DECEMBER 2020 WWW.GRIDCONNEXT.COM
Where Policy & Business Leaders Meet to Build the Next-Generation Grid 2020
EVENT PROSPECTUS
GOING DIGITAL IN 2020In light of the Covid-19 pandemic and the health and safety of our speakers
and attendees – we will host a virtual multi-day conference this year.
OVERVIEW & KEY DEMOGRAPHICS
ABBAccentureAdvanced Energy Economy AES Energy StorageAlliance for Transportation
ElectrificationAmazon Web Services American Electric Power Arizona Public Service CompanyBaltimore Gas and ElectricBloomberg
CenterPoint EnergyCitigroupComcastCon EdisonDNV GLDoosan Fuel Cell Duke EnergyEcova Edison Electric Institute Electric Power Research Institute Electrify America
Energy Storage AssociationEntergy Environmental Defense FundExelonGEGlobal Smart Grid FederationHannon Armstrong IBMIntelItronLandis+Gyr
PAST ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED
brings together utility, business, and policy leaders to explore the most important topics impacting the U.S. electric grid. The event convenes world-class experts to explore diverse perspectives and uncover market innovations poised to redraw the electric utility landscape. With the growth and integration of clean energy, energy storage, and electrified transportation – along with new business and regulatory models supporting investments in grid modernization and infrastructure – the event offers an unprecedented opportunity to connect with key stakeholders and to explore what’s next in the utility sector.
2020 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS:• Early- to Mid-December Virtual Convening
• Multi-Day Event with Inspirational Keynotes, Point-Counterpoint Discussions, Interactive Panels, Networking Sessions, and More
• Timely Topics Including:
» Post-Election Energy Transition Analysis » Stimulus and Building Resilient Grid Infrastructure » Utilities in a Post-Covid-19 World » Assessing State, Utility, and Corporate 100% Renewables Progress
The following demographics provide deeper insights into the organizations and representatives that attended last year’s event – and what to expect for 2020’s virtual convening.
Lockheed Martin EnergyMetropolitan Washington
Council of GovernmentsMichigan Agency for EnergyMitsubishi Electric Power
Products, Inc.National Association of State
Energy OfficialsNational Electrical Manufacturers
Association National Governors Association
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
NavigantNextEra EnergyNew York Power AuthorityOracle UtilitiesPacific Gas and ElectricProterra Reed Smith LLPRESReuters
Rocky Mountain InstituteSchneider ElectricS&P GlobalU.S. Conference of MayorsU.S. Department of EnergyWells Fargo
PAST ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED (CONTINUED):
POSITION/TITLE Director: 27%
Executive (e.g., SVP, VP, Partner): 19%
C-Level (e.g., CEO, CFO, Founder, President): 19%
Manager: 18%
Other:17%
ORGANIZATION TYPE Trade Group/Stakeholder Organization: 22%
Consultancy/Law Firm: 21%
Grid-Related Company/Vendor/Service Provider: 19%
Utility/System Operator: 18%
Media: 9%
Government Agency/Regulatory Commission: 7%
Financial Organization: 3%
Project Developer: 1%
EXPANDING OUR REACH gridCONNEXT has thrived as an in-person event, and we would love to be meeting once again in Washington, D.C., but we also look at this year’s virtual format as an opportunity to expand our reach. We are currently building partnerships with corporates, utilities, government agencies, incubators, NGOs, and state energy offices and regulatory bodies, to bring more stakeholders to the “virtual” table. We look forward to hosting a multi-day digital event that unites the energy transition and grid communities, and furthers progress toward building a cleaner, more resilient electric grid.
