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8:00 AM
  1. C140
    540 mins
    • Utility University
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  2. C144/ 145
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Communication Networks
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  3. C146
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Energy Storage
    • Microgrids
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  4. C156
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  5. C141
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • SCADA
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  6. C1
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Grid Modernization
    • Customer Engagement
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  7. C155
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Energy Storage
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  8. C142
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DER
    • Grid Edge
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  9. C147/ 154
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Asset Management
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  10. C148
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Asset Management
    • Data Analytics
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  11. C2
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Transmission
    • Bulk Power
    • Cybersecurity
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  12. D171/173
    660 mins
    • Partner Events
    To attend this event, you must register separately. This event is free to attend and can be added to your registration when registering, or by visiting the registration resource center to review your ...
8:15 AM
  1. Meeting Point- Lower AB Lobby
    105 mins
    • Technical Tours
    To attend this tour, you must add it to your registration. This tour costs $75 to attend and can be added to your registration when registering, or by visiting the registration resource center to revi ...
8:30 AM
  1. Meeting Point- Lower AB Lobby
    225 mins
    • Technical Tours
    To attend this tour, you must add it to your registration. This tour costs $75 to attend and can be added to your registration when registering, or by visiting the registration resource center to revi ...
8:45 AM
  1. Meeting Point- Lower AB Lobby
    240 mins
    • Technical Tours
    To attend this tour, you must add it to your registration. This tour costs $75 to attend and can be added to your registration when registering, or by visiting the registration resource center to revi ...
9:00 AM
  1. D221
    480 mins
    • Partner Events
    To attend this event, you must register separately. The cost is $295, and it can be added to your registration when registering or by visiting the registration resource center to review your existing ...
  2. D167/174
    480 mins
    • Partner Events
    To attend this event, you must register separately. The cost is $349, and it can be added to your registration when registering or by visiting the registration resource center to review your existing ...
10:30 AM
  1. Meeting Point- Lower AB Lobby
    105 mins
    • Technical Tours
    To attend this tour, you must add it to your registration. This tour costs $75 to attend and can be added to your registration when registering, or by visiting the registration resource center to revi ...
12:45 PM
  1. Meeting Point- Lower AB Lobby
    240 mins
    • Technical Tours
    To attend this tour, you must add it to your registration. This tour costs $75 to attend and can be added to your registration when registering, or by visiting the registration resource center to revi ...
1:00 PM
  1. C4
    180 mins
    • Partner Events
    To attend this event, you must register separately. This event is free to attend and can be added to your registration when registering, or by visiting the registration resource center to review your ...
  2. C156
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Private LTE
    • Communication Networks
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  3. C144/ 145
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Communication Networks
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  4. C155
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Grid Edge
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  5. C146
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Communication Networks
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  6. C147/ 154
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Asset Management
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  7. C141
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • SCADA
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  8. C1
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Asset Management
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  9. C2
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Transmission
    • Bulk Power
    • Cybersecurity
    • Detection and Prevention
     This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still ...
  10. Meeting Point- Lower AB Lobby
    225 mins
    • Technical Tours
    To attend this tour, you must add it to your registration. This tour costs $75 to attend and can be added to your registration when registering, or by visiting the registration resource center to revi ...
  11. C143/ 149
    240 mins
    • Transmission
    • Workshops
    • Data Centers
    The exponential rise in data center demand is reshaping the energy landscape across the United States. From hyperscale data centers to colocation facilities, these high-density loads are placing unpre ...
  12. C142
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Bulk Power
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  13. C148
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Grid Modernization
    • Transmission
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Bulk Power
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r ...
  14. D222
    210 mins
    • Workshops
    • Bulk Power
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • DERMS
    Explore with us the impacts, both today and in the future, of DSOs, RTO markets and FERC 2222 on the Bulk Power and Distribution grids. The construct of a Distribution System Operator (DSO) enables a ...
2:00 PM
  1. D166
    120 mins
    • Partner Events
    To attend this event, you must register separately. This event is free to attend and can be added to your registration when registering, or by visiting the registration resource center to review your ...
3:00 PM
  1. D4
    120 mins
    • Workshops
    Monday, March 24th, 2025- Network Managers Working Group Smarter Grids Down Under: Australian Network Strategies for Net Zero Explore how Australian energy networks are navigating the world’s fastest ...
8:30 AM
  1. Hall A
    90 mins
    • Keynote Sessions
    What does it take to redefine an industry? Jamie Siminoff knows firsthand. As the inventor of the world’s first Wi-Fi video doorbell, Jamie transformed a simple garage innovation into Ring, a global l ...
10:00 AM
  1. C2
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Transportation Electrification
    As utilities explore how to manage the demand growth from electric vehicle (EV) charging, many are realizing that EVs are a blind spot. They’re not sure where the EVs are on their grids, much less the ...
