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FEBRUARY 7-9, 2023 SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER SAN DIEGO, CA DISTRIBUTECH.COM OFFICIAL MEDIA: HOST UTILITY:
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BOOTH
Tuesday, February 7th SPEAKING SESSION
Hall D 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Booth #3119 Wednesday, February 8th
Level 3 2:05pm - 2:35pm
Room #28 ABCDE Knowledge Hub:
Grid Edge Technologies
Booth #2747
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General Info ....................................................................................................2 GridTECH ........................................................................................................19
Events Schedule ..........................................................................................3 Thank You, Committee..................................................................20 - 21
Official Mobile App..................................................................................... 4 Thank You, Speakers .............................................................................. 22
Keynote..............................................................................................................6 Initiate! .................................................................................................24 - 25
Sustainability at Distributech................................................................7 Sponsors ..............................................................................................26 - 27
Lunch & Learn................................................................................................8 Utility Partners............................................................................................30
Track Overview of Themes........................................................... 10 - 11 It’s Electric! Networking Party............................................................ 31
Conference Grid.................................................................................12 - 13 New Experiences on the Show Floor............................................. 32
Knowledge Hubs Overview..................................................................14 Networking Events...................................................................................34
Knowledge Hubs Grid................................................................... 16 - 17 Breakout Sessions..................................................................................... 36
Mega Sessions..............................................................................................18 Powered by Diversity Award & Luncheon...................................38
GENERAL INFORMATION
• as of 1/11/2023 - Checkout the app for the current schedule
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Wed, Feb 8.....................8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Thurs, Feb 9................... 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Tues, Feb 7................... 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Holders through the mobile app.
Wed, Feb 8...................10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thurs, Feb 9................... 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PRESS/MEDIA AREA
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2022 HOUSING DESK HOURS displayed for media in the Press Room
located in room 21, Upper Level.
Located in Lobby E
Tues, Feb 7................... 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Thurs, Feb 9................... 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM • Registration Open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Utility University® Courses – 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM • Breakfast Roundtables –
Tickets available for purchase Tickets available for purchase
at registration at registration
- sponsored by ABB
9:30 AM – 11:45 AM • Conference Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM • Utility University® Lunch –
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Exhibit Floor Open
For Utility University Course
ticket holders only 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM • Knowledge Hub Sessions
- sponsored by ABB on Exhibit Floor
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • SDG&E’s Vanadium Redox Flow 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM • Initiate Program –
Microgrid Tour (ticket required) Initiate Booth #4621
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM • New Attendee Tour 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • Lunch
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Future Energy Leaders Reception 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • Lunch and Learns on Exhibit Floor
- sponsored by ABB
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • Breakout Session –
presented by AWS
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM • Powered by Diversity Award
& Luncheon – Tickets available
for purchase at registration
- sponsored by S&C
1:30 PM – 3:10 PM • Conference Sessions
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM • Cantina Reception
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM • Registration Open
(at sponsor’s booths)
8:15 AM – 10:00 AM • K
eynote Address – Open to all
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM • It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere! –
attendees and exhibitors
(at sponsor’s booths)
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM • B
reakout Session –
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM • Powerful Young Professionals Happy
presented by Bidgely
Hour – Initiate Booth #4621
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Exhibit Floor Open
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • It’s Electric - Official Networking Party
10:15 AM – 4:00 PM • Initiate Program – Sails Pavilion
Initiate Booth #4621
10:15 AM – 11:55 AM • Conference Sessions
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • Lunch
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • Lunch and Learns
on Exhibit Floor
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM • Future Energy Leaders Tour
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM • Future Energy Leaders Lunch 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Registration Open
1:00 PM – 3:50 PM • Conference Sessions 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM • Mega Session Panels – Open to
all attendees and exhibitors
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM • Knowledge Hub Sessions
on Exhibit Floor 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Exhibit Floor Open
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • Breakout Session – 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM • Knowledge Hub Sessions
presented by Honeywell on Exhibit Floor
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Cantina Reception 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM • Initiate Awards –
(at sponsor’s booths) Initiate Booth #4621
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Opening Reception
on Exhibit Floor
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Digital utilities
transform, innovate,
accelerate
JOIN US FOR A LIVE SIMULCAST SESSION:
Are utilities ready for the energy systems
of the future?
February 8, 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Room: 28 ABCDE, upper level
FIND OUT MORE
KEYNOTE
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
TOM DEITRICH
PRESIDENT, AND CEO, ITRON
Tom Deitrich has more than 25 years of experience in global operations at leading
technology firms and has held numerous executive management positions where he
led business-level strategies that transformed and significantly improved business
results. He joined Itron in 2015 as executive vice president and COO and has played a
major role in shaping the company’s strategy to partner with cities and utilities to
deliver industrial IoT solutions.
