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Challenges for enterprise IT departments at utilities go far beyond those faced at other businesses. Utility IT professionals operate in an organization with enormous private networks, physical and cybersecurity concerns, and a need to support operations when any other business would be in the dark—literally. And, with the introduction of smart metering and smart grids, the deluge of data that IT systems will be expected to move, manage, and digest will be truly unprecedented.
As new applications become more prevalent, the need to gather, store, and convert data into intelligence, then communicate it for control purposes, puts IT in a position to impact even more of the organization. The Enterprise IT Symposium lets you learn from both utilities and their technology partners, so you can understand the broader utility ICT challenges and where unique synergies exist for utility IT and telecom collaboration.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
8:00 a.m.
Past UTC Chairmen’s Invitational Golf Tournament
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pre-Conference Tutorials
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch
ROOM: Wabash Ballroom 1-2
4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2010 Grand Opening
ROOM: Exhibit Hall D & E
This is attendees’ first opportunity to meet and greet the vendors while enjoying food and drinks in UTC EXPO 2010. This reception is a great way to learn the layout of the exhibit hall and make plans to meet with vendors in the coming days to find out more about their products and services.
Monday, May 24, 2010
8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast Networking
ROOM: 500 Ballroom Reception
8:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Opening General Session
ROOM: 500 Ballroom
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Networking Break
ROOM: Maryland Street Lobby-East
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
The Future of Utility ICT: The View from the Executive Suite
ROOM: 108
Utility information communications technology (ICT), the integration of traditional telecommunications networks with enterprise IT and data management function, is becoming increasingly essential to utilities’ core business objectives. Addressing everything from expansion of core control networks to managing massively increased amounts of data, this session will feature a discussion among utility chief information officers on how they see the this critical function evolving over the next five years.
Troy West, General Manager - Technology & Corporate Services, Cleco
Andres Carvallo, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Grid Net
11:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2010 Open
ROOM: Exhibit Hall D & E
Exclusive exhibit hall time allows attendees to see products and services from the leading vendors supplying critical infrastructure today. As a bonus, UTC has several prize drawings during this time for attendees. You must be present to claim your prize!
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch in UTC EXPO 2010
ROOM: Exhibit Hall D & E
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
4G WiMAX for the Smart Grid -Why WiMAX?
ROOM: 108
The implementation of the smart grid requires a reliable and secure communications infrastructure. If you’re utility isn’t considering WiMax in its smart grid development it should. This presentation featuring a leading WiMAX vendor will address the important aspects related to wireless architecture, communications infrastructure and integration to get your smart grid solution implemented. The panel will also include vendor experts on smart meters, distribution automation, smart meter aggregation and overall integration to give the entire ecosystem perspective. Come hear about how WiMax is the effective solution that you’ve been searching for to integrate your utility’s smart grid and why you need to do more than just consider it, but use it to get up and running TODAY.
Monica Paolini, Founder & President, Senza Fili Consulting
Eedo Lifshitz, Director Business Development, Alvarion
Arun Sehgal, Director Marketing - OpenWay, Itron Inc.
Todd Harrod, Strategic Industries Sales Specialist, Alcatel-Lucent
Rob Keil, Vice President- Product Management for Network Infrastructure, Silver Spring Networks
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
UTC Gala
ROOM: Grand Ballroom, Westin Hotel
Race to the UTC Gala for food and fun after a long day attending educational sessions and networking in UTC EXPO 2010.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
POWER HOUR
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Understanding Training and Certification Requirements for IT and Telecom Employees in Utility Systems
ROOM: 108
The utility telecom and information technology landscape is changing in many ways. Federal regulators and industry standards have created a variety of performance measures, certification criteria and training requirements for the this generation of utility workers. There are many certification programs available supporting IT and telecom training; but do they fit the bill and will they meet NERC/FERC requirements for the future. This session will review existing certifications and explore the need to establish new programs with performance measures for employees who work with the critical infrastructure of our utilities.
Tom Dover, DTS
Smart Networks Council Open Meeting
ROOM: 103
This meeting of the Smart Networks Council (SNC), a forum created for utility executives responsible for building and managing smart grids and smart network services, will provide an overview of what the Council is, how it operates and how UTC members can participate in the Council's activities. Under its new structure the SNC requires members to sign up for participation in the Council's important efforts. Attend this meeting to find out how the SNC can help you.
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
UTC Apex Award Presentation Ceremony & Breakfast
ROOM: 500 Ballroom
9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Smart Grids: Managing Data from Massive Numbers of Networked Devices—Better Planning for Better Results
ROOM: 108
This session will examine smart grid implementation blueprints for utilities that have already begun deployments. While there has been much focus on rolling out the communication infrastructure to support smart utility networks, how many utilities are truly designing their networks with the end results in mind? Key question: Are you planning for the massive data flows from intelligent devices and the coupling of applications? Come and look at the long-term implications of your network planning and learn how to expand your focus to include key smart grid IT issues.
Tim Slay, Telecom Director, Duke Energy
Mike Robinson, Customer Solutions Director, Cisco Systems
What the Smart Grid Can Learn From Battle-Tested IT Security—the Good, the Bad, and the Easy
ROOM: 105
Smart Grid security standards make the grid’s process control networks look a lot more like IT networks. An advantage of this transformation is the use of IP technologies for remote monitoring of energy devices, as well as managing grid assets and operations. The disadvantage: exposure to cyber-attacks. If a hacker breaks into the network, it could cause a massive blackout that stretches across the country.