  2. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Asset Management
    In this session, experts explain foundational considerations for utilities seeking to level-up their customer service experience with data from across their organization, using assistive and autonomou ...
  3. C142
    50 mins
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    As the largest state in the contiguous United States, Texas experiences a breadth of system challenges, from extreme weather to population growth to variable terrain.   In this conversation with Oncor ...
  4. C141
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Communication Networks
    This session will cover advances in using communication over-the-air to enhance automatic source transfer scheme speed and security. Modern technologies such as cellular Ethernet allow communication o ...
  5. C146
    50 mins
    • Transmission
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Digital Transformation
    This session explores the challenges and potential solutions for increasing electricity demand and grid capacity. Traditionally, grid operators have expanded infrastructure to meet demand, but this ap ...
  6. C156
    50 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Microgrids
    • DER
    Distribution utilities are increasingly receiving requests to implement and interconnect multi-customer microgrids on their systems as a reliability and resilience solution. Designing, assessing, and ...
  7. C147/ 154
    50 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • Bulk Power
    • Grid Edge
    • Data Centers
    • Virtual Power Plants
    The impact of electrification on distribution systems is only part of the new load growth equation. While these loads are somewhat flexible, utilities in many regions of the country are also facing re ...
  8. C140
    50 mins
    • ADMS
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    • Virtual Power Plants
    DERs continue to integrate with the distribution system in a variety of ways, as behind-the-meter assets (either aggregated or stand-alone), front-of-the-meter DERs connected to the medium-voltage sys ...
  9. C148
    50 mins
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Smart Cities
    • Virtual Power Plants
    While the City of San Diego's Climate Action Plan establishes the goal of net zero emissions citywide by 2035, the target for municipal buildings is simply zero emissions. This goal applies to over 40 ...
  10. C1
    50 mins
    • System Planning
    • Transportation Electrification
    As the adoption of electric vehicles accelerates, utilities face the critical task of integrating charging infrastructure with grid upgrades to meet rising electricity demands. This session unveils gr ...
  11. D162/164
    390 mins
    • Partner Events
    To attend this event, you must register separately. The cost is $499, and it can be added to your registration when registering or by visiting the registration resource center to review your existing ...
10:15 AM
  1. D224
    60 mins
    • DER
    • Peer-to-Peer Exchange
    The rapid integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) into America’s grid is unprecedented in both scale and scope. Vendors worldwide are flooding the market with inexpensive solar inverters, b ...
  2. Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub
    • Customer Engagement
    • DER
    • Virtual Power Plants
    Take aways: Discover why having an all-in-one customer solution will help utilities best achieve their VPP goals, especially when it comes to customer engagement and participation Dive into a real-wor ...
  3. Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub- Booth #5558, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
    • Vegetation Management
    • AMI
    • Grid Edge
    AMI 2.0 smart meters are redefining what’s possible for utilities. With the ability to process high-resolution data at the edge, these next-gen meters go beyond energy monitoring—they deliver actionab ...
  4. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • AMI
    • Grid Edge
    Discovering and addressing potential safety concerns on a low-voltage distribution network is paramount. Having visibility into issues associated with outages and fires, energy theft and hot sockets c ...
  5. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Transmission
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub
    As the global shift towards renewable energy intensifies, the need to expand grid capacity without the lengthy and costly process of rebuilding infrastructure has never been more urgent. Integrating r ...
  6. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • Digital Transformation
    • Grid Edge
    As Distributed System Operators (DSOs) face the challenges of increasing electricity demand, maintaining grid reliability, and integrating renewable energy, they must manage a grid composed of diverse ...
  7. D220
    60 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Digital Transformation
    • Peer-to-Peer Exchange
    • Asset Management
    Peer-to-peer exchange is a discussion on a specific topic. Discussions provide attendees access to knowledge and expertise to help them address the critical challenges facing the industry today in a s ...
10:30 AM
  1. Initiate Hub Booth #5600
    90 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Initiate Startup Program
    All attendees have access to the Initiate startup pavilion, where up to 58 startup companies will be exhibiting and pitching their solutions to a panel of judges. Come learn about the latest technolog ...
  2. Initiate Hub Booth #5600
    90 mins
    • Energy Storage
    • Initiate Startup Program
    • DER
    All attendees have access to the Initiate startup pavilion, where up to 58 startup companies will be exhibiting and pitching their solutions to a panel of judges. Come learn about the latest technolog ...
11:00 AM
  1. C148
    50 mins
    • Smart Cities
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Grid Edge
    From inclement weather to supply and demand fluctuations, mounting challenges related to increasing demand and sustainability make advanced grid technologies crucial for the Lone Star State. This pane ...
  2. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Energy Storage
    • Resiliency Knowledge Hub
    Today extreme weather events, aging infrastructure, fluctuating energy supply and demand, and retirement of traditional power generation are challenging the reliability and stability of the electrical ...
