The DISTRIBUTECH 2023 call for content is open. We are looking for inspiring and thought-provoking industry experts to join our speaker lineup. To help you develop your submission, we have created a series of ‘How To’ videos answering our most asked questions including information on our 2023 tracks and formats, as well as important information on what makes a good submission (and what doesn’t) and key deadlines.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS JUNE 22

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Gabriella Cecere at Gabriella.Cecere@clarionevents.com

SUBMIT HERE

Episode 1 - Topics and Formats of Focus

Track Themes and Topics can be found here.

Episode 2 - What Makes a Great Submission?

Episode 3 - Content Submission Pitfalls

Episode 4 - How to Submit a Proposal

DER for Flexibility and Resilience

Aggregating DER
Demand Response Technologies
Distributed Energy Resource Management (DERMS)
Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
Distributed Solar
Flexible Load Management
Grid-Edge Computing
Microgrids
Situational Awareness
Virtual Power Plants
Distribution System State Estimation
Grid-Edge Computing
Behind-the-meter Energy Storage
Ancillary services
Vehicle-to-X

Interconnecting DER

Battery Interconnection
Fleet Charging Equipment Interconnection
Grid Forming Inverters
Hosting Capacity Analysis
Integrating Renewables
Interconnecting EVSE
Net Metering
Solar PV Interconnection
Dynamic Hosting Capacity Analysis
Reverse Power Flow
Interconnection Studies
System Impact Studies
Interconnection Queue Management
Project Development
Community Solar Farm Interconnection

Communication Networks

IoT
5G
Broadband
Private LTE
Mission Critical Networks
Strategies and Modernization Plans
3GPP Networks
900 Mhz Spectrum
Network Security
Fiber Optics
Field-Area Networks
Local-Area Networks
Wide-Area Networks
Wireless Communication Equipment

Asset Management

Aging T&D Infrastructure
Artificial Intelligence
Asset Investment Planning
Asset Performance/Health Management
Asset Risk Management
Augmented Reality
Condition Monitoring
Diagnostics
Digital Substations
Digital Twins
Machine Learning
Predictive/Proactive Maintenance

C&I and Residential Customers

Billing and Collections
C&I Energy Management
Customer Engagement
Data Privacy
Demand Response Programs
Energy Audits
Energy Efficiency
Energy Usage Monitoring
Rooftop and Community Solar
Social Media and other Customer Communication Strategies
CRM
Building Management Solutions
Home Energy Management Solutions
Disaggregation
Prosumers
Smart Appliances
Thermal Energy Storage

Cyber and Physical Security

Cyber Hygiene
Cybersecurity of Operational Technology
Cyberthreat Detection and Hunting
Cyberthreat Response
Data Security
DNP3 Secure Authentication V6 Protocol
Emerging Threat Vectors
IT/OT Convergence
NERC/CIP Standards and Compliance
Password Management
Remote IED Access
Surveillance
Cloud Security

Data Analytics

AMI Data Success Stories
Artificial Intelligence
Augmented Reality
Data Analytics
Data Gathering Tools and Techniques
Data Management
Data Mining
Data Privacy
Data Quality
Data Syncing
Digitalization of Operations
GIS/Geospatial Technologies
Information Management
Infrastructure Modeling and Analytics
Organizational Analytics
Cloud Solutions

Distribution Automation

Capacitor Banks
DA and DER Integration
Distribution System Network Monitoring
Distribution System State Estimation
Fault Indication Monitoring
Flisr
High-speed Switching
Operations Management
Protection and Control
Reclosers
Remote Switches
Root Cause Analysis
Sensors
Synchrophasors
System Architecture
Volt/Var Optimization
Artificial Intelligence
Augmented Reality

Electric Vehicles

Charing Infrastructure
Electric Aviation
EV Rate Design
Fast-charging
Fleet Management
Micromobility
Mobile Load Management
Public Charging Infrastructure
Rebates and Incentives
Regulatory Considerations for EVs
Smart Charging
Vehicle to X (V2X) Technologies
Managed Charging
Inclusive electrification
Bi-directional Charging

Grid Modernization

ADMS
AMI
Enterprise Grid Management
Enterprise/Systems Integration
Grid-edge Intelligence
IEC 61850-based Digital Substations
Non-conventional Instrument Transformers
Smart Sensing
Substation Equipment Condition Monitoring
System Top-down Configurations
Mapping / GIS
SCADA and Control Systems

Resiliency

Customer Communications
Disruptive Events
Drones
Earth Observation
Emergency Preparation
Grid Hardening
LIDAR, GIS and CIS Data Analytics
Load Shed Strategies
Outage Management Systems
Overhead/Underground T&D
Pandemic Planning and Response
Satellite Analytics
Storm Damage Assessment
Storm Restoration
Sensors
Vegetation Management
Artificial Intelligence
Augmented Reality
Disaster Management

Smart Cities

Building Efficiency
Financing Smart City Plans
Intelligent Devices
Roadmaps and Pilot Projects
Smart Communities
Smart Streetlights
Sustainability Initiatives
Public Private Partnerships
Electric Franchise Agreements
Decarbonization Plans / Strategies
Energy Management Systems

Utility Business Models and the New Energy Provider

Blockchain
Business Models
Energy Markets
Grid of the Future
Innovative Management Solutions
Investment and Financing
Rate Design
Revenue Generation Opportunities
Time of Use Rates
Transactive Energy
Utility of the Future
Value of DER
Workforce Management
Policy/Regulation/RTOs
PPA/REC/Carbon Trading
Corporate Energy Buyers
Forecasting/Day-ahead Markets
Infrastructure & Trading
Market Intelligence

Call to Actions

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