Assess the Impact of Global Push for Electrification at Wood Mackenzie’s Grid Edge Innovation Series
30 November 2021 - 7:15AM
Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business
(Nasdaq:VRSK), to launch the Grid Edge
Innovation Series.
Electrification and decarbonization are now not just a priority
for grid operators and energy regulators, but at national and
international levels. The tools and technologies at the grid edge
hold an enormous potential to contribute to emissions reduction and
energy efficiency goals by better integrating distributed power
generation, enabling grid flexibility.
Join Wood Mackenzie virtually for a series of short, topical and
insightful sessions running from 2 December until 16
December.
Wood Mackenzie’s experts and representatives from the leading
distribution utilities, software technology developers, public
utility commissions (PUCs) and distributed generation players in
North America will discuss key issues affecting the sector,
including the latest insights on grid digitalization, distributed
energy resources (DER) aggregation technologies and transportation
and building heating electrification.
Guest speakers include:
- John Markowitz, Director, eMobility & Technology Services,
New York Power Authority
- Keven Brough, Product Planning & Strategy,
Google
- Erik Svanholm, Vice President of Non-Wires Alternatives,
S&C
- Jeff Dennis, Managing Director and General Counsel, Advanced
Energy Economy
- Adam Langton, Connected eMobility, Energy Services, BMW
North America
- Aki Marceau, Director - Electrification of Transportation,
Hawaiian Electric
- Dr. Joerg Klose, Associate Partner, Energy & Utilities,
IBM
- Suzanna Mora-Schrader, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives,
PEPCO Holdings
- Stina Brock, Vice President of Business Development,
Proterra
- Digaunto Chatterjee, Vice President, System Planning,
Eversource
- Joe Sullivan, Head of Sales - North America, PXiSE
- Jeffery Phillips, Director of Sales, Sentient
Energy
The virtual sessions will combine the latest
Wood Mackenzie data, forecasts and insights with
exclusive interviews and panel discussion. On Thursday, 9 December,
take the opportunity to join us at the Intercontinental San Diego
for an intimate, two-hour program with networking. The in-person
event will be held in line with COVID-19 health and safety
measures.
The Grid Edge Innovation Series aims to
understand what lies ahead for the industry
as decarbonization efforts gain pace, with key themes
including:
- The Role of Utilities in a Decentralized Grid: Long-term
procurement for decarbonization and reliability
- Sustainable Electrification: Scaling the grid without
breaking it
- The Next Level of Grid Analytics: Tackling the risks
faced by distribution networks with next-generation grid sensors,
analytics and artificial intelligence (AI)
- The Future of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging: Evaluating
the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) boom in the EV
charging infrastructure sector, latest business models, key
flexibility applications of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) tech and
major grid integration challenges
- DER Aggregation and Orchestration: Maximizing the value,
revenue streams and grid capabilities of distributed generation
through storage-based virtual power plants (VPPs)
Ticket options include access to the entire virtual series or
registration for individual sessions best suited to your company’s
specific interests and strategies.
To see the full agenda and register for the Grid Edge
Innovation Series, please go here.
ENDS
The Wood Mackenzie Grid Edge Innovation Series virtual
sessions are being held on 2, 9, 14 and 16 December, with
an in-person session on 9 December. Sessions will
run from 9.30 am – 11.30 am Pacific Time.
For sponsorship opportunities,
contact eric.swanson@woodmac.com
Ticket
inquiries: events@woodmac.com or anna.conklin@woodmac.com
Event Health & Safety Guidelines: Wood Mackenzie is
committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all Grid
Edge Innovation Series participants. Our decisions and preventive
measures will be guided by the requirements and recommendations of
the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and federal, state and
local health authorities. We are working with the event venue on
implementing preventative measures to reduce the potential spread
of the COVID-19 at Grid Edge Innovation Series.
Preventive measures include:
- Proof of vaccination from all Wood Mackenzie employees
- Non-employee attendees will need to provide proof of
vaccination or a negative PCR test
- Masks must be worn by all event participants at all times
- Enhanced sanitization of meeting and exhibit spaces
- Extra venue space to allow for social distancing in meeting
space
- Hand sanitizing stations throughout the meeting and exhibit
spaces
- Testing kits will be available if needed
The responsibility for a safe and healthy event environment is
shared among the event organizer, venues and every participant. All
Grid Edge Innovation Series participants are expected to adhere to
and abide by the safety precautions Wood Mackenzie is implementing
to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Full details of the
COVID-19 measures for the Grid Edge Innovation Series can be found
here.
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make better strategic decisions, providing objective analysis and
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predictive analytics and decision support solutions to customers in
the insurance, energy and specialized markets, and financial
services industries. More than 70 percent of the FORTUNE 100 relies
on the company’s advanced technologies to manage risks, make
better decisions and improve operating efficiency. The
company’s analytic solutions address insurance underwriting and
claims, fraud, regulatory compliance, natural resources,
catastrophes, economic forecasting, geopolitical risks, as well as
environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters. Celebrating its
50th anniversary, the company continues to make the world better,
safer and stronger, and fosters an inclusive and
diverse culture where all team members feel they belong.
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For sponsorship opportunities, contact eric.swanson@woodmac.com
Ticket inquiries: events@woodmac.com or anna.conklin@woodmac.com
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