GridTECH Connect Forum

Big news—DISTRIBUTECH? is expanding into regional events in 2025! Following the flagship event in Dallas, TX, from March 24–27, two new forums—DTECH Data Centers & AI and DTECH Midwest—will focus on specific challenges and needs in the T&D sector. The call for content is now open, inviting experts, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to share insights. Submit your session ideas by December 6 and join the DTECH regional speaker lineup: https://ow.ly/FCqi50U77mT

It was my pleasure to join Teresa Alvarado to kick off the Pacific Gas and Electric Company Innovation Summit presented by DISTRIBUTECH! As North America’s largest transmission and distribution utility event, DTECH has spent the past few months supporting PG&E’s development of this critical event focused on #AI, technology, and decarbonization. I’ll repeat a message I shared on stage: while it’s fun to talk about the latest grid tech, we must also be grounded by the human impact of these investments. Just six weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, I’m focused on how these investments lead to fewer outage minutes, cleaner air, and cheaper electricity, which will materially improve lives. A big thank you to Quinn Nakayama, Patti Poppe, Paul Doherty, Jason Glickman, and the entire PG&E team for allowing us to participate.

?? The stats continue! Our attendees represented a strong mix of expertise, with 21% in Engineering/Technical roles, 20% in Sales/Business Development, and 13% in Consulting. This diverse array of job functions fuels innovative discussions crucial for our clean energy future. ?? Discover more insights in our post-event recap: https://ow.ly/Kp9F50TXksS #GridTECHConnect #CleanEnergy #IndustryStats

In 2024, the impacts of AI on the power sector are stunning. Across the country, utilities, IPPs, and transmission operators are evaluating, piloting, and deploying AI-based solutions to address critical challenges across their networks. At the same time, they’re seeing unprecedented load growth driven by AI-specific data centers. On December 3 in Washington, DC, Latitude Media is bringing together a broad range of experts around the dual challenge and opportunity of AI in the power sector. Registration for Transition-AI 2024 is now open! Learn more: https://ow.ly/YZUK50U5Czn

Ready to power the future of community solar? Registration is open for the 2025 Community Solar Innovation Summit! Join us June 26-27 in Westminster, CO, as Coalition for Community Solar Access gathers industry leaders to drive growth and innovation in community solar markets. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the clean energy transition! ??

?? We’re excited to share some more insights from GridTECH Connect Forum - Northeast 2024! The event drew a diverse crowd, with 25% of registrations from Utilities and 14% from Technology Providers. This mix highlights the collaborative spirit essential for advancing clean energy initiatives. ?? For more information, check out our post-event recap: https://ow.ly/Kp9F50TXksS #GridTECHConnect #CleanEnergy #IndustryStats

?? Exciting stats from GridTECH Connect Forum - Northeast 2024! We welcomed 346 registered participants, with an impressive 71% being first-time attendees. Our diverse audience included influential decision-makers at various job levels, showcasing the event’s impact on the clean energy sector. ?? Discover more insights in our post-event recap: https://ow.ly/Kp9F50TXksS #GridTECHConnect #CleanEnergy #EventStats

?? Exciting news! Registration for DISTRIBUTECH 2025 is now OPEN! Join fellow industry professionals in Dallas from March 24-27 for North America's leading utility event in the Transmission & Distribution sector. Connect with top leaders, explore innovative technologies, and be part of the energy transformation. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity! Register now: https://ow.ly/IXI350TYt2q #DISTRIBUTECH25 #RegistrationOpen #EnergyInnovation

It's all the talk of the #energy industry... can the #powergrid keep up with surging data center demand? Join our partners DISTRIBUTECH and POWERGRID International for the free webinar, “Threat or opportunity? How utilities view surging data center growth,” on Nov. 4. Editor-in-chief John Engel will be joined by Dominion Energy and Seattle City Light to discuss how utilities should engage with data centers to prepare for unprecedented growth and the grid modernization critical to keeping pace. Join us: https://ow.ly/2MBj50TYsiB

?? Dive into the highlights from Northeast 2024! Explore insights from Newport, Rhode Island, featuring attendee profiles, company types, job functions, and industry influence. See how connections and discussions are shaping the future of clean energy. Check out the recap: https://ow.ly/Kp9F50TXksS #GridTECHConnect #CleanEnergy #EventRecap