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7:00 AM
  1. D171/173
    720 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 ...
8:00 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
    • 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
1:00 PM
  1. 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 ...
  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. 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 ...
  4. 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 ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. 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 ...
  7. 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 ...
  8. C2
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • 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 ...
  9. 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 ...
  10. C143/ 149
    240 mins
    • 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 ...
  11. 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 ...
  12. C148
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    • Grid Modernization
    • 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 ...
  13. D222
    240 mins
    • Workshops
    More information coming soon!    In Partnership with: OATI
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 r ...
10:00 AM
  1. 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 ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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 ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. 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. 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 ...
  2. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Detection and Prevention
    • 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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 ...
11:00 AM
  1. 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 ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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 ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. 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 ...
  7. C142
    50 mins
    • 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 ...
  8. Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub- Booth #5558, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • 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 ...
  9. C141
    50 mins
    • 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
  10. 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 ...
  11. 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 ...
1:00 PM
  1. 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 ...
  2. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    • System Planning
    • 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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 ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. 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 ...
  7. 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 ...
  8. 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 ...
  9. 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 ...
  10. 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 ...
  11. 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 ...
  12. C1
    50 mins
    • ADMS
    • Grid Modernization
    • 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 ...
2:00 PM
  1. 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 ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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 ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. C146
    50 mins
    • 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 ...
  7. 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 ...
  8. 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 ...
  9. 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 ...
  10. 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 ...
  11. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • 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. 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. 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 ...
  2. 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. 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 ...
  2. C2
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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 ...
  5. C4
    50 mins
    • 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 ...
  6. 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 ...
  7. 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 ...
  8. 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, ...
  9. 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 ...
4:00 PM
  1. C141
    50 mins
    • Cybersecurity
    The presentation is based on chapters 5 and 7 in the presenter's new book "Engineering-Grade OT Security: A manager's guide." We start with a look at the latest incident data from the 2024 threat repo ...
  2. C141
    50 mins
    • Cybersecurity
    Utilities operate fleets of substations with remote terminal units (RTUs) which may or may not be on a corporate internal IT network. Substations that are subject to NERC CIP requirements, but that ca ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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 ...
  5. 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 delve into how one specific uti ...
  6. 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 ...
  7. 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 ...
  8. 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 ...
  9. 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 ...
  10. 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 ...
  11. 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 ...
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. 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 ...
    Panel Moderator
  2. 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, ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. C2
    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 ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. 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 ...
  7. 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 ...
  8. 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 ...
  9. 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 ...
  10. 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 ...
9:25 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. C147/ 154
    50 mins
    • 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 ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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 ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. 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 ...
  7. 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 ...
  8. 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 ...
  9. 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 ...
  10. 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 ...
  11. 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 ...
  12. 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. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • DERMS
    • 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 ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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. C155
    25 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 ...
  2. 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 ...
11:00 AM
  1. C2
    50 mins
    • Transportation Electrification
    As the number of electric vehicles continues to increase, smart charge management (SCM) solutions can enable the use of electric vehicles as a grid asset to improve overall grid efficiencies and defer ...
  2. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    As the grid digitizes, the role of open source becomes more relevant as a way to apply technology development best practices from other industries. Oftentimes open source is framed as an either-or cho ...
  3. C141
    50 mins
    • Bulk Power
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Digital Transformation
    Distribution systems will face several key challenges over the next 10 years due to the electrification of heating and transportation, and the creation of new market structures. Alectra, a utility ser ...
  4. C3
    50 mins
    • Transportation Electrification
    There are plenty of arguments that EV charging infrastructure should be left to the private sector. But after a decade of charging infrastructure deployment and operational experience, do the argument ...
  5. C4
    50 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • DER
    As utilities have started to depend on distributed energy resources (DERs) for power system reliability, it is critical to identify any error or discrepancy in the as-built plant against the approved ...
  6. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
    • Asset Management
    Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are still common in our electrical infrastructure despite their toxicity and risk.  Amidyne has developed a proprietary way to inspect/sample/replace equipment for PCB ...
  7. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • DER
    • Communication Networks
    Demand response (DR) programs are key for enhancing grid reliability and resilience, yet face significant participation hurdles in low-income and underserved multifamily communities due to connectivit ...
