2026 Event Schedule

This transmission workshop is designed to equip utility professionals with the immediate operational tools and long-term strategic planning frameworks necessary to modernize the electric grid for the challenges of 2026 and beyond. The curriculum has been broken out into two parts with specific timing and a break in between, enabling attendees to engage with one or both pieces:

• Part 1 (9am-10:30am) will cover tactical, high-impact solutions for immediate grid challenges. This includes gaining actionable insights from utility case studies on Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) and Power Flow Control (PFC) implementation, including real-world ROI data. The phase culminates in an interactive panel addressing the operational hurdles, regulatory acceptance, and seamless integration of all GETs (DLR, PFC, and Topology Optimization) for rapid capacity expansion and congestion relief.
• In Part 2 (10:45-12:15pm), presenters will outline details related to long-term strategy and risk management. This section provides critical updates on the profound shift in planning driven by FERC Order 2023 Interconnection Reforms. It then explores advanced methodologies like Topology Optimization for system resilience, integrates risk modeling into capital strategies to tackle extreme weather threats, and addresses unpredictable load growth from data centers and electrification through advanced forecasting solutions.

 
This workshop moves attendees from the "how-to" of rapid capacity upgrades to the "what-if" of long-term planning, ensuring they leave with both actionable technical knowledge and a strategic roadmap for the future grid.