  3. C1
    50 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • Transportation Electrification
    • AMI
    Residential customers with a 100-amp service who are considering the purchase of an EV often trigger distribution service panel, wire, and transformer upgrades. The costs of these upgrades can amount ...
  4. C2
    50 mins
    • Transportation Electrification
    As EV adoption increases, the challenge of integrating the charging load is increasingly focused on managing the impacts on the distribution system. A recent Department of Energy study focused on prep ...
  5. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Bulk Power
    Electricity load is forecasted to multiply over the next decade and beyond, and this trend is complicated – and helped – by policy goals set by utilities, legislators, and regulators alike. This panel ...
  6. C146
    50 mins
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Centers
    Join us for an in-depth discussion on Oncor's System Resiliency Plan (SRP) and its vital role in enhancing grid resilience. Filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on May 6, 2024, this $3 bi ...
  7. C3
    50 mins
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Transportation Electrification
    Portland General Electric (PGE) is pioneering the introduction of bi-directional EV charging with the Ford F-150 Lightning in its innovative V2X Demonstration Project. This project explores the potent ...
  8. C155
    50 mins
    • System Planning
    • Customer Engagement
    • Smart Cities
    Smart cities will require a significant build-out of electrical infrastructure to support the demand for low-carbon and reliable electricity. In doing so, electric utilities will need to balance requi ...
  9. C142
    50 mins
    • Transmission
    • Bulk Power
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    Duke Energy has a significant penetration of grid-scale distributed energy resources (DERs) that are both utility and third-party-owned/ operated. The penetration of DERs is expected to grow sixfold b ...
  10. Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub- Booth #5558, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
    • Cybersecurity
    Attacks on operational technology (OT) — the systems controlling industrial equipment, processes, and events — have leaped from Hollywood screens into reality. What started as a cloak and dagger spy n ...
  11. C141
    50 mins
    • Transmission
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Data Analytics
    Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance the efficiency and reliability of substation operations. This conference session submissio ...
    Chairperson
  12. C4
    50 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Storms and Wildfires
    The frequency and severity of weather events are increasing, impacting the reliability and resilience of power systems, leading to major infrastructure damage, extended service interruptions, and sign ...
  13. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Data Analytics
    Southern Company is revolutionizing customer engagement by leveraging generative AI and machine learning through an innovative customer lakehouse to develop a comprehensive 360-degree view of customer ...
11:45 AM
  1. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Vegetation Management
    • Asset Management
    • Resiliency Knowledge Hub
    This is a story of change management from the future. In this session, you’ll learn how Powerco, the largest utility in New Zealand, is on the front lines of climate change and had to adjust their veg ...
  2. Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub
    • Asset Management
    O&M has long played a key role in the energy transition, helping asset owners optimize their performance. However, aging infrastructure, evolving technology standards, and changing weather patterns ha ...
  3. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • AMI
    • Grid Edge
    • Communication Networks
    In the dynamic landscape of the utility industry, the convergence of GridEdge technology and cloud computing within the framework of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) 2.0 marks a transformative s ...
12:00 PM
  1. D1
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions
    As costs continue to rise, large energy consumers are becoming increasingly focused on energy management and efficiency. With this in mind, join Caterpillar’s Stephanie Baughman and Dean Musser as the ...
1:00 PM
  1. C146
    50 mins
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    • Asset Management
    One way to alleviate the time and cost challenges in the interconnection process is through a Flexible Interconnection. Flexible Interconnections allow generation, load, or storage assets to connect t ...
  2. C2
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • AMI
    • Data Analytics
    As more data inundates electric utilities, it becomes harder to know what to focus on. To drive actionable results, this talk will cover key actionable metrics (i.e. KPIs) and how to access those KPIs ...
  3. Initiate Hub Booth #5600
    210 mins
    • Initiate Startup Program
    This year, The Electric Power Research Institute joins us, bringing Incubatenergy Labs Pitch Day 2025 center-stage at the Initiate Pavilion. Leading energy innovators have been selected to present the ...
  4. C141
    50 mins
    • Cybersecurity
    • Detection and Prevention
    Recent cyberattacks have demonstrated increased risk to both IT and operational technology (OT) environments. While you are waiting to patch, cybercriminals are maximizing their opportunity by exploit ...
  5. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    • System Planning
    • Transmission
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Bulk Power
    • Virtual Power Plants
    The demand for cleaner electric energy grows each year with the electrification of data storage, mobility, space conditioning, vertical agriculture, and industrial processes. Some say that America wil ...
  6. C142
    50 mins
    • Private LTE
    • Communication Networks
    As grid modernization efforts ramp up, the value of automated network device deployment will quickly become apparent. When deployment efforts were limited to small numbers of endpoints, the inefficien ...
