GridWeek 2008...
Delivering Sustainable Energy
Washington, DC
Sep 22-25, 2008
GridWeek is the annual gathering in Washington, DC, of Smart Grid stakeholders and thought leaders.
GridWeek provides the opportunity for organizations focused on
Smart Grid to hold meetings and participate in collaborative sessions,
including leading speakers on the Smart Grid revolution.
International Summit
The first ever ISGS (International Smart Grid Summit), held as part of GridWeek 2008, brings together international Smart Grid executives to discuss Smart Grid developments around the world.
Bodman, Friedman, Rifkin & more...
With over 120 speakers participating, top speakers include US Energy Secretary Bodman, Thomas Friedman, Jeremy Rifkin, Senior Utility Executives, Regulators and Technology Experts. See Full Speaker List here.
A realization is emerging that a new view of energy, beyond oil, coal and other fossil-based fuels, will result in decentralized components of the electricity grid, a far cry from the central generation and structured system of the past.
A smart information network for the electric grid is seen as
necessary to manage and automate this new world.
GridWeek is focused on this vision.
Driving Forces for
Increasing Electricity Demand
Environmental Concerns
Operational Efficiencies
EISA 2007 Title 13
Securing Energy Supply
Event Outline
Objectives...
As the annual gathering of Smart Grid players...
To understand the role of Smart Grid in sustainability
To develop and promote the Smart Grid agenda
To educate on strategies and deployment of Smart Grid
To ensure energy independence and security
Conference Designed for...
Congress & Congressional Staff
Federal & State agencies
Federal & State regulators
Utility Executives & Staff
Technology & service providers
Electricity consumer & advocate groups
Smart Grid leaders & stakeholder
Press, analysts & other observers
Friday, September 12, 2008
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