EDIST 2011
January 19-21
Hilton Suites Conference Center
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Booths 46/47
Leveraging the New Infrastructure to Reinforce Fundamentals
EDIST 2011 provides the opportunity to meet with engineering and operations personnel, IT professionals and management from Ontario’s Local Distribution Companies (LDCs).
This 2-1/2 day conference and exposition provides attendees with a chance to meet and discuss emerging trends with key electricity industry professionals and decision makers.
DistribuTECH Conference & Exposition 2011
February 1-3
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California
Booth 1901
DistribuTECH is the leading annual smart grid event. The conference encompasses automation and control systems, energy efficiency, demand response, renewable energy integration, advanced metering, T&D system operation, reliability, power delivery equipment and water utility technology.
UTC Region 8, 9 & 10 – Utility Telecom Forum
February 7-9
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Reno, Nevada
Booth 503
The combined UTC Region 8, 9 & 10 meeting is designed for West Coast utilities to meet with each other and share best practices across the region. The education program highlights some of the most relevant and emerging issues facing information and communication professionals at utilities today. The conference includes an exhibition where attendees can meet vendor partners and find out about leading edge products and services.
UTC Region 7 Meeting
February 28 – March 1
The Westin New Orleans Canal Place
New Orleans, Louisiana
Booth 352
The 2011 UTC Region 7 Meeting is an educational opportunity giving attendees an in depth look at some of the current issues facing telecom and IT professionals in the energy and water industry.
Minnesota Rural Water & Waste Water Technical Conference 2011
March 1 – 3
St. Cloud Civic Center – Terry Haws Exhibit Hall
St. Cloud, Minnesota
The Minnesota Rural Water Association’s goal is to provide the latest information, education, and technical assistance to protect public waters and improve the quality of life in Minnesota.
International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) 2011
March 9 – 11
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
Booth 5083
Attracting over 5,800 attendees – IWCE provides the applications and solutions needed to communicate anytime, anywhere. It brings together public safety professionals, technology end-users, wireless service providers, IT professionals and dealers to learn about all aspects of integrated communications – from the fundamentals of wireless networks to the most advanced technology.
ECNE Spring Engineering & Operations Conference
March 17 - 18
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Warwick, Rhode Island
The Energy Council of The Northeast is an association of companies dedicated to safe, reliable and efficient energy service. ECNE 2011 will focus on Meter and Revenue Protection, Substation and Equipment Maintenance as well as Transmission and Distribution.
Western Power Delivery Automation Conference (WPDAC) 2011
March 29 - 31
The Davenport Hotel
Spokane, Washington
Hosted by Washington State University Continuing Education Program, WPDAC focuses on the fast-growing issues of automation and control of power system substations. The conference program encompasses case studies, system applications, SCADA, Wide Area Measurements and more.
Wisconsin Rural Water Association Conference
March 29 – April 1
KI Convention Center
Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Rural Water Association annual conference is the largest water/waste water technical conference in the upper Midwest US. An anticipated 1,300 industry personnel attendees take advantage of the combined educational program and vendor exposition that is dedicated to the improvement and preservation of water resources in the State of Wisconsin.
CA Rural Water Association
April 26 - 28
Harrah's Harveys
Lake Tahoe, California
Incorporated in 1990, California Rural Water Association (CRWA) has emerged as the State’s leading association dedicated to providing on-site technical assistance and specialized training for rural water and wastewater systems. Tapping into the expertise of experienced water and wastewater professionals, CRWA’s governing Board of Directors, administrative staff, and technical field specialists work in concert to offer CRWA members an expansive range of essential programs and member services. This conference provides attendees with a terrific opportunity to earn Contact Hours, expand your skill set, network with other industry professionals.
UTC Expo 2011
May 10 - 13
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, California
Booth 633
The theme for UTC Expo 2011 is “The Ultimate Utility Telecom Technology Learning Marketplace”. UTC Expo is the largest exposition dedicated to the critical infrastructure communications, technologies and services required by electric utilities.
ENTELEC 2011
May 25 - 26
George R Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas
Booth 229
ENTELEC 2011 is for the oil and gas industry’s top professionals to find the latest products and services to help them meet their unique communications and IT challenges.
130th American Water Works Association AWWA/ACE 11
June 12 - 26
Walter E Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
Founded in 1881, the AWWA is an international, non-profit, scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of water quality and supply. The AWWA’s Annual Conference and Exposition is the water community’s forum to tackle a growing number of challenges – from infrastructure management to water resources protection to advanced treatment technologies.
