AUGUST 2010
Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo
Aug. 30– Sept. 2 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Access global renewable energy initiatives through the summit's dynamic program and Hawaii's testing, pilot and early technology adoption projects.
SEPTEMBER 2010
Smart Energy International
Sept. 7 – 9 · San Jose, California
Presented by: Spintelligent.
Featuring three tracks on Energy Sustainability, Operational Excellence and Customer Engagement Smart Energy International will bring all the key players under one roof.
. Autovation® 2010
Sept. 12 – 15 · Atlanta, GA
Presented by: Utilimetrics.
This forum that will attract utility executives from around the world looking for new ways to optimize their operations through automation technologies.
XXI World Energy Congress
Sept. 12 – 16 · Montreal, Canada
Presented by: WEC
Responding now to global challenges – Energy in transition for a Living Planet
Clean Mobility Insights Conference
Sept. 15 – 16 · Berlin, Germany
Presented by: Clean Tech World.
Experts from politics and business will discuss the future of the automotive industry.
Sept. 18 – 25 · Shanghai, China
Presented by: Monterey Bay International Trade Assn.
Will include pre – qualified one – on – one meetings in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Changsha
SAP for Utilities
Sept. 19 – 22 · Huntington Beach, CA
Presented by: SAP
This event will offer four tracks covering significant issues the utility industry faces today: AMI/Smart Grid, CIS/CRM, Business Intelligence/Performance Management and Enterprise Asset Management.
Homeland Security for Networked Industries 2010 Conference and Expo Sept. 20 – 21 · Washington, DC
This event focuses on the topic of securing our nation's critical infrastructure industry. . 14th Annual Power Switching Safety and Reliability Conference
Sept. 20 – 21 · San Diego, CA
Presented by: EPRI
Topics include detailed switching procedures and associated software, programs for training, audits and incident investigation as well as management strategies and policies.
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ACS Control System Cyber Security Conference Sept. 20 – 23 · Rockville, MD Presented by: Applied Control Systems Topics include the BP oil disaster, the Siemens PLC worm, control system cyber forensics, and demonstrations of hacking industrial control systems. . EV Battery Tech USA: Global Cost Reduction Initiative
Sept. 21 – 22 · Detroit, Michigan
Presented by: American Business Conferences
Translating technical solutions into commercial opportunities for reducing the cost of electric vehicles and plug-in electric vehicle batteries.
GridWise® Global Forum
Sept. 21 – 23 · Washington, DC
Presented by: GridWise Alliance and DOE
Interact with leaders from around the world on the smart grid today and how it will shape our future.
Smart Homes 2010
Sept. 22 – 24 · Vienna, Austria
Presented by: Synergy
Smart Homes 2010 will deliver Europe’s first strategic agenda, addressing the role of smart homes in engaging the energy customer and changing their behavior.
Electric Vehicle Integration into Modern Power Networks Course Sept. 22 – 24 · Copenhagen, Denmark
Presented by: EES-UETP This course is intended for professionals of electric power and control systems, power system consultants, researchers and post-graduate and ph.d.-students.
Sept. 27 – 28 · Waltham, MA
Presented by: IEEE and DOE
Discussions of new technologies and innovative applications of current technologies for generation, transmission, storage, monitoring and demand management
Thought Leadership Forum: Electric Vehicle Integration into the Smart Grid of the Future - G2V & V2G
Sept. 28 · Los Angeles, CA
Presented by: UCLA-WINMEC
This forum will bring together researchers, utilities, technology and service providers, automotive companies, renewable generation companies, and government to create Thought Leadership around the field of electric vehicles and their integration into the Smart Grid.
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SMARTricity Asia Congress
Sept. 28-30 · Shanghai China
Presented by: Oppland Media
This is a high-level strategic platform for Asian governments, power generators, operator, utilities and distribution companies to address critical issues in adopting smart technologies.
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RFID Hands On Workshop
Sept. 29 · Los Angeles, CA
Presented by: UCLA-WINMEC
Researchers will address issues that arise in the process of using Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID) for the enterprise.