  8. C155
    50 mins
    • Smart Cities
    This presentation explores the impacts of Major Sporting Events such as Super Bowl, World Cup and the Olympics can have on electrical grid.  As cities and the electric gird become more sustainable and ...
  9. C142
    50 mins
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • DERMS
    • DER
    • Communication Networks
    Recent changes to inverter interoperability capabilities for IEEE 1547-2018 and UL 1741 SB compliance have further reduced barriers to utilities communicating with and controlling DER. Utilizing such ...
1:00 PM
  1. D220
    60 mins
    • Peer-to-Peer Exchange
    • AMI
    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. C2
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Grid Edge
    Accurate wildfire prevention, detection, and immediate response within the utility landscape is crucial due to a critical challenge in reducing the ignition gap and minimizing the risk of wildfires. B ...
  3. C3
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • DER
    • Grid Edge
    The rapid integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), both behind-the-meter (BTM) and in front of the meter (FTM), along with EVs, is transforming the electricity delivery sector. This evoluti ...
  4. C148
    50 mins
    • Private LTE
    • Communication Networks
    Utility companies are actively modernizing their grid infrastructure to enhance reliability and control, with the overarching goal of creating a ‘smart grid.’ Achieving this vision necessitates deploy ...
  5. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Workforce
    • Digital Transformation
    Like most utilities, Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) and VELCO’s seventeen distribution utility owners are experiencing significant workforce changes. Retiring operators, planners, engineers, a ...
  6. C156
    50 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Digital Transformation
    • Asset Management
    In this session, Exelon will explore how its award-winning analytics team is pioneering the use of generative AI technology to materialize novel capabilities across various organizational functions wi ...
  7. C1
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    Downed electrical conductors are a safety and reliability concern for the ComEd distribution system due to short-circuit protection limitations in clearing high-impedance faults. ComEd’s distribution ...
  8. C142
    50 mins
    • Asset Management
    • Communication Networks
    The growing number of distributed energy resources (DER) connected to power systems can lead to an overload condition on the distribution substation transformers. Bidirectional power flow, alternating ...
  9. C140
    50 mins
    • Cybersecurity
    • SCADA
    Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned generation and distribution utility in the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. In addition to the transmission and distribution network, HEA operates a genera ...
  10. C155
    50 mins
    • Workforce
    The rapidly evolving energy landscape presents significant challenges in cultivating a skilled and future-oriented workforce. This panel discussion brings together distinguished experts from academia, ...
  11. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Grid Edge
    In an era marked by escalating challenges such as extreme weather events, the swift adoption of electric vehicles, and heightened demands from burgeoning sectors of the American economy, the resilienc ...
  12. C4
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Vegetation Management
    • Asset Management
    Through an advanced application of AI, EY and Eversource have created a proprietary algorithm to prevent sustained outages by accurately predicting the likelihood of one occurring. In a 2-month proof ...
2:00 PM
  1. C141
    50 mins
    • Cybersecurity
    • Detection and Prevention
    This discussion features three utility leaders who have converged key areas of their IT/OT security efforts, with a focus on the challenges, strategies, and lessons learned from adopting cybersecurity ...
  2. C2
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • System Planning
    • DER
    Electric utilities will require new system planning tools to be able to better predict where, when, and how much electrification is projected to impact the electric grid.  In addition, as customer loa ...
  3. C144/ 145
    25 mins
    • Workforce
    This session will explore innovative approaches to safety analytics within the electric utility industry, focusing on two key areas: actionable driving insights (ADI) and energy-based analytics (EBA). ...
  4. C146
    50 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Asset Management
    Artificial intelligence and machine learning are being used at Con Edison to withstand the challenges of weather events and their increasing severity across their service territory. Utilizing historic ...
  5. C3
    50 mins
    • ADMS
    • Grid Modernization
    • Policy and Regulation
    • DERMS
    • Energy Storage
    CPS Energy has been awarded a DOE GRIP grant that includes a federal cost share up to ~$30M over 5 years of program deployment and demonstration. The GRIP grant enables CPS Energy to advance its Commu ...
  6. C140
    50 mins
    • Cybersecurity
    One of the most overlooked areas when considering the cybersecurity posture of grid entities is the impact of their supply chains. In today’s smart grid environment, myriad third-party solutions are r ...
