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This page shows historical information on the Power Grid Resilience Conference 2016, held on March 21-23, 2016 in Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
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Scalable Solutions for Protection, Survivability and Response
The reliability of the U.S. electric power grid, as an underlying enabler for other critical infrastructure sectors (such as emergency services, communications, transportation, and others), is uniquely essential to protect.
Security and resiliency concerns have grown with increased risk to energy infrastructure from extreme weather, asymmetric physical threats and vulnerabilities, and with ever increasing cyber-sophistication. Additionally, as a distributed, independent,and critical network of infrastructure, US utilities face a web of state and federal compliance frameworks, internal and external safety and security imperatives, and a dynamic and growing need to identify vulnerabilities in critical assets from risk of sabotage, theft, and terrorism.
Utilities are being confronted with pressure to not only identify and work on hardening grid assets, but also to prepare for any possible scenario that could unfold.
Collaboration between asset strategy, risk mitigation, corporate security, compliance and incident management are a priority across the board; some utilities have already made strides, however there is still a critical need to ensure a robust, resilient and secure grid.
Grid owners and operators need to prioritize the right projects that will protect critical assets from severe weather, cyber attacks, theft and terrorism; prevent disruption of service for customers; restore service swiftly after an outage; and maintain/prepare for compliance with current and future regulatory standards.
Power Grid Resilience will take a deep dive into the security strategies, resiliency efforts, innovative technologies and strategic planning necessary to balance the competing priorities of today’s utility executives. Join us as we identify and tackle challenges to help you achieve a robust and resilient grid.
We begin the three day program with an in-depth Tech Accelerator Workshop Day, where we will look at specific next-generation technologies and research that can inform security decisions today. Over the two days of the main conference, we will hear from utility security executives, government regulators, thought leaders, and academics to address challenges and growth areas to building Power Grid Resilience.
What are the Benefits of Attending?
Hear the latest policy and regulatory guidance for protecting your critical electric infrastructure
Benchmark your physical security for critical infrastructure and CIP 14-1 implementation
Get the latest updates on the electric industry threat landscape
Review next generation technologies and strategies from thought-leaders and researchers from government and industry
Apply the latest tools and methodologies to assess site vulnerabilities & security levels
Understand current compliance framework and challenges to streamline strategic planning
Some of the topics this year include:
Reliability Concerns and Strategies for Risk Mitigation
nhancing Cyber-Physical Security Integration
Building Cross-Sector Security Coordination
Understanding the HI/LF Threat
Updates on the National Transformer Strategy
Solutions for Reliability and Resilience of Power Infrastructure
Understanding the Gaps: Navigating the Regulatory Environment
We will also take and in-depth look at:
Grid Modernization
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Physical Security Solutions
Understanding the Insider Threat
An “All-Hazards” Approach to Security
Distributed Energy and Microgrid Strategies for Risk Mitigation
Meet the Speakers
William N. Bryan, 2016 Chairperson, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration, President, VB Energy Group
Bob Kolasky, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Infrastructure Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Ed Goetz, Vice President – Chief Security Officer, Exelon Corporation
Pamela A. Whitmer, Commissioner, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
David Roop, Director, Electric Transmission, Dominion Virginia Power
The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.
Venue
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Venue & Accommodations
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel 201 North 17th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, United States Website: http://www.sheratonphiladelphiadowntown.com/ Phone: (215) 448-2000
All of the city's major attractions are within walking distance, or get a new perspective with our city’s bike share program, located right outside our hotel. If you are making a stop at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, it is two blocks away.
Work and play at our central location, featuring a multi-million dollar transformation of the indoor pool, meeting spaces, restaurant, state-of-the-art Sheraton Fitness Center Programmed by Core Performance and The Link@Sheraton, offering PC workstations and printing in the lobby.
From America’s birthplace we welcome you to the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel.
The special room rate of $149 has been established to make your reservation process easy. Simply call 1.800.325.3535 and give the group name IQPC Power Grid Resilience no later than February 29, 2016. In addition the special rate has been extended to three days before and after the conference. Please note: We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the Hotel´s website link provided.