  7. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Workforce
    As the utility industry continues to evolve, women have made and continue to make invaluable contributions in the utilities sector. In this session, as women leaders in the utility industry, we will e ...
  8. C155
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Workforce
    • Digital Transformation
    The panel will discuss how PG&E and PSEG are navigating the convergence of AI and generative AI, AR/ VR, analytics, and cloud, and how they have doubled down in their efforts on automation to drive va ...
  9. C140
    50 mins
    • DERMS
    • DER
    • Cybersecurity
    With rising DER levels, utilities across the U.S. are beginning to design communication and control systems that will be used to manage and monitor inverter-based resources. The architectures to manag ...
  10. C148
    50 mins
    • Private LTE
    • Data Analytics
    • Communication Networks
    In this session, we will delve into the transformative impact of owning and operating a private LTE network. Unlike carrier networks which offer limited visibility, a proprietary private LTE network e ...
  11. C3
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Digital Transformation
    Western Sydney, Australia is undergoing significant growth and development, focusing on establishing a 'Metropolis of Three Cities' and achieving ambitious renewable energy goals. Endeavour Energy's n ...
  12. C4
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Asset Management
    Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) stands at the forefront of innovation in utility operations, continually seeking to optimize efficiency, reliability, and safety. In recent years, the convergen ...
  13. C156
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Asset Management
    The increasing frequency and intensity of storms pose significant challenges to electric utilities, emphasizing the need for technological solutions to optimize storm response. Accurate storm outage a ...
  14. C1
    50 mins
    • ADMS
    • Grid Modernization
    • Transmission
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    For more than 20 years, Arizona Public Service has been gradually adopting grid technologies that enable “flexibility” for customers who seek greater energy independence through rooftop solar, electri ...
1:15 PM
  1. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • DERMS
    • Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • Grid Edge
    As the energy landscape rapidly evolves, utilities are increasingly turning to Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) to orchestrate DERs to maintain grid stability and optimize perfor ...
  2. Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub
    • Digital Transformation
    • DER
    By 2045, California will achieve carbon neutrality, driven by decarbonization across all sectors. To meet this goal, the grid must modernize to fully utilize Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), build ...
  3. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • DER
    • Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub
    There are industry paradigms we all know. Electrification is increasing. Legislation is changing to encourage more renewable integration. Affordability and reliability, as always are at the heart of t ...
  4. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Resiliency Knowledge Hub
    • Grid Edge
    In today’s distribution system, the proliferation of inverter-based resources and new electrification are introducing new phenomena that impact grid reliability. This presentation will focus on case s ...
  5. Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub- Booth #5558, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • ADMS
    • Grid Modernization
    • Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
    • Cybersecurity
    Distribution utilities are making massive capital investments to modernize their grids.  This typically involves deploying an ADMS and thousands, or tens of thousands, of wirelessly connected smart de ...
  6. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
    This session explores the integration of Disparate Data, Spatial Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence to prioritize cost-effective solutions for improving grid reliability. Through a case study o ...
2:00 PM
  1. C4
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • AMI
    • Data Analytics
    • Grid Edge
    Utility leaders face growing challenges to meet customer expectations, regulatory pressures, and grid stress while modernizing their infrastructure. This session delves into how AI-powered distributed ...
  2. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Digital Transformation
    • Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub
    Leveraging existing cellular technologies today, with an eye to the future, will ensure infrastructure investments can achieve long-term desired solution outcomes.  Session sponsored by Verizon Busine ...
  3. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Resiliency Knowledge Hub
    • Data Analytics
    In today's rapidly evolving energy landscape, the electric utility industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The key to navigating this complex environment lies in leveraging advanced ...
  4. C142
    50 mins
    • Digital Transformation
    • Private LTE
    • Communication Networks
    Join Ericsson and a panel of experts from the utilities industry as we share insights and best practices for planning, implementing, and operating private LTE at IOUs.  We will also discuss where netw ...
  5. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Asset Management
    This session will explore the role of advanced data collection technologies and software applications in identifying and implementing solutions for grid modernization at electric utilities. Key topics ...
  6. D1
    60 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Breakout Sessions
    • Virtual Power Plants
    This panel will explore the intersection of generative AI (GenAI)and autonomous energy systems (AES) in tackling increasingly complex energy landscapes. As renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, ...
  7. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • Transportation Electrification
    • Detection and Prevention
    • Grid Edge
    In this session we will discuss the challenges arising from the increase in Electric Vehicle adoption and what that means for utilities. We will explore what utilities are doing to understand their cu ...
  8. C140
    50 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Digital Transformation
    • Cybersecurity
    New Technologies: A look forward at security and compliance related to INSM, IBRs, DERs, and the role of cloud in achieving reliability objectives. This panel-style discussion will detail the current ...