CAROLINE WINN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC
Caroline Winn is chief executive officer for San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), one of
Sempra’s regulated California utilities. Sempra is a San Diego-based energy services
holding company whose subsidiaries provide electricity, natural gas and value-added
products and services.
LINDA STEVENS
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER -
SMART GRID AND SMART CITY, OATI
Linda Stevens is the OATI Chief Strategy Officer - Smart Grid and Smart City. In her
current role, she collaboratively develops, sets and executes business initiatives and
go to market strategies to advance the OATI Smart Grid, Smart Utility and Smart City
portfolios in support of corporate growth goals and customer segment needs and
objectives.
DUNCAN WARDLE
HEAD OF INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY AT DISNEY
Everyone has the power to be creative! During the Theory of Creativity™ Keynote, Duncan
will share innovation tools developed from experience with thousands of global Fortune
500 companies and 30 years of experience with the Walt Disney Company, most recently
as Head of Innovation & Creativity.
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SUSTAINABILITY
AT DISTRIBUTECH
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OUR CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING AS WELL
AS OUR EVENT PLANNING PROCESSES AND
ONSITE PRACTICES WHEREVER POSSIBLE. OUR
TEAM AND OUR VENDORS ARE COMMITTED TO
MITIGATING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND
SUPPORTING SOCIAL CHANGE WHENEVER AND
WHEREVER WE HOLD DISTRIBUTECH TODAY
AND IN THE FUTURE. SEE BELOW FOR MORE ON
OUR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES!
REDUCED PRINTING AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE
• Less paper/printing
• Digital signage
• Use of sustainable materials including honeycomb, vinyl, 3M cling, and fabric
RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING
The San Diego Convention Center uses 4-stream waste receptacles divided into paper, recyclables, trash and
compost which are available throughout the convention center. This system lets our attendees help with the
recycling process.
The venue also composts onsite!
ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY
The San Diego Convention Center is LEED Gold Certified and uses LED lights throughout the whole facility.
Some additional efficiencies include low-flow automatic sinks and toilets, drip irrigation for outdoor landscaping
and energy-efficient dishwashers.
CARBON OFFSETS
With our partner Terrapass, we will offset our carbon impact throughout the event.
Thank you to our attendees who purchased carbon offsets for the event during the registration process!
MATERIAL AND FOOD
Together with the convention center, we will ensure that extra food and promotional items do not go to
waste by donating to local organizations, for more information. Identified water refill stations throughout the
convention center to allow for easy water bottle refill.
EXHIBITOR SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Thank you to our exhibitors who joined the sustainability pledge! This includes the types of lighting used
within your booth space, the material used for giveaways, the type of material used for the build as well as
flooring choices.
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LUNCH IS ON US!
GRAB LUNCH ON TUESDAY AND
WEDNESDAY AT THE FOLLOWING
LOCATIONS ON THE SHOW FLOOR AND
AROUND THE CONVENTION CENTER.
TUESDAY 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. PT
LUNCH & LEARN SESSIONS
• GRID EDGE TECHNOLOGIES • DIGITALIZING THE GRID
• I NNOVATIVE AND
Exploring the Capabilities of Integrating Aggregated DERs
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Next-Generation AMI with to Realize FERC-2022 Open
Topic To Be Announced
Distributed Intelligence Markets in California hosted
hosted by GE at booth #3647
hosted by Itron at booth #2747 by Siemens at booth #5501
KNOWLEDGE HUBS
•R
ENEWABLES AND
•U
TILITY OF THE FUTURE
EMERGING STORAGE
Booth #643
Booth #1101
OTHER AREAS
•L
UNCH AREA • SAILS PAVILION
• SMART CITY ZONE
(Hall H - ground level, (Conference Pass Holder Lunch,
Booth #4327
located in the exhibit hall) Ballroom 20ABCD, Upper Level)
WEDNESDAY 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. PT
LUNCH & LEARN SESSIONS
•U
TILITY OF THE FUTURE
Digitalizing the Grid:
Benefits of Centralized
Protection and Control
hosted by ABB at booth #643
KNOWLEDGE HUBS
• I NNOVATIVE AND • RENEWABLES
• GRID EDGE • DIGITALIZING
EMERGING AND EMERGING
TECHNOLOGIES THE GRID
TECHNOLOGIES STORAGE
Booth #2747 Booth #5501
Booth #3647 Booth #1101
OTHER AREAS
•L
UNCH AREA • BALLROOM
• SMART CITY ZONE
(Hall H - ground level, (Conference Pass Holder Lunch,
Booth #4327
located in the exhibit hall) Ballroom 20ABCD, Upper Level)
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#DISTRIBUTECH23 • DISTRIBUTECH.COM • EVENT GUIDE 9TRACK OVERVIEW OF THEMES
DER FOR FLEXIBILITY AND RESILIENCE - ROOM 29A, UPPER LEVEL
The electric grid of the future will look dramatically different than the electric grid of today. Today and as always, utilities
forecast demand, then plan and dispatch the supply to meet it. In the future, this model will be reversed. Come learn from
leading utilities and industry partners as they examine challenges in areas such as planning, load handling, energy storage
and microgrid integration, and share their lessons learned and best practices.
