded for strong work with Congress in crafting a chemical plant security bill that is balanced. ACC’s priority advocacy efforts focus on the issues of rail completion, chemical site security, chemical regulation and health, environment and tax.

Utility Panel
Hear directly from your energy provider what is driving their business plans and how their decisions will affect your operations today and going forward. A panel representing all utilities in Kentucky will present an overview of their plans to address the many regulatory requirements from the EPA as well as other issues that are in their pipeline.

R&D Updates: “R&D Today, Preparing for Tomorrow and Getting it Done”
This panel brings together research and legal professionals. University researchers will discuss collaboration with industry to research new materials and designs for sustainability including coal by-products, algae, developing glass plate solar cell prototyping processes to provide a flow of proven concepts to the manufacturing processes. In preparing for tomorrow, bio-fuels research is growing as the demand for “drop-in” bio-fuels is high, since using them would not require extensive and expensive retooling of existing engines or changes to fuel delivery or storage methods. Attorneys will discuss the legal tools and concepts that help protect your investment in implementing these new strategies.

Engineering Capacity in the Manufacturing Sector
Rapid changes in the availability, sources, and rate structures relative to energy supply for manufacturing activities require engineers to review manufacturing process design and operating efficiencies to be able to adapt and survive. Customer demands are increasing, requiring manufacturers to provide “green” information, so that they may understand their total environmental impact. Regulatory changes may move us in the direction of selecting “winning” and “losing” manufacturing processes based on limited energy availability. Engineers must present the compelling case for manufacturing process metrics and the “societal” value of manufactured finished products.

The Energy Market – Economics of Tomorrow’s Energy | "Energy" Important to your bottom line
Join this track to learn why energy is important to your bottom line. As part of this session you will hear from the regulatory side and what regulations might impact your cost of energy. You will hear from Fellon-McCord on current market conditions are and where they think cost might be going from a large-user perspective and the impacts that rising costs have, not only on large producers, but on Tier1 and below suppliers.

Beyond the Low-Hanging Fruit - UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Legislative Panel Discussion - UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Success Stories for Energy Conservation
The purpose of this session is to share examples of industry "best practices" that represent energy retrofits of varying technologies. Various owners will present details of their energy conservation measures and explain how they have measured and sustained proven performance.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14 – WORKSESSIONS

Getting Started - Part 1 – KPPC
A systems approach to energy efficiency enables energy managers, facilities personnel and other energy team representatives to understand the process of energy management, as well as helping educate their companies on how an effective energy management program benefits their organization and the environment. The ENERGY STAR® seven-step energy management process guides energy teams to implement a successful energy efficiency program that reduces operating costs through the use of energy-saving products and practices for improved energy performance. Tools such as motor and process equipment inventories and shut-down checklists are designed to help energy teams develop and implement their own energy management program.

Getting Started - Part 2 – KPPC
Kentucky industries will present their success stories in implementing an energy management program and share the “how-tos” and lessons learned during the process.

Renewables - What is Real Today?
Speakers will present new information and raise the profile of industry development and communications goals that encourage the development of bio economy projects and creation of bioenergy jobs and companies in Kentucky.

Demand Management Strategies that Work
Demand cost is typically 40-50% of the utility cost for manufacturers. It is the most expensive portion of today's utility bills. In this session, we will explore ways to increase profitability, improve overall energy efficiency, and reduce the impact on the environment and the local community. We will explore the applicability of combined heat and power systems as well as demand reduction strategies.

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Sponsorship Opportunities:

Presenting Sponsor:

Platinum: $15,000

Includes: Second position on all communications, signage, etc., 5 tickets to VIP Reception, 10 tickets to conference, trade show booth with premium position and benefits, 2 tickets to workshop sessions

Trade Show Sponsor: $7,500

Includes: Listed as Trade Show Sponsor on all communications, signage, etc., 2 tickets to VIP Reception, 8 tickets to conference, trade show booth with premium position and benefits, 2 tickets to workshop sessions

Gold Sponsor: $5,000

Includes: Listed as Gold Sponsor on all communications, signage, etc., 2 tickets to VIP Reception, 8 tickets to conference, trade show booth, 2 tickets to workshop sessions

Silver Sponsor: $2,500

Includes: Listed as Silver Sponsor on all communications, signage, etc., 1 ticket to VIP Reception, 4 tickets to conference, trade show booth, 2 tickets to workshop sessions

Bronze Sponsor: $1,500

Includes: Listed as Bronze Sponsor on all communications, signage, etc., 1 ticket to VIP Reception, 1 ticket to conference, trade show booth, 1 ticket to workshop sessions

Breakout Session Sponsor: $2,000

Includes: Listed as Sponsor on all communications, signage, etc., signage as Breakout Sponsor in program and breakout session, 1 ticket to VIP Reception, 1 ticket to conference, 1 ticket to workshop sessions

Sponsor: $1,000

Includes: Listed as Sponsor on all communications, signage, etc., 1 ticket to VIP Reception, 1 ticket to conference, 1 ticket for workshop sessions

Facilitator Opportunities: $2,000

Includes: Opportunity to meet with panelists, 1 ticket to VIP Reception, program and breakout session signage

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Ticket and Trade Show Booth Pricing:

	VIP Reception June 12	Conference Day 1 June 13	Conference Day 2 4 Hour Workshops June 14	Trade Show Booth (includes 2 tickets) Regular/Premium**
Other	-	$20	$35	-
Student	$20	$50	$20	-
Member	$100	$125	$85	$800/$1200
Non-Member	$135	$150	$115	$1000/$1400

10% discount with five or more registrations

* Other includes Government, Education and Economic Development professionals.
** Premium includes prime booth location and inclusion in the “Passport” prize raffle.

Room Reservations Process and Booking Website:

Online and phone reservations will be accepted from 03/26/2012 until 05/21/2012. A dedicated booking website has been created for guests to make, modify and cancel their hotel reservations online, as well as take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities or other services offered by the hotel.

To view the website, please click the following link: Crowne Plaza Reservations

Alternatively, you may call the Crowne Plaza directly at 1-800-233-9527 and ask for the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers – Energy Conference room rate. The standard room rate is $119 plus tax and parking is free for overnight guests.