Sunday, May 4, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pre-Conference Tutorials
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2008 Grand Opening
Help us kick off UTC EXPO 2008 & UTC TELECOM 2008 in the exhibit hall! This event gives you a chance to get your first look at the exhibit hall while enjoying food and drinks at the same time. Renew old acquaintances and make new friends as you take advantage of this networking opportunity.
Monday, May 5, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Continental Networking Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Opening General Session
Location: Gatlin B
Symposia: All
UTC TELECOM 2008 starts off with a bang at the Opening General Session. The session will feature reports from Chairman of the Board Jeff Selman and UTC's Division Chairs, explaining their key issues and activities. This session also features a keynote on the state of the industry by Jeff Lyash, President & CEO, Progress Energy Florida, Inc. You'll want to stay for UTC TELECOM 2008's keynote address by Larry J. Sabato a leading election analyst and university professor. 2008 is shaping up to be a major political contest -- come hear what's in store for the elections and what that means for you professionally and personally!
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| Jeff Lyash, President & CEO, Progress Energy Florida, Inc. |
Larry J. Sabato, Election Analyst and University Professor |
Jeff D. Selman, Manager, Telecom & Protection Engineering, Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association & UTC Chairman of the Board |
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Networking Break
10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Mobile Data Management
Location: Gatlin A4
Symposia: Smart Meters/Smart Grids Symposium, Workforce Mobility Symposium, Enterprise IT Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
John Pomerleau, Mobility Solutions Principal, Motorola
Terri Snell, Alliance Director, Syclo
Growth in telecom is focused on data. Do you need a cradled or real-time mobility solution? What are the connectivity issues for one platform over another, and what have your colleagues done at other utilities? How are they mixing the two solutions to achieve the best results? And what is the role of geographic information systems (GIS)? Members have lots of questions - this session will help to address them as the issue of mobility at utilities is explored.
Creating a Useful IT Mobility Plan
Location: Gatlin A3
Symposia: Workforce Mobility Symposium, Enterprise IT Symposium
Paul Lanci, Director Mobility Practice, Motorola
Mark Lampe, Senior Director, CPS Energy
The need for mobility is placing new challenges on utilities today: while there are more choices than ever, what devices and applications make sense? Today's utility CIO must address the new realities of IP-based mobility and the various connectivity choices available to them to deliver on these demands. Learn how effective planning and a clear understanding of current requirements can simplify and improve the decision process, allowing you to create a useful architecture and roadmap for migration to the next generation of mobility in your utility.
Smart Grid Vision and Applications In 2008
Location: Butler
Symposia: Smart Meters/Smart Grids Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
Rick Schmidt, VP-Utility Communication Systems, Power System Engineering
Dave Shpigler, President, Shpigler Group
Hans P. van Meeteren, Executive Consultant, KEMA, Inc.
Utilities are already working on their next–generation infrastructures, which will include more intelligence and thus, be even more dependent on communications and IT networks. Utility communication systems everywhere will need to be upgraded as part of this process, and UTC Research has conducted two studies of what is happening, how it’s happening, and which utility is doing what. This session will present a look at the key building blocks of the Intelligent Grid -- communications architecture, data repositories, application-level integration and standards -- as discovered through this work. Attendees can expect to learn how to create a roadmap for their utility’s next–generation vision – at least in terms of communications – and what applications can begin to be deployed immediately.
Securing Your SCADA System
Location: Gatlin A2
Symposia: Control Systems Symposium, Legal/Regulatory Compliance Workshop, NERC CyberSecurity Workshop
Peter Allor, Director of Intelligence, IBM
Andrew Bartels, Chief Technology Officer, Aegis Technologies
Rita Wells, Manager/SCADA and Process Control Systems,
Idaho National Laboratory
Media reports say that utility SCADA systems are under cyber attack now more than ever - and that's just what becomes public. Is your SCADA system as secure as it needs to be? To stand up to the ever-increasing sophistication of today's hackers, it probably needs more protection than you think. This session will show you what security your utility should have in place to guard your SCADA system, with some hard facts about what hackers really can do to your system. If you have SCADA security responsibility or can provide important information to someone else who does, come to this session and prepare to squirm a bit.
