Record Attendance Reported at Energy Storage North America 2015

Energy Storage North America 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center

Show organizers reported record attendance at the third annual Energy Storage North America (ESNA) conference and expo, hosted in San Diego (October 13–15) at the San Diego Convention Center by Messe Düsseldorf in association with Strategen Consulting and the California Energy Storage Alliance.

The producers describe the event as the most influential gathering of policy, technology and market leaders in energy storage and the recognized standard-setter for the storage industry, offering attendees a comprehensive program that addressed the most relevant and newsworthy topics with a focus on projects, policies, applications, networking and deal-making.

A total of 1,874 attendees representing more than 1,000 organizations from 42 countries came together to celebrate successful commercial projects and revenue-generating applications, share best practices and continue to drive energy storage market development. One hundred and ten exhibitors—nearly double the number from 2014—showcased technological innovations and storage services meant to transform how the world uses energy. 

ESNA 2015 Highlights:

• 1,874 industry attendees—a 20% increase from previous year
• 110 exhibitors—nearly double the number from previous year
• 41 sponsors—with all sponsorship opportunities sold out
• More than 150 speakers and 40+ conference sessions
• ESNA Innovation Awards for excellence in energy storage project development
• ESNA Champion Awards honoring leadership on the policy and utility side
• Nine in-depth workshops and four half-day site tours of local storage installations
• Free Tesla Model S test drives for conference delegates

 "ESNA 2015 again demonstrated that it's the place to be to acquire the latest information, find business opportunities, and grow the market," said Tom Mitchell, President of Messe Düsseldorf North America. "The feedback we received was incredibly positive and enthusiastic, reflecting the exciting things happening in energy storage worldwide. For 2016, we will continue to expand our offerings, improve the attendee experience, and add value for every participant."

"This year's ESNA surpassed our expectations, driven by the gratifying support we received from sponsors, attendees, exhibitors and our influential and inspiring speakers," said Janice Lin, Managing Partner of Strategen Consulting and Conference Chair of ESNA 2015. "With energy storage proving its capabilities and value across many markets, we're building momentum as a gathering place for the industry at a time when the world needs storage technology to solve grid problems, strengthen resources and address climate change."

Information on sponsorships and booth space at next year's Energy Storage North America conference and exposition (San Diego, October 4–6, 2016) is available now via Messe Dusseldorf North America—(312) 621-5820 or info@esnaexpo.com.