5.28.2008 - 09:53am ET

Newt Gingrich and other experts to speak at The Virtual Energy Forum--online June 10, 2008

(CSRwire) BOSTON,MA AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB, - May 28, 2008 - The Virtual Energy Forum , the world’s first-ever online-only event focused on energy and sustainability, today announced details on participating speakers and presentation topics at this two-day, virtual event upcoming on June 10-11, 2008. This conference/exhibition will connect thousands of executives over the Web with energy experts and innovators, and providers of products and services-through a LIVE, interactive online environment.

"As the first ever online-only congress on energy best practices, sustainability, cleantech, green investing and renewables, the Virtual Energy Forum has caught the attention and secured the participation of leading associations and media organizations focused on energy efficiency," said Robert Rosenbloom, CEO of Platform Q and Executive Producer of The Virtual Energy Forum. "We're proud to announce that these organizations are partnering with us on this truly extraordinary event." Sponsoring organizations for The Virtual Energy Forum include:

National and International Association Partners:

* Alliance to Save Energy
* Alternative and Renewable Energy Development Institute
* ASHRAE
* Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
* CABA
* Clean Energy Coalition
* Environmental Law and Policy Center
* Green Mechanical Council
* LonMark International
* National Grocers Association Small Business Energy Alliance
* SmartGrowth Advocates
* World Alliance for Decentralized Energy

Regional and State Energy Organizations:

* Alliance for Clean Energy New York
* Illinois Energy Association
* New Jersey Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability
* Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
* Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association

Media Partners:

* AutomatedBuildings.com
* CSRwire
* CRO Magazine
* Greener World Media
* Greentech Media
* Sustainable Facility Magazine


The Virtual Energy Forum uses the latest in Web-technologies to enable thousands of participating attendees, expert speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and others to connect and interact in ways that are impossible in the physical world. This online-forum leverages virtual tradeshow booths, LIVE streaming media, and interactive text and video chat to let participants engage with one another from the convenience of their home or office computer.

A greener way to gather, The Virtual Energy Forum has been described by its well-known keynote speaker, Newt Gingrich as "a wonderful example of an energy conscious event that practices what it preaches." Gingrich headlines an impressive roster of speakers including experts from Harvard, HP, Dell, Microsoft, Whole Foods, National Grid, and Volvo—who will present
during the forum and answer live questions from session attendees.


To watch an informative video of The Virtual Energy Forum or to read speakers' bios, visit the event’s homepage at http://www.virtualenergyforum.com or go to: http://www.virtualenergyforum.com/agenda.php to see full details of the Agenda.



About Virtual Energy Forum
The Virtual Energy Forum is a unique virtual event designed to allow people interested and involved with sustainable energy management operations to connect and successfully interact with one another in ways that are impossible at physical events, through powerful Web-based software and services. PlatformQ, the producer of the Virtual Energy Forum, is a company whose mission is to leverage the accessibility of online events to connect individuals, companies and organizations, across North America and internationally--who might otherwise not be able to travel to physical events or communicate with leading experts or thought leaders. http://www.virtualenergyforum.com

Virtual Energy Forum and PlatformQ are trademarks of PlatformQ, LLC. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners.

Press Contact: Patrick Rafter,press@virtualenergyforum.com, 617-901-2697

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