How Utility Telecom Systems Benefit the Community
Location: Gatlin A1
Symposia: Community Development Symposium, Legal/Regulatory Compliance Workshop
Jimmy Don Havins, P.E., Manager-Telecommunications, Lower Colorado River Authority
Michael Johnston, Vice President of Information System, Jackson Energy Authority
Telecom systems are critical to utilities, but they also can be critical to the communities that utilities serve. This session explores means to build telecom systems that can benefit the community at large. Such projects are "win-win" scenarios for both; moreover, telecom departments may gain an edge in securing additional funds and people to complete projects that have a scope greater than just the utility.
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2008 Open
11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Networking Lunch in UTC EXPO 2008
2:15 - 5:00 p.m.
*SUPER SESSION*
Exploring New Wireless Technologies
Location: Gatlin A4
Symposia: Workforce Mobility Symposium
Adrian A. Grilli, Managing Director, Joint Radio Company Ltd.
Phil Kidner, Chief Executive Officer, TETRA Association
Kevin J. Babich, CEO, Utility Communications, Inc.
Robert Ma, Manager, Marketing & Technical Publications, Harris Stratex
Utilities continue to invest in private, wide-area, mission-critical voice and data networks, recognizing that full reliance on commercial service offerings just doesn't work to meet most utilities' coverage and eligibility needs. But private doesn't have to mean out-of-date. Utilities are considering and implementing new wireless technologies that support a variety of applications, while at the same time simplifying network and application integration. Using UTC's research paper, New Wireless Technologies for Utilities, this session looks at three advanced wireless technologies - WiMAX, Radio over IP, and mesh networking - and how utilities can implement them effectively. Come and hear how these options for communications systems do more at a lower cost, while using limited spectrum more efficiently.
2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Utility Interoperability is Different - How Do We Get There?
Location: Gatlin A1
Symposia: Smart Meters/Smart Grids Symposium, Workforce Mobility Symposium, Community Development Symposium, Legal/Regulatory Compliance Workshop
Jeff Sheldon, Attorney at Law, McDermott, Will & Emery
Ronald Beck, Network Engineer, Central Lincoln People's Utility District
"Interoperability" is a Washington buzzword, but while everyone knows that utilities have to respond during emergency situations, that's only a small part of what interoperability means to you. When utilities are getting the lights back on, the gas running and water flowing, how do the right personnel from dozens of utilities talk to each other? Then, how do they talk with traditional public safety? And on an everyday basis, how do Smart Grids and better emergency planning drive connectivity among entire utility data networks? UTC's Regional Division has been working to define what "interoperability" means for OUR industry, and how to get there. Come hear about the progress, provide your input and help us work out the plan for this important part of our future.
Smart Grids Start with Smart Meters
Location: Butler
Symposia: Smart Meters/Smart Grids Symposium
Mike Burns, Itron
Dr. Henry Jones, Chief Technology Officer, SmartSynch
Smart meters are an important part of the smart grid concept, especially as consumers and regulators see it. Understanding how smart meters feed into the smart grid is essential for every utility. The smart meter concept incorporates measuring interval consumption, recording voltage, verifying outage and accepting commands - ultimately, creating two-way communication between customers and the utility. This session will look at information included in UTC's recent AMI research report, explore what smart meters need in order to deliver the best value, and examine how this major upgrade still can add to the bottom line.
