Past event: Grid Modernization Forum

Technology advances and business strategies for ensuring grid resilience, power quality, and integration of distributed energy resources

The 5th Annual Grid Modernization Forum, 100% online, closely examines lessons learned to date by industry leaders pushing the fronters of grid modernization and reliability. Key technology innovators and executives will come together to share perspectives on how best to leverage smart grid investment, effectively engage customers, and meet the challenges of the changing energy ecosystem.

Case studies of improved network performance, resiliency, outage restoration, and distributed energy resource (DER) integration will be examined with an eye toward determining best practices and evaluating technology advances for possible implementation. As in prior years, this is a unique opportunity to network with top industry professionals who are leading the way toward effective grid modernization and the integrated, interoperable, resilient energy network of tomorrow.

100% Online, 100% Interactive

Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, the conference this year will be held virtually in order to maximize the safety of all participants. Powered by Zoom, the virtual platform allows for live interaction between speakers and fellow attendees via audio, video, chat and PowerPoint presentation. Attendees have the opportunity to view the attendee list, set up one-to-one meetings, and engage in ongoing threaded discussions via the Attendee Networking Area.

Half-hour breaks between sessions will allow for attendees to network with each other live via curated audio and video chat areas, broken out by areas of interest. Streaming recordings of all presentations will be available post-confernece for on-demand viewing by registered participants.

Topics to be Addressed Include:

  • Best practices and strategies for enhancing grid reliability
  • Distributed Energy Resources: Meeting Consumers' Needs
  • Compelling Use Cases for Long Duration Storage on the Future Grid
  • Managing Grid Modernization Complexity: Establishing Visibiity and Control
  • Asset Health Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance using AI
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and its Impact on the Grid
  • The Role of Microgrids and Customer and Utility DERs in Grid Modernization
  • Decarbonizing the Energy Mix: Success Strategies for Utilities
  • Market Drivers, Trends, Opportunities and Challenges for Utilities
  • Role of the Smart Meter as the Grid Evolves
  • Enhancing Power Resilience with Long-Duration Fuel Cell-based Auxiliary DC Systems
  • Emerging Technologies and Tools for the Next-Generation Grid
  • Integration and Operation of DERs and Networked Microgrids for Resilient Distribution Grid
  • Status and implications of various grid modernization programs across the U.S.
  • Managing and integrating distributed energy resources
  • The Utility of the Future and the Next-Gen Smart Grid
  • And more

Why Attend?

In-Depth Education, Focused Networking: A careful balance of in-depth presentations together with ample time for networking make this Forum an ideal opportunity to learn the very latest advances and establish relationships with key executives.

Reality-Based Success Strategies: The emphasis throughout is on the real-world case studies and best practices for delivering cost savings, integrating renewables, driving efficiency, and maximizing customer engagement.

Latest and Greatest: Technology innovators, startups, and industry leaders will be discussing the very latest tech advances and applications for taking the network to the next level of excellence.

Forum Audience:

  • Network strategies and executives at investor-owned, municipal, and rural utilities
  • Grid operations engineers and directors
  • Service and network planners
  • Consultants and system integrators
  • Regulatory and policymakers
  • Technology innovators and equipment vendors
  • Energy storage, communications, and power control solutions providers
  • Government agency representatives
  • Researchers and university professionals
  • Renewable energy providers and technology vendors
  • Financial and investment industry professionals

Speakers

  • Patty Durand, President & CEO, Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative
  • Ilia Gueorguiev, Senior Engineering Manager, Grid Modernization Strategy Integration, Southern California Edison 
  • Lara Bledin, Senior Energy Consultant, Sargent & Lundy
  • Dr. George Crabtree, Senior Scientist and Distinguished Fellow, Argonne National Laboratory, Director, Joint Center for Energy Storage Research
  • Scott Vogt, Vice President, Strategy, Energy Policy and Revenue Initiatives, Commonwealth Edison
  • Ken Carlson, Director IT, Program Manager, Exelon Utilities
  • Mike Patelski PE, PMP, Senior Manager, West Monroe Partners
  • Shishir Shekhar, Industry Manager, Utilities & Energy, MathWorks Inc
  • Steffen Ziegler, Director- Signal Analysis & Artificial Intelligence, IMCORP USA
  • Emily Walainis, Senior Associate, Corporate Strategy, Consumers Energy
  • Eric McDonald, CEM, Director, Facilities & Infrastructure Development, NextEnergy
  • Tanya Krackovic, Vice President, Special Projects, eCamion
  • Eric Rondeau, Director, Partnerships & Product Evangelist, OSSIACO
  • Hanna Grene, Head of Strategy and Partnerships, PXiSE Energy Solutions
  • Paul DeCotis, Senior Director-Energy & Utilities Practice, West Monroe Partners
  • Echo Cartwright, Director of Climate Mitigation, The Nature Conservancy
  • Don Wingate, Vice President Sales, Strategic Customers and Solutions - New Energy Landscape, Schneider Electric
  • Tom Chadwick, CEO, GI Energy
  • Paul Pabst, Principal Project Manager of Smart Grid & Technology, ComEd
  • Shashank Sane, SVP, Head of Invenergy Edge, Invenergy
  • Kevin Fennell, Director of Strategic Accounts, Landis+Gyr
  • Gil Shavit, President and Chief Business Development Officer, GenCell Energy
  • Gary Oppedahl, Vice President, Emerging Technologies, Emera Technologies   
  • Brian Patterson, Chairman of the Board, EMerge Alliance, Managing Director, B. L. Coliker Associate
  • Dr. Bo Chen, Energy Systems Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory

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Event details
Organizer : SGO
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-22036