The program of speakers and sessions for the November 2024 Forum is currently in development.
Industry professionals who are interested in delivering a stand-alone, 30-minute presentation or organizing and moderating a 60-90 minute panel session are encouraged to submit a proposal to
speak@smartgridobserver.com by
Friday, August 23, 2024.
Guidelines for Submitting a Proposal
Speaking proposals should include the following:
1. Speaker name, title, company, and contact information
2. Presentation title
3. Abstract of presentation (150 words)
4. Speaker biography and photo
5. Bullet list of 3-4 Key Takeaway Points
Additional Guidance
- We ask that proposals be non-commercial in nature. All submissions will be reviewed by the Program Advisory Group prior to formal acceptance
into the program. The goal is to ensure depth of information, obectivity and relevance to the Forum.
- This is an interactive, discussion-oriented Forum in which Q&A participation among attendees is highly encouraged.
- Presentations that include a utility co-presenter and/or emphasize case studies, best practices, and real-world results are especially welcome.
Topics to be addressed include:
Role of VPPs in a long-term strategy for energy resiliency
The state of enabling technologies and business models for all stakeholders
Accommodating electrification load growth and more intermittent renewable energy on the grid
Evolution of VPP implementations and projects
Real-world case studies of VPP success - lessons learned to date
VPP strategies for meeting reliability needs and reducing energy costs
Re-envisioning the customer relationship and empowering the energy end user
Leveraging VPPs to deliver cost savings, grid resiliency, flexibility and climate benefits
The process for solar companies to become VPP co-developers
Going beyond solar Net Metering and backup power: Actively orchestrating grid edge and customer-owned BTM assets
Satisfying changing requirements for resource adequacy
Regulatory and policy issues affecting VPPs, including FERC Order 2222
Cooperation between utilities and aggregators for effective VPP implementations
Providing cost-effective ancillary services to RTOs/ISOs
Going beyond DERMS to fully orchestrated, system-wide control platforms
Integration with existing infrastructure and systems
Control and communication methods between grid operators, VPP operators and DERs
Utilizing DER aggregations to promote decarbonization of the power sector
Standards issues and progress: ensuring device interoperability
Best practices and roadmaps for future growth and success
For further information or to discuss a proposal, please contact us.