Upgrading SCADA Systems Successfully
Location: Gatlin A2
Symposia: Control Systems Symposium, NERC CyberSecurity Workshop
Andrew Bartels, Chief Technology Officer, Aegis Technologies
It is not uncommon for a utility to have legacy SCADA equipment from a variety of manufactures, using different protocols, making it a challenge to upgrade. With many utilities planning for multi-year upgrade programs, the first question is often where to start! In this session, we'll start at the end: what you want to have. From there, presenters will discuss how to get there effectively and efficiently - all in the live substation environment. Specifically, hear how you should choose your architecture and implement the design process to achieve your end goal.
NERC Issues for IT
Location: Gatlin A3
Symposia: Enterprise IT Symposium, NERC CyberSecurity Workshop
Jonathan Pollet, VP-Professional Services,
Industrial Defender
Ori Artman, Chief Technology Officer, Teltone Corporation
Stringent NERC cyber security standards will fall on IT to address. From identifying critical assets, to setting up a real, workable and secure electronic perimeter and auditable results, this session will look at NERC standards compliance issues from the IT perspective. With FERC requiring stronger measures and the issues of protecting key systems that use a variety of transmission methods, learn what you need to know and how to best address these issues before NERC audits bring real trouble to utilities.
3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Networking Break in UTC EXPO 2008
3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Next-Generation, Mission-Critical Utility Communications Networking
Location: Gatlin A2
Symposia: Smart Meters/Smart Grids Symposium, Workforce Mobility Symposium, Control Systems Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
Kamal Ballout, Director, Business Development, Alcatel-Lucent USA
Jim Fraley, Director of Telecom, IT and Security, Grand River Dam Authority
Through utility case studies, this session highlights how IP/MPLS capabilities add cost-effective support of existing and growing packet application traffic to existing wide area network communications solutions, converging traffic from application-specific networks. The session will cover ideas to maintain key capabilities, including high availability and security for mission critical information. Key engineering and operations challenges, and migration steps to a next-generation, converged IP/MPLS network solution utilizing optical, microwave and WiMAX are highlighted as well.
AMI Today - Current Industry Case Studies
Location: Butler
Symposia: Smart Meters/Smart Grids Symposium
Tom Moses, IT Architect, San Diego Gas & Electric Company
Michael Browder, CEO, Bristol Tennessee Electric System
This session will present fascinating case studies from some of the utilities already deploying smart metering technologies. This panel discussion will allow attendees to see what projects utilities are choosing to implement and why, as well as how. With different types and sizes of projects going on at utilities across the country, this is a great session from which to get important information about what is working and where the pitfalls may lie.
IP-Based Communications for Utilities
Location: Gatlin A3
Symposia: Control Systems Symposium, Enterprise IT Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
Rick Hundstead, Data Products Manager, Tyco Electronics
Andy Grimmett, Technical Director, Team Simoco Ltd.
Communications networks are enabling platforms for all next-generation system automation, and future utility networks must provide the packet-based intelligence required to support IP-based applications: SCADA, LMR, VoIP, IP Data, VPNs, etc. These applications require increased bandwidth that is more flexible and efficient; increasingly these services will be delivered over an Internet Protocol/ Multi-Protocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS) -architecture. This session will discuss the benefits of implementing utility-wide IP-based systems, especially related to the integration of communications and IT-based applications, making disparate legacy systems interoperate, and easing future systems integration. The significant challenges and obstacles common to IP implementations will also be discussed.
BPL Case Studies: Enabler of Community Broadband Networks
Location: Gatlin A1
Symposia: Community Development Symposium, Enterprise IT Symposium
Steven E. Turner, Chief Operating Officer, International Broadband Electric Communications
Dave Shpigler, President, Shpigler Group
Broadband over Power Line technologies deliver commercial broadband services to more and more communities. Often deployed hand-in-hand with internal utility applications, BPL remains an excellent way for electric utilities to contribute to the growth of the communications infrastructure in the communities they serve, further enabling economic growth. This session will feature examples of how utilities have partnered with BPL technology providers to deliver BPL commercial services.
