Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024

Crowne Plaza – 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL

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About the Business Symposium

The Business Symposium is your one-stop-shop for energy efficiency — making it easy for your business or organization to learn about the latest technologies, while connecting with trusted energy professionals and gaining additional financial incentives to move your energy efficiency projects forward.

Why Attend the Business Symposium?

2024 Schedule

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7:30 a.m.

Registration
Lobby

Breakfast and Exhibitor Viewing
Main Hall

8:30 a.m.

Welcome and Ameren Illinois Update
Main Hall

9:00 a.m.

EV Ride and Drive
Front Doors
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LLLC Escape Room
Second Floor
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Networking Break and Exhibitor Viewing
Main Hall

9:30 a.m.

Breakout Session 1A
Illuminating the Future with LLLC
Sapphire Room
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Breakout Session 1B
Saving Big: Sustainability Strategies for Large Facilities
Diamond Room
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Breakout Session 1C
Power Up! Funding Opportunities for Energy Efficiency
Emerald Room
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10:20 a.m.

Networking Break, Snacks and Exhibitor Viewing
Main Hall

11:00 a.m.

Breakout Session 2A
Unlocking Critical Resources for Industrial Customers
Sapphire Room
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Breakout Session 2B
Energy Savings for Small Buildings
Diamond Room
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Breakout Session 2C
It Takes a Village: Leading Your Community to Energy Savings
Emerald Room
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11:50 a.m.

Break
Main Hall

12:00 p.m.

Breakout Session 3A
Smart Buildings: Leveraging Automation and Energy Management Technologies
Sapphire Room
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Breakout Session 3B
Seal the Deal: Unlock Savings Through Weatherization
Diamond Room
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Breakout Session 3C
Empowering Growth: Resources for Nonprofits and Diverse Businesses
Emerald Room
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1:00 p.m.

Ameren Illinois Closing Remarks
Main Hall

1:10 p.m.

Lunch, Exhibitor Viewing and Attendee Gift
Main Hall

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NEW THIS YEAR!

Are you considering an electric vehicle (EV)? Curious how it rides? Get behind the wheel with the EV Ride & Drive at Symposium! Test-drive the latest models and experience the benefits for yourself. There are eight vehicles to choose from – you’ll select the model you wish to drive.

Pay a visit to the LLLC Escape Room for a hands-on demonstration of Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC)! Presented by Fernhill Shopworks, this experiential learning activity allows you to explore a variety of lighting control technologies and the myriad benefits of LLLCs.

Schedule

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitor Viewing
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Welcome and Ameren Illinois Update
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.	Break and Exhibitor Viewing
9:45 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.	Breakout Session 1 Kickstarting Your Savings: A Beginner Guide to the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program Continuing Your Energy Savings: What's Next? One Size Does Not Fit All: Energy Savings For Small Business and Public Sector Facilities
10:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Break and Exhibitor Viewing
11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.	Breakout Session 2 Take Control of Savings With Luminaire Lighting Level Controls (LLLCs) Industrial Technologies: Steam System Optimization Heat Up Your Savings With HVAC and Advanced Controls
11:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Break
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.	Breakout Session 3 Faster Savings For A Faster ROI Fine-Tune Your Savings With Retro-Commissioning and Metering & Monitoring All Things Custom From New Construction to Upgraded Lighting
12:50 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.	Ameren Illinois Closing Remarks
1:05 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Lunch and Exhibitor Viewing and Attendee Gift