Web-based attendance open to first 200 registrants

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is offering free, virtual participation in The Heartland GreenUp Symposium and Expo on May 5, 2010. The conference is a global opportunity to share the information technology industry's best practices in reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints. Registration for virtual participation is available at http://bit.ly/cBB7LB; the first 200 registrants can participate at no charge.

Virtual attendees can participate through a simple Web interface providing real-time session video, slides and chat or in a fully-immersive, 3D convention center in Second Life. Registration remains open for those who want to attend the event at the Meadows Events Center in Des Moines, too.

“We want everyone to go green, and are opening up registration so that hundreds of people can virtually enjoy this remarkable lineup of noteworthy speakers,” said Leann Jacobson, president of the Technology Association of Iowa. “Opening free, Web-based participation to The Heartland GreenUp reinforces our commitment to sharing bright new ideas and information with the world in a way that is sustainable and engaging.”

Keynote speakers headlining The Heartland GreenUp include:

• Randy Mott, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, HP
• Simon Mingay, Research Vice President, Gartner Research
• Bill Weihl, Green Energy Czar, Google
• Una Song, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Climate Protection Partnership Division Program Manager, ENERGY STAR Product Specifications Development Group

The event also offers sessions in four tracks: green computing, alternative energy, public/private green initiatives and forecasting technology’s impact by 2020. Visit http://bit.ly/cBB7LB for a complete list of presenters.

HP is the Principle Sponsor for The Heartland GreenUp. Major Sponsors include Net Direct Systems, Vital Support Services, the Iowa Department of Economic Development and Microsoft.

Technology Association of Iowa is a member-based, not-for-profit organization accelerating the success of Iowa’s technology industry. The association creates and sustains a positive environment for technology-based economic growth and job creation through innovation, advocacy, and leadership. Association members are included in organizations of every size, involved in virtually every aspect of technology creation, production, application and education in Iowa. Visit http://www.technologyiowa.org for more information about the Technology Association of Iowa.

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For Technology Association of Iowa
Ryan Hanser, 515-224-1086

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