Register Now for Connecting Communities – Building Futures Conference

Nipissing University’s Biomass Innovation Centre is hosting the Connecting Communities - Building Futures conference on Tuesday, May 28, at the Clarion Resort in North Bay, Ontario. The conference includes five comprehensive sessions focused on utilizing biomass for heat and power applications, increasing technological knowledge and identifying regional opportunities and community sustainability champions.Guest speakers are comprised of industry experts and come from a variety of backgrounds. The sessions will provide an ideal platform to discuss ideas and exchange experiences.

• Problems to Opportunities - Connecting the dots will set the framework and provide a foundation for the sessions to follow.
• Opportunities to Solutions - Exploring the options available will give an overview of biomass heating applications from residential to commercial, and will describe the types of biomass fuels and conversion technologies.
• What You Need to Know - Navigating through the planning process will include valuable information on permitting, financing and funding opportunities.
• Who’s Doing it? - Examples of projects that work or are in the works will showcase successful projects, and projects that are in various stages of completion.
• How We Get There - Building support for biomass in the Blue Sky Region and beyond will give an overview of work being completed in the region, and identify opportunities for participating in working groups.

The conference will also host a trade show that welcomes exhibitors from throughout Ontario who are involved in the bio-economy. There are dedicated times throughout the day to visit with the trade show exhibitors.

The cost to attend is $60 and includes refreshments and lunch. Northern ENERGY Drinks – Biomass and Beer

The Biomass Innovation Centre and the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association invite you to Northern ENERGY Drinks at 6:30 p.m. following the conference. Join us for an evening of networking over drinks and appetizers in a relaxed atmosphere. This energy mixer will take place in the upstairs lounge at the Raven and Republic (246 First Avenue West, North Bay). Please arrive at your convenience.

Cost is $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

For more information and to register, please visit:http://www.biomassinnovation.ca/connectingcommunities.html