8th Annual Grid Modernization Forum 2023 | Smart Grid Observer | 13 June 2023 | AMA Conference Center Washington, DC, 2345 Crystal Dr Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22202, USA

This events 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 utility 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:

• Decarbonizing the energy mix: Success Strategies for Utilities
• Best Practices and Strategies for Enhancing Grid Reliability
• Energy utility digitization and decentralization
• Distributed energy resources: Meeting consumers' needs
• 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 in grid resiliency, reliability and modernization
• Market drivers, trends, opportunities and challenges for utilities
• Next-gen smart meters and AMI as the grid evolves
• Emerging technologies and tools for the future grid
• New strategies for load management and demand response going forward
• Status and implications of various grid modernization programs across the U.S.
• Managing and integrating energy storage and distributed resources on the grid
• The Utility of the Future and the next-generation smart grid
• And more

2023 Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Rob Gramlich
Founder and President, Grid Strategies LLC, Executive Director, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, Executive Director, WATT Coalition

SPEAKERS:

Paul A. DeCotis
Senior Partner, West Monroe

Laura Brannen
Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Climate Policy,The Nature Conservancy

Sandeep Dudhwewala
Vice President, Utility of the Future, National Grid

Liza Reed
Engagement, Outreach, and Strategic Initiatives, Grid Deployment Office, U.S. Department of Energy

Susanne DesRoches
Vice President, Clean & Resilient Buildings, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Rita King
Senior Director, Smart Grid Innovations, Avangrid

Fahimeh Kazempour Ph.D.
Head, Grid Modernization, Wood Mackenzie

Dr. Sanem Sergici
Principal, The Brattle Group

Pearl Donohoo-Vallett
Senior Manager - Strategy (Utility of the Future), Pepco Holdings

Alexander Buell
Director, Portfolio Planning and Analysis, Con Edison

Michael Phillips
Co-founder, CEO, Sense

John Taggart
Co-founder & CTO, WeaveGrid

Julia Selker
Executive Director, WATT Coalition

Joey Alexander
Vice President, North America, Ampacimon

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

Laurence Daniels, Esq.
Assistant People's Counsel, Office of the People's Counsel, Washington, DC

Chris Gallo
Senior Planning Analyst, Con Edison

Angelika Hoelger
Research Analyst, Touchstone Energy Cooperatives

Brian Doherty
Managing Director, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Allan Schurr
Chief Commercial Officer, Enchanted Rock

Cory Ramsel
Vice President of Portfolio Marketing, Sales and Customer Insights, Entergy

Anderson Barkow
Co-Founder and CFO, BoxPower

David W. South
Principal, South Ventures, LLC, profile

Raymond Kaiser
Chief Innovation Officer, Evoke Systems

Erik Felt
Business Development Executive, Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS)

Kyle Harbaugh
Senior Vice President of Technology, CPower Energy Management

Sujata Sullivan
eMobility Segment Leader, Transportation Electrification, ABB

Claire Broido Johnson
Chief Operating Officer, Fermata Energy

Jeremy Laundergan
Vice President of Consulting Services, Enernex

Muhammad Humayun, Ph.D.
Senior Consultant, Enernex

Ashish Tiwari
Director, Energy & Utilities, West Monroe

David W. South
Principal, South Ventures, LLC

Paul A. DeCotis
Senior Partner, West Monroe

John Lochner
Vice President, Innovation, NYSERDA

Steve Caldwell
Vice President, Utility of the Future New England, National Grid

Mallik Angalakudati
Senior Vice President - Strategy, Innovation & Utilities, Washington Gas Light Company

Kevin Knobloch
President, Knobloch Energy, LLCand Senior Advisor, West Monroe

2023 Sponsor

SILVER SPONSOR:
• Trynzic

BRONZE SPONSOR:
• Enernex

EVENT PARTNERS:
• Microgrid Institute
• Open ADR
• Mercom
• Guide House
• Northeast Grouo
• ABI Research
• Solar Server
• Altenergymag
• Midwest Energy News
• Xprt Energy