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3rd Annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum
Sept. 29 – 30 · San Francisco, CA
Presented by: REFF West
Evaluate the latest financial happenings on Capital Hill and Wall Street. Make your projects bankable
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North American Strategic Infrastructure Leadership Forum
Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 · Washington, DC
Presented by: CG/LA Infrastructure
This project based event will bring North America's top projects to Washington in order to promote competitiveness and growth. The smart grid will be a strong topic of discussion with presentation of several projects.
. Substation Management and Reliability Conference
Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 · Atlanta, GA
Industry leaders will discuss advancements on the grid and how to align substation operations with NERC regulations.
OCTOBER 2010
The Smart Grid Summit
Oct. 4 – 6 · Los Angeles, California
Presented by: TMC and Intelligent Communications Partners
The Smart Grid Summit brings together two worlds in a unique setting designed to identify how they can create new opportunities and drive innovation with IP communications technologies.
IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications (SmartGridComm)
Oct. 4 – 6 · Gaithersburg, Maryland
Presented by: IEEE, IEEE Communications Society and IEEE Smart Grid
This event is centered on all communications aspects that are relevant to the Smart Grid, bringing together researchers to exchange ideas, explore enabling technologies, discuss innovative designs, and share field trial experiences and lessons learned.
Finepoint's 17th Annual Circuit Breaker Test & Maintenance Training Conference
Oct. 4 – 8 · Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Presented by: Finepoint
The conference provides training for people who are responsible for operating, maintaining, and/or managing substation/switchgear assets.
The Five Point Partners Executive Summit Oct. 11 – 12 · Dallas, TX Presented by: Five Point Partners The conference focuses on key industry issues and trends that range from IT to customer care to the current regulatory climate. . Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe
Oct. 11 – 13 · Gothenburg, Sweden
Presented by: Power and Energy Society
A forum for the participants to discuss the state-of-the-art innovations in smart grid technologies and will feature paper sessions, panels and tutorials by international experts on smart grid.
The Advanced Energy Storage 2010 Conference and Exposition
Oct. 12 – 14 · San Diego, California
Presented by: FullPower, Inc.
This conference is for scientists, engineers and manufacturers who are developing and deploying green energy generation and efficient power distribution solutions for communities worldwide.
Smart Grid Electronics Forum
Oct. 18 – 20 · San Jose, CA Learn how deployment of the smart grid will change the design of all types of electronic equipment. .
GridWeek 2010
Oct. 18 – 21 · Washington, DC
Presented by: Clasma Events
GridWeek is set to again define the thought leadership of Smart Grid, from policy to industry changes and key issues.
Fundamentals of Wind Power Plant Design
Oct. 19 – 22 · Madison, WI
Presented by: University of Wisconsin – Madison
Grasp the fundamentals of wind power and gain insights into considerations pertinent to wind power plant design.
Remote 2010 Conference & Expo
Oct. 19 – 20 · Dallas, TX
Presented by: Remote Magazine
This event will focus on advancements for monitoring and management of distributed equipment/facilities, remote assets, infrastructure and device networks.
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Australia Electric Vehicle and Smart Grid Conference
Oct. 21 · Brisbane, Australia
Presented by: RBL Management Consulting
This conference will bring together experts from overseas and Australia's electric vehicle and Smart Grid community representing an exceptional opportunity to network and learn about this emerging industry.
2010 Customer Connections Conference
Oct. 24 – 27 · Anaheim, California
Presented by: American Public Power Association
This event provides an opportunity for professional development, keeping up-to-date on industry activities and trends, sharing information, and building a professional network.
SUBNET User Group Conference 2010
Oct. 24 – 28 · Phoenix, Arizona
Presented by: SUBNET Solutions Inc.
The focus of this year’s conference is creating multi-vendor, multi-function substation integration solutions. Learn how to overcome many of the challenges facing today's North American utilities.
Smart Grid Technology Europe 2010 Conference & Exhibition
Oct. 26 – 27 · London, UK Leading utilities, DNOs and energy retailers and tech providers will evaluate next-gen tech, services, and solutions to increase the penetration of smart grid solutions. . Rural Smart Grid Summit 2010
Oct. 26 – 29 · Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Presented by: HaneLeeWell Expos LLC
Rural electric cooperative executives will connect with the leading smart grid technology vendors, analysts, media experts and association representatives.