PASTSPEAKERS
• The Grid of the Future & Lessons from California in the Face of Rapid Change
• Innovation: Finding a Path Forward on Climate Change
• Have we Reached Peak Natural Gas in Buildings? – Assessing the Building Decarbonization & Electrification Trend
• Consumer Protection and Risks in the Age of Ubiquitous Data
PAST TOPICS
Bill Ritter Jr. Former Governor, Colorado and Founder, Center for the New Energy Economy
Chris Gould Chief Innovation & Sustainability Officer, Exelon
Emily Reichert CEO, Greentown Labs
Courtney Prideaux Smith Chief Deputy Director, California Energy Commission
Eric Bradley Global General Manager, Distributed Energy, Shell Energy
Gil Quiniones President & CEO, New York Power Authority
Jon Wellinghoff CEO, GridPolicy, Inc., and Former Chair, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Jeff Merkley Senator (D-OR)
Lisa Murkowski Senator (R-AK)
Jonathan Salk Coauthor, A New Reality: Human Evolution for a Sustainable Future
Nancy Pfund Founder and Managing Partner, DBL Investors
Reed Hundt Former Chairman, FCC and Co-Founder, Coalition for Green Capital
Richard Kauffman Chairman, NYSERDA and Former Energy Czar, New York State
Ryan Popple CEO, Proterra
• The Great Enabler: The Connected and Distributed Grid
• Investing in Connected and Electric Mobility: The Road Ahead
• Grid Innovation, Incubating Start Ups, and Scaling Growth
• The Energy Transition in America: Why States, Cities, and Businesses Are Driving Decarbonization
UTILITIES
POLICYMAKERSREGULATORS BUSINESSES INVESTORS
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
OTHER INNOVATORS
SERVICE PROVIDERS
TECHNOLOGY LEADERS
Bringing key stakeholders and decision-makers together from across the grid industry.
WHAT’S COMING IN 2020
Multi-day digital programming including inspirational keynotes, fireside chats, point-counterpoint discussions, and interactive panels with Q&A.
We will offer virtual breakout, working group, and networking sessions throughout the conference, to connect key industry stakeholders and forward common goals.
In 2020 we will launch a new interactive Utility Innovation Showcase to highlight best practices and tech breakthroughs spanning utilities and disrupters – all online!
“The place to be to explore the future of energy, transportation, storage, and the grid.”
— Bill Ritter Jr. Former Governor, Colorado and Founder, Center for the New Energy Economy
“An impressive cross-section of experts from business, utility, and government. A great venue to learn the latest from our industry and to network.”
— Angelina Galiteva Vice Chair, California Independent System Operator (CAISO)
“gridCONNEXT not only explores real-world challenges but offers up innovative and thought-provoking solutions.”
— Amy Davidsen Executive Director, North America, The Climate Group
“A terrific convergence of clean energy, utility, and grid leaders. I found gridCONNEXT both inspirational and action-oriented.”
— Richard Kauffman Chairman, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
CONTRIBUTING: $5K • Contributing-level branding
recognition across event channels, including conference website, press releases, email marketing, and online throughout virtual convening
• Data/statistics from attendees including live-polling and survey results
$5K ADD-ONS: (available for Premier and
Supporting levels)
• Inspirational keynote selection and sponsorship
• Moderated working group (open to public or invite-only) on mutually agreed upon topic
• Coffee chat breakout session on mutually agreed upon topic (open to public or invite-only)
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIESPREMIER: $15K• Premier top-level branding
recognition across event channels, including conference website, press releases, email marketing, You-Tube channel, and online throughout virtual convening
• Participation on conference program steering committee and content development
• Mutually agreed upon panelist or moderator in featured co-developed session
• One dedicated mailing to conference attendees post gridCONNEXT 2020
• Data/statistics from attendees including live-polling and survey results
• Virtual happy hour networking session sponsorship
THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 PARTNERS
TO GET INVOLVED, CONTACT:
Steve Hauser, GridWise Alliance [email protected]
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge [email protected]
Richard O’Neill, GridWise Alliance [email protected]
SUPPORTING: $10K• Supporting-level branding
recognition across event channels, including conference website, press releases, email marketing, and online throughout virtual convening
• Mutually agreed upon panelist or moderator in featured co-developed session
• Data/statistics from attendees including live-polling and survey results
