In the 2006 conference a wide range of issues were presented and discussed, from resource assessment and innovative turbine design to market and policy developments, drawing on experience from all over world. Senior politicians and representatives from international institutions and national governments also spoke at this leading international wind event.
There were over 500 oral and poster presenters from the leading companies and institutions in 40 separate business, technical and workshop sessions. The choice was massive, and you could be sure of two things :
Programme overview 
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Dimitris Sioufas, Greek Minister for Development 
opened the conference alongside the following keynote speakers from a wide variety of political backgrounds :
Monday 27th: Large Scale Integration – towards 12% penetration in Europe – a reality?
Wind power is on course to become an increasing part of Europe’s power mix. EWEA business forecast sees 180 GW of wind generating 12% of Europe’s total TWh requirements by 2020, and delivering 37% of all new EU generation capacity. The challenges of realising a double digit share of Europe's power needs were discussed and debated by key players at the front-line of the mainstreaming of wind. (see list of speakers)
Tuesday 28th: Wind’s role in the global energy market
The world's energy mix is undergoing a fundamental shift. The IEA estimates that by 2030 the global power sector needs 4,800 GW of new capacity at a cost of €16 trillion. There are various traditional and new options on the table - oil, gas, coal, clean coal, nuclear, and now wind. How does wind fit into the global energy picture ? (see list of speakers)
Wednesday 1st: Manufacturers – CEO Vision session
CEOs from some of the world’s leading turbine manufacturers will discuss their long term vision on industry structure, consolidation, globalisation, emerging markets and technology developments.
Promoting renewable energy is essential for our future - to preserve the non-renewable resources of the Earth for the future generations, to increase the security of our energy supplies, to actively fight climate change, to help poor countries to have an easier access to energy sources. Wind energy can positively contribute to these goals.
Stavros Dimas, Commissionner for Environment, European Commission
EWEC is widely recognised as Europe’s premier wind energy event, attracting a high number of professionals, leading experts and exhibiting companies from across the globe. It is the ideal forum for up to date and relevant information on business, policy, science and technology.
Arthouros Zervos, President, EWEA
The Academy is proud to be responsible for the scientific content of this prestigious conference. The quality and range of content, combined with the professional peer review process, make this the most important wind energy event for the scientific community.
Erik Lundtang Petersen, Chairman, European Academy of Wind Energy, Denmark
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