4th Annual
Grid Modernization Forum

May 20-22, 2019 | Chicago

Positioning the Grid today for an Evolving Energy Ecosystem

Case studies of improved network flexibility, closer customer engagement, new services development, and distributed energy resource 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 forum in which to network with top industry professionals who are leading the way toward effective grid modernization and the integrated, interoperable, resilient energy network of tomorrow.

Keynote Speaker

Richard Negrin
Vice President, Regulatory Policy and Strategy
Commonwealth Edison

20% off early bird discount is available through April 19

Register today and reserve your seat!

Expert speakers Include:

Doug McMahon
Vice President
Corporate Strategy
New York Power Authority

Colleen Ewell
Director, Customer Engagement
Ameren

Susan Mora
Director, Utility Initiatives
Exelon

Rodney Chong
Director, Grid Modernization
Hawaiian Electric Company

Kent Mathis
Manager
Utility Analytics
JEA

Sanem Sergici
Principal
The Brattle Group

Ronald Chebra
Vice President

Grid Modernization
EnerNex

Lisa Martin, PE
Program Manager
Advanced Technologies
Austin Energy

Patty Durand
President & CEO
Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative

Joel Danforth
DER Manager
Platte River Power Authority

Edward Yim
Energy Policy Advisor
D.C. Energy and Environment Dept

David South
Sr Principal
Sustainability Pratice, West Monroe Partners

JC Theron
Technical Applications Engineer
GE Grid Solutions

Craig Williamson
Senior Principal Consultant
DNV GL - Energy North America

David Schlosberg
Vice President, Energy Market Operations
eMotorWerks

John Dirkman, P.E
Vice President Product Management
Nexant

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Topics to be covered include:

• Policy, Market Trends, and Directions Forward
• Grid Mod Initiatives Nationwide: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

• Reinventing the Electric Utility
• Optimizing the Customer Experience for Grid Benefit
• Unlocking the Consumer Benefits of Data Analytics
• Maximizing Systemwide Value of DER with Advanced Control Technologies
• Rate Optimization: The Role of Data Analytics
• Optimizing Operational Execution of Grid Modernization Programs
• Grid Modernization Statkeholder Panel Discussion: D.C. Case Study

• Driving on Sunshine: The Dynamic Role of Managed Charging
• Integrating Grid Sensing, Measurement and Control Technologies
• Enabling Demand Response and Customer-Owned Energy Storage for Increased Resiliency and Reliability

• Applying Intelligent Fast Load Shed Using IEC 61850 GOOSE

• And more

Included with Registration: Two Pre-Conference Site Tours
- S&C Electric Smart Grid and Microgrids Demonstration Center

- Microgrid deployment & lab at Illinois Institute of Technology

"Extremely effective in exposing the issues across technology, regulatory landscape, and business plans for the future of the grid. I learned a great deal and look forward to more."
-- Dr. George W. Crabtree, Senior Scientist and Distinguished Fellow, Argonne National Laboratory

"Great cross-section of qualified speakers discussing relevant topics."
-- Margarett Jolly, Director Demonstration Projects - Customer Energy Solutions, Consolidated Edison