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UTC Gala
Location: Panzacola
Celebrate UTC's 60th birthday with us at Club Sesenta (or Club Sixty in English)! We've been around since 1948 -- that's something to celebrate. What better way than to mark this special anniversary with the very people that helped us make it to 60. And....in addition to a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday," and salsa dancing. Club Sesenta will include drinks, food, friends and fun all at Shingle Creek - don't miss it!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
UTC Apex Award Breakfast
Location: Gatlin B
Symposia: All
The presentation of the fourth Annual UTC Apex Award, sponsored by Motorola, will be an awards breakfast to remember! Join us again this year as we honor the absolute best in utility telecommunications to benefit our communities. This event will showcase the winners of this distinguished award and the finalists, told as only they can through the stories they submitted about their projects. Come and be reminded of what's special about being involved in the critical infrastructure communications industry!
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2008 Open
10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
*SUPER SESSION*
Telecom & IT Roles in Building the Smart Grid
Location: Butler
Symposia: Smart Meters/Smart Grids Symposium, Enterprise IT Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
Charles D. Hill, Regional General Manager, Black & Veatch
Tom Moses, IT Architect, San Diego Gas & Electric Company
Mike Smalley, COO, VP Business Development, Carina Technology, Inc.
Aldo Morri, Director of Research, Utilities Telecom Council
Utilities can't create Smart Grids without smart telecom - and UTC members know it better than anyone! This super session will provide a wide variety of information about the integral role of telecom in building and shaping the next-generation utility. Based on UTC's popular Next Steps to the Next-Generation Utility Research Report, the first part of this session will focus on what it means to move toward next-generation infrastructure. What is the vision of the future that society, regulators and the market have in mind for utilities? Speakers will discuss case studies of what utilities are doing right now to automate technology and implement new ideas that are considered next-generation. Specifically, this session will focus on long-term planning for implementation and the role of the telecom and IT professional in this process.
During the second half, the session will focus on key regulation and legislation that will impact how your utility creates a smart grid. As the demand for sustainable energy and conservation grows, many regulators are coupling utility spending to consumer empowerment, creating mandates that will impact your day-to-day business. Find out what is happening right now and what is on the horizon that we believe will significantly impact your services.
10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Meet the Network of the Future - WiMAX
Location: Gatlin A4
Symposia: Workforce Mobility Symposium, Enterprise IT Symposium
Al King, Applications Engineer-CCNA, GE MDS LLC
C. Douglas Jarrett, Partner, Keller and Heckman, LLP
Ed Davalos, National Director Utilities, Sprint Nextel
Utilities are at the crossroads of significant transformation in every segment of their services. As communications turns increasingly to IP, utilities are among those seeking to use these technologies to improve their own operations. This presentation will cover the changing landscape of wireless technologies including market trends, drivers and key technology players in the deployment of WiMax. Learn how WiMax will touch every segment within utilities starting with their metering infrastructure to mass automation of fixed assets to support smart grid initiatives.
2.1 GHz Relocation – Issues and Opportunities
Location: Gatlin A2
Symposia: Control Systems Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
Chris Holt, VP Spectrum Management Solutions, Comsearch
Ten years ago, it was the PCS relocation from 1.9 GHz; now utilities are having to relocate microwave systems from the 2.1 GHz band due to Advanced Wireless Service licensees. However, the rules this time are a bit different, and licensees can recoup some of their self-relocation costs if they know the right hoops to jump through. Join us for more information about the AWS relocation and how it's working.
UTC Apex Award Winners Tell Their Stories
Location: Gatlin A1
Symposia: Community Development Symposium
WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN UTC APEX AWARD BREAKFAST!
Following the UTC Apex Award breakfast, listen to the finalists present their stories in greater detail. This is a chance for the finalists to share how their projects came about and the unique ways these utilities serve their communities. In this session, you'll hear from these pioneers how they used telecom to improve their relationships with their communities, as well as their own personnel.