Sponsored by:
INTERCONNECTING DER - ROOM 29B, UPPER LEVEL
While there are successes to celebrate, interconnection of DER continues to be a challenge – the technologies, rules, and
use cases are in flux, situations vary by locale, and in the US, FERC 2222 (allowing small DER to ‘aggregate’ and participate in
wholesale electrical markets) is on the way.
The Interconnecting DER track attempts to address many of these industry concerns and share the latest developments,
learnings and best practices with DISTRIBUTECH attendees, as we all work toward a higher DER penetration future.
Sponsored by:
COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - ROOM 29C, UPPER LEVEL
The evolution of mission-critical communications has created more questions than answers. Beyond first generation AMI,
utilities are testing operational use cases across broadband networks, determining the best spectrum, and private LTE options
for wide-area-networks.
This track showcases utilities who have jumped at the opportunity to lead the way with communication network strategies
and modernization plans. supported by the technology and service providers who must play a vital role toward facilitating the
transformation.
Sponsored by:
ASSET MANAGEMENT - ROOM 29D, UPPER LEVEL
Utilities must maintain their assets to keep electrons flowing safely to their customers. This track covers the methods
— both proactive and reactive — utilities use to perform asset management, including activities like analytics, digital twin
development, machine learning, innovation in inspection, and advanced software integration. Hear how asset managers
create decision support tools that assist in repair, replacement, and maintenance. These sessions illustrate enhanced asset
performance, strategy, and investment planning.
Sponsored by:
C&I AND RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER - ROOM 30A, UPPER LEVEL
Customers now have more options from other energy services providers and utilities will need to continue to innovate to
meet customer needs. DTECH 2023’s C&I and Residential Customers track covers a myriad of topics from program and app
design, As a Service (e.g., SaaS, Energy SaaS, etc.) and Cloud offerings, engagement approaches, and customer success stories
from numerous utilities’ experience.
Sponsored by:
CYBER AND PHYSICAL SECURITY - ROOM 30B, UPPER LEVEL
New threats are constantly emerging ranging from hardware to software and everything in between. With topics focusing on
operational technology, asset management, organizational planning and standardization, learn from industry leaders on how
to anticipate and respond to cyber- and physical-security threats while transitioning to a secure and resilient future operating
model.
Sponsored by:
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The Data Analytics track is focused on data driven insights in grid operations and customer experience, advanced network
model management leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning and current business drivers for next generation
data architecture. The track is designed for a broad audience of utility and industry attendees including IT executives,
operations executives, data scientists, network engineers and anyone who is looking for real-world examples of how best-in-
class companies capture and analyze data for operational excellence.
Sponsored by:
DISTRIBUTION AUTOMATION - ROOM 30D, UPPER LEVEL
Successful distribution automation requires the integration and enhancement of various technologies, including smart
switching and protective devices, smart sensors, DER, intelligent controls, telecommunication protocols, devices and
infrastructure, along with analytical and simulation software, to facilitate real-time decisions and meet growing customer
expectations.
This track focuses on applications, technologies, and equipment used for distribution feeder automation development,
including distribution automation, protection and control, fault location and service restoration; Volt/Var optimization; smart
sensors applied in DA or FLISR applications; and challenges and successes in implementing and integrating automation.
Sponsored by:
ELECTRIC VEHICLES - ROOM 30E, UPPER LEVEL
This track focuses on topics including fleet electrification, grid impacts of EV charging, utility infrastructure needs, and
advanced grid technologies. With billions in EV investment and ESG policies prioritizing positive climate impacts, there is a
very real opportunity for us as an energy industry to make an impact on decarbonization as well as equitable infrastructure
investment all the while ensuring adequate grid advancement.
