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25th Annual E Source Forum
Advancing Energy Efficiency and Utility Customer Relationships
Networking & Fun

Attendees say that the networking opportunities at the E Source Forum can’t be beat. Meeting colleagues from other utilities gives you the opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and discover best practices. We provide a variety of activities that will allow you to network, see some of the great attractions around Denver, and have fun too! Check out the activities and tours that will be available to you during the Forum! (Please note that some of these activities require pre-registration.)

Don’t miss your chance to network with and learn from utility colleagues and other industry professionals from across the U.S. and Canada! Register today!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2012

7:00 p.m.     Reception
If you’re attending an E Source Leadership Meeting on Tuesday, please join us for an informal reception and light dinner in V’s Lounge at the Westin Denver Downtown.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.   Canadian Reception
If you’re joining us from the northern region of North America, we’ve planned this special reception just for you. Be sure to join us for drinks and appetizers so you can meet other utility professionals from Canada.

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.   Forum First-Timers' Welcome Reception
Attending the Forum for the first time? Join us and learn how to get the most out of your Forum experience.

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Forum Welcome Reception
Welcome to Denver! Kick off your Forum experience by joining us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while mingling with other attendees.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2012

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.   Morning Yoga

7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.   Breakfast Buffet for All Attendees

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.   Group Luncheon

6:30 p.m.   Exhibitor-Hosted Reception & Dinner
Sample food from stations offering distinctively different dishes. Then follow the treasure map to visit exhibitors and collect stickers. Exchange your stickered map for a key and a chance to open the treasure chest full of exhibitor-sponsored prizes. We’ll allow plenty of time around the fun for visiting with peers and E Source staff as well.

9:00 p.m. Late-Night Activity: Lucky Strike Lanes
Calling all Sharks and Kingpins! Whether you want to bowl a few frames, showcase your best pool shot, or participate in individual or team competitions for prizes, it’s sure to be a fun night! Refreshments and prizes sponsored by Nexant.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2012

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.   Morning Yoga

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.   Breakfast Buffet for All Attendees

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.   Awards Luncheon

3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.   Afternoon Tours & Activities

Bike Tour

Enjoy a group ride along some of Denver’s scenic bike paths, easily accessible from downtown. ($30 per person)

Microbrew Tour

Join us for a two-hour guided walking tour in Denver's historic LoDo area. Learn more about the history of beer, how it’s made, what the different types are, and why Denver has been called the “Napa Valley of Beer.” We’ll visit several microbreweries, taste beer at each one, and get a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the breweries. ($30 per person)

Denver Aquarium

Take a self-guided tour of the Downtown Aquarium, which houses over 500 species of animals that highlight ecoysystems from around the world. Transportation included. ($30 per person)

Afternoon Run

Get some exercise and explore some of the many trails and paths that downtown Denver has to offer.

Pilates Mat or BUTI Yoga

Take a drop-in class at the Colorado Athletic Club

6:30 p.m.   Dine Around LoDo (a separate fee applies)
Join us as we take a culinary walking tour of Denver’s LoDo district and taste our way through several restaurants. This is a great way to sample the variety of restaurants that Denver has to offer!

9:00PM Late-Night Activity: Wynkoop Brewery
Join us at Denver’s oldest brewery for a round of pool, shuffle board, or darts. Refreshments sponsored by Opower.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.   Morning Yoga/Run

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.   Breakfast Buffet for All Attendees

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.   Group Luncheon at The Palm