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Energy Storage 2017: Opportunities and Challenges for Electric Grid, Wave, Hydropower and Other Sustainable Energies

We welcome you to the Energy Storage 2017 Meeting on Nov 5-6, 2017 at the LaSells Stewart Center at Oregon State University campus, Corvallis, Oregon.

Organized by Oregon State University (OSU) with assistance from the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), this one-and-a-half-day symposium will be held on November 5-6, 2017 at OSU to bring together thought leaders driving the implementation of novel energy storage systems for the grid, wave and other power generation technology.

The goal of this meeting is to discuss the use of energy storage for the grid and the challenges pairing storage with different types of sustainable energy. The event will serve as a forum for industry, utility companies, academic and government researchers, and policy makers to discuss energy storage challenges in the Northwest region and across the country. 

Meeting Leadership

  • Chair: Zhenxing Feng (Oregon State University, zhenxing.feng@oregonstate.edu, 541-737-0508)
  • Co-Chair: Karl Mueller (University of Oregon, JCESR, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Karl.Mueller@pnnl.gov, 509-371-6550)
  • Session I leaders for technical challenges: David Ji and Nick AuYeung (Oregon State University)
  • Session II leader for energy resillience: Eduardo Cotilla-Sanchez (Oregon State University)
  • Session III leader for commercialization and manufacturing: Skip Rung (ONAMI)
  • Advisory Board Committee: Jim Sweeney, Greg Herman, Chih-hung Chang (Oregon State University)
  • Abstract/Poster/Company Exhibition: Liney Arnadottir (Oregon State University)
  • Government Relations and Partnerships: Gabrielle Serra (Oregon State University), Norman Peterson (Argonne National Laboratory), Julie Brandis (Oregon State University)
  • JCESR point of contact: Brad Ullrick (JCESR, Argonne National Laboratory)
  • Conference logistics: Charlotte Williams (Oregon State University)

 

Registrations:
All attendees including invited speakers and exhibiting companies are required to register using the link below. You will be prompted to set up a registration account prior to completing the conference registration. Different types of registrations are available and invited speakers can apply a registration discount code for 100% off. 

Student Registration General Registration
Early Bird  – Through Oct. 10th: $60.00 
Regular  – Beginning on Oct. 11th: $70.00 
Onsite – On Nov. 6th: $80.00

Early Bird – Through Oct. 10th: $135.00 
Regular – Beginning on Oct. 11th: $150.00 
Onsite – On Nov. 6th: $160.00


 

Posters, Company Exhibitions and Optional Abstract:
We have booths for company exhibitions. The cost for a six-foot vendor table is $500. Please contact Dr. Liney Arnadottir (Liney.Arnadottir@oregonstate.edu) to make arrangements. Students, academic researchers and companies are encouraged to bring posters to interact with other meeting attendees. Please submit your abstract (optional) using the link below so it can be included in a booklet we are compiling for attendees. The size of the poster board is 48x36.

 

Lodging:
Reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis can be made by calling 1-541-752-5000 and requesting the rate for the Pacific Northwestern Regional Energy Storage Meeting Block. Rooms are $136 + tax (currently 10.8%) per night and include high-speed internet. The special room rate is available until Nov. 5 or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. Reservations made after that date will be based on availability and best available rate.

hilton corvallis Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis
2500 SW Western Blvd
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-752-5000
Toll Free: 888-666-8169
Website

We also have reservations at Holliday Inn Express Corvallis-On the river. They can be made by calling 1-541-752-0800 and requesting the rate for the Pacific Northwestern Regional Energy Storage Meeting Block. Rooms are $128 + tax (currently 10.8%) per night and include high-speed internet. The special room rate is available until Nov. 5 or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. Reservations made after that date will be based on availability and best available rate.

holiday_inn Holiday Inn Express Corvallis
781 NE 2nd Street
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-752-0800
Toll Free: 800-HOLIDAY
Website

 

Which Airport to Fly Into? 

  • Portland International Airport (PDX) is the nearest international airport located 1.5 hours North of Corvallis
  • Shuttle Service: Oregon Express Shuttle service is available every 60 minutes from Portland International Airport (PDX) and will take you directly to the OSU campus (Reser Stadium stop). Reservations are required and can be made online at http://www.oregonexpressshuttle.com or by phone at (541) 207-0493. Adult rate one way is $36.00. Hut Airport Shuttle service is also available every 90 minutes from Portland International Airport (PDX) and will take you directly to the OSU campus. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.portlandairportshuttle.com or by phone at (888) 257-0126. Adult rate one way is $48.00.  
  • Rental Cars are available at the Portland International Airport.
  • Eugene Regional Airport (EUG) is the closest airport located 45 minutes south of Corvallis with convenient connections to Seattle, San Francisco and Denver.
  • Shuttle Service: EUG – Omni Shuttle offers shuttle service on-demand from the Eugene Regional Airport (EUG) to OSU. Advanced shuttle booking is required. For more information visit EUG – Omni Shuttle offers shuttle service on-demand from the Eugene Regional Airport (EUG) to OSU. Advanced shuttle booking is required. For more information visit www.omnishuttle.com or call (800) 741-5097. 
  • Rental Cars are available at the Eugene Airport.

Upon Arrival: 
If you come on Nov. 5th, after you have checked into the hotel, please join us for the reception at Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis, University Club (2500 SW Western Blvd., Corvallis) from 6-9 pm. If you come on Nov. 6th, look for the meeting registration at LaSells Stewart Center (875 SW 26th St, Corvallis) to pick up materials for the meeting.

How to Get from Hilton to LaSells Stewart Center: 
There is only a two-minute walk from the Hilton Garden Inn to the LaSells Steward Center. Here is the walking map (Google). It is also opposite to Reser Stadium cross the street. Here is the walking map (Google).

How to Get from Holiday Inn to LaSells Stewart Center: 
It takes about half an hour walk from the Holiday Inn Express to the LaSells Steward Center. Here is the walking map (Google). However, we recommend to drive to Hilton for parking, then walk from Hilton to LaSells Stewart Center.

Parking:
We suggest that you park at the Hilton Garden Inn, which provides free parking and is walking distance to the LaSells Stewart Center.