RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- PennWell do Brasil, organizer of POWER-GEN Brasil, HydroVision Brasil and DistribuTECH Brasil, and ABRADEE (Brazilian Association of Electricity Distributors) and CPFL Energia, organizers of the XXI SENDI—National Seminar on Electric Power Distribution, have worked together to strategically align the dates of their 2014 events. Event organizers of POWER-GEN Brasil, HydroVision Brasil and DistribuTECH Brasil have announced that the three events will be held 21 – 23 October 2014. SENDI will occur 9 – 14 November 2014.

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"This strategic decision offers a truly a unique opportunity for the region's electricity industry professionals. The ability to participate in both SENDI and DistribuTECH Brasil/HydroVision Brasil/POWER-GEN Brasil provides unmatched access to cutting edge knowledge, global best practices and technology solutions," said MaryBeth Dewitt, PennWell's Vice President of Transmission & Distribution Events.

"The timing of SENDI XXI will allow participants to attend also DistribuTECH Brasil/HydroVision Brasil/POWER-GEN Brasil. Those are complementary events," said Nelson Leite, ABRADEE's CEO.

SENDI XXI will be held in Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil and POWER-GEN Brasil, HydroVision Brasil and DistribuTECH Brasil will be held at the Transamerica Expo Center in Sao Paulo.

More information about SENDI XXI is available at www.sendi.org.br. More information about POWER-GEN Brasil, HydroVision Brasil and DistribuTECH Brasil can be found at www.powerbrasilevents.com?cmpid/prnews.

About PennWell do Brasil:

PennWell do Brasil is owned by PennWell Corporation. Founded in 1910, PennWell Corporation is a privately held and highly diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions for the following industries: oil and gas, electric power generation and delivery, hydropower, renewable energy, water and wastewater treatment, waste management, electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, optoelectronics, fiber-optics, aerospace and avionics, LEDs and lighting, fire and emergency services, and dental. PennWell publishes over 130 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents, and has an extensive offering of books, maps, websites, research and database services. In addition to the PennWell do Brasil office in Rio de Janeiro and the headquarters office in Tulsa, Oklahoma the company has major offices in Nashua, New Hampshire; Houston, Texas; London, England; San Diego and Mountain View, California; Fairlawn, New Jersey; Moscow, Russia; Manama, Bahrain; and Hong Kong, China. For more information please visit www.pennwell.com.

About ABRADEE:

The Brazilian Association of Electricity Distributors (Abradee) exists to facilitate the relationship between power utilities and other agents and entities operating in the Brazilian energy sector. There are 41 associated utilities, spread in all regions of the country and that account for over 99% of the Brazilian market.

Headquartered in Brasilia, Abradee has, among its duties, to provide support to its members in the technical, regulatory, commercial, economic, financial and institutional areas, as well as to articulate and defend the interests of the power distribution sector.

Studies and surveys conducted by the Association have great impact in the market; a highlight is the annual execution of a national survey in which the degree of customer satisfaction with the quality of services provided by distributors is measured. Additionally, an award is given to the power utilities that stand out in the examined categories.

Abradee has a significant role, participating in the regulatory process of the new model of the electricity sector and coordinating the projects of drafting and revision of technical standards related to electricity distribution.

Contact:
Eduardo Gondim
PennWell do Brasil
Email: eduardog@pennwell.com
Phone: +55-21-99997-5549

SOURCE PennWell Corporation