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AEE Solar is excited to announce the 1st Annual AEE Solar Dealer Conference, February 6-9, in Mesa, Arizona. This will be one of the top solar events of the year, hosted by the fastest-growing distributor in the solar industry. The exhibit hall, meals, social events and dealer classes and workshops provide you with excellent opportunities for getting the information and inspiration you need to grow your solar business!
YOU MUST BE AN AEE SOLAR DEALER TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. To become an AEE Solar dealer, fill out our online application. After approval of your application (in 5-7 business days) you will be eligible to register for the dealer conference.
Conference site is the beautiful Hilton Phoenix East located in Mesa, AZ. (Rooms are available at the Hilton and also other nearby hotels. See room rates and complete reservation information below.)
The conference will feature:
- Special presentations by industry leaders Bill Brooks, Andy Black and David Katz.
- Dedicated expo-style exhibit hall open during all 4 days for our top suppliers to exhibit their latest products.
- Extensive dealer classes and workshops conducted by our key suppliers and AEE Solar staff in 4 classrooms running 8 hours a day for 3 days. Topics include product performance, installation, and tech tips; solar business development, marketing and advertising; NEC and installation; using financing as a selling tool; and more! Here's the complete class schedule.
- Special buy programs and incentives, raffles and prizes, plus fun events and outings for attendees.
- Optional fun activities before and after the Conference:
- Golf Tournament - Enjoy a challenging day of golf on one of the area's favorite courses. Wednesday, noon tee off.
- APS STAR Center Tour – Tour one of the top PV research facilities in North America. Either 10 or 11 AM, Sunday.
- Hiking Excursion– Explore one of the top climbing destinations in the USA! Sunday at 1:30 PM.
- Golf Tournament - Enjoy a challenging day of golf on one of the area's favorite courses. Wednesday, noon tee off.
Conference Registration: The registration fee is $275. This fee covers admission to the expo hall, all workshop classes, guest reception, opening breakfast, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners, including a poolside Western BBQ! Click here to register now!
Conference Schedule:
- Wednesday, Feb 6
- Noon - Golf Tournament
- 7 PM - 10 PM – Guest Reception (hors de 'oeuvres and drinks) - Expo hall open
- Thursday, Feb 7
- 7 AM - 9 AM – Breakfast/Kick Off Meeting
- 9 AM - 10 AM – Opening Session
- 9 AM - 1 PM – Classes
- 1 PM - 2 PM – Lunch
- 2 PM - 6 PM – Classes
- 6 PM - 9PM – Expo/Western BBQ Cookout
- Friday, Feb 8
- 8 AM - Noon – Classes
- Noon - 1 PM – Lunch
- 1 PM - 5 PM – Classes
- 5:30 – Cocktail Hour
- 6:30 - 7:30 PM – Formal Dinner Banquet
- 7:30 - 9:00 Expo
- Saturday, Feb 9
- 8 AM – Noon – Classes
- Noon - 1 PM – Lunch
- 1 PM - 5 PM – Classes
- Sunday, Feb 10
- 10 AM or 11 AM - APS STAR Center Tour
- 1:30 PM - Hiking Excursion
Schedule of classes and workshops
You will be responsible for your staff’s travel, hotel, and any additional dining costs.
- Hilton Phoenix East - 800-544-5866 - Conference Hotel - Best Option!
- The Hilton still has rooms available at $229+ tax. (as of Jan 31.)
- Click here for special online reservation form
- The Hilton Phoenix East reservation phone is 800-544-5866.
- La Quinta Inn - 480-844-8747
- Block of 50 rooms for Feb 6-9 reserved at a rate of $125
- Additional 50 rooms reserved for the night of Feb 6 only - for those that want to move to the Hilton on Feb 7
- Rate available until Jan 6
- Residence Inn - 480-610-0100
- Block of 30 rooms reserved at a discounted rate of $159 (normal rate $249)
- Minimum 3 night stay required
- These rooms are available from Feb 6-9 at this rate
- Rate available until Jan 6
- Holiday Inn - 480-964-7000
- Block of 40 rooms reserved at a discounted rate of $139 (normal rate $159)
- These rooms are available from Feb 6-9 at this rate
- Rate available until Jan 15
All these hotels plus others, with complete contact information, are shown on this hotel map.
PLEASE NOTE: The Super Bowl will be in Phoenix on Sunday, Feb 3. Flights and hotels will be very expensive and heavily booked through that date. Keep this in mind when making your travel plans. Flights and hotels will be back to normal by Monday, Feb 4.
Please feel free to Jeff Spies with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in Phoenix in February!