The good news is that battle-hardened Internet security technologies and architectural frameworks have evolved to the point where they can be used to keep the Smart Grid safe. The key is implementing an end-to-end security architecture. Learn how best practices in IT networks can easily be applied to utilities.
Dave Dalva, Senior Security Strategist, Cisco Systems
Legal/Regulatory Update – What Washington Has in Store for You!
ROOM: 103
Congress, a variety of federal agencies, and state regulatory commissions are looking at issues that will impact the way utilities can do business in the future. Issues include smart grid deployments, cyber security, consumer data issues, spectrum, cost recovery, rate design and federal/state jurisdiction. Join us to review the upcoming challenges as we peer into the Washington (not so) crystal ball to identify recent initiatives and the trends that will impact your ability to upgrade your communication networks and meet your new utility responsibilities.
Mike Oldak, Vice President & General Counsel, Utilities Telecom Council
Prudence Parks, Federal Affairs Counsel, Utilities Telecom Council
10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2010 Open
ROOM: Exhibit Hall D & E
This is attendees' final opportunity to meet with vendors and see their products and services. Make sure you finish up your tour of UTC EXPO 2010 today! UTC will continue its prize drawings, including a grand prize right before the close. You must be present to claim your prize!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch in UTC EXPO 2010
ROOM: Exhibit Hall D & E
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Case Study: Enterprise Voice Network Migration—Proven Ways to Get There
ROOM: 108
As utilities upgrade IT infrastructure in support of IP communications, the integration of voice telephony must be considered, especially as legacy voice systems approach the end of their useful life. But what makes sense for operational and administrative voice networks? What are the vendor options? Examine case studies from different utilities’ voice migration projects, each including the approach, technology architecture, problems encountered and lessons learned.
David M. Rinehart, P.E., Manager, IT Network Engineering, American Electric Power
Jaime Leal, Telecom/SCADA Maintenance Superintendent, Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association
2:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Networking Break
ROOM: Maryland Street Lobby-East
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
IT for Critical Infrastructure: Wired and Wireless Convergence—Making the Changes Work for You
ROOM: 108
IT to the substation, IP communications for critical infrastructure control networks, seamless wired and wireless integration for traditional IT, and telecommunications functions: these are key issues every utility faces today––or will soon. Explore traditional IT functions as applied in critical infrastructure organizations, for example in Smart Grid applications. See how the role of IT is changing and how your utility can turn it to your advantage.
Daniel Draughn, Managing Director, RCC Consultants, Inc.
Kamal Ballout, Associate Vice President- Vertical Sales Specialists & Technical Sales, Alcatel-Lucent
Mike Robinson, Customer Solutions Director, Cisco Systems
Washington Roundtable – We're From Washington and Here to Help!
ROOM: 109-110
For better or worse, what goes on in DC and at your state regulatory commission will impact your job and the future of your company. The Federal Communication Commission's National Broadband Plan and the spectrum inventory that sets the stage, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's adoption of interoperability and security standards, and the state regulatory commissions' bold new policies on smart grid deployments will all change your world. Here's your chance to find out "just what were you thinking" during this give-and-take session with those who will be impacting your future, find out exactly what's on their mind, and maybe give them a piece of yours.
Scott Blake Harris, General Counsel, United States Department of Energy
Ray Palmer, Energy Industry Analyst, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Building Smarter Ethernet Networks—Do What You Need Without Doing Too Much
ROOM: 108
A major driver for building highly scalable metro Ethernet networks is the ability to deliver high-quality, interactive quad play services. Learn why:
- Introducing interactive and on-demand IPTV services results in enormous changes in both traffic volumes and patterns
- Peer-to-peer technology for content distribution and distribution of video server farms are among the many options
- You may need to distribute the more intelligent packet processing functions—such as subscriber management, DPI, and SBC—closer to end users instead of keeping such functions centralized, as with more traditional network designs
Discover how carriers can build such a flexible infrastructure without having to redesign the whole network.
Eva Thomas, Director- Smart Communications Networks, Aclara
Art Maria, Senior Enterprise Architect, AT&T
6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
UTC Awards Dinner Reception
ROOM: Capitol Ballroom Foyer, Westin Hotel
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
UTC Awards Dinner
ROOM: Capitol Ballroom, Westin Hotel
The UTC Awards Dinner celebrates the achievements of individuals involved in UTC and the industry. Come join us for a semi-formal sit down dinner as we honor individuals for Chairman’s Awards, the Dondanville Award, and the Meehan Award.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
UTC Annual Membership Meeting & Breakfast
ROOM: 500 Ballroom
9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Networking Break
ROOM: Maryland Street Lobby-East
9:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Live Demo Workshop: How Information Leakage Can Compromise a Utility—See Actual Security Breaches!
ROOM: 108
The amount of data on the Internet increases exponentially every year. The risk of leakage increases as:
- Social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter encourage users to upload personal information
- Utility professionals post technical questions in online vendor forums and blogs
- Online procurement and project bidding processes include posting of facility blueprints, equipment specs, and drawings
This live demo exposes the risks of publishing information in ways that compromise security, and reveals how to leverage open source intelligence (OSINT) to discover if personal or corporate info has been compromised.
Jonathan Pollet, Founder and Principal Consultant, Red Tiger Security
Joe Cummins, Red Tiger Security