Utility IT: What It Means to Your Organization
Location: Gatlin A3
Symposia: Enterprise IT Symposium
David Constantinovich, Managing Director-IT Infrastructure Engineering, American Electric Power
Robert Ward, Director - Telecomms, PacifiCorp
Many IT departments are starting to play in the telecom space - at least in a limited capacity. This session will give IT professionals who are somewhat involved in the telecom space an overview of what is different and unique regarding telecom (you know, they're not just old radio guys!). Additionally, this session will discuss some of the typical IT/telecom culture clashes that utilities often see and how to move beyond that conflict to get the job done.
11:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Networking Break in UTC EXPO 2008
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Advanced Data Capture and Mobile Applications Deliver New Productivity and Efficiency
Location: Gatlin A4
Symposia: Workforce Mobility Symposium, Enterprise IT Symposium
Jim Hanson, Energy & Utility Industry Principal, Motorola
Jim Pilant, SAP Process Designer, Sempra
Mustafa Tyebbhoy, Sr. Vice President, Shipcom Wireless
Facing pressures from multiple sources - customers demanding improved service levels and lower rates, increasing regulatory challenges and volatile energy prices - many utilities are implementing mobility to tap into new levels of operational efficiency. This session will explore the use of advanced data capture technologies (such as barcode or RFID) and converged voice and data devices to deliver mobile applications that improve productivity and asset use while enhancing customer service and satisfaction. In addition, the session will highlight how a number of utilities have deployed mobile applications and the benefits they were able to achieve.
UTC Legal/Regulatory Update - Infrastructure Issues
Location: Gatlin A2
Symposia: Control Systems Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium, Legal/Regulatory Compliance Workshop
Brett Kilbourne, Director-Regulatory Services & Associate Counsel, Utilities Telecom Council
From pole attachments to tower issues, this session, presented by UTC's Legal/Regulatory team, will fill you in on infrastructure issues you need to be aware of from the FCC, Congress and the states.
Using Collocation and Fiber to Drive Community Growth
Location: Gatlin A1
Symposia: Community Development Symposium
Ed Ingersoll, Supervisor - Transport Services, Gainesville Regional Utilities
Jim Werner, Supervisor, Gainesville Regional Utilities
Ron Bilodeau, Staff Contracting Agent, Nevada Power Company
Many utilities are using their collocation business lines and fiber networks to draw economic growth to their communities, bringing jobs and revenues to their regions. This session will feature case studies from utilities discussing how they have been able to leverage existing utility assets to promote their communities, improve the utility's bottom line and make such projects possible.
Fusing Transport and Data Networks
Location: Gatlin A3
Symposia: Enterprise IT Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
Ty Estes, Director of Marketing, Omnitron Systems Technology
Dean Campbell, Chief Technology Officer, LightRiver Technologies, Inc.
Automation carries a price: utilities are faced with the need to leverage their existing optical transport networks to carry new traffic from extending network capabilities down to the substation. A new generation of products is being designed to meet these needs. The features and functionality of these new products enable a truly converged network design. This briefing covers the current state of network architecture and future possibilities.
12:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Networking Lunch in UTC EXPO 2008
3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
UTC Regulatory/Legislative Update - the Wireless Landscape
Location: Gatlin A4
Symposia: Workforce Mobility Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium, Legal/Regulatory Compliance Workshop
Jill Lyon, Vice President & General Counsel, Utilities Telecom Council
Prudence Parks, Federal Legislative Representative, Utilities Telecom Council
As always, there are many regulatory issues and proceedings that will have an impact on utility mobility networks. Issues continue to affect your legacy spectrum, while new proceedings have possibilities for wireless broadband, telemetry and new technologies. Meanwhile, UTC is focusing on the energy side of regulation more than ever before as a way to get members' needs understood. This session, presented by UTC's Legal/Regulatory team, will go over the broad regulatory landscape that will determine the future of your communications systems.
