We are no longer accepting abstracts for HydroVision Brasil 2012.

HydroVision Brasil 2012 conference will focus on the following areas:

Business, Finance, and Asset Management Strategy

• Capitalization Growth
• Cost Containment Methods
• Economics and Financing
• Financing Options
• Insurance Costs - how to control when doing work in unstable countries
• Portfolio Management
• Risk Management, including Public Private Partnerships
• Strategic Role of Hydropower in Latin America's Economy

Environmental, Regulatory, Social, and Communications Issues

• Dialogue with stakeholders about how to get discussion going about solving problems with opponents to hydropower
• Environmental Protection and Management
• Public Education - educating the general public on the environmental impact of hydropower
• Public Relations - promoting the importance of benefits of hydropower to the general public
• Regulatory Issues - status, reform, and overcoming challenges
• Social Issues, including resettlement of Indian reservations in the North

Equipment and Technology

• Auxiliary Equipment and Controls
• Bearings/Oil/Lubricants
• Computer Models
• Engineering/Design/Design Tools
• Generators/Transformers/Electrical
• Innovative Ideas/New Technology/Research and Development
• Instrumentation and Control (Protection, Automation, Governors, SCADA)
• Maintenance/Repair
• Rehabilitation/Upgrading/Uprating
• Turbines

New Hydro Energy Production

• Integrating Hydropower with Other Renewable Energy Sources
• Multi-Purpose Uses of Hydro Projects
• Privatization Auctions: Approaches and Best Practices

Small and Medium Hydro Energy

• Equipment Standardization
• New Development
• Retrofits

Abstract Submittal Deadline:   FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Abstract Review by Committee:   MARCH, 2012

Notification by :     MAY 1, 2012

Manuscript Submission Deadline: JUNE 1, 2012

Presentation Guidelines:

• Estimated presentation length - 15-22 minutes, including Q & A time.
• Submission of a manuscript or technical paper to conference management is required in advance of HydroVision Brazil for production of the conference proceedings.

Panel Discussion Guidelines:

• Panel submissions must contain content for a complete two-hour panel discussion, including a moderator and a minimum of three confirmed panelists.
• Panel sessions are a less structured environment and allow conference attendees to interact with the panelists.
• Panelists are encouraged to submit a presentation for inclusion in the conference proceedings, but it is not required.

Selection Process

The HydroVision Brazil Program Committee will carefully review all abstracts submitted by the January 27, 2012 deadline. All abstracts will be evaluated on the strength of the abstract submitted, including content matter, market trend and relevance of the material. The Program Committee will give preference to abstracts that include end-user representation. Consultants and manufacturers may submit abstracts of a non-commercial nature, but all blatant commercial sales pitches will NOT be accepted for presentation.

Speaker Benefits & Responsibilities

Benefits:

• Receive widespread recognition from your industry peers
• Gain valuable information and learn the latest solutions from other HydroVision Brazil speakers
• Profit from establishing important new contacts critical to growing your business or enhancing your career
• Speaker's name will be featured in the event marketing materials including the preliminary event guide, the show guide and the event website

Responsibilties:

The primary contact will be responsible for meeting all deadlines and requirements regarding the paper presentation or panel participation