2026 Event Schedule

As utilities modernize their grids, the need for IT and OT to work more closely together, and the rise of distributed energy resources (DERs) are creating unprecedented complexity. Running applications at the grid edge is emerging as a critical enabler—bringing computing power closer to assets, improving automation, and enhancing cybersecurity at scale.

Join the discussion as this panel brings together leaders from DTE, Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO),  Cisco and Eaton to explore how edge applications will shape the future of grid automation.  Utility representatives will share their journeys toward edge adoption, the challenges driving this shift, and the top use cases they aim to solve. They will also discuss their long-term aspirations, from scalable deployments to evolving Distribution Automation architectures.

Industry experts will provide insights into market trends, IT/OT convergence, and the organizational paradigm shifts required to manage tens of thousands of edge devices.

Key topics include DER integration, cybersecurity best practices, virtualization, and the potential for autonomous edge operations.

Session Sponsored by Eaton-Cisco