The 2011 World Green Energy Symposium Proudly Welcomes DOW as Global Partners

Online, September 14, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The World Green Energy Symposium (WGES) is proud to announce the Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) as a Global Sponsor for the 2011 Symposium taking place October 19 - 21 in Philadelphia. For the third consecutive year, the WGES has succeeded in bringing together the leading decision makers and purchasers with an audience of B2B, G2G, B2G and academia from all across the world. The WGES has served as an important platform for the leading minds in the energy industry to come together to exchange ideas, which has produced actionable solutions for our energy future.

"Dow has put some of the world's best scientists and engineers to work solving global challenges. At the 2011 WGES they will be highlighting their projects which focus on responsibly reducing carbon footprint with innovative technologies which are good for the economy and the planet." states Professor Gallagher, Executive Chairman of the WGES Organizing Committee. "We look forward to Dow's participation as this year's global partner and the information they will share with those in attendance at the 2011 WGES."

For the past three years, the WGES has been successful with meeting its mission to bring together the best minds from a multi-disciplined audience for one unified event in the United States of America to connect, learn, network, and implement innovations and products that will ensure environmental and economic success in the energy industry today and for the future. The WGES invites the top minds and leaders in the energy industry to present the latest case studies, unveil upcoming innovations and projects, discuss contracting opportunities and provide updates on the latest policy to the large numbers in attendance.

Through Dow's experience developing innovative energy and sustainability solutions, the Company is prepared to meet the unique technical, economic and development challenges of the 21st century; and developing solutions that will enable a sustainable energy future.

The World Green Energy Symposium and Expo takes place in Philadelphia, Penn., a city rich in American history and culture, and has been named as a global clean tech city due to its innovative programs including implementation of its GREENWORKS program. Philadelphia is located within reach of 63 million people and direct access line to New York City and Washington, DC. The Symposium will be one of the first events held at the new section of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, which was completed in 2011 and has earned a LEED's GOLD level certification.

Dow, along with co-hosts, partners, sponsors, world renowned speakers, participating agencies, innovators, buyers, investors, exhibitors and participants invite others to join them at this premier event to be held October 19 thru 21, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

For more information about the 2011 WGES go to http://www.worldgreenenergysymposium.us.

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About Dow
Dow combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

About the World Green Energy Symposium (WGES)
The WGES take place annually in the United States of America. With the understanding that implementation of new and green energy alternatives is the responsibility of ALL mankind, the World Green Energy Symposium brings together government agencies and their leaders, businesses, institutions of higher education, students, venture capitalists, consumers and the world media in a platform of education and information exchange. The Symposium showcases new, alternative, sustainable, innovative product development and existing opportunities for G2G, G2B, B2B, educators and the public from across the nation and the globe. Working in collaboration with universities, government agencies, businesses, environmental organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development and other nonprofit organizations, the WGES provides the platform for the education, information exchange and implementation of sustainability efforts through master lectures, case studies, and interaction. The World Green Energy Symposium - October 19-21, 2011 - Philadelphia, PA United States of America

MEDIA CONTACTS:
2011 WGES Contact:
Professor Gallagher
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Media Contact DOW:
Chris Malecki
Dow Chemical
989.636.1024
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