Registration

Cocktail Reception

Welcome

• Warren Causey, Vice President, Strategy, Research and Analysis, Five Point Partners, LLC
• Jim Greer SVP Asset Management & Engineering, Oncor

Remarks

• Rona Newmark Vice President of Corporate Strategy, EMC²

Dinner

Keynote Address

The Impact of Dynamic Pricing and Utility Customer Management

• Mr. Barry Smitherman, Chairman, Public Utility Commission of Texas

Registration

Breakfast

Welcome and Opening Session: “Evolution or Revolution – Gleaning an accurate picture of industry trends”

Are current technological changes a continuation of consistent progress in the industry, or is the “smart grid” really something new and special?  Esteemed analysts Warren Causey and Bart Thielbar will provide a comprehensive, research based overview of the many factors influencing utility decision making today.  Utilizing a “he said/she said” approach, attendees will see how the available data and information is often used to distort what is really happening in the industry.

Break

Automation Enabled Operations

Survey results indicated that Operations and IT are working together to create operational efficiencies and an improved customer experience. Our panel of leading industry experts will review the great progress that has been made across the industry as utilities automate their operations. The panel discussion will focus on real world examples and lessons learned.

Moderator

• Bart Thielbar, Vice President, Five Point Partners, LLC

Panelist

• Keith Hull, Vice President System Operations, Oncor
• John A. Harpole, Founder & President, Mercator Energy LLC
• Mary Fisher, Vice President of Strategic Technology, Xcel Energy and the Smart Grid strategy
• Robert F. Powelson, Commissioner, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
• Linda Jackman, Group Vice President Product Strategy Utilities, Oracle

Roundtable Discussions

Following the panel discussions, attendees will break into small groups to discuss, review and share experiences related to the issues outlined by the panel.  This provides a great forum for idea generation and sharing and allows attendees to build contacts with others who are sharing their experiences and challenges.

Lunch

Computing Platforms, Application and Infrastructure: Not just for IT anymore

With the convergence of OT and IT, computing platforms and environments have taken on increased importance to the enterprise. Once solely the domain of IT, encouragements and suggestions about proper platforms, applications and infrastructures are suddenly coming at CIOs and IT Leaders from different parts of the business. Learn what is driving these changes, why Operational Leaders are smarter than ever before about traditional IT functions and how your business can leverage the skills of all involved to create a highly efficient computing environment.

Moderator

• Warren Causey, Vice President, Strategy, Research and Analysis, Five Point Partners, LLC

Panelist

• Joel Austin, Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Oncor
• Paul Pauesick, Director of Information Technology, Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
• Dave Johnson, Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Chattanooga Electric Power Board
• Kevin Chase, Chief Information Officer, TXU Energy
• Robert Arnett, Vice President Technology Systems, Cobb Energy
• Larry Cochrane, Worldwide Utilities Strategist/Architect, Microsoft Corporation

Roundtable Discussions

Following the panel discussions, attendees will break into small groups to discuss, review and share experiences related to the issues outlined by the panel.  This provides a great forum for idea generation and sharing and allows attendees to build contacts with others who are sharing their experiences and challenges.

Break

“A Look Ahead”

Five Point regularly surveys the industry and conducts comprehensive research.  Warren Causey and Bart Thielbar will provide you an overview of current research and emerging trends and review how that may impact your strategic and operational planning initiatives.

Conclusion and Adjourn