Rio Centro Convention Center
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

As a key component of the energy industry, hydropower is currently contributing around one-sixth of all global electricity, but is expected to play an even larger role in the future of global energy supply as the inevitable shift to renewable energy occurs. With the critical need of increasing global energy supply to meet demand - and the necessity to lower emissions of carbon dioxide - the opportunities for the hydropower sector have never been so great. Hydropower’s low-carbon emissions and capability of supplying substantial quantities of power have some estimating the market’s worth at nearly $57 billion in 2011 alone.
With such opportunity for growth, the need is unprecedented for information exchange, actionable strategies and new business solutions. Join hundreds of colleagues focused on the future of the Latin American hydropower market at HydroVision Brasil 2012. HydroVision Brasil is designed specifically for individuals working within the utility and private power sectors, as well as engineering and commercial personnel from the equipment manufacturing and consulting fields. The event features content directly relevant to the day-to-day operations of the hydroelectric industry, focusing on solutions and practical approaches to timely issues and challenges.
Who Attends HydroVision Brasil?
HydroVision Brasil attracts attendees and exhibitors from the following areas:
* Generators
* Turbines
* Hydropower project ownership/operation
* Electrical and mechanical components
* Controls and automation
* Engineering and design
* Consultation
* Financial advisement
* Construction services
* Insurance and risk management
* Research and development
* Environmental impact
* Safety and construction
If you have involvement or interest in the Latin American hydropower market, make HydroVision Brasil 2012 an important part of your business strategy.
THE CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS NOW CLOSED
Thank you for the overwhelming response!
The 2012 conference program will be finalized and available by April 1, 2012.

HydroVision Brasil 2011 was a great success, attracting 650 attendees from 34 countries. Get an in-depth look at the 2011 event by clicking on the following HydroVision Brasil Post-show Report:
Book your space now at HydroVision Brasil 2012 and join these leading companies in reaching one of the world's fastest growing hydropower markets:
| Company Name | Booth Number |
| ASI GROUP LTD | 125 |
| EATON LTDA | 101 |
| ENERGOMASHEXPORT CORPORATION, LLC | 309 |
| Engevix Engenharia S/A | 215 |
| EPFL LMH LABORATORY FOR HYDRAULIC MACHINERY | 128 |
| FEDERAL MOGUL DEVA GMBH | 414 |
| Fugesco South America | 329 |
| GGB Heilbronn GmbH | 314 |
| HIBBARD INSHORE LLC | 1000 |
| HYDROVISION GMBH | 115 |
| Intertechne Consultores S.A. | 114 |
| KINEMETRICS INC. | 129 |
| MEGGITT SENSING SYSTEMS | 108 |
| NIVUS GmbH | 315 |
| OBERMEYER HYDRO INC | 214 |
| PANOLIN AG | 209 |
| PXL Industries | 110 |
| RUBBERART LTDA | 325 |
| SKF SEALING SOLUTIONS, SKF ECONOMOS GmbH | 228 |
| THORDON BEARINGS INC | 122 |
| TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS | 100 |
| WORTHINGTON PRODUCTS INC | 104 |

HydroVision Brasil's 2012 conference program features 60+ presentations in multiple tracks of sessions covering the latest topics such as:
NEW THIS YEAR! HydroVision Brasil proudly announces the co-location of DistribuTECH Brasil, Latin America's newest event focused on transmission and distribution issues and technologies.
The simultaneous conferences ensure full coverage of the challenges associated with the region's rapidly growing demand for energy. Conference programs for both events are currently in development and will be posted by April 1, 2012.
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