  9. C140
    50 mins
    • Cybersecurity
    • Detection and Prevention
    Advanced persistent threat actors’ techniques, tactics, and procedures have resulted in the need for additional operational technology (OT) network security. With the industry preparing for NERC CIP 0 ...
  10. C142
    50 mins
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Private LTE
    • Communication Networks
    This session will discuss the vital importance of grid monitorization and the need for smart responses on critical infrastructure. By exploring frequently encountered scenarios in which grid monitoriz ...
  11. C1
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • System Planning
    • DER
    Distribution planners balance customer needs and grid reliability daily. Duke Energy’s digital tools help planners make decisions faster, especially when customers need to understand the capacity avai ...
  12. C2
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    FirstEnergy laid out an ambitious agenda for grid modernization, improved reliability, customer service, and regulatory compliance that entails distribution automation to support and manage DER and Vo ...
  13. C3
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    Many power utilities have installed a large number of remote terminal units since the early 1990s that are nearing the end of life or requiring an upgrade. This presents a challenge for utilities to c ...
  14. C146
    50 mins
    • Transmission
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Asset Management
    • Cybersecurity
    Oncor recently developed a three-year System Resiliency Plan (SRP) to harden and modernize the transmission and distribution system to improve overall resilience against resiliency events for customer ...
  15. C156
    50 mins
    • Asset Management
    • Communication Networks
    Facing a surge in high-speed broadband deployments, utilities are grappling with a flood of third-party attachment requests, challenging the resilience of the electric grid. American Electric Power (A ...
  16. C141
    50 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Energy Storage
    • Cybersecurity
    Utilities are increasingly deploying energy storage to enhance the operational resilience and sustainability of the grid. Given the critical nature of grid operations, safety and cybersecurity are par ...
  17. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Bulk Power
    Every election presents potential changes in the federal and state energy landscape. In this session, panelists will dive into the dynamic world of energy and grid policy and regulation following the ...
  18. C148
    50 mins
    • AMI
    • Communication Networks
    Imagine gaining access to a robust, secure AMI network without the need to invest in building out the communications infrastructure. Join CPS Energy, the nation’s largest municipally owned energy comp ...
  19. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Transmission
    • Bulk Power
    • Workforce
    The electric power industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and the increasing integration of renewable energy sources. As these changes un ...
2:30 PM
  1. D224
    60 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Peer-to-Peer Exchange
    Consider this: What if the grid could speak to us? What would it say? What if we could regularly converse with the grid about what’s happening right now and what should happen?  Today, we are focused ...
  2. D220
    60 mins
    • DERMS
    • Peer-to-Peer Exchange
    Peer-to-peer exchange is a discussion on a specific topic. Discussions provide attendees access to knowledge and expertise to help them address the critical challenges facing the industry today in a s ...
2:45 PM
  1. Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub- Booth #5558, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Transmission
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
    • Digital Transformation
    • Asset Management
    • Data Analytics
    In this session, we will explore how Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) leverage the power of AI to optimize the use of existing grid infrastructure. This session will introduce the concept and benefi ...
  2. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • System Planning
    • DER
    • Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub
    The emergence of new technologies is driving significant variations in capacity requirements across the grid. Some regions are experiencing a surge in solar PV installations, electric vehicle adoption ...
  3. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • Asset Management
    Explore how InnPower leapfrogged from Excel sheets to AI Tools. Understand the AI Cake approach to layering AI into a Utility workforce. Discover transformational use cases such as gen-AI for reportin ...
3:00 PM
  1. C156
    50 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Vegetation Management
    • Asset Management
    Entergy was the first utility to use satellites and AI to optimize their vegetation management program at scale. In this session, you’ll glean actionable insights from Entergy’s six-year journey movin ...
  2. C148
    30 mins
    • Private LTE
    • Communication Networks
    Join Cole Crews and James Rose as they take you on a deep dive to learn how 3GPP and carrier standard eSIM solutions can deliver a one-time deployment that allows for SIM switching later at the utilit ...
  3. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Workforce
    The utility sector and its supporting industries face an increasingly competitive job market. Technology companies not only present thrilling opportunities for STEM graduates but also promote progress ...
  4. C2
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Transmission
    • Bulk Power
    Several lessons were learned from the post-storm analysis of the impact of the 2021 Winter Storm Uri which had a devastating effect on Texas electricity grids. Among these lessons was the need for an ...
  5. C155
    50 mins
    • Workforce
    • Data Centers
    As modern power delivery systems continue to evolve with the increasing adoption of distributed energy resources, electric vehicles and data centers, utilities are at the brink of electric load growth ...
  6. C141
    50 mins
    • Cybersecurity
    • Detection and Prevention
    Cyber risks, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities are everywhere, but what do we need to fix first? This is a common refrain from asset owners and operators trying to prioritize limited mitigation resource ...
