Tomorrow's Energy ... Today! Attracts Worldwide Interest

DEARBORN, Mich., July 27 -- The alternative energy event, Tomorrow's Energy ... Today!, is attracting worldwide interest. Among the international early adopters of alternative energy presenting during the October 23-25 event are Professor Zongqiang Mao of Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, Ho Hiang Kwee, Associate Professor of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and Takehiko KATO, President of Interlink Corporation of Japan. They will join representatives of Motorola, the U.S. Army and John Deere to form this unique event.

Tomorrow's Energy ... Today! is a partnership of The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and NextEnergy that connects early adopters of alternative energy systems such as Original Equipment Manufacturers and the military with technology providers, manufacturing suppliers, utilities and funding organizations to represent the entire value chain of stakeholders that play a role in commercialization. The goal of this event is to accelerate the product development of alternative energy technologies by sharing system requirements and best practices in manufacturing, engineering, and materials advancements. A second objective, and no less important, is to educate manufacturing and engineering firms on the opportunities that exist to become a supplier to the growing alternative energy industry.

Event attendees will have the opportunity to attend two conference tracks as well as participate in a variety of breakout sessions featuring early adopters, advanced energy technologies, system integrators, advancements in manufacturing, and financial support of alternative energy projects.

  Event Schedule:

  Monday, October 23
  NextEnergy Center
  461 Burroughs
  Detroit, MI 48202 USA
  (313) 833-0100
  http://www.nextenergy.org/

  Registration 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
  Choice of one of two Workshops 1-4 p.m.:
  1. Workshop A: Alternative Energy Fundamentals
  2. Workshop B: Ethanol & Biodiesel: A How-to Guide in Manufacturing a
     Plant for Success
  Tour of NextEnergy Center 4-5 p.m.

  Tuesday, October 24
  Ford Conference Center
  1151 Village Road
  Dearborn, MI 48124
  (313) 621-2900
  http://www.cec.ford.com/

  Registration 6:30-8:30 a.m.
  Keynote Speakers 8-8:45 a.m.
  Choose from one of two morning educational tracks 9-11:45 a.m.:
  1. International Forum
  2. What Does It Take to Be a Supplier to the Growing Alternative Energy
     Industry?

  Choose from one of two afternoon educational tracks 1:30-4:30 p.m.:
  1. Portable Power Panel
  2. Transportation Power Panel
  Reception - Exhibits Open 4:30-6 p.m.

  Wednesday, October 25
  Ford Conference Center
  Registration 6:30-8 a.m.
  Keynote Speaker 8-8:45 a.m.
  Choose from one of two morning educational tracks 9-11:45 a.m.:
  1. Stationary Power & MicroGrid Panel
  2. Fuels, Biofuels & Biomass Panel

  Choose from one of two afternoon educational tracks 1-3 p.m.:
  1. VC & Angel Funding Opportunities Panel
  2. Grants, Loans & Tax Incentives Panel
  Tour of Ford Rouge Plant (limited to first 40 registrants) 2:30-3:30 p.m.

  Additional Information:

To register for the "Tomorrow's Energy ... Today!" go to http://www.sme.org/aet , or call the SME Resource Center at (800) 733-4763 or (outside the U.S. and Canada) at (313) 425-4500, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday- Friday, ET, or FAX to (313) 425-3401.

About NextEnergy:

NextEnergy is a non-profit corporation founded to enable the commercialization of energy technologies that positively contribute to economic competitiveness, energy security and the environment. The state-of- the-art NextEnergy Center and related energy infrastructure supports research, development, education, and outreach through collaboration among automotive, military, and energy company interests. For more information, visit http://www.nextenergy.org/ .

About SME:

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is the world's leading professional society supporting manufacturing education. Through its member programs, publications, expositions and professional development resources, SME promotes an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering and helps keep manufacturing professionals up to date on leading trends and technologies. Headquartered in Michigan, SME influences more than half a million manufacturing engineers and executives annually. The Society has members in 70 countries and is supported by a network of hundreds of chapters worldwide.