Conference Objectives

GridWeek is a unique opportunity for a variety of organizations focused on grid modernization to hold private meetings and participate in collaborative sessions that include leading speakers on grid modernization activities.

Key Subjects Covered at GridWeek

The preponderance of current energy debate is about the cost and availability of oil, alternative energy, efficiencies, security and green sustainable renewable sources.

A new realization is emerging that this new view of energy will result in decentralized components of the electricity grid, a far cry from the central generation and structured system of the past.

A smart information network—the Internet—for the electric grid is seen as necessary to manage and automate this new world. GridWeek is focused on this vision.

GridWeek Key Objectives

• Facilitate alignment & coordination of the diverse groups working on grid modernization
• Set a common agenda for grid modernization
• Increase awareness of grid modernization issues
• Focus on policy issues related to smart grid technology deployment

Expected Audience

• Utility companies
• Technology & service providers
• Smart grid initiatives
• Federal & state regulators
• Federal & state law makers
• Electricity consumer groups
• Press, analysts & other observers

Presentations

GridWeek conference sessions are between 60 and 90 minutes long.

Presentations using PowerPoints are expected to be 15- to 25-minute long depending on subject. Theme leaders will work with each speaker to define a timetable.

Some conference sessions may be panel discussions, made up of a short 5-minute presentations made by each panelists followed by moderated Q&A and discussions for a balance view on the topic.

Computers and LCD projectors will be provided.

A standard presentation template will be provided.

Speaker Policy

GridWeek has non-commercialization policy for presentations.

The objective of presentations is to educate, discuss and debate and not to sell products or services. Session moderator, track leader and Clasma Events have responsibility to ensure speakers adhere to this policy.

Clasma has a policy to provide complimentary conference registration to valid contributors to the event, the determination of validity is in the hands of the moderator, track leader and Clasma Events Inc.

Publication & Rights

Clasma Events Inc. requires publication rights to accepted papers, including the publication of the audio proceedings as well as publication and reproduction rights to any video filmed during the presentations. These rights are non-exclusive.

Copyright ownership is retained by the author.

Key Themes

• Policy

• Interoperability

• Benefits

• Technology

• Financial

• Case Studies

• New Paradigms