  7. C4
    50 mins
    • Transmission
    • Bulk Power
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Asset Management
    Evergy, a regulated electric utility that serves more than 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri, partnered with eSmart Systems for a 3-year virtual AI-assisted inspection program of 9000+ mile ...
  8. C142
    50 mins
    • Private LTE
    • Communication Networks
    As millions of cellular-enabled devices are deployed and refreshed each year by utilities, many are considering whether to adopt 4G technology or jump straight to 5G. In this presentation by Southern ...
  9. C1
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • DER
    The transition toward renewable energy sources necessitates a comprehensive overhaul of grid infrastructure and operational strategies. A panel of utility industry experts from Eversource, PSEG New Je ...
  10. C146
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Asset Management
    Electrical substations are crucial for the power grid, often situated in remote areas, posing logistical challenges for maintenance. Unexpected faults can lead to network failures or accidents. Hence, ...
  11. D4
    90 mins
    • Workshops
    This is part of a 2-part workshop with the first part taking place on Monday, March 24, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Tuesday, March 25CEO Panel Australia’s Energy Challenge: Leading the Net Zero Transforma ...
3:15 PM
  1. Hall A
    60 mins
    • Keynote Sessions
    In a rapidly evolving world where change is constant, utility leaders face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Join Sheryl Connelly, the former Chief Futurist at Ford Motor Company, for a tran ...
3:30 PM
  1. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • Cybersecurity
    The modern electric grid faces unprecedented challenges, including the integration of variable renewable energy sources, the rise of distributed energy resources, and the increasing threat of cyber at ...
  2. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • AMI
    • Asset Management
    • Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub
    Utilities focus on grid transformation to enhance system reliability, improve storm response, and manage resources more effectively. Grid transformation is a broad term, supporting objectives from int ...
  3. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Detection and Prevention
    • Resiliency Knowledge Hub
    Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) today remains an essential part of the world’s infrastructure for both navigational guidance and as a highly accurate time reference. Four major constellatio ...
  4. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Data Analytics
    Want a smarter, more reliable grid? Join us for a live demonstration of cutting-edge tools designed to tackle the toughest challenges in distribution network validation. From phase detection to transf ...
4:00 PM
  1. C4
    50 mins
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Asset Management
    Grid operations are typically the last part of the organization to embrace new technologies, but AI has huge potential to simplify, grid operations while maintaining grid reliability. Learn about how ...
  2. C1
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Digital Transformation
    • Data Analytics
    In an era where data drives innovation, utility companies, regardless of size, face common challenges and reap similar benefits from advanced data integration. Glendale Water and Power, a municipal wa ...
  3. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Storms and Wildfires
    This roundtable discussion will explore cutting-edge advancements in technology and artificial intelligence (AI) that are revolutionizing the resilience and robustness of electrical grid infrastructur ...
  4. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Bulk Power
    In the past decade, the power grid has undergone a significant transformation, evolving to a highly integrated and interconnected energy supply chain, from the source to the consumer end. The electron ...
  5. C146
    50 mins
    • Vegetation Management
    • Asset Management
    In an era where drones, AI, and digital models are reshaping nearly every industry, utilities are on the brink of a transformative revolution in the way they inspect their assets. Making the business ...
  6. C3
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • System Planning
    • Grid Edge
    Grid Edge Intelligence (GEI) is becoming increasingly common as a part of utility strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of grid modernization. This session will explore the landscape of how ut ...
  7. C140
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cybersecurity
    • Detection and Prevention
    In the ever-evolving game of cat and mouse between utilities and cybercriminals, AI represents the latest weapon being harnessed by both parties.  In this presentation by Sempra's manager of cybersecu ...
  8. C2
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    One of PECO’s goals to improve reliability is to reduce the number of customers per circuit segment impacted by a fault on its electric distribution system. On some PECO circuits, the number of custom ...
  9. C156
    50 mins
    • System Planning
    • Asset Management
    • Data Analytics
    Dominion Energy is facing considerable growth across its operating territory – much of it stemming from non-conforming load produced by the technology and EV sector. The need for improved forecasting ...
  10. C142
    50 mins
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Communication Networks
    • SCADA
    Utility SCADA solutions are critical to keeping the grid operating at its maximum availability, but these systems rely on communications systems that connect the head end to sensors, reclosures and ot ...
  11. C148
    50 mins
    • Private LTE
    • Communication Networks
    The power grid is changing and with it comes a shift in how utilities are forming network communications strategies. Communication requirements are becoming more demanding while technology options are ...
  12. C155
    50 mins
    • Workforce
    Workforce management is a chief area of concern for utilities, especially as the industry faces rapid technological advancements amidst evolving energy demands. This panel of experts from National Gri ...
4:15 PM
  1. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Transportation Electrification
    When Enel X shut down its network, customers with JuiceBox chargers were left stranded, facing significant efforts to replace or reconfigure their systems. This disruption could have been avoided if t ...
