7th Annual Grid Modernization Forum 2022 | Smart Grid Observer | 10 May 2022 | The Conference Center, 1 N Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

This forum will examine lessons learned to date by industry leaders pushing the fronters of grid modernization and reliability. Key technology innovators and executives will 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 discussed 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.

Topics to be Addressed Include:
• Optimizing the Grid for Maximum service in a Post-Pandemic World
• Decarbonizing the Energy Mix: Success Strategies for Utilities
• 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 Visibility 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
• 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

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

2022 Speakers

KEYNOTE:

Scott Vogt
Vice President - Strategy, Energy Policy and Revenue Initiatives, ComEd

SPEAKERS:

Sanem Sergici
Principal, The Brattle Group

Carlos Nouel
Vice President - Transformation Programs, National Grid

Karen G. Wayland, PhD
CEO, GridWise Alliance

Jason McGrade
Deputy Director, Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC)

Jon Norman
President, Hydrostor

Charles Murray, P.E.
Founder and President, Switched Source LLC

Ram Ambatipudi
Senior Vice President, Energy & Utilities, EV Connect

Mathias Bell
Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs, WeaveGrid

Leah Crochet
Distribution Engineer, CMY Solutions

David South
Senior Principal, Sustainability, Energy & Utilities Practice, West Monroe Partners

Richard Brody
Vice President - Business Development, Quidnet Energy

Rembrandt Niessen
Chief Commercial Officer, Energy Dome

Scott Schuetter
Principal Engineer, Slipstream

Henry Love
Director of Midwest Market Development and Strategy, Elevate Energy

Steven Labarge
Senior Business Analyst, Commonwealth Edison

Eric McDonald
Director, Infrastructure Development, NextEnegy

Ken Vergara, P.E.
Director, Utility Solutions, Schneider Electric

Jaden Crawford
Director, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Leap

2022 Sponsors and Partners

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Grid Edge Intelligence
• QualityLogic

BRONZE SPONSORS:
• CMY Solutions

EVENT PARTNERS:
• Microgrid Institute
• enerG
• OpenADR Alliance
• Mercom Capital
• Guidehouse Insights
• Northeast Group LLC
• ABI Research
• GBA
• Solar Server
• altenergymag.com
• Midwest Energy News
• xprt Energy