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A digital foundation is no longer a luxury for utilities—it's a pre-requisite for operating in an era with decentralized assets and teams, as well as lofty customer expectations. This topic is at the forefront of the wholistic digital transformation of utilities, unpacking how digital systems and policies influence customer and workforce management, asset performance, supply chains, forecasting, and outage response.
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Digital construction tools for grid modernization
March 25 | 10:15-11:15 AM | D220
Peer-to-peer exchange is a discussion on a specific topic. Discussions provide attendees access to knowledge and expertise to help them address the critical challenges facing the industry today in a smaller, yet targeted setting. These sessions offer an engaging interactive experience, encouraging and welcoming active participation from the group.
Tampa Electric's custom-built approach to modernizing its work and asset management system
March 26 | 3:00-3:50 PM | C4
In this presentation, leaders from Tampa Electric's asset management, energy supply, and Deloitte will explore how a value-based incremental approach can be instrumental in modernizing a home-grown and aging work and asset management solution.
Digital transformation educational opportunities
- Grid Modernization
- System Planning
- Customer Engagement
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Bulk Power
- Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Distribution Operations
- Reliability and Resilience
- DERMS
- Workforce
- Digital Transformation
- Peer-to-Peer Exchange
- Asset Management
- Cybersecurity
- Grid Edge
- Data Analytics
- Communication Networks
- SCADA
10:15 AM
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Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Digital Transformation
- Grid Edge
As Distributed System Operators (DSOs) face the challenges of increasing electricity demand, maintaining grid reliability, and integrating renewable energy, they must manage a grid composed of diverse ... -
D22060 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Digital Transformation
- Peer-to-Peer Exchange
- Asset Management
Peer-to-peer exchange is a discussion on a specific topic. Discussions provide attendees access to knowledge and expertise to help them address the critical challenges facing the industry today in a s ...
1:00 PM
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C350 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Digital Transformation
Western Sydney, Australia is undergoing significant growth and development, focusing on establishing a 'Metropolis of Three Cities' and achieving ambitious renewable energy goals. Endeavour Energy's n ... -
C15550 mins
- Artificial Intelligence
- Workforce
- Digital Transformation
The panel will discuss how PG&E and PSEG are navigating the convergence of AI and generative AI, AR/ VR, analytics, and cloud, and how they have doubled down in their efforts on automation to drive va ...
2:00 PM
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C14050 mins
- Reliability and Resilience
- Digital Transformation
- Cybersecurity
New Technologies: A look forward at security and compliance related to INSM, IBRs, DERs, and the role of cloud in achieving reliability objectives. This panel-style discussion will detail the current ...
9:00 AM
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C14050 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Advanced Distribution Operations
- DERMS
- Digital Transformation
Omaha Public Power District is undertaking one of the most comprehensive digital transformation and grid modernization initiatives in the industry. OPPD’s current technology, systems, and tools lack c ... -
C147/ 15450 mins
- Customer Engagement
- Digital Transformation
As part of a comprehensive strategy to fulfill the objectives outlined by the North Carolina Carbon Plan, Duke Energy has crafted a suite of digital self-service tools. These tools are designed to pro ...
10:15 AM
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Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Transformation
Grid flexibility is a critical enabler of the global energy transition, allowing for the seamless integration of renewable energy sources and enhanced grid resilience. This session will explore how in ...
11:00 AM
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C14150 mins
- Bulk Power
- Advanced Distribution Operations
- Digital Transformation
Distribution systems will face several key challenges over the next 10 years due to the electrification of heating and transportation, and the creation of new market structures. Alectra, a utility ser ...
1:00 PM
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C15650 mins
- Customer Engagement
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Transformation
- Asset Management
In this session, Exelon will explore how its award-winning analytics team is pioneering the use of generative AI technology to materialize novel capabilities across various organizational functions wi ... -
C144/ 14550 mins
- Workforce
- Digital Transformation
Like most utilities, Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) and VELCO’s seventeen distribution utility owners are experiencing significant workforce changes. Retiring operators, planners, engineers, a ...Chairperson
2:00 PM
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Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Transformation
In this session, we explore the modern factory and how digital integrated management systems help you leverage the power of data to advance innovation and speed to market, improve quality and efficien ...
2:25 PM
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C144/ 14525 mins
- Workforce
- Digital Transformation
The eBrief project is a digital application that replaced the traditional paper safety forms. This new application, built exclusively for Eversource, was launched in November 2023 through company tabl ...
3:00 PM
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C144/ 14550 mins
- Bulk Power
- Workforce
- Digital Transformation
In 2023, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continued its path of success and excellence, achieving the highest annual revenues and operating profits in its history. DEWA also came in the to ... -
C450 mins
- Workforce
- Digital Transformation
- Asset Management
Tampa Electric leveraged an asset management approach to define safety, compliance, reliability, cost, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements for a modernized custom-built work a ... -
C14650 mins
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Transformation
- Asset Management
- Data Analytics
In this presentation, we will explore how San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is transforming its electric distribution network assets through an innovative integration of digital twin, time-series data, ...
3:30 PM
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Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor30 mins
- Grid Modernization
- Digital Transformation
- Communication Networks
- SCADA
In the ever-evolving world of power system automation, the IEC 61850 standard serves as a cornerstone for seamless communication and interoperability. However, like mastering a complex spell at Hogwar ...
4:00 PM
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C15550 mins
- Workforce
- Digital Transformation
- Cybersecurity
Salt River Project (SRP), an electric utility in Phoenix, Arizona created an OT strategy and governance program in coordination with SRP’s OT groups, the IT organization, and cybersecurity. This effor ...ChairpersonSpeakers
8:00 AM
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C143/ 149240 mins
- System Planning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Transformation
- Cybersecurity
- Communication Networks
Join us for an insightful and practical session on the potential of quantum technologies for the grid. This session will explore a range of quantum innovations, from those available today, such as qua ...