Sponsored by:
GRID MODERNIZATION - ROOM 31A, UPPER LEVEL
The emphasis of the track concentrates on solutions and processes to monitor, control, and optimize the grid. Topics include
grid management, storm response, and damage assessment, centralized operation, and distributed energy impacts to the
distribution system. The technology focal point of this track incorporates outage and advanced distribution management
systems, advanced applications, SCADA and control systems, network model management / GIS, and other operational
systems. This track is where utilities of all sizes share case studies that discuss strategy, implementation challenges, results,
and lessons learned from their enterprise grid management journey.
Sponsored by:
UTILITY BUSINESS MODELS AND THE NEW ENERGY PROVIDER - ROOM 31B, UPPER LEVEL
This track discusses future business models that will help utilities navigate the energy transition. A variety of approaches
are covered, including new pricing paradigms, flexibility markets, dynamic carbon accounting, and customers as partners.
Changes required to reshape an efficient and skilled utility workforce of the future and methods of accessing capital markets
to manage the risks of changing technology and market forces are reviewed by industry experts.
Sponsored by:
RESILIENCY - ROOM 31C, UPPER LEVEL
Climate change and the drive to carbon neutral and sustainability have impacted resiliency and utility operations like never
before. See how utilities are adapting to these challenges with innovative programs and pilots in areas such as vegetation
management, wildfire response, undergrounding, physical grid security and storm management.
Sponsored by:
SMART CITIES - ROOM 32A, UPPER LEVEL
The Smart City concept is as wide as it is deep. This track highlights utility/city collaboration and includes North American and
international case studies with a broad range of topics from smart streetlights to policy and net zero emissions.
Sponsored by:
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Communication DER for Flexibility
Tracks Asset Management C&I and Residential Customers Cyber and Physical Security Data Analytics
Networks and Resilience
Room 29D 30A 29C 30B 30C 29A
Track Sponsor
Tuesday, Feb 7th
Employing Radio-Based
Communications for Data Integration and Alignment
Distribution Microgrids and
10:15am - 10:45am SCADA and Protection/ for Digital Twin Modeling and
Inverter-Based Resources
System Automation Analytics
Applications
How Utilities Have Used Customer
Engagement for Outage
Management
Visual Analytics in Cybersecurity Demonstrating
Asset Performance in the U.S. Interoperability:
Developing PLTE to Support the Designing and Testing an MMC
10:50am - 11:20am Management Tools Energy Sector Optimizing the Value
Grid of the Future for a Cluster of Microgrids
of Data Across the
Distribution Utility
Machine Learning and
Wide-Area Demand Response
Private vs Public Networks: Artificial Intelligence for Overcoming Challenges to Relay
11:25am - 11:55am System with a Customer-Portal
A Utility Case Study Distribution System Protection in Microgrids
Journey
Performance
Building an Intelligent, Resilient
and Secure Asset Management
Insights Presented by:
Framework for Enabling Energy Utility Programs for How an Advanced
Transition Advancing Demand Communications System Modernizing the System
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Flexibility and Resulting Enables Operational and Planning Process with Data
Presented by: Cost Impacts Customer Benefits
Engineering Edge
Resiliency for Utility Systems
Turbocharging a Culture of
Comparing Inspection A Utility Communications
Innovation with the World’s Resilient Energy Storage: Lessons
Methods To Determine Technology Journey: A Guide to Grid Operations
1:35pm - 2:05pm Leading Utilities Learned from Alaska and the
the Value of Virtual Evolving from Pilot to Full Situational Awareness
Caribbean
Technologies Scale Deployment
Presented by:
Navigating Private LTE
Device Ecosystems for MCPTT,
Testing a Non-Invasive Gonna Get Myself Connected: Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks in Analyzing Reliability &
SIM Management and IoT Enabling the Connection of More
2:10pm - 2:40pm Method for Medium Voltage Helping Customers Understand Grids with a High Penetration of Circuit Heuristic Impacts at
Fleet EV Charge Infrastructure
Underground Fault Location and Enroll in DR Programs Distributed Renewables Eversource (ARCHIE)
Presented by:
Supercharging the Security
Digitalizing Medium- Using a DRMS Platform
Landscape for E&U Critical Components of a
2:45pm - 3:15pm and High-Voltage Grid Enterprise-wide for
Data-Driven Utility
Inspections in Brazil DR to DER Management
Presented by:
Lessons in Resilience,
The Importance of Spectrum
Reliability, Program
