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Upcoming SGO Events

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3rd Utility Cyber Security Forum
October 6-7, 2021 | Chicago
3rd Utility Cyber Security Forum
Protecting substations and distribution and transmission infrastructure from cyber attacks
Designing defense-in-depth networking strategies
Dealing with advanced persistent threats that exploit flaws in industrial control systems
Cyber security as it relates to reliability and system safety
Ensuring grid SCADA and PLC grid control networks cyber security
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Long-Duration Energy Storage Forum
November 16-17, 2021 | Sacramento, CA
Long-Duration Energy Storage Forum
Business models, demos and deployment plans
Integration into grid operations and networks
Latest technology advances and options
Software for enabling VPP aggregation
Market drivers and outlook for utility-scale storage
Regulatory and policy issues surrounding LDES
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8th Demand Response & Distributed Energy Resources World Forum
December 7-8, 2021 | Los Angeles
8th Demand Response & Distributed Energy Resources World Forum
Adapting DR portfolios to the evolving utility business model in the 21st century
Integrating and controlling distributed energy resources
Energy storage advances and implications for DER deployment
Next-generation microgrids and demand response
Emerging load control strategies
Call for Speakers
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6th Annual Smart Cities Technology Symposium & Exhibition
January 18-19, 2022 | Chicago
Moving toward the post-COVID-19 smart city
Technology innovations and advances enabling the Smart City vision
Business models for Smart City project implementation
Financing Smart City initiatives in the current economic climate
Case studies of successful implementations to date
Call for Speakers
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14th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum - North America
February 15-16, 2022 | Sacramento
Eliminating outages and maximizing clean energy efficiency
Market drivers and opportunities in North America
Business models and regulatory support for microgrids
Utility-driven microgrids and deployment partnerships
Microgrid power control, management and integration
Project modeling, financing and implementation
Call for Speakers
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15th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum - EMEA
April 12-14, 2022 | London
15th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum
Microgrid feasibility, design, and implementation
Refining the business case for off-grid, remote, and island microgrids
One-to-one networking with funding and financing sources
Determining the correct technology mix for hybrid energy systems
Energy storage and other enabling technology advances
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Recently Concluded

Carbon Capture, Storage & Utilization Virtual Forum
July 27, 2021 | 100% Online
Carbon Capture, Storage & Utilization Virtual Forum 2021
Latest C02 capture and storage technology developments
Cost considerations, economic scenarios, and effective business models
Research, development and deployment advances
Enhancing existing implementations of industrial CCS
Carbon capture and storage in power plants
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5th IoT Global Innovation Forum
July 28-29, 2021 | 100% Online
5th IoT Global Innovation Forum 2021
New Business Models, 5G Networks, Edge Computing and Next-Gen IoT Services
Edge Computing in IoT Networks
The Road to Digital Transformation
Maximizing Uptime and Profitability with Predictive Maintenance
IoT and Smart Buildings for the Next Generation of Sustainable Cities
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Transportation Electrification Virtual Forum
June 22, 2021 | 100% Online
Transportation Electrification Virtual Forum 2021
EV technology innovations and battery advances
Integration of EV charging and microgrids
Implementng an end-to-end EV program
The business case for transportation electrification
Modeling and grid architecture planning going forward
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6th Annual Grid Modernization Virtual Forum
May 11-12, 2021 | 100% Online
6th Annual Grid Modernization Forum
Optimizing the grid for maximum service in a post-pandemic world
Best practices and strategies for enhancing grid reliability and resiliency
Distributed Energy Resources: Meeting consumers' needs
Managing grid modernization complexity: Establishing visibiity and control
Digitizing the network: Data analytics and Internet of Energy applications
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EV Charging Infrastructure Summit - North America
January 26, 2021 | 100% Online
Latest in smart charging and wireless charging
Trends in EV adoption and implications for utilities
Technology innovations in charging infrastructure
EV and battery advances
Integrating and optimizing renewable energy resources for charging
EV charging strategies and microgrids
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Sample Attendee Feedback

"I felt it was very well organized with a variety of interesting topics related to DR and DER. I think it's exciting time to involved in this industry, and this conference provides a nice forum for professionals to share their ideas and experiences. I would recommend this conference to anyone involved in the industry. I look forward to attending next year."
    -- David Simons, Senior Forecast Consultant, Itron (on Demand Response & DER Forum)

"Thanks for putting on a great conference. The "star power" was very much present -- the speakers, panels and attendees were an excellent variety of the network we were hoping to connect with."
    -- Timothy Powers, Research and Policy Associate, Inovateus Solar (Smart Cities International Symposium)

"The networking opportunities were splendid with lots of interesting talks from companies doing great work."
    -- Robert Cunningham, Director of Operations, RVE.SOL (Microgrid Global Innovation Forum - EMEA)

"Outstanding - A wealth of info all in one place. Many different subsets represented within grid industry."
    -- Eric McDonald, Director, Facilities and Infrastructure Development, NextEnergy (on Grid Modernization Forum)