From Alltricity Network Executive Director, Ken Wilmot

The countdown is on! We are excited to kick off the 2024 Alltricity Network Fall Convention, which starts in a little over a week on Monday, September 16th. The theme of this year’s Convention is “Transforming the Grid: Leadership in a New Era of Energy,” and there’s still time for you to register! We hope you’ll join us for a program focused on strategically addressing today's top concerns for electric utilities building stronger entities for a dynamic power grid. Learn more about the event below!

THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE 2024 ALLTRICITY NETWORK FALL CONVENTION!

September 16th-18th, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa – Cedar Creek (Austin), TX.

IN-PERSON registration opens on-site at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort & Spa on Monday, September 16th at 2:00 p.m. CDT.

This is your event! We look forward to hosting you and 250-plus of your electric utility executive peers. Here’s what you can expect at this year’s Fall Convention:

Elite Convention Speakers – Alltricity Network is building a phenomenal line-up of influential and thought-provoking industry leader speakers to make this an effective and inspiring convention that you won't want to miss.
Meet Other Industry Leaders – C-Suite Executives along with directors, managers and emerging professionals will all be there!
Build your Professional Network – The networking opportunities have earned an exceptional reputation due to the decision-makers and thought leaders in attendance. Alltricity Network is committed to providing a relaxed and productive forum for our members. The focus of the Fall Convention is on value, substance and making connections.
Dedicated Networking Opportunities – A golf outing, receptions and meals, an Alltricity Scholarship Foundation silent auction, and networking breaks will provide valuable opportunities to connect with your industry peers.

We look forward to seeing you there!

VIEW ALL THE PROGRAM DETAILS IN THE 2024 FALL CONVENTION BROCHURE!

You can expect a solid lineup that will include keynotes, the popular CEO Panel, Scholarship Foundation Auction, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!

Check out the Fall Convention Brochure to get all the details about the agenda, networking opportunities, session topics and descriptions, speakers and much more!

LEARN ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Alltricity Network is pleased to share two outstanding keynote speakers for the 2024 Fall Convention:

Day 1 Keynote Speaker (Tuesday, September 17th): Robert Bryce, Author, Journalist, Podcaster, & Film Producer

Robert has been writing about energy, power, politics, and innovation for more than three decades. He is the author of six books including, most recently, A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations. He is the host of the Power Hungry Podcast and producer of two energy-focused documentaries, including the new five-part docuseries: Juice: Power, Politics, & the Grid. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife Lorin, who is an art teacher, photographer, and master potter.

Day 2 Keynote Speaker (Wednesday, September 18th): Todd Conklin, Human & Organization Performance Consultant & Senior Advisor for Organizational and Safety Culture at the Los Alamos National Laboratory

Dr. Conklin has spent over 30 years at the renowned Los Alamos National Laboratory where he has been working on the Human Performance program, enjoying the best of both the academic world and the world of safety in practice. He speaks all over the world to executives, groups, and work teams interested in better understanding the relationship between workers in the field and the organization's systems, processes, and programs. Dr. Conklin lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and believes Human Performance is the most fulfilling work.

JOIN US IN AN OPEN DISCUSSION WITH 2024 FALL CONVENTION CEO PANELISTS

Alltricity Network is pleased to invite an open discussion with the always popular CEO Panel, taking place on Wednesday, September 18th from 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. CDT.

This panel will focus on the diverse strategies CEOs are employing to usher their utilities into the new power industry frontier. There will be brief discussions from each CEO, followed by questions from the moderator and collected questions fielded from the audience. The participants in this year’s CEO Panel include:

Mark Fagan, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Brazos Electric Cooperative

Bob Kahn, General Manager, Austin Energy

Mike Kotara, President, Zachry Sustainability Solutions

Pablo Vegas, President & CEO, ERCOT

HOTEL INFORMATION & ROOM RESERVATIONS

Although the deadline to book at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa in the Alltricity Network block of rooms has passed, if you are still in need of a hotel room, please contact us at info@alltricitynetwork.org for assistance as we work with the hotel to accommodate additional discounted rooms.

SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS & PARTICIPATE IN THE ALLTRICITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION AUCTION (VIRTUALLY OR IN-PERSON!)

Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Auction — Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 — 6:00-8:30 p.m. CDT

Over the years, Alltricity Network membership has been very committed to drawing and building talent for our industry. Since 2000, the Alltricity Scholarship Foundation, with support from the Alltricity Network membership, has raised more than $1.4 million, awarded to students interested in pursuing a career in our industry. Many of those scholars are now working in your companies. You have an opportunity to continue that support by participating in the annual Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Auction, either through donating an auction item or making a small cash donation to become a Friend of Alltricity Network (FoAN). The auction is held during the 2024 Fall Convention and is a primary resource for the 501c3 charity to support the funding of scholarships for the next generation of electric energy industry professionals. We will use the same bidding app that we have used for the past couple of years. Your support is needed to continue the foundation's scholarship efforts. Even if you are unable to attend the Fall Convention, you can join the auction VIRTUALLY and bid on any donated items. Instructions for participating in the auction via the app will be shared soon.

ALLTRICITY NETWORK’S UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

Please visit the Alltricity Network Events and Education Calendar webpage for the most up-to-date list of offerings, and reference the below Upcoming Event List in this newsletter to learn more and register. Our Education Committees, made up of Alltricity Network Members, strives to organize timely, relevant, and thoughtful educational and networking events, and we are looking forward to a full year of these opportunities curated by our members, for our members. We hope to see you soon at an upcoming event!

ALLTRICITY NETWORK AS YOUR RESOURCE

As always, please consider Alltricity Network a resource for you and your organization. Please share those development opportunities with your peers, workgroups and your professional network! Also, do not hesitate to reach out to us with topics or workshops you would deem beneficial to our industry.