Selection for Field Area Network
Design and Incentives
Deployments Two Sides of Every Meter: How for Storage in California
Ameren Leverages Behind the
How to Improve Efficiency
Distributed Energy Hardening the Distribution Grid Meter Intelligence to Benefit
3:20pm - 3:50pm for Asset Management Data
Optimization in PJM Markets Against Cyber Attacks Customers and the Grid
Collection
Presented by:
Wednesday, Feb 8th
Maximizing the Effectiveness
Clipboard to Database: Digital and ROI Regarding T&D Asset
Transformation in EAM Inspections
Delivering Residential Leveraging Technology for
DER Gateways for
9:30am - 10:00am Demand-Side Solutions for Automation and NERC
Presented by: Grid Edge Control
Seasonal Peaks Compliance Presented by::
Strategies and
Approaches to
PLTE Deployment
How Will the Rapid Growth of
DER to Improve Grid
Electric Infrastructure Impact
Substation Transformer Resiliency Based on RISK
Utility Systems? Understanding the Impacts
Preventative Maintenance A Data-Driven Approach to
10:05am - 10:35am of Real-time Isolation and
Optimization Using Reliability in a DER-heavy Grid Presented by:
Presented by: Empowering its Execution
Machine Learning
Private Cellular Networks
Demystified and De-risk-ified Creating an Integrated
Data Configuration Strategy Practical Protections
Network Model Tuning and Lever- Planning Process that
10:40am - 11:10am to Enable Asset Performance to Combat Rising
Presented by: aging ADMS Power Applications Optimizes for DER Despite their
Management and Analytics Ransomware
Uncertain Future
How Much Do
Consumers Really
Understand About
Billing, Prepay and
It’s Not What You Find,
Rate Plans
It’s What You Fix:
How 5G Will Bring The SBOM Journey Why National Grid Chose a
Using Data to Drive Asset Innovating with
11:15am - 11:45am Increased Capabilities "Platform" Approach to
Management Workflows the Data Mesh
to the Grid (3.63) Presented by: Developing its DERMS
Weathering the Storm with Securing the Digital Grid |
Clean, Resilient Residential Engineering Resiliency into Reliable DER Integration with
Creating the Digital Twin
Power: Hurricane Ian Operational Networks Cloud Hosted Distribution PMU Grid Edge Technology
for Greater Situational
1:30pm - 2:00pm Analytics and
Awareness and Grid Presented by:
Presented by: Applications Presented by:
Modernization Drivers of Grid
Modernization and
the Inescapable
Network Conclusion
Accurately Predict Storm
Creating a Modern Interface Using AMI Network Data to Find Understanding IEEE 1547.3 for
2:05pm - 2:35pm Estimated Restoration Time
Between GIS and EAM "Lost" Meters DER Cybersecurity
Using ML/AI
Exploring the Grid
of the Future:
A Panel Discussion
Making DERMS Work to Deliver Why Private Wireless Networks Securing Energy Warp-Speed Your Enterprise
How To Speed Up Grid
Utility and Customer Value Are Gaining Momentum Infrastructure through DERMS Program
2:40pm - 3:10pm Connections With Virtually
Electric Energy OT
Guided Augmented Reality
Presented by: Presented by: Security Profiles Presented by:
3:15pm - 3:45pm
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Distribution Utility Buisness Models and
Electric Vehicles Grid Modernization Interconnecting DER Resiliency Smart Cities
Automation the New Energy Provider
30D 30E 31A 29B 31C 32A 31B
Leveraging Synchrophasor Using Tabletop Exercises to Test Active Premise Load
Technology for Advanced Technology Impacts for Blue-Sky Shedding: Ensuring Power
Distribution Automation and Storm Events Supply to Critical Customers
How Canada’s Utility-led
Get Schooled! Best
PowerHouse Hybrid Minimizes
Practices in Electric School Bus The Future of DER Pricing
GHGs and Maximizes Grid
Fleet Interconnection
Benefits
Shorten Outages, Improve Trucks, Freight,
Reliability, and Make and Ports - Electrify! Integrative Vegetation
Damage Assessment Mobilized
Happier Customers with Fault Management Resource Planning
Detection and Analytics
The Start to Smart: How the
Automating vs. Monitoring: How How Grid Modernization Speeding Up DER Developing and Deploying Total Carbon Accounting – Case
Wireless Maturity Model
One Utility Discovered Greater Technology Helped Interconnection a Distribution Linear State Studies on Using Locational and
Assessment Guides Smart Utility
Underground Visibility Reduce Wildfire Risk in Utah Applications at Xcel Energy Estimator: One Utility’s Journey Temporal Carbon Intensity Data
Roadmaps
Xcel Energy’s Journey to
Improve efficiencies & Maximize
Understanding the Differences Spend with Satellites & AI Electrification of 2000+ Homes in
Between SCADA Versus a National Heritage Site - The
Model-Based FLISR Utilization Insights Presented by: Pantanal Case
Grid Modernization How Major Utilities are Using
Protection and Control
Leave No One Behind: Achieving Experiences from Large Corporate Venture Capital
