‘Energizing a More Secure, Resilient, & Adaptable Grid’ the Focus of the IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting in Chicago, 16-20 July 2017
Annual conference attracts more than 3,000 power industry attendees
to collaborate on global industry challenges and opportunities
The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) today announced its annual General
Meeting is being held at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel, Chicago,
Illinois, 16-20 July 2017 with the theme, Energizing
a More Secure, Resilient, & Adaptable Grid.
Expecting more than 3,000 professionals, the 2017 IEEE PES General
Meeting is an international forum for practicing power engineers,
utility executives, academics and government officials to promote, share
and debate complex current and future issues and developments in the
field of electrical power engineering.
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WHAT:
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IEEE PES at its 2017 General Meeting will provide a forum for
experts to share information and best practices related to
microgrids, distribution system analysis, future grid scenarios,
synchrophasor technology, grid resiliency and more.
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The IEEE PES General Meeting will feature exceptional super
sessions, plenary presentations, technical programs, tutorials,
standards development activities, technical tours and student
programs.
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WHEN:
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16-20 July 2017
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WHERE:
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Sheraton
Grand Chicago Hotel, Chicago, Illinois
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HOW:
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Registration for the 2017 IEEE PES General Meeting is open with an
Early Bird discounted rate through 16 June 2017. To register,
visit the Registration
Page.
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WHY:
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IEEE PES has assembled a distinguished line-up of speakers, covering
the critical topics affecting the electric power industry today and
in the future through a series of super sessions and plenary
presentations, including:
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Monday, 17 July 2017 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Opening Session and Plenary Presentations:
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• Welcome and Introduction: Energizing a More Secure,
Resilient, & Adaptable Grid
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Dr. Damir Novosel, President, IEEE Power & Energy Society
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• Plenary Session at a Glance – Session moderator:
Dr. Damir Novosel, President, IEEE Power & Energy Society
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◦ J. Andrew (Drew) Murphy, Senior Vice President, Strategic
Planning, Edison International
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◦ Gordon van Welie, President and Chief Executive Officer, ISO New
England Inc.
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◦ Terence R. Donnelly, Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer, ComEd
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For more information, or to register as a member of the press or media,
please contact Maureen Dalton at m.dalton@ieee.org
To learn more about IEEE PES, visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ieeepes,
follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ieee_pes,
connect with us on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/groups/IEEE-Power-Energy-Society-3792736.
About IEEE Power & Energy Society
The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) is the leading provider of
scientific and engineering information on electric power & energy for
the betterment of society and a trusted resource dedicated to the
technical, informational, networking and professional development needs
of its members. With over 37,000 members around the globe representing
every facet of the electric power and energy industry, PES is at the
forefront of the rapidly changing technological advancements that impact
everyone’s future. PES celebrated its 125th year of service in 2009.
Additional information on IEEE PES can be found at: http://www.ieee-pes.org.
About IEEE
IEEE is the largest technical professional organization dedicated to
advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly
cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional
and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice in a wide variety
of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers, and
telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power, and
consumer electronics. Learn more at http://www.ieee.org.
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