  2. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Resiliency Knowledge Hub
    Learn how PG&E is at the forefront of innovation by integrating Augmented Reality (AR) into its operations for the 10K Underground Program. Discover how AR is not only accelerating project timelines b ...
8:00 AM
  1. A1
    45 mins
    • Breakfast Roundtables
    All-access badge is required for admittance. Additionally, all-access badge holders must pre-register but these discussions are first come, first served in Dallas. To check your registration or add a ...
9:00 AM
  1. C155
    50 mins
    • Smart Cities
    • Storms and Wildfires
    In this session, two leading innovation organizations and their city and utility partners will share innovation best practices that have spurred impactful economic development and energy resilience so ...
  2. C141
    50 mins
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    • Data Analytics
    Accurate grid models are critical for the reliable and efficient operation of modern energy systems. This session explores several advanced techniques for validating and improving distribution network ...
  3. C147/ 154
    50 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • Digital Transformation
    As part of a comprehensive strategy to fulfill the objectives outlined by the North Carolina Carbon Plan, Duke Energy has crafted a suite of digital self-service tools. These tools are designed to pro ...
  4. C1
    50 mins
    • System Planning
    • Transportation Electrification
    Utilities are constantly faced with a challenge of competing timelines in managing EV charging demand. On the one hand, you have the speed of electrification of transportation, driven by policymakers, ...
  5. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • DER
    With ambitious net-zero targets, the global energy transition is reshaping load and generation. Regulatory pushes in key countries have fueled rapid growth of DERs, while increasing data center demand ...
  6. C3
    50 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • Transportation Electrification
    As electric vehicles reach mass-market adoption, the industry is at a critical point of addressing the current barriers and challenges associated with managed charging and vehicle-grid integration (VG ...
  7. C156
    50 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Vegetation Management
    Developing effective wildfire mitigation strategies is a high priority for utilities across North America. From larger utilities to co-ops and municipals, key steps are being taken to avert wildfires ...
  8. C148
    25 mins
    • Smart Cities
    As LED adoption rapidly increases, with over half of the U.S. outdoor lighting already converted, the potential for energy savings through advanced streetlight controls is vast. With rising energy cos ...
  9. C140
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    • Digital Transformation
    Omaha Public Power District is undertaking one of the most comprehensive digital transformation and grid modernization initiatives in the industry. OPPD’s current technology, systems, and tools lack c ...
  10. C4
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • DER
    The growth of generative AI (GenAI) has introduced new opportunities for electric utilities. We will explore how Duke Energy and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have partnered to build applications with Gen ...
  11. C142
    50 mins
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    While the technical merits of distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS) have received significant attention in recent years, the economic and societal values of DERMS-enabled applications ...
  12. C2
    50 mins
    • Transportation Electrification
    Even as electric vehicle sales continue to rise – 20% year on year, per the latest projections –  utilities are struggling to roll out the EV charging infrastructure needed to meet demand and enable t ...
9:15 AM
  1. Hall A
    60 mins
    • Keynote Sessions
    The transmission and distribution industry faces vast opportunities fueled by AI and data centers. But capitalizing on the moment won't be without challenges. Power grid growth is certain, but how muc ...
9:25 AM
  1. C148
    25 mins
    • Smart Cities
    Smart cities utilize a bag of toolsets to make urban areas more livable, utilizing data-driven communication networks to interface all aspects of city services (such as electricity, water, transportat ...
10:00 AM
  1. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Digital Transformation
    Nova Scotia Power and Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) are both turning to time of use (TOU) or Time of Day (TOD) rates and AI-enabled solutions and analytics to bridge the gap between custo ...
  2. C142
    50 mins
    • ADMS
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    Join us for an insightful session on the transformative impact of the Network Manager Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) in driving grid-aware Distributed Energy Resource Management System ...
  3. C155
    50 mins
    • Smart Cities
    • Microgrids
    • DER
    Join us for an insightful session on "Powering Resilient Communities: Enabling DER with Innovative Microgrid Solutions," where we will dive into the groundbreaking Bronzeville Community Microgrid—one ...
  4. C147/ 154
    50 mins
    • Transmission
    • Customer Engagement
    • Bulk Power
    • Workforce
    In the face of unprecedented growth experienced by Georgia Power, the importance of seamless communication and collaboration across transmission and distribution organizations cannot be overstated. As ...
  5. C140
    50 mins
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    To improve the reliability of the electric distribution system, National Grid has implemented a ‘home-made’ fault location, isolation & service restoration (FLISR) system. FLISR is a centralized syste ...
  6. C2
    50 mins
    • Transportation Electrification
    Most utility EV load management programs and technology solutions focus on single-family residential customers. However, charging at commercial facilities and with fleets generally results in higher d ...
