Attendee Event Information

On-site Registration Hours:
Saturday, Jan. 26. . . . . . . . . . .2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 28 . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 29 . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30 . . . . . . . .7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31 . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Click here to avoid the lines and register online!


Exhibit Hall Hours for DistribuTECH and Utility Products Conference & Exposition
Halls D-H and Sails Pavilion:
Tuesday, Jan. 29. . . . . . . . . . . .11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30. . . . . . . . .10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31. . . . . . . . . . .10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Click here to view the current floor plan and exhibitor list.


Housing Desk Hours:
Monday, Jan. 28. . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 29. . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30 . . . . . . . .7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31. . . . . . . . . . .8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Click here for hotel information.


Coat/Luggage Check
For your convenience, a coat check will be available. Coats and luggage may be checked during the following hours.

Coat/Luggage Check Hours:
Tuesday, Jan. 29. . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30 . . . . . .9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31. . . . . . . . .8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: Itron


Product Locators:
While visiting DistribuTECH’s exhibit floor, find a product or service by using one of the product locators on the exhibit floor. These computers will allow you to easily find and print out information on exhibitors, products and services at DistribuTECH.

Sponsored by: Cisco


My Event Planner:
Plan your visit to the exhibit floor with My Event Planner. You can view, compare and bookmark exhibiting companies, products and services that interest you while you search the DirectEventConnect exhibitor directory. After you bookmark exhibitors and products, they are automatically saved as favorites and are highlighted on your printable floor plan for you to follow on-site. Click here to learn how to get started with the My Event Planner pdf.

Click here for start building your profile with My Event Planner.


Cyber Cafés:
Two cyber cafés will be available on the exhibit floor during exhibit hall hours in the 2100 and 3500 aisle. Delegates can access the complimentary Internet to send email or obtain information about vendor products.

Sponsored by: Silver Spring Networks and Cisco


Complimentary Wireless Internet Access:
Wireless access will be available in the conference area and lobby areas of the San Diego Convention Center.

Sponsored by: Accenture


Conference Information Desk – Upper Level:
If you have any questions regarding the conference program, keynote, a Utility University course or the breakfast roundtables, an information desk will be available on the Upper Level of the San Diego Convention Center during the following hours:

Conference Desk Hours:
Sunday, Jan. 27 . . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 28. . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 29. . . . . . . 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30 . . . 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31. . . . . . 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Click here for conference details.


Speaker Ready Room – Upper Level
The speaker ready room offers presenters the opportunity to run through their presentations and meet with session moderators and other speakers. Audio visual equipment and a copy machine are available for speakers to use.

Speaker Ready Room Hours:
Monday, Jan. 28. . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 29. . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30 . . . 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31. . . . . . 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Press Conference Room – Upper Level:
Members of the press are invited to visit the press conference room for exhibitor press conferences. All exhibitors are welcome to place press materials in this room. Visit the conference desk to schedule a conference.

As an exhibitor or attendee, you have the opportunity to share your press release to the DistribuTECH industry professionals. Click here to download the Press Room Request pdf. This can also be found in the exhibitor manual, under Promotional Opportunities.

Press Conference Room Hours:
Monday, Jan. 28. . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 29. . . . . . . 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30 . . . 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31. . . . . . 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


Press Work Room – Upper Level:
All registered press attendees are welcome to use the press work room. Internet connection, interview area, desktop computers and printer will be available. Must have a press badge to access the room. Click here to request a press pass.

Press Work Room Hours:
Monday, Jan. 28. . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 29. . . . . . . 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30 . . . 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31. . . . . . 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sponsored by: Ericsson


Press Registration:
Click here to request DistribuTECH Press Registration. Please allow 4-5 business days to review your press registration request. Upon confirmation, you will receive an email from our registration team.

Click here to add your name to receive a weekly report of all press registrations.


The U.S. Commercial Service: Connecting Businesses to the Global Smart Grid Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Service will be on hand at DistribuTECH 2013 promoting trade and investment in smart grid technologies around the world and helping connect U.S. vendors and service providers to export opportunities. Commercial Service International Trade Specialists can help U.S. smart grid companies interested in exporting as well as international firms looking to do business with U.S. firms. Click here to learn more.

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