Washington, DC
April 23-26, 2007
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GridWeek is a four-day gathering of grid modernization stakeholders in Washington, DC.
Key Themes for
GridWeek 2007
GridWeek provides the 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.
At GridWeek, the conference will focus on the following key themes and issues.
• Policy matters requiring change for grid modernization
• Benefits of a smart modern grid
• Enabling Technologies for a smart modern grid
• Interoperability of devices & systems in the electric grid
• Financial models, challenges & opportunities
• Success stories of smart grid implementations
• The future new paradigm of a
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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
• Focus on policy issues related to smart grid
technology deployment
U.S. Capital and Focus for GridWeek
Washington, DC offers significant benefits for delegates:
• Many grid modernization groups are based around DC or
have members based in the area. GridWeek will attract such
players during the organization process and the week itself.
• Many Federal government departments and supporting
groups are based in DC and surrounding vicinity.
• GridWeek will attract DC speakers from Federal and other
organizations, in many cases individuals who are not able to
travel very easily.
• The proximity to the Capitol will allow members and staffers
from the U.S. Congress to participate.
• GridWeek will hold an event at the Capitol as well as provide
delegates and sponsors an opportunity to present smart grid
message to members of the Senate and the House.
• U.S. and world media organizations (trade, business & general) have significant bureaus in DC to cover GridWeek.
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• Federal & State regulators
• Federal & State law makers
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• Electricity consumer groups
• Technology & service providers
• Smart grid initiatives & thought leaders
• Academia, research professionals & analysts
• Industrial, commercial & residential automation providers
• Press, media & observers
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The fourth edition of the National Town Meeting on Demand Response series will be held as part of GridWeek.
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What is GridWeek?
Held in Washington, DC, GridWeek will achieve its
primary objective of increasing the visibility of grid
modernization to the broadest audience.
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Washington, DC • April 23-26, 2007
Tue Apr/24
Wed Apr/25
Thu Apr/26
Breakfast
Continental
Breakfast
Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast
Morning
Committee
Meetings
National Town
Meeting on
Demand
Response
Governors Roundtable
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Afternoon
Smart Grid
Road map
Sessions
Welcome
Reception
Dinner
Benefits
Panel
Discussion
Lunch
Technology
Overview
State of The Grid
U.S. Secretary of Energy
Policy Panel
Technology
Panel
The Future of Electricity
Congressional
Reception
(Hart Building)
Networking
GridWeek Recognition
Reception & Dinner
Reduced Fees for the following:
Federal & State Regulators & Staff
Government Staff
Members of Supporting Groups
Academic Personnel
Payment by:
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Financial
Panel
Success Story
Panel
Attendance to GridWeek requires pre-registration available online
at www.GridWeek.com.
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Panel on
Interoperability
Charting Progress
Toward a Modern Grid
Registration Information
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Benefits of a
Modern Grid
Credit card (VISA, MC & Amex)
Official P.O. From
Government & Large Corporations
Check payments made prior to event
For More Information & Registration, visit...
Schedule & agenda subject to change.
Please refer to web site www.GridWeek.com.
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The DOE and GridWeek organizers have
secured broad and
comprehensive support
from a diverse set of
organizations working
on grid modernization,
including:
• Smart grid organizations
• National Laboratories
• Demand Response organizations
• Communications organizations
• Independent System Operators
• ESCO & Energy Retail organizations
• Utility companies
• Renewable & Alternative Energy groups
• Federal & State energy Commissions
• Technology companies & trade groups
• Investment & venture firms
• Analysts & media
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Plenary
National Town
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GridWeek Keynotes
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Mon Apr/23
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The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy
Reliability (DOE OE) is the main partner and supporter of GridWeek.
GridWeek is a commercial event organized by Clasma Events.
As part of DOE’s mission to ensure the reliability of
electricity supply to the U.S., OE is tasked to encourage & coordinate the evolving initiatives surrounding
grid modernization.
Clasma is an event organizer focused on convergence of technology and
device-centric connectivity in facilities, energy and infrastructure. Clasma’s
worldwide events include ConnectivityWeek, as well as BuilConn on building-IT convergence & the GridWise Expo
GridWeek is a key element to realize this mission, held
at a time of great anticipation of how technology can
contribute to the nation’s energy problems.
Clasma also helped to organize the
GridWise Constitutional Convention in
Philadelphia in December 2005.
www.GridWeek.com
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