Ⅰ. Introduction:

　　The Solar Business Festival (SBF) is the leading solar conference and trade show that focuses on Texas market and provides a significant business platform for knowledge sharing, connectivity, marketing, and sales. The event brings together manufacturers & suppliers, distributors, service providers, installers and integrators, energy consumers & prosumers, project developers/EPC contractors, investors and analysts, system integrators, government officials & policy makers, utilities, research institutes, architects, and PV equipment & materials companies.

　　SBF conference segment feature a wide variety of sessions on, microgrids & energy storage, project financing, sustainable buildings, smart grids,solar initiatives & innovations, utility integration, community solar projects, policies, incentives and goals, market growth opportunities, regulatory framework, international solar market opportunities/challenges, sustainable farming, and more.

　　SBF trade show segment is a B2B, B2C, & B2G format in an exhibition hall which focuses on connecting exhibitors with potential clients, business networking, and marketing.SBF 2017 will consist of 8 events under the umbrella of Texas Solar Business Week powered by Solar Business Festival. The 8 events included are Commercial Buildings Energy Forum, Sustainable Homes Forum, Sustainable Agriculture Forum, Energy Storage Forum, Clean Technology Forum, Smart Grid Forum, Texas International Solar Forum, and the Women in Solar Forum. There will also be a Texas Solar Pioneers Awards ceremony designed to celebrate and dinner to honor the movers and shakers in the Texas Solar Industry.

　　Ⅱ. Conference Agenda:

　　Day 1 29th, Nov.

　　● Registration / Badge Pick Up

　　● Continental Breakfast & Networking

　　● Opening Keynote Session

　　● Exhibition Hall Open

　　● Deal Rooms Open

　　● Speakers Room Open

　　● Solar Energy Platinum Club – Room Open

　　● Media Room Open

　　● Guided Tour of Exhibition Booths

　　● Commercial Buildings Energy Forum

　　● Sustainable Homes Forum

　　● Plenary Panel 1

　　● Speaker Topic Session

　　● B2B Meetings

　　● Parallel Interactive Workshops

　　● Sustainable Agriculture Forum

　　● Coffee and Networking Break

　　● Plenary Panel 2

　　● Networking Lunch & Exhibition Viewing

　　● Energy Storage Forum

　　● Announcements / Closing Remarks

　　● Exhibition Hall Reception

　　Day 2 30th, Nov.

　　● Check-In Registration

　　● Continental Breakfast & Networking

　　● Exhibition Open

　　● Deal Rooms Open

　　● Speakers Room Open

　　● Solar Energy Platinum Club – Room Open

　　● Media Room Open

　　● Smart Grid Technology Forum

　　● Clean Technology Forum

　　● Plenary Panel 4

　　● Speaker Topic Session

　　● Women in Solar Forum

　　● Industrial Building Energy Session

　　● B2B Meetings

　　● Community Solar Session

　　● Parallel Interactive Workshops

　　● Texas International Solar Forum

　　● Coffee and Networking Break

　　● Plenary Closing Panel 5

　　● Texas Solar Pioneer Awards Ceremony