Panel Sessions
Grid of the Future 2024 features a diverse lineup of panel sessions focused on the latest innovations and challenges in the power grid. Join leading industry experts as they explore the future of energy systems and discuss key solutions for a more resilient and sustainable grid
End-to-End Grid Resilience for the Energy Transition
Wednesday, November 13th
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Raleigh Convention Center – Ballroom C
Moderator:
- John McDonald, Founder & CEO – JDM Associates, LLC
Panelists:
- Dr. Mikael Dahlgren, Senior Principal Electrical Engineer – Hitachi Energy
- Thomas Schmidt, Global Head of Sales – Ampacimon
- Jeff Scheb, Director of Solution & System Architecture – Landis+Gyr
This panel session will provide different perspectives from three global manufacturers. The discussion will consider grid resilience for the entire landscape of the electric grid (end-to-end), from generation to transmission to distribution to the end-use customer. A resilient power grid withstands, responds to, and recovers rapidly from major power disruptions as its designers, planners and operators anticipate, prepare for, and adapt to changing grid conditions. The discussion will emphasize the transition to sustainable energy to limit climate change.
Future Outlook of Transmission – Superhighway or Bottleneck
Wednesday, November 13th
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Raleigh Convention Center – Ballroom C
Moderator:
- Wayne Bishop, Vice President of Industry Outreach & Strategy
Panelists:
- Joe Svachula, Senior Vice President Transmission & Compliance – Exelon
- Mark Carpenter, Senior Vice President Operations – Oncor
- Sandra Johnson, Vice President Transmission – Xcel Energy
- Mark Lauby, Senior Vice President & Chief Engineer – NERC
The future outlook for the transmission system in the electric power industry is marked by a transition towards greater efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. The drive to reduce carbon emissions has led to a worldwide effort to accelerate the development and deployment of renewable energy resources. Is the Transmission system ready for this or has a bottleneck been created? This panel will present and discuss the current state of the Transmission System in the United States and where it is heading as part of the new energy landscape transformation.
Collaborative efforts between all industry stakeholders will play a pivotal role in shaping a resilient and adaptive transmission infrastructure for the evolving energy landscape of tomorrow.