NOVEMBER 2010
Smart Grid RoadShowâ„¢
Nov. 2 – 3 · Portland, Oregon
Presented by: Jaguar Expo
This event is an exceptional opportunity to share your ideas, experiences and insights about electric power T&D Smart Grid and Grid Transformation Initiatives.
Demand Response: A Growing and Maturing Resource Nov. 8 – 10 · Alexandria, VA Presented by: PLMA New opportunities for customer involvement are developing rapidly and will be featured in the conference program. . Fundamentals of Wind Power Plant Design
Nov. 8 – 12 · Madison, WI
Presented by: University of Wisconsin – Madison
This course will provide you with the latest criteria and practical techniques used in the design of transmission line structures and foundations.
Smart Electricity World MENA 2010
Nov. 8 – 10 · Dubai, UAE
Presented by: Terrapinn
This event focuses on ideas and solutions in all the key areas: distributed generation, smart transmission, large scale storage, retail evolution, demand management, clean energy generation and investment and funding.
China Smart Grid Forum 2010
Nov. 8 – 10 · Shanghai, P.R.China Compare different paths and notions of implementing smart grid and its implications at this international industry event. . Korea Smart Grid Week
Nov. 8 – 14 · Jeju, Korea
Korea Smart Grid Week will take place at the site of the Jeju Smart Grid Test Bed. The event will feature discussions on pending issues and tasks such as technology, standards and deployment.
Smart Grids, Smart Cities – Smart Future
Nov. 9 – 10 · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Presented by: Jacob Fleming Conferences
This conference will bring together more than 100+ C-Level experts from four major groups behind the smart grid technologies - utilities and telecom providers, manufacturers, consumers and government.
Transmission, Distribution & Metering India 2010
Nov. 10 – 11 · New Delhi, India
Presented by: IndiaCore
The Conference will focus on enabling Smart Grid & Smart Metering and Digital Technology in Power Sector- 'Convergence of IT, Automation, Control & Communication'.
Smart Grids Asia 2010
Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 · Saigon, Vietnam
Presented by: Synergy
This event provides a platform for the key players in the Asian utilities industry to exchange ideas and insights on how to take their transmission and distribution and smart grids operations to the next level
2nd Annual Canadian Smart Grid Summit
Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 · Toronto, Canada
The Canadian Smart Grid Summit is part of a series of annual events designed to help Canada's power industry regulators, policy makers, and stakeholders to overcome the challenges of implementing the smart grid
Smart Energy Networks Europe
Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 · Brussels,
This is an opportunity for those involved in the implementation of
DECEMBER 2010
Grid – Interop 2010
Dec. 1 – 3 · Chicago, IL
Presented by: NIST and GridWise Architecture Council
Discover trends and direction in the opportunity that is the Smart Grid.
Computerized Transmission Line Design PLS – CADD
Dec. 6 – 10 · Orlando, FL
Presented by: University of Wisconsin – Madison
Purpose of this computer lab course is to teach you how to use PLS – CADD software for transmission line design.
Smart Grids Middle East
Dec. 6 – 8 · Dubai, UAE
Presented by: Synergy
This conference will deconstruct the multitude of regulatory barriers and operational challenges to advanced metering rollout, demand response programs and meeting energy efficiency targets.
January 2011
Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer
Jan. 24 – 26 · Austin, Texas
Presented by: Parks Associates
The event features a unique combination of market research, featuring results from Parks Associates' Residental Energy Management service, and real-world expertise derived from Austin Energy's Smart Grid.
February 2011
DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition
Feb. 1 – 3 · San Diego, CA
Presented by: PennWell Corporation
This annual event will cover automation and control systems, energy efficiency, demand response, renewable energy integration, advanced metering, T&D, power delivery equipment and water utility technology.
March 2011
1st International Smart Grid Expo
March 2 – 4 · Tokyo, Japan
Presented by: Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd.
International exhibition and conference specialized in all kinds of technologies and services related to Smart Grid.
May 2011
13th Annual Electric Power Conference & Exhibition
May 10-12 · Rosemont, IL
Presented by: Trade Fair Group
Finding better solutions for generating companies, utilities and EPCS.
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