PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE
*These preliminary topics are subject to change.
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MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022 |
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8:00 a.m., Golf Outing at Wolfdancer Golf Club |
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6:00-9:00 p.m., Reception, Sponsored by RMEL Champions |
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TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 |
7:00-8:00 a.m., Networking Breakfast |
8:00 a.m. |
Opening Remarks
Jackie Sargent, General Manager & CEO, Austin Energy
Welcome to Austin
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8:15-9:30 a.m. |
Keynote - Johnny Quinn, U.S. Olympian & Former Professional NFL Football Player |
9:30–10:00 a.m., Networking Break |
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Generation Track |
T&D Track |
Management Track |
10:00-
11:30 a.m. |
PANEL
Weatherization and Seasonal Readiness
Moderator – Curt Brown, Black & Veatch |
PANEL
Increased Importance of T&D Coordination
Moderator – Brent Gerling, Evergy
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PANEL
Crypto Mining
Moderator – Patrick Hanrahan, Nebraska Public Power District
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11:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m., RMEL Emerging Leader Awards Luncheon |
12:40-1:20 p.m. |
Emergency Operating Practices
Ryan McDonnell, CPS Energy |
Non-Wire Alternative Project: Overview and Examples
Jon Grooters, Generac |
Delivery Strategy
Clarice Kinsella and Jack Grauman, HDR |
1:30-2:10 p.m. |
The Need for Fuel Flexibility in the New Energy Generation Market
Diane Fischer, Kiewit
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Update on CPS Energy’s Resiliency-As-A-Service Program
Brian Seiler, CPS Energy
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Evergy’s Path for Incentivizing EV Infrastructure
Brent Gerling, Evergy
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2:10–2:40 p.m., Networking Break |
2:40-3:20 p.m. |
Advanced Low-Carbon Fuels for Power Generation and Energy Storage Applications
Jonathan Cristiani, Black & Veatch
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Continual Reliability Program
Jake Barker, PacifiCorp
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Luck is Not a Strategy
David Sowers, KnowledgeVine
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3:30-4:10 p.m. |
Nuclear Natrium Project: Advanced Nuclear in Coal Communities
Chuck Tack, PacifiCorp |
Case Study: Feeder Cable Testing at K.C. Airport
Joey White, Evergy |
Simulating Renewables Integration for Long-term Planning
Bob Davis, nFront Consulting |
4:10-5:30 p.m. |
Generation Roundtable Reception |
T&D Roundtable Reception |
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6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Reception, Sponsored by the RMEL Champions and
Networking Dinner |
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022 |
7:00-8:00 a.m., Networking Breakfast |
8:00-8:15 a.m. |
Welcome Back
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8:15-9:30 a.m. |
DAY TWO KEYNOTE: RESTORING TRUST – Brad Jones, Interim President and CEO, ERCOT
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9:30-9:45 a.m., Networking Break |
9:45-10:45 a.m. |
SENIOR LEADERSHIP PANEL
Panelist: Victoria Fleming, Executive Director, Renewable Origination, NextEra Energy Resources
Panelist: Sidney Jackson, Deputy General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Austin Energy
Panelist: Chris Janick, Senior Director, Power Delivery, SRP
Panelist: Lisa Lewis, Chief Administrative Officer, CPS Energy |
10:45-10:55 a.m., Networking Break |
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Generation Track |
T&D Track |
Management Track |
10:55-
11:35 a.m. |
Xcel’s APM & Digital Transformation Journey
Kaitlyn Honey, Xcel Energy |
Winter Storm Uri – Emergency Ops Plans
Keith Nix, TNMP |
IT/OT Convergence – Why It’s So Hard and What You Can Do About It
Greg Flay, Austin Energy
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11:45-
12:25 p.m. |
Energy Storage Systems – Analysis, Detection, Mitigation and Code Updates
Ray Rodriguez, American Fire
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Wildfire: Predictions, Planning, and Protection
ELynn Burkett, Western Area Power Administration |
Working in New Ways: Management Practices for Engagement and Retention
Katie Werner and Katie Schultz, Black & Veatch
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