Agenda
Wednesday, September 7th
| 12:00– 5:00 PM | Registration Open | |
| 12:00 – 7:00 PM | NGV Marketplace Open Sponsored by: Trillium CNG |
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| 1:00 – 3:00 PM | NGVAmerica Technology & Development Workshop | |
| 1:00 – 2:15 PM | LNG/HHP Roundtable Discussion “What is Needed to Move the Market Forward?” |
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| 2:15 – 3:30 PM | NGVA Technology & Development Committee Meeting “Work Group Updates & 2017 Agenda Planning” |
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| 3:00 – 5:00 PM | NGV Global Board of Directors Meeting (Invitation Only) | |
| 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Networking Break in the NGV Marketplace | |
| 3:30 – 6:00 PM | NGVAmerica State Government Advocacy Workshop | |
| 3:30 – 4:30 PM | Volkswagen Settlement Workshop “Getting Your State Ready to Promote NGV Projects” |
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| 4:30 – 6:00 PM | NGVA State Government Advocacy Committee Meeting “Planning the 2017 NGV Agenda in the States” |
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| 5:30 – 7:00 PM | Welcome to Denver Reception Sponsored by: Ariel Corporation, CP Industries |
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| 7:00 – 9:00 PM | NGVAmerica & NGV Global Joint Board of Directors Dinner (Invitation only) | |
Thursday, September 8th
| 7:30AM – 5:00 PM | Registration Open | |
| 8:30 – 11:00 AM | NGVAmerica Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Meeting (Open to all NGVAmerica members and guests) |
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| 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | NGV Marketplace Open Sponsored by: Trillium CNG | |
| 11:00 – 11:30 AM | Networking Break in the NGV Marketplace | |
| 11:45 AM – 1:10 PM | Industry Summit Lunch Sponsored by: Penske Truck Leasing & Clean Energy Fuels | |
| 11:55AM – 12:00 PM | Welcoming Remarks Gordon Exel, Vice President, Westport Innovations Chair, NGVAmerica |
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| 12:00 – 12:25 PM | Lunch Service | |
| 12:30 – 12:45 PM | Remarks – “State of the Trucking Marketplace” Governor Bill Graves, Former President, American Trucking Associations |
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| 12:45 – 1:00 PM | Presentation of NGVA Achievement Awards Matthew Godlewski, President, NGVAmerica |
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| 1:00 – 1:30 PM | Networking Break in the NGV Marketplace | |
| 1:30 PM | 2016 NGVAmerica Industry Summit Opens Opening Remarks Matthew Godlewski, President, NGVAmerica |
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| 1:45 PM | Plenary Session I: Perspectives on the Future of America’s Energy Security Global policy experts provide analysis on the geopolitics of oil and deficiencies of renewables, such as wind and solar. They will make the case for why even in a low oil price environment, natural gas still offers the best solution to America’s energy needs. |
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| 1:50 – 2:15 PM | Anne Korin, Co-Director, Institute for the Analysis of Global Security | |
| 2:15 – 2:40 PM | Dan Simmons, Director, Institute for Energy Research | |
| 2:40 – 3:00 PM | Q&A | |
| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Networking Break in the NGV Marketplace | |
| 3:40 – 4:55 PM | Plenary Session II: Politics of Energy With just eight weeks between the conference and the fall elections, pundits from both parties and presidential campaigns, along with top Congressional staffers will discuss what to expect from the next President and the new Congress with tax reform and policies to promote NGVs. |
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| 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Industry Networking Reception – “Salute to Ron Eickelman” Sponsored by: Agility Fuel Systems & Hexagon Composites |
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Friday, September 9th
| 7:00 AM | Registration Open | |
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | “Grab & Go” Breakfast | |
| 8:00 AM | Opening Remarks Matthew Godlewski, President, NGVAmerica |
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| 8:10 AM | Workshop I: Market Moving Opportunities for NGV’s — How does the NGV Marketplace Capitalize on the VW Settlement & California State Implementation (SIP) Plan?The Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal settlement has resulted in $2.7 billion in new funds to put new and cleaner trucks on America’s roads over the next ten years. California’s State Implementation Plan for air quality calls for over 900,000 low-NOx trucks to be deployed by 2030. These present enormous opportunities to drive market penetration for heavy-duty natural gas trucks and lift the entire NGV marketplace. This session will focus on an industry plan to seize the opportunity and your role to get into the game. |
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| 9:15 AM | Workshop II: Messaging the Strong Environmental Value of Natural Gas Vehicles – How to talk with Customers, Regulators & Policymakers about the BenefitsNGVAmerica’s Emissions Work Group represents a broad section of stakeholders across the NGV industry and has been working for several months to quantify a clear picture around the environmental benefits of NGVs. This session designed after TedTalks will provide participants with the tools, information, and examples they need to articulate the environmental benefits of NGVs in their discussions with customers, prospects, regulators and policy makers. | |
| 10:30 AM | Workshop III: Paving the Way in a Competitive Marketplace – Innovation and New Technologies on the Road Ahead for NGVs NGVAmerica members represent the entire natural gas vehicle marketplace and are bringing new technologies that will enhance the economic and environmental value propositions for using more natural gas in transportation. This session designed after TedTalks will provide a sampling of what products will break barriers and help grow the entire industry through innovation, efficiency and lower emissions. |
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| 11:30 AM | Wrap up & Closing Remarks | |
Networking Events
Where NGV Industry Leaders and Professionals Meet
As the must-attend event for the NGV industry, the NGVAmerica Annual Meeting & Industry Summit is renowned for its excellent networking opportunities. For more than 25 years, NGVAmerica has served the industry by fostering new relationships, opportunities, and partnerships. Our networking events bring together exactly who you need to meet to achieve your business goals – bring your business cards!
MarketPlace
Be sure to visit the MarketPlace between sessions and during breaks to connect with the company representatives to discover new business opportunities, having meaningful conversations and connect with industry colleagues.
Industry Reception
Evening receptions are your ideal opportunity to mingle with decision makers in a relaxed atmosphere, reflecting on the day’s discussions and explore business opportunities with new contacts.
Breakfast & Coffee Breaks
Extended breakfast networking sessions and coffee breaks have been planned throughout to ensure you maximize your networking time.
Golf Tournament
Network with key contacts over a round of golf at Fox Hollow Golf Course, one of America’s most photographed golf courses offering a striking, majestic Colorado backdrop surrounded by extreme elevation changes, dramatic vistas and ancient red sandstone rocks. You can download a printable registration form here.