The Future of Mobile and Geospatial Solutions
Paper Session
Session Moderator: Tim Epp, IT Business Consultant, Snohomish County PUD

Tuesday, March 23, 1:00 p.m.
While mobile and geospatial technologies have been with us for some time, they have not remained static. In this session we will explore how new requirements and the converging of historically separate systems are driving future changes to these technologies.

The Next Generation of Mobile Workforce Management
Author(s):

• Bruce Kane, Senior Director Product Management, Oracle Utilities Global Business Unit

The Role of Workforce Management in Supporting Utility Intelligent Networks
Author(s):

• Steven Radice, Vice President, Utility Solutions, Ventyx

Recent Developments in Infrastructure Engineering Technologies: Emerging or Converging?
Author(s):

• Steven Root, Director - Utilities, North America, Bentley Systems, Inc.
• Cyndi Smith, Solutions Executive, Utilities and Communications, Bentley Systems, Inc.

Successful Enterprise Mobile Implementations
Paper Session
Session Moderator: Mark Browning, IT Director, ComEd Utility Solutions, Exelon Corporation

Tuesday, March 23, 3:00 p.m.
This session highlights successful enterprise mobile implementations at three utilities. The presenters will discuss their solution approaches, project implementation methods, challenges, lessons learned and key success factors.

Enabling Field Operations with Enterprise Mobility
Author(s):

• Charleen Miller, Manager, ComEd
• James Walters, Manager, I.T., Exelon Corporation

Implementing Mobile Work Management
Author(s):

• Brian Driscoll, Support Manager, Powel, Inc.
• Brian Dacaret, Construction Manager, EnergyUnited

The Importance of Field User Acceptance When Deploying a Mobile Mapping and Field Automation Tool
Author(s):

• Jason Jones, IT Project Manager, E.ON US
• Chuck Lang, Manager, Sales & Marketing, GE Energy

Practical Uses of GIS Technology in Utilities
Paper Session
Session Moderator: Damon Dougherty, Product Marketing Manager, Bentley Systems, Inc.

Wednesday, March 24, 9:30 a.m.
GIS has historically been used as a drawing and documentation tool replacing enormous amounts of paper drawings. Today, GIS is being used to solve complex business problems across an enterprise. This series of presentations will touch on some of the current uses of this technology while supporting overall utility business objectives.

Gas Transmission and Distribution Utilizing CAD and GIS Integration: Okaloosa Gas
Author(s):

• Deeter Allmond Smith, GIS Administrator, Okaloosa Gas District
• Jeremy Maines, Information Technology Manager, Okaloosa Gas District

Using Geographic Information Systems to Assess Feeder Vulnerability
Author(s):

• Mitchell Garnett, Electric Utility Industry Manager, ESRI

What’s Next for your GIS When you Haven’t Realized Initial Business Benefits
Author(s):

• Michael Tao, Partner, Boreas Group, LLC
• Robert Sarfi, Partner, Boreas Group, LLC
• Domenic Pellegrino, Manager, Engineering Systems, Manitoba Hydro 

Enabling the Smart Grid with Mobile and Geospatial Technologies
Paper Session
Session Moderator: David Hotte, Vice President, Client & Solution Management, CGI, Inc. (Utility Solutions)

Wednesday, March 24, 2:30 p.m.
When you hear “smart grid” do you think of mobile and geospatial technologies? You should! Find out how GIS data preparation and mobile technologies can improve your chances for a successful smart grid program.

Ensuring Your GIS is Smart Grid Ready
Author(s):

• David Garrison, Executive Manager, Intergraph Corporation
• Phillip McCrory, T&D Services Director, Oncor Electric Delivery
• Joe Wolf, T&D Services Manager, Oncor Electric Delivery

GPS and GIS Field Technologies for Utilities
Author(s):

• Joe Johnson, Electric/Gas Industry Manager, Trimble Utilities Field Solutions
• Christopher T. Stern, Director, Trimble Utilities Field Solutions
• Jeff Smith, Regional Manager, Trimble Utilities Field Solutions

Smart Crews Drive the Service Delivery Renewal Program at SaskPower
Author(s):

• Jason Doell, Project Manager, SaskPower
• Bryan Chambers, Business Development Manager, GE Energy

Business Cases for Geospatial and Mobile Technology
Paper Session
Session Moderator: Scott Rogers, CEO, Powel, Inc.

Thursday, March 25, 10:00 a.m.
Mobile workforce management and geospatial technology has been applied in many innovative ways over the last decade. During this session, the presenters will discuss examples of several technologies that helped solve common problems using GIS and mobile applications.

The Linesmen’s Desktop – Reviewing 10 Years of Experience Using Electronic Construction Reporting and Timesheets
Author(s):

• Paul Ashy, General Manager, Distribution Engineering, Allegheny Power
• Scott Rogers, CEO, Powel, Inc.

Automating Vegetation Management
Author(s):

• Henry King, Supervisor of Business Development and Corporate Planning, ArborMetrics Solutions

• Jason Smith, Sr. Business Development Manager, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company

Mobile Workforce Management for Small to Mid-sized Utilities
Author(s):

• Kevin Zamzow, Communications Consultant, Power System Engineering, Inc.

Conference Details

Advanced Metering
Customer Service and CIS
Demand Response and Energy Efficiency
Distribution Automation
Enterprise Information and Asset Management
Mobile and Geospatial Solutions
Renewables and the Grid
SCADA and Network Management
Substation Automation
T&D Engineering and Operations
Transmission
Water
Mega Session