Challenges of Low-Voltage
Equity in EV Investment and Small Utilities Across to Keep Up with the Energy
Networks with High DER
Challenges and Lessons Learned North America Transition
Installing and Integrating a
Microgrid Creating a Sustainability and
Clean Energy Awareness
Presented by: Campaign for Utility
Customers in Mumbai
How Electric Utilities are
Improving Distribution System
Resilience and Reliability:
Challenges, Solutions and Trends
Driving Change: Duke
Optimizing Asset Case Study of a Insights Presented by:
Energy’s Approach to
Implementation and Impact Investments and Multi-Dimensional
EV Partnerships, Pricing,
of Fault Isolation and Service Operations with Grid Planning Process to
and Programs
Restoration (FISR) Network Model Support the Growth
Management of EV Fleets
Presented by: Customers as Partners:
The Evolving Utility
Business Model
A SCE’s Deployment of a Grid
Distribution Automation Modernization Solution – an IT/
Hosting Capacity Studies: Two
on a Medium Voltage OT Integration Perspective
Utility Perspectives
Underground Grid
Presented by:
Beneficial Electrification:
Insights from the Nation's Larg- Driving Cost from
Leading Systemic Change How Utilities Are Reimagining
est V2G Electric School Bus Pilot Underground Programs
from Cities Business Models To Be Future
Ready And Address Competition
Self-Healing Enabling Developing
from Non-Traditional Players
Projects: Distribution Community-Scale,
Automation Lesson Learned Resilient Microgrids
Presented by:
Managing Load with Remote
Disconnects
Automated EV Charging DER Interconnection IoT-Connected Streetlights as
Presented by: A Practical Approach to
Orchestration for Multiple Protection Studies Based a Platform for Smart Utility &
Microgrid Controls
Grid Benefits on IEEE 1547 Smart City Solutions
Conservation Voltage GridExchange: Engaging
Reduction Impacts and Benefits Communities in the
on Distribution Networks Energy Transition
A Streamlined Approach to Sustainably Electrifying Cities
Interconnecting DERs and Industries
Extreme Scaling - Emergency
DMS Implementation Journey Storm Preparedness by
Presented by: Presented by:
Simulation
The Impacts of Distributed
Energy on eMobility
Spend Money to Save Money: Improving Reliability with Single
How Alabama Power Calculated Phase Breaker Operations Managing Grid
Flexing the ADMS Muscle: Real
ROI from DA Investments Congestion with Energy Markets
World Experiences and Benefits
Presented by: and Regulation
Presented by:
Roadmaps and Strategies
Delivering Climate
for IEEE 1547-2018 DER
Adaptation to the
Interconnection Standard
Community How to Build a Defensible
Adoption
EV Customers Are Waiting for Investment Plan to
Utilities to Engage Streamline Regulatory Approval
VVC Applied for Effective Power Distribution Voltage
Codifying the Intersection of
Factor Improvement and Optimization with
Presented by: Vegetation and Fire Risk at Scale Presented by:
Demand Response Centralized Volt-Var Control
Edge Cases: Improving Battery
What Have We Learned From Achieving a Stress-Free Smart
Safety and Performance with Data
New York City’s First Curbside EV High-Altitude Streetlight Deployment
Investing in Grid
Charging Deployment? Electromagnetic Pulse
Modernization: Beyond Presented by:
Vulnerability Assessment Insights Presented by:
the Technology
Presented by: and Mitigation
Are We Building the
The Efficient,
Workforce for the Utility
Self-healing Grid
of the Future?
How To Prepare People
DERMS for Reverse Scoping Out a
and Organizations for
Loading Relief & Feeder Voltage Ransomware Solution
Grid Mod System
Management for a Major Utility
Implementations
Smart Cities Panel: Utility
Moving EVs into Latest Energy Transition
From Billing Devices to Smart and Smart Cities Synergies
the Fast Lane Consumer Insights for Energy
Sensors: The Expanding Role How Real-Time Edge Computing Field Force Digital Discussion
of Meters in Distribution is a Game Changer for Grid Selection and Tuning of DER Transformation for Enhanced Providers
Automation Modernization & Consumer Voltage Regulation Functions for Grid Resiliency
New Interconnections
Presented by: Presented by: Presented by: Presented by:
The Significance of Source of
Truth (SoT) for Interconnecting
Distributed Energy
Presented by:
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DIGITALIZING THE GRID - BOOTH #5501
World events like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters are driving utilities toward digital solutions for running their
operations. These knowledge hub sessions explore how digitalization and data analytics are being applied to advanced
metering infrastructure, distribution automation, substation automation, asset management, cybersecurity, and more — in
order to improve utility operations.
