2026 Event Schedule

Electric utilities are navigating a new era of grid complexity, driven by rapid growth in renewables, distributed energy resources (DERs), and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. At the same time, workforce constraints are placing additional pressure on control room operations. Traditional systems, reliant on substantial human oversight, are straining to keep pace with these challenges.

This peer-to-peer roundtable invites utility control room personnel and operations technology professionals to engage in an open, collaborative discussion on integrating AI and machine learning into grid operations. Join industry peers to explore the vision of prescriptive, automated control rooms with robust situational intelligence, enabling informed decisions through exception-based control capabilities. The discussion will also cover automating response to disruptive events and tackling the industry's talent shortage by reducing manual workloads and enhancing operational efficiency. The conversation will address the practical aspects of AI/ML adoption, including reassessing control room roles and processes, enhancing operator workflows, and improving efficiency. Participants are encouraged to share experiences, lessons learned, and emerging best practices. 

Sponsored by GE Vernova