69th Annual Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course
August 9 - 12
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
The Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course is organized to provide a means whereby people in the industry and government may meet, learn and add to their knowledge and experience in the field of gas measurement regulation. Over 175 classes are offered at this annual short course.
14th Annual JungleMUX Technical Conference
September 9 – 14
Hosted by: Central Vermont Public Power
The JungleMUX Users Group hosts this annual technical conference. This premier technical conference provides Lentronics JungleMUX customers with the opportunity to share product applications and find out the latest developments on the JungleMUX Fiber Optic Multiplexer. A different electric utility company hosts this event each year. For more information, contact Vicki Guggenbickler
American School of Gas Measurement Technology (ASGMT) 2011
September 19 – 22
The Houston Marriott Westchase
Houston, Texas
The ASGMT is the largest gas measurement school in the United States that is devoted to natural gas measurement, pressure regulation, flow control and other measurement related arenas.
UTC Region 8, 9, 10 Meeting
February 6 - 8
Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa
Reno, Nevada, United States
Booth # 200
The annual UTC Region 8, 9 & 10 Meeting provides an opportunity for utility telecom and IT professionals to meet with peers in the same geographic area facing many of the same issues. In addition to a strong educational program based on current issues today, this meeting features an exhibition that gives attendees a chance to meet vendor partners and see leading products and services.
International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) 2012
February 22 - 23
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Booth # 5109
IWCE is the pre-eminent convergent communications systems event for the public safety industry. Year after year, public safety professionals, enterprise users, wireless service providers, IT professionals and dealers come to IWCE to learn about all aspects of convergent communications.
UTC Region 3 Spring Meeting
February 29 - March 1
Hilton Head Marriott Hilton
Head, South Carolina, United States
This conference offers sessions relevant for IT, telecom, and wireless communications managers, transport engineers, technicians, and networking professionals from utility and energy companies, as well as representatives from technology and service providers.
28th Annual Minnesota Rural Water Conference (MRWA)
March 6 - 8
St. Cloud Civic Center
St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
The Minnesota Rural Water Association (MRWA) was formed in 1978. One of the goals of the MRWA is to provide an informational outreach effort to rural and small community water and wastewater systems providers for the dissemination of information on new training and technical matters related to regulatory and compliance issues.
ECNE (Energy Council of the Northeast)
March 15 - 16
Crowne Plaza at the Crossings
Providence,
Rhode Island, United States
The Energy Council of the Northeast (ECNE) is a regional trade association of electric utility companies, vendors and suppliers of goods and services. Their committees and working groups provide the framework for information exchange through conferences, workshops and seminars which provide opportunities for professional development within the industry. Participants at the annual conference include professionals from Meter and Revenue Protection, Substation Equipment and Maintenance; Transmission and Distribution, Utility Operations and Protective Relaying divisions/departments.
Elster/Energy Axis User Conference 2012
March 18 - 22
Carolina Hotel at Pinehurst Village
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States
The Energy Axis User Conference is dedicated to providing strategies and best practices focused on unifying solutions for the Smart Grid. GE MDS will be one of several specialist vendors who, along with EnergyAxis customers and technology partner Elster's key personnel, will be on hand to discuss and demonstrate how utilities can build a solid foundation for continued growth and sustainability. GE MDS is a Brand Sponsor at this event hosting the Monday breakfast, lunch and breaks.
Mid-Central UTC Region 6 Meeting
March 26 - 28
Holiday Inn
Overland Park, Kansas, United States
The annual Mid-Central UTC Region 6 offers the opportunity for utility telecom professionals to stay connected to peers that are facing the same issues. Presentations will discuss current issues and concerns pertinent to the Mid-Central Region.
Wisconsin Rural Water Conference (WRWA)
March 27 - 30
KI Convention Center
Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
The WRWA Annual Technical Conference, which was first held in April of 1989, has grown into one of the largest annual water/wastewater industry events held in the entire upper Midwest. This year's conference will be attended by over 1,300 industry personnel and includes over 200 exhibits, and 53 hours of continuing education classes.
14th Annual Western Power Delivery Automation Conference (WPDAC) 2012
March 27 - 29
The Davenport Hotel
Spokane, Washington, United States
The Western Power Delivery Automation Conference focuses on the fast-growing issues of automation and control of power system substations. This two-and-a-half day event is for individuals interested in Networks, Protocols and Communication, Case Studies and Applications, Security, Control and Automation Logic, SCADA and Wide Area Measurements as well as Engineering and Project Management.