  7. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    • System Planning
    • Policy and Regulation
    Panelists from major utilities — LUMA Energy, ComEd, and Eversource — will discuss distribution planning within the regulatory space. Their discussion will cover important subjects like: Policy direct ...
  8. C141
    50 mins
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • DER
    • Grid Edge
    Ever heard of "the masked load Issue?" With the rising penetration of distributed energy resources (DER), primarily distributed photovoltaics (PV), system operators are blind to the load they need to ...
  9. C148
    50 mins
    • Smart Cities
    • Microgrids
    • DER
    Wastewater treatment facilities are critical to the health and well-being of communities, ensuring the protection of public water sources. During a power outage or similar energy emergency, ensuring t ...
  10. C156
    50 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • DER
    High levels of distributed energy resources (DER) are causing reverse power in distribution systems. A key indicator is relative generation-to-load ratios that are typically increasing as more DER is ...
  11. C155
    25 mins
    • Smart Cities
    As cities and utilities transition from envisioning their future to actively shaping it, digital transformation emerges as the bedrock of interconnected urban services. Cities need this understanding ...
  12. C3
    50 mins
    • Microgrids
    • Transportation Electrification
    • DER
    As personal EV adoption experiences a slowdown, commercial EV fleets continue to expand rapidly, driven by last-mile delivery demands and large fleet deployments in concentrated areas such as airports ...
  13. C1
    50 mins
    • System Planning
    • Transportation Electrification
    The penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) has grown rapidly in the U.S. Many states have set ambitious EV adoption goals. Additionally, the increased adoption of EVs will help reduce the transportati ...
  14. D162/164
    300 mins
    • Partner Events
    To attend this event, you must register separately. The cost is $499, and it can be added to your registration when registering or by visiting the registration resource center to review your existing ...
  15. C146
    25 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Energy Storage
    • Microgrids
    Microgrid technology has emerged as a promising solution to address the challenges posed by public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) in California. In the past, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has led the ...
10:15 AM
  1. Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub- Booth #5558, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
    • Workforce
    • Asset Management
      OverIT Field Service Management Software is designed specifically for mission-critical, asset-intensive utility organizations that must navigate dynamic and often unpredictable environments. When Ch ...
  2. Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Virtual Power Plants
    Take aways:  Acquire insights about the monetization of DERs in a VPP Uncover the ins and outs of Europe’s largest VPP, and the market value it has. Delve into the measures of success that define the ...
  3. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Vegetation Management
    • Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub
    Efficient vegetation management is critical to delivering safe, reliable service to utility customers in wildfire-prone areas.  Digitization of the planning, scheduling and auditing of the vegetation ...
  4. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • DERMS
    • Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • Grid Edge
    Join us to learn how to boost customer satisfaction and make the most of your grid investments. We'll highlight the elements of a winning customer engagement and services roadmap, with tips you can st ...
  5. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Digital Transformation
    Grid flexibility is a critical enabler of the global energy transition, allowing for the seamless integration of renewable energy sources and enhanced grid resilience. This session will explore how in ...
  6. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Asset Management
    • Resiliency Knowledge Hub
    A holistic approach to cable/system reliability will be described. This will include everything from vegetation management, cable testing, cable rejuvenation, and cable replacement. The reliability of ...
  7. D220
    60 mins
    • Peer-to-Peer Exchange
    • Cybersecurity
    Peer-to-peer exchange is a discussion on a specific topic. Discussions provide attendees access to knowledge and expertise to help them address the critical challenges facing the industry today in a s ...
10:25 AM
  1. C146
    25 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Microgrids
    Successful microgrid development and operation requires careful coordination of complex systems, including distribution assets, DERs, advanced controls, and protection schemes to name a handful. This ...
10:30 AM
  1. Initiate Hub Booth #5600
    30 mins
    • Initiate Startup Program
    Accelerate your energy innovation by discovering non-dilutive funding opportunities from the American-Made program, often considered a gateway to U.S. Department of Energy funding. This session will d ...
11:00 AM
  1. C148
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Smart Cities
    • Communication Networks
    Utility communication networks are essential for reliable and secure grid operations. These networks facilitate data collection, sharing, and analysis, providing valuable insights for improving grid p ...
  2. C156
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • DER
    Customer adoption of DERs and new electric loads continues to challenge distribution planners and strain system operators.  Existing cloud-integrated load flexibility resources cannot provide the conf ...
  3. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • DER
    • Cybersecurity
    • Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub
    We asked Generative AI “What are the biggest challenges for grid operations in 2025?” Join us to unpack the future of Grid Operations, and how your organization can prepare for them to ensure the resi ...
  4. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    750 mins
    • Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • Detection and Prevention
    • Data Analytics
    Grid edge intelligence plays a key role in managing increasing supply and demand fluctuations that threaten reliability. Edge data processing, combined with applications and analytics, provides real-t ...