Why Atlanta

As the operational anchor of the Southeast, Atlanta is at the forefront of one of the nation's most important regional energy transitions. From pioneering advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) to deploying cutting-edge grid automation, Atlanta’s regional utility network has long served as a national blueprint for system operations. Positioned within a territory defined by rapid economic expansion and pioneering utility strategies, the city serves as the definitive stage for regional insights that can be directly applied to grid architectures across the country.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world’s most connected transit hub, making travel a breeze for domestic and international attendees alike. Additionally, the Georgia World Congress Center is capable of housing thousands of utility professionals under one roof and is surrounded by a variety of walkable hotel and dining options.

With its deep-rooted history as a nexus for engineering excellence and industrial commerce, Atlanta naturally fosters cross-sector alignment. The city offers a high-trust forum where investor-owned utilities, public power networks, electric cooperatives, and international stakeholders can break down operational silos. It's an ideal place to see what it means to turn grid concepts into deployable solutions.

Managing the energy transition means maintaining legacy asset reliability while simultaneously embracing disruptive technological innovation. Because Atlanta sits at the intersection of every major T&D priority, its the ideal place to experience real-world successes in action and take home scalable strategies for the future.