“Sustainable Energy for a New Economy”

1. “Sustainable Energy for a New Economy” CONFERENCE CONTACT American Association of Blacks in Energy (202) 371-9530 CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel; 9939 Universal Blvd; Orlando, Florida 32819 Room Rate: $189/Night (407) 996-9939 or toll free (866) 966-9939 CONFERENCE ATTIRE Business Casual James E. Stewart Awards Gala – Formal Wear/Tuxedo or Dark Suit REGISTRATION BADGES Only those individuals who have registered, received, and are wearing their personal badges may attend conference events. Additional meal or event tickets for spouses or guests may be purchased subject to space availability. EVENT TICKETS-AVAILABILITY/ADVANCE PURCHASE SUGGESTED Meal function and special event tickets are included in the paid registration fees for the event. Additional tickets may be purchased for guests and spouses with early bird and advanced registration. Due to limited space availability, these tickets may not be available with on-site registration. All pre-paid tickets will be in the registration packets that participants receive at the conference. Please note that event tickets are available on a space available basis. We reserve the right to limit registration or additional event ticket sales based on availability. CANCELLATION & RETURN POLICY Requests for cancellation must be made in writing to: American Association of Blacks in Energy 1625 K Street NW Ste 405 Washington, DC 20006 All Requests received before March 13, 2009, are subject to a $75.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations postmarked and received after March 16, 2009. You may designate a substitute to attend the conference in lieu of a cancellation. The American Association of Blacks in Energy assumes no liability for non-refundable transportation costs, hotel accommodations or additional costs incurred by registrants. Educational expenses are generally tax deductible as an ordinary business expense. Consult your tax advisor for additional information. CONFERENCE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Airline flights can be booked to the Orlando International Airport. Costs for one-way transportation from and to the airport is as follows: Mears Shuttle - $25 round trip Taxi - $30 - $40 one way

2. TUESDAY APRIL 14, 2009 WEDNESDAY APRIL 15, 2009 THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2009 FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2009 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Registration 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Pre-Conference Session: Financial Planning 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Welcome Aboard 1St Time Conference Attendees 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM AABE Corporate Reception 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Registration 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Chapter Membership Meeting 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Opening Session: Conference Address & Welcome State of Energy Message Carolyn Green, Chair AABE National Board of Directors 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM David Ratcliffe, Chairman, President & CEO Southern Company Services 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Keynote Address John Rowe, President & CEO Exelon 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Chairman’s Reception 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Registration 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Networking Breakfast 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Career Fair and Exhibits 8:30 AM – 9:05 AM Energy Policy with John Hay, President & CEO, FPL 9:15 AM – 9:50 AM Regulatory Policy 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Officers Roundtable 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Networking Luncheon 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Concurrent Sessions Energy & the Environment Professional Development 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Entrepreneur’s Forum 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM Concurrent Sessions The Future of Generation Fossil Fuels: Oils and Natural Gas 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast/Western Region Welcome 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM AABE General Membership Meeting 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Powering Your Future (Youth Forum) 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Career Fair and Exhibits 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Mike Morris, CEO & President, American Electric Power 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Concurrent Sessions: Alternative Energy Energy Technology: The Wave of the Future 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Scholarship Luncheon 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Explore Orlando (on your own) 6:00 PM Cocktail Reception 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM James E. Stewart Gala “Sustainable Energy for a New Economy” SCHEDULE OF EVENTS