Sponsored by:
INNOVATIVE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES - BOOTH #3647
Utilities must adopt new technologies to meet the demands of the transitioning energy space. Sessions in this track cover
innovative technologies that utilities can use to manage the grid more effectively. Presentation topics include cutting-edge
tech like artificial intelligence, machine-to-machine learning, digital twins, augmented reality, drones, robots, reality modeling,
3D imaging, and more.
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GRID EDGE TECHNOLOGIES - BOOTH #2747
Grid-edge technologies are getting more sophisticated and some are including smart features that can lower customer bills
while also helping grid operators reduce load or congestion on the lines and implement non-wires alternatives to major grid
upgrades. In addition, the rise of electric vehicles and charging stations at the edge of the grid are forcing grid operators to
view the grid-edge differently than ever before. Sessions in this hub explore grid-edge intelligence, EVs, and communication
technologies plus customer engagement in the ever-expanding grid.
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RENEWABLES AND ENERGY STORAGE - BOOTH #1101
With so many state and local low-carbon energy goals now in the books, meeting those goals will be the challenge of the
next decade. What are the technologies, methodologies, processes, and programs being used to make today’s grid more
sustainable? Sessions in this hub explore solar PV, energy storage, and microgrids and the impacts they are having on the
grid.
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UTILITY OF THE FUTURE - BOOTH #643
Sessions in this hub are designed to showcase how utilities are evolving their business models and their technologies,
processes, and plans to support the transition to a low-carbon future. If it is brand new and disruptive, you’ll likely hear
about it in this track.
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Booth# #5501 #2747
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Tuesday, February 7th
Digital Substation
10:30-11:00 AM
Presented by:
Grid Digital Maturity Comes from Small Steps You Take to Digitalize Your Work Converting Data to Insights: Exploring a Utility’s Journey to Unlock Intelligence
11:05-11:35 AM
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11:40 - 12:10PM
Integrating Aggregated DERs to Realize FERC-2222 Open Markets in California Exploring the Capabilities of Next-Generation AMI with Distributed Intelligence
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn Presented by: Lunch & Learn Presented by:
Next Gen. Substations for Improved Integration and Management of Renewables & DERs Deploying Distributed Intelligence to Discover a Smart Energy Future
1:30-2:00 PM
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
Distributed VPP to Accelerate Grid Transformation Securing the Last Foot in Distribution Automation
2:05-2:35 PM
Sponsored by:
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The Role of Data in the Digital Grid The Next Generation of DER Management
2:40-3:10PM
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The Virtual Substation, Universal Enabler of TOTEX Reduction and Sustainability Pain to Power: Orchestrating at the Edge for a Flexible and Integrated Grid
3:15-3:45PM
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Flexibility Markets: A Better, Faster, Cheaper Way to NWA Edge Computing Platforms for the Distribution Grid
3:50-4:20PM
Sponsored by: Insights Presented by:
Internet of Energy: Real Time Monitoring and Predictive Analytics Using IoT in Digital Substations
4:25-4:55PM
Presented by:
Wednesday, February 8th
Ready to Invest in DERMS? Strategies to Support Your Grid Modernization Journey Prepare your Distribution Grid for the Next Decade
10:30-11:00 AM
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
Digitizing Overhead Structures to Target Improved Structural Resiliency Shared IoT Networks: A Practical Path to Smarter Utilities & Cities of All Sizes
11:05-11:35 AM
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
Benefits in Handling Renewable DER with a “Software-Definable” RTU Distribution Analysis with Growing Uncertainty
11:40-12:10 PM
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch & Learn
The Power That Protection Engineers Need - PSS®CAPE
12:10 - 12:45 PM
Presented by:
Knowing Your Data Decisions on the Edge, Now and Tomorrow
1:30-2:00 PM
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
Using Salesforce to Restore Power After Major Storm Related Outages Extracting Maximum Value of AMI Through Unified Data and Cloud Analytics
2:05-2:35 PM
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
Digitalizing the Grid - Building an Intelligent Grid with Data & Analytics Vegetation Risk Management
2:40-3:10PM
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
Digital Asset Intelligence to Improve Grid Resilience
3:15-3:45PM
Insights Presented by:
Thursday, February 9th
Digitizing the Energy Transition
9:30-10:00 AM
Sponsored by:
10:05-10:35 AM
