For three days, November 1-3, leaders from business, industry, government, and non-profits will discuss the future of energy, the economy, and the environment of Michigan. National and international speakers will touch on various topics, including: the future of renewable energy: transmission; storage; smart grids; energy efficiency and conservation; plug-in electric vehicles; hydrocarbon deposits; fracking; climate change; food growth and distribution; land use; and economics. Cosponsors include ITC Holdings, Consumers Energy, Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, Local Future, and Crystal Mountain Resort.