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Next Generation Smart Grid Technology Topics Utility University 

Monday, February 26 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

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Practical Cybersecurity for OT Roundtable

Wednesday, February 28 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Join us and become a part of our exclusive roundtable sessions, where we delve deep into the realm of practical cybersecurity for OT (Operational Technology). This is your prime chance to connect with peers who share your interests and engage directly with influential figures in this critical field. 

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8:00 AM
  1. W207B
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ...
  2. W208A
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ...
  3. W202C
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ...
1:00 PM
  1. W202C
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ...
  2. W207A
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ...
  3. W204C
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Cy ...
  4. W203B
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. DE ...
  5. W203A
    240 mins
    • Utility University
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@distributech.com. Th ...
2:00 PM
  1. The Prosumer and the Energy Transition: A Close-up Look at Australia
    W313
    180 mins
    • Australia in the Afternoon Workshop
    This workshop is free to attend but pre-registration is required.  Session 1: Overview of the Australian Energy Transition 2:05 pm - 3:15 pm Australia has moved from relying on coal for 95% of its ele ...
10:15 AM
  1. W304EF
    60 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    Industry watchers and regulatory bodies have long criticized utilities for not generating enoughcustomer and societal benefits, especially around past AMI deployments, and now we see increasinglyaggre ...
  2. W308AB
    30 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
    The increasing penetration of distributed renewables creates new threats to the electric grid's effective planning, management, and operation. In addition, new standards that mandate real-time visibil ...
11:05 AM
  1. W308AB
    30 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
    In response to a growing tide of ransomware threats, Exelon - America's largest utility serving over 10 million customers, took a decisive step in 2022 to bolster its operational resilience. With an a ...
  2. W208
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    Traditional protection and control (P&C) systems, which have long relied on proprietary hardware, have been reliable, but there are considerable challenges with their continued use. Utilities need new ...
1:00 PM
  1. W308AB
    30 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
    The Electric Energy OT Security Profile Working Group (WG) hosted by the International Society of Automation ISA99 standards committee commenced in June 2022 the standardization effort of electric ene ...
1:50 PM
  1. W208
    30 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) has growing NERC CIP compliance challenges with a mixture of medium and low-impact substations requiring NERC CIP compliance and no-impact substations, not requiring ...
  2. Defending Substations Against Cyber Threats with Zero Trust
    W308AB
    30 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
      Discover practical ways to boost the security of transmission and distribution systems. Learn how to secure assets and communications by implementing detailed controls aligned with Zero Trust, NERC ...
2:40 PM
  1. W308AB
    30 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
    With a rise in sophisticated cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure and the introduction of new cybersecurity regulations, electric asset owners and operators are facing the challenge of how ...
2:45 PM
  1. Booth 3571 Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    • Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub
    Recent cyberattacks have demonstrated increased risk to both IT and operational technology (OT) environments. While you might default to no patching, cybercriminals are maximizing their opportunity by ...
8:00 AM
  1. Breakfast Roundtables- Wednesday
    W414AB
    60 mins
    • Breakfast & Lunch Roundtables
    Full conference badge is required for admittance. Additionally, all full conference badge holders must pre-register to reserve a seat. To check your registration or to reserve a seat, please visit the ...
9:15 AM
  1. W308AB
    30 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
    A Synesthesia+Steganography–Based Encryption scheme developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)  enables message security based on a combination of synesthesia and steganographic principles. The ...
10:55 AM
  1. W308AB
    30 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
    Evolving security landscape and changing regulatory obligations make it challenging for utilities to maintain and govern compliance programs effectively. Many utilities adopt a compliance-based approa ...
12:00 PM
  1. Booth 4343 Exhibit Floor
    60 mins
    • Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub
    Grid edge technologies can redefine energy distribution by decentralizing power generation, integrating renewables, and leveraging smart grids. With IoT connectivity, they can provide opportunities fo ...
1:00 PM
  1. W204
    30 mins
    • DER for Reliability
    Integrating an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS)  with a Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) can maximize each system’s unique strengths and support reliability, resilie ...
  2. Beware of Bad Actors | AI-Powered Threat Intel to Keep Industrial Systems Safe and Available
    W308AB
    30 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
      In today's era of connectivity, bad actors continue to up their game, recycling tactics and taking advantage of vulnerabilities across IT and OT systems. According to data from the latest Fortinet 2 ...
1:50 PM
  1. W308AB
    60 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
    As of 2022, the US is the most active region in power digitalization based on data compiled by BloombergNEF. However, as utilities digitalize, and information and operational technologies (IT/OT) inte ...
3:30 PM
  1. W308AB
    30 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
    Learn about the soon-to-be-published communications protocols that can solve your Operations Technology (OT) security problems.  This presentation explains how newly defined Distributed Network Protoc ...
4:20 PM
  1. W308AB
    30 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
    This session will explore the transformative potential of Generative AI for cybersecurity in the utility sector, focusing on three key areas: threat modeling, anomaly detection, and mitigation strateg ...
10:30 AM
  1. W308AB
    30 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
    This presentation introduces the audience to a new IEEE Standard being developed by the IEEE-PES Technical Committee on Power System Communications and Cybersecurity. IEEE Std P2808 creates a mechanis ...
  2. W304EF
    60 mins
    • Customer Engagement
    This panel discussion will provide insights on how utilities can optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, provide an effective response for storm events, and promote sustainability by levera ...
11:20 AM
  1. W308AB
    30 mins
    • Cyber and Physical Security
    Join Ericsson, OneLayer, and an IOU as we delve into the details of building a unified security ecosystem for a private LTE utility network, exploring the security features provided by the cellular ne ...
  2. W311AB
    30 mins
    • Energy Orchestration and the DSO
    The utility distribution system operator will face many challenges seeking to develop systems that are effective for tracing and managing operations from customers to aggregators, from utility to mark ...

 

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