10:05-11:00 AM
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Innovative and Emerging Technologies Renewables and Energy Storage Utility of the Future
#3647 #1101 #643
Community Impact Platform: Cutting Carbon
Private LTE Networks - Innovative Opportunity or Security Risk? Equitably with Emerging Technologies
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
Modernizing the Grid: Insights from Duke Energy and CapTech PSEG’s Vision for Asset Management Technology in the Utility of the Future
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
Drive Informed and Optimal Decision Making with Advanced Data and Tools Equitable Investment Strategies
for a Just Energy Transition
Sponsored by:
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Lunch & Learn Presented by::
Transforming Grid Resilience From Infrastructure to Maintenance, Responsible, Sustainable Battery Recycling for a Grid Reliability via Large-scale,
with Schneider Electric and AiDash Circular Supply Chain in Energy Sensorless Monitoring of Transmission Lines
Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
Leveraging Automation to Increase Efficiency, Quality, and
Mistreated and Urgent: A Holistic View of Flexibility
Reliability Throughout the Design Process
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
Preparing and Protecting Field Workers with Data Analytics What the Grid Needs Now is a Modern Approach to Orchestration
Insights Presented by: Sponsored by:
Resilient, Connected and Smarter Equipment for a
Technology Ecosystems for Building Resilient Networks The Energy Transition - Powering a Sustainable Future
More Dynamic Distribution Network
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
Commissioning SCADA Approaches in ADMS Solutions
Sponsored by:
Streamlining Design with LiDAR and Artificial Intelligent Technologies How DC Metering Will Impact the Utility of the Future
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
Extending The Life of Underground Power Cables Accelerated Impact on Renewables & Storage with Microgrid Standardization
Through Cable Rejuvenation One Utility’s Journey to Improve Storm & Wildfire Resilience with Satellites & AI
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
Renewables Management Why Private Wireless Networks Are Gaining Momentum
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
Insights Presented by:
Digitalizing the Grid: Benefits of Centralized Protection and Control
Lunch & Learn Presented by::
Sol-Ark Unlocks C&I Solar+Storage with the New 30K/60K 3-Phase Inverters
Using Satellites & AI to Mitigate Risk and Improve Reliability at Scale
Session Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
Transforming Electric Vehicles from a Grid Liability to a Grid Asset
Insights Presented by:
Sponsored by:
DrySub - The Next Generation of Network Transformers DERMS, Area or Microgrid Controller?!
Avoiding Controller Conschmoller Disorder
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
Benefits of Advanced Cellular Technologies for Utilities The Future of Utility Roadmaps
Sponsored by: Sponsored by:
The New Era of Grid Modernization: Enabling Workforce with a
Single Pane of Glass
Sponsored by:
Innovative Technologies to Enhance UG Cable Network Reliability & Sustainability
Session Sponsored by:
Stories from the Field: Redefining Utility wInspections with Drones
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023
STARTUP COMPANY PITCHES 10:30 - 10:45 / Datch
EVS AND SMART GRID FOCUSED COMPANIES 10:45 - 11:00 / Electric Fish
11:00 - 11:15 / Flex Power
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
11:15 - 11:30 / HEXACODE Solutions
11:30 - 11:45 / Zaphiro
11:45 - 12:00 / N-Smart
12:00 - 12:15 / Motor
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Strategic Partnership with Startups: challenges
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STARTUP COMPANY PITCHES 2:15 - 2:30 / Ald Technical Solutions
GRID INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLEAN TECH FOCUSED COMPANIES 2:30 - 2:45 / ICE Thermal Harvesting
2:45 - 3:00 / NODES
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
3:00 - 3:15 / Reneum Institute
3:15 - 3:30 / Rhizome
3:30 - 3:45 / Water Lens
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10:00 am - 10:30 am Non-dilutive financing - strengthen your hand (and
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SMART CITIES AND SOCIAL IMPACT FOCUSED COMPANIES 11:00 - 11:15 / Froliq
11:15 - 11:30 / Thingable!
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 - 11:45 / Universal Devices
11:45 - 12:00 / Moduly
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm What Startups Need To Know About Selling to Utilities,
Session by Dominion Energy
STARTUP COMPANY PITCHES 2:30 - 2:45 / Derapi
DER, CYBERSECURITY, AND SMART GRID FOCUSED COMPANIES 2:45 - 3:00 / Lastwall Networks Inc.
3:00 - 3:15 / Operant Networks
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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3:30 - 3:45 / FastForward
3:45 - 4:00 / Ionate
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