MIC/MUG/UTC Region 5 Meeting
Apirl 23 - 26
Deadwood Lodge
Deadwood, South Dakota, United States
The annual combined Microwave Interconnected Companies (MIC), Microwave Users Group (MUG) and UTC Region 5 meeting are being held this year in the Northern Black Hills region of Deadwood, South Dakota. This program is designed for all communications professionals, including managers, engineers, technicians and vendors.
California Rural Water Conference
April 23 - 26
Harvey's
Lake Tahoe, California, United States
Incorporated in 1990, the California Rural Water Association (CRWA) has emerged as the State's leading association dedicated to providing on-site technical assistance and specialized training for rural water and wastewater systems providers. Tapping into the expertise of experienced water and wastewater professionals and specialists, CRWA members have access to an expansive range of essential programs and member services, including the annual exposition.
ACLARA Client Conference
April 23 - 26
Nashville Renaissance
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Hundreds of professionals from around the world attend the ACLARA Client Conference for the latest industry updates. The conference offers more than 60 different technical sessions encompassing best practices and the concerns utilities face today. Sessions are organized by utility type: Water, Electric, Gas, Software, etc .
51st Annual NCAMES Engineering and Operations Conference
May 12
Greenville Convention Center
Greenville, North Carolina, Untied States
The North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems is run by a committee comprised of public power linemen, supervisors and utility directors from member cities and towns that provide assistance at ElectriCities' Safety and Training Schools as well as the NCAMES Conference. The Committee's main focus is to promote safety and training throughout municipalities associated with North Carolina Electric Systems.
87th International School of Gas Measurement (ISHM)
May 15 - 17
Cox Convention Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
The 87th International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement offers professionals the opportunity to keep current with the latest changes and developments in the field of hydrocarbon measurement. In addition to the classes, attendees have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with professionals in technical classes, at networking events, an extensive manufacturer's exhibit area and special hands-on workshops.
ENTELEC 2012
May 15 - 17
George R Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas, United States
Booth # 229
ENTELEC is a user association that focuses on communications and control technologies used by petroleum, natural gas, pipeline and electric utility companies. ENTELEC's primary goal is to provide education for its members. To achieve this goal ENTELEC provides an educational platform for these industries, including technical presentations, equipment exhibits and networking opportunities during the annual ENTELEC Conference & Expo. Technological advances in SCADA systems, networking, communications, automation, and leak detection are discussed at each annual event.
UTC Telecom 2012
May 20 - 22
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
Orlando, Florida, United States
UTC Telecom 2012 focuses on current issues utilities are facing today. Issues such as cybersecurity, interoperability standards and Smart Grid initiatives, to name a few. UTC Telecom 2012 offers an educational program to help utilities successfully navigate these challenges.
ConnectivityWeek
May 21 - 24
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, California, United States
Beginning in 2003 as a building-focused conference, BuilConn has expanded into ConnectivityWeek to meet the evolving needs of the various industries converging around the smart-energy movement, including: major consumption verticals, utilities, and Information Communication Technology (ICT). These industries have the potential to realize significant positive impacts to their bottom line – and the environment – as they integrate the principles of smart, connected energy into their business models.
American Water Works Association (AWWA) ACE 2012
June 10 - 14
Dallas Convention Center
Dallas, Texas, United States
AWWA is the authoritative resource on safe water, providing knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the water community.
Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course (AGMSC)
August 14 - 17
Sewall Center, Robert Morris University
Moon Township Campus
Moon Township, Pennsylvania, United States
The goal of the AGMSC is to provide a variety of inexpensive, high quality training to those involved in the measurement, regulation and control of natural gas. The instructors are experienced volunteers from the gas industry. This Short Course also provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to exchange ideas and share information.
UTC Canada 2012
September 10 - 12
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
UTC Canada is a trade association focused on addressing the critical telecommunications issues for Canadian utilities, energy companies, and providers of telecommunications infrastructure or information technology services. Additionally, UTC Canada offers a variety of focused networking opportunities for Canadian utility/energy telecom professionals including the annual Canadian Utility Telecom Conference.
American School of Gas Measurement Technology (ASGMT)
September 17 - 20
Houston Marriott Westchase
Houston, Texas, United States
The ASGMT is recognized as the premier gas measurement school in the United States, dedicated primarily to the education of gas measurement personnel. The classes provide training from entry level to advanced techniques and practices. This industry conference attracts the best and brightest speakers, companies, and manufacturers in the natural gas industry.
Remote 