Past event: Power Grid Resilience Conference 2017

Securing Assets and Mitigating Risks to An Increasingly Complex Electrical Grid

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.

In today's modern world, the power grid serves as the backbone of the United States critical infrastructure sector. The Utilities responsible for this tremendous responsibility have to constantly adapt to new and emerging challenges, many of which were never imagined during the creation of the current power grid.  

It is financially impractical to pursue every solution simultaneously.  Rather, grid owners and operators need identify new technologies and their potential impact on the safety and resiliency of the power grid quickly. This event will help identify key challenges and opportunities, as well as showcasing new technologies that will assist in the creation of a more secure grid.

We begin the three day program with an in-depth Workshop Day, where we will look at top issues such as mitigating braches at HV substations to operational challenges of replacing a damaged transformer. 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:

  • CIP 14: Where are we now? What are we Moving Towards?
  • Concealing Substation Assets to Mitigate Potential Damage Caused by External Threats
  • Converging Cyber and Physical Security Plans to Create Reliable 360 Degree Protection
  • Balancing Preparedness vs Resiliency in an Unpredictable Threat Landscape
  • Substation Restoration Contingency Plans
  • Identifying Cutting Edge Technologies Designed to Streamline Operations
  • 3 Benchmarking Sessions to Compare Your Organization to Leading Utilities



"As resiliency continuously evolves, this summit is an excellent opportunity to meet with industry partners to discuss current policies, share lessons learned, and communicate with each other about the vision for the future"
Dominion/Virginia Power

"This was my first time attending a Power Grid Resilience meeting and I think it was very good and educational with great subjects and expert speakers"
Vectren

"Enjoyed hearing the FBI updates and seeing the latest technologies and tools"
CenterPoint Energy

2017 Speakers

  • Erfan Ibrahim, Center Director, National Renewable Energy Lab
  • Dennis Snook, Emergency Preparedness Manager, Omaha Public Power District
  • Daniel McMullen, Director of Corporate Security, SCE
  • Alexandra St-Hilaire, Physical Security Advisor - NERC Compliance, Hydro Quebec
  • Michael Bruecks, President, Black Site International LLC
  • Malcolm Van Harte, Power System Resilience Manager, Eskom
  • Craig Hayman, Manager-Program/Contracts, Supply Chain, SCE
  • Carl Herron, Principal Critical Infrastructure Physical Security Advisor, NERC
  • Daniel McMullen, Director of Corporate Security, SCE
  • Stewart Cedres, Technical Lead for Power Grid Advanced R&D Resilience Capabilities, Department of Energy
  • David Carroll, Security Manager, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
  • Joe Foletta, Corporate Security Manager, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
  • Bruce Davidson, Director, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • Laurie Burnham, Principal Member of the Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories
  • G. William (Bill) Lang, Principal Engineer
  • Jeff Brady, Director, Physical Security, Alliant Energy Corp.

Please fill in your name and email to receive the conference agenda of this event.


Workshop Day - Wednesday, March 29th, 2017
  • WORKSHOP A: Best Practices for Securing Critical Infrastructure in Electric, Oil & Gas, Water and Commercial Buildings Sectors
  • WORKSHOP B: Managing Incident Command Systems in Times of Crisis to Successful Monitor and Control and Developing Crisis
  • WORKSHOP C: Replacing or Restoring a Damaged Transformer in a Timely Manner Post Crisis to Avoid Long Term Service Interruption
  • WORKSHOP D: Supplying New Products and Services to Utilities
Main Summit Day One - Thursday, March 30th, 2017
  • Including: Demo Drive and Morning Networking Break, Networking Luncheon, Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break
Main Summit Day Two - Friday, March 31st, 2017
  • Including: Morning Networking & Refreshment Break, Networking Luncheon, Afternoon Networking Break

The agenda is available as PDF under download at the right side of the page.

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Venue

Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
71 East Upper Wacker Drive
Chicago IL 60601
United States
Website: http://www.wyndhamgrandchicagoriverfront.com
Phone: 1-312-346-7100
Fax: 1-312-346-1721

Impeccable services and elevated design meet an incredible downtown location at the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront.

Relax in chic, modern accommodations with spectacular Chicago skyline and river views as a backdrop. Reenergize in the 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness center or be productive in our 24/7 business center. We are in the core of bustling downtown Chicago, just steps from the Loop, Magnificent Mile, Millennium park and the Theatre District.

An ideal downtown venue for social affairs and business events, our 18 meeting spaces offer stunning views, thoughtful anticipatory service, and modern technology all in a prime location.

Experience the contemporary luxe design and professional, attentive services that cater to your every need at the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront.

The special room rate of $159 has been established to make your reservation process easy.  Simply call 1-800-996-3426 and give the group name Powergrid Resilience no later than March 8, 2017.  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.
Event details
Organizer : IQUS
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-15758