  7. C148
    50 mins
    • Private LTE
    • Communication Networks
    Designing and deploying a private LTE utility network presents challenges. This presentation reviews private deployment from two distinct perspectives, those of the utility operator and the user equip ...
  8. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • DERMS
    • Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub
    In the 21st century and more recently in the last decade, we are seeing major technological advancements that are having a great impact on the electric grid. Whether it is the latest technologies such ...
  9. C156
    50 mins
    • Energy Storage
    • Asset Management
    • Data Analytics
    Southern California Edison’s Grid Connectivity Model (GCM) serves as the source of truth for up-to-date electrical connectivity and structural data of the SCE grid so that system planners, engineers, ...
2:45 PM
  1. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Cybersecurity
    • SCADA
    Protection from cybersecurity threats is now a top priority for utilities and vendors in the Power OT sector, spanning substations, generation, distribution, and DER. This Knowledge Hub examines how D ...
3:00 PM
  1. C148
    50 mins
    • AMI
    The presentation will go through some of the new applications developed for the second generation of smart meters in the North American utility market which are now being rolled out in millions of uni ...
  2. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Bulk Power
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Data Centers
    AI is being used today by most major companies around the world, and electric utilities are catching up.   A safe, reliable, and affordable electric grid that delivers zero-carbon energy to an increas ...
  3. C146
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Digital Transformation
    • Asset Management
    • Data Analytics
    In this presentation, we will explore how San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is transforming its electric distribution network assets through an innovative integration of digital twin, time-series data, ...
  4. C4
    50 mins
    • Workforce
    • Digital Transformation
    • Asset Management
    Tampa Electric leveraged an asset management approach to define safety, compliance, reliability, cost, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements for a modernized custom-built work a ...
  5. C155
    25 mins
    • Workforce
    The past three years have been unprecedented. We have experienced a global pandemic, record-breaking superstorms, and increasingly severe wildfires. It has led more grid operators to ask: “How can we ...
  6. C141
    50 mins
    • Bulk Power
    • Cybersecurity
    As the reliance on our energy infrastructure grows, some supporting assets are rapidly aging, necessitating technological (ICS/SCADA) modernization that increasingly relies on connectivity to increase ...
  7. C142
    50 mins
    • Private LTE
    • Communication Networks
    Utilities collectively are under increasing pressure to act to ensure their critical infrastructure is ready to meet future grid modernization, resilience, security, and clean energy requirements. Ove ...
  8. C2
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • System Planning
    This session will present an in-depth case study of Clallam County PUD's innovative use of geographic information systems (GIS) to enhance utility planning and resilience. In collaboration with the Sm ...
  9. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    • Bulk Power
    • Workforce
    • Digital Transformation
    In 2023, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continued its path of success and excellence, achieving the highest annual revenues and operating profits in its history. DEWA also came in the to ...
  10. C1
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Bulk Power
    In 2024, National Grid operationalized the largest deployment of dynamic line ratings (DLR) in the United States and the first in New York State. With the additional transmission line capacity enabled ...
3:25 PM
  1. C155
    25 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Workforce
     Thousands of operator-to-field-to-operator calls are completed each year in transmission and distribution operations centers for a given utility. Clear, concise communication between parties is requi ...
  2. C144/ 145
    25 mins
    • Workforce
    • Digital Transformation
    The eBrief project is a digital application that replaced the traditional paper safety forms. This new application, built exclusively for Eversource, was launched in November 2023 through company tabl ...
4:00 PM
  1. C140
    50 mins
    • Cybersecurity
    • Communication Networks
    There is a growing number of power grid devices that receive time syncronization from GPS. However, the problem is that GPS is an identified cybersecurity risk— it can be easily jammed or spoofed, com ...
  2. C155
    50 mins
    • Workforce
    • Digital Transformation
    • Cybersecurity
    Salt River Project (SRP), an electric utility in Phoenix, Arizona created an OT strategy and governance program in coordination with SRP’s OT groups, the IT organization, and cybersecurity. This effor ...
  3. C3
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Grid Edge
    The mega trends of the energy transition are introducing macro disruptors to the electric grid, including increased load demands on its aging infrastructure in conjunction with new regulations that dr ...
  4. C156
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Asset Management
    Wildfire risk is one of the top risks faced by electric utilities today. Fire season is year-round.  California and the West have experienced a dramatic increase in the number and intensity of wildfir ...
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