The Power of Partnerships: The Value of Long-Term Utility Alliances with Technology Providers
Location: Gatlin A1
Symposia: Smart Meters/Smart Grids Symposium, Workforce Mobility Symposium, Control Systems Symposium, Community Development Symposium, Enterprise IT Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
Jeff Selman,Manager, Telecom & Protection Engineering,
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association
Kathleen Brown, Territory Manager,Harris Stratex Networks
Rusty Williams, Mgr-Planning & Engineering, Southern Company Services
Steve Ferguson, National Sales Manager - Utility Division,
AFL Telecommunications
R. Dee Stryker, VP-Sales & Marketing, EasTex Tower, Inc.
Utilities will need strong technology partners to successfully meet every telecom and IT challenge facing them in the years ahead. More and more, utilities are reexamining the concept of a long-term alliance with key technology providers as a way of ensuring their access to critical technologies and implementation resources. This session will feature case studies of these new alliances exploring what makes them work and explaining how they can work for you. Long-term relationships with technology vendors had been common at utilities until recent years. In many ways these new technology alliances are very different; however, as the wise philosopher of baseball, Yogi Berra, once said, "It's like déjà vu all over again."
BPL - Utilities' Not-So-Secret Weapon
Location: Butler
Symposia: Smart Meters/Smart Grids Symposium
Chuck Hackney, Department Manager, CenterPoint Energy
Brian Donnelly, VP, Marketing & Business Development, Corinex Communications
Shirley S. Fujimoto, Attorney at Law, McDermott, Will & Emery
Ray Blair, Vice President-BPL Initiatives,IBM Corporation
As utilities all over the country look for ways to improve the efficiency and reliability of their electric distribution grids, some are turning to Broadband over Power Line-enabled utility applications for solutions. BPL technology has come a long way since it was first introduced and includes capabilities for internal utility applications such as AMI, security and more. Hear the newest business case for using BPL as a smart grid solution.
State of Utility Fiber
Location: Gatlin A2
Symposia: Control Systems Symposium, Community Development Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
David Daigle,President, Broadband Asset Strategies, LLC
David Boroughs, Principal Consultant, KEMA, Inc.
You may have seen the report -- now hear the details! This session will review highlights from UTC Research's State of Utility Fiber study report. UTC and KEMA teamed up to produce the report, looking at major trends in utility fiber demand, buildout and uses. When do utilities sell fiber? When do they expand their fiber offerings? When does it make sense to agree to fiber for utility right-of way? Fiber-optic technology use is only growing - find out how to use your fiber economically based on market demand and hear how other utilities are using fiber for internal and external projects.
IT Security for Convergent Networks
Location: Gatlin A3
Symposia: Enterprise IT Symposium, NERC CyberSecurity Workshop
Robbie Higgins, Director Security, Motorola
John Erickson, Director-Systems Engineering Eastern Region, AT&T
Maintaining security for convergent networks today can be complex. As specialized and legacy networks (radio, SCADA and others) become interconnected with traditional IT networks and the Internet, they are increasingly exposed to Internet-based threats like intrusion & malware. Learn how an organizationally driven security program can address these threats, supporting a utility's different service interests by centralizing information assurance functions and outsourcing specialized operational capabilities. You can apply these principles to support your organization's unique operating environment to address Critical Infrastructure Protection concerns like HSPD-7, NERC and other industry standards and regulations.
4:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Networking Break
4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
It's a Bird, It's A Plane - No, It's a Satellite
Location: Gatlin A4
Symposia: Workforce Mobility Symposium, Control Systems Symposium
Jeff Staples, Chief Executive Officer, Ground Control
Bob Belton, Program Manager, Quantum Research, Intl.
Peter Liberi, Vice President, MVS USA
Satellite communications systems provide a means to access critical remote data. This session is a frank discussion on the satellite solutions available to utilities, including the positives and negatives associated with these solutions. This session will include a panel discussion by utility representatives who use satellite solutions currently. Come and find out if satellite service can help you address your remote monitoring and control needs.
Impact of Smart Grids on Core Transport Technologies
Location: Butler
Symposia: Smart Meters/Smart Grids Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
Brian Wilkin, Western Region Sales Manager
LightRiver Technologies, Inc.
David Hulinsky, P.E., Black & Veatch Corporation
As utilities implement different components of their smart grid solution, the impact on core transport technologies can be massive. This session will discuss what changes you can expect based on the experience of others that have implemented systems, and how to minimize disruptions to your existing network while preparing for the future.
Advantages in Modern Communications as Applied to Remedial Action Schemes
Location: Gatlin A2
Symposia: Control Systems Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
William Higinbotham, VP Engineering, RFL Electronics Inc.
Remedial action schemes (RAS) are often applied to large power systems for control of the system during severe abnormal conditions when traditional localized control is inadequate. RAS systems mean large numbers of diverse communication paths providing real-time information from a wide geographic area. Paths are usually a mix of every media available, from leased circuits to audio circuits to dark fiber, and recently, IP networks. Today's technology allows the users to meet challenges to accomplish this with minimum impact on field equipment while using the existing communications paths. This session will show you how.
Fiber-To-The-X: Best Practices Tutorial
Location: Gatlin A1
Symposia: Community Development Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
Scott Jackson, National Market Manager, Graybar
Have you considered a Fiber-To-The-x (FTTX) deployment for your internal network (x standing for a variety of variables including Home, Business, Tower, Curb, etc.)? There are many benefits of using FTTx such as enabling you to focus on the customer in unprecedented ways. This session will discuss product and applications at the core, outside plant hardware and electrics, as well as the end-user in detail. This session will also analyze the costs associated with different aspects that will help you see the fiscal side of the FTTx decision. Additionally, presenters will review obstacles that utilities have encountered and overcome during the FTTx process, and the many success stories associated with this technology.
Washington Roundtable
Location: St. Johns 23
Symposia: All
Jill Lyon, Vice President & General Counsel, Utilities Telecom Council
Prudence Parks, Federal Legislative Representative, Utilities Telecom Council
Erik Stark, Associate Administrator for the Office of Policy Analysis and Development, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Rita Wells, Manager/SCADA and Process Control Systems, Idaho National Laboratory
From the new Energy Act to emergency communications and cyber security, utility communications capabilities are being considered all over Washington these days. UTC’s Public Policy Division and staff are working with Congress, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, NTIA and others, and you should hear what policymakers are doing that could have a profound effect on your utility and its systems. Finish your educational day with some inside information from our Washington guests in this important session.
International Roundtable
Location: St. Johns 25
Symposia: All
MODERATOR: Dymitr Wajsman, Co-Chairman, UTC International Division, and Director, APTEL - Associaçao das Empresas Proprietàrias de Infraestrutura e Sistemas Privados de Telecommunicações (BRAZIL)
Miguel Angel Sánchez Fornié, Co-Chairman, UTC International Division, and Director of Telecommunications and Control Systems, Iberdrola, S.A. (SPAIN)
Ion Nedelcu, General Director, TELETRANS S.A. (ROMANIA)
José Gonçalves Vieira, New Business and Telecom Superintendent, CELG – Cia Energetica de Goias (BRAZIL)
Cenildo Costa de Oliveira, Telecommunications Engineering Manager, CHESF – Cia Hidro Eletrica de Sao Francisco (BRAZIL)
A special invitation is extended to all international delegates attending UTC TELECOM 2008 to attend this unique session featuring utility telecom executives from around the world addressing key activities in Europe and South America. Following the presentations, all international participants will be invited to give a brief report on their activities. A great session to meet your counterparts from across the globe and make new, valuable friends.
6:30 p.m.
UTC Awards Dinner
Location: Panzacola F
Symposia: All
The UTC Awards Dinner is a favorite social event of UTC TELECOM 2008! During the Awards Dinner we will honor the recipients of UTC's most prestigious awards in 2008, the Dondanville, Meehan and Chairman's Awards after enjoying a sit down dinner. This is a great way to end the last full day of UTC TELECOM 2008, honoring colleagues and friends. *Please note, dress for this event is semi-formal.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
UTC Annual Membership Meeting & Breakfast
Location: Gatlin B
Symposia: All
On the last day of UTC TELECOM 2008, you'll take part in the UTC Annual Membership Meeting. This is your chance to hear UTC's leaders report on their activities over the past year and their plans for 2008-2009. It's also your chance to vote on any new business for UTC, including the election of new officers! Join Jeff Selman, UTC's Chairman of the Board, as he and other leaders remind you why you became a member of UTC . Be a part of the annual progress of your trade association as we enter our very special anniversary year!
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Networking Break
9:45 - 11:45 a.m.
NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Compliance Workshop
Location: Gatlin A3
Symposia: Smart Meters/Smart Grids Symposium, Workforce Mobility Symposium, Control Systems Symposium, Enterprise IT Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium, Legal/Regulatory Compliance Workshop, NERC CyberSecurity Workshop
Jonathan Pollet, VP, Professional Services, Industrial Defender
Ori Artman, Chief Technology Officer, Teltone Corporation
Andrew Bartels, Chief Technology Officer, Aegis Technologies
Curtis Johnson, Project Manager, Black & Veatch
This workshop provides a pivotal look at utility compliance with CIP 002-009, the NERC Cyber Security standards. With fines that can hit up to $1 million, per instance, PER DAY, any potential problems can translate to huge liabilities for your utility. Mitigating risk before any surprise NERC audit is essential. This session will go over what you need to know in regards to NERC compliance no matter where you are in the process.
Grounding Workshop
Location: Gatlin A2
Symposia: Control Systems Symposium, Enterprise IT Symposium, Utility Telecom Transport Technologies Symposium
John Howard, VP-Business Development, Lyncole XIT Grounding
Back again this year is our popular grounding workshop! Grounding systems are essential to keep utilities operating at a high performance level. This workshop will go into details about grounding electrode systems, single point grounding, isolated ring and halo grounds, as well as tower grounding. Hear from experts on the best practices when it comes to grounding, along with common pitfalls and how to solve them.
Pole Attachment Workshop
Location: Gatlin A1
Symposia: Workforce Mobility Symposium, Community Development Symposium
Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esq., Attorney at Law, McDermott, Will & Emery
Sean A. Stokes, Attorney, The Baller Herbst Law Group
Thomas B. Magee, Attorney, Keller and Heckman, LLP
Brett Kilbourne, Director-Regulatory Services & Associate Counsel, Utilities Telecom Council
Charles Zdebski, Partner, Troutman Sanders L.L.P.
Pole attachment issues are back at the forefront with the FCC's new look at rules, and you need to stay up-to-date on both federal and state issues that impact your utility. This session will provide the details on the latest pole attachments and joint use developments: what the FCC is saying, whether new court cases are likely, and more. This workshop will also cover how utilities can improve their pole attachment and joint use management processes to provide better service for attaching entities and to ensure that their costs are fully recovered. Utilities can develop collaborative solutions for pole attachments - even with new regulations. Make sure you know both the challenges and the possibilities.
12:30 p.m.
Motorola Utility Trunking Users Alliance Meeting
Location: Shingle Creek
Motorola will hosts its Utility Trunking Users Alliance (MUTUAL) immediately following the last session of UTC TELECOM 2008. The MUTUAL meeting is open to current Motorola customers. During the meeting, attendees will receive the latest information on the systems, products and services that you use today. Additionally, the meeting will provide an overview of many emerging technologies and how they can be leveraged across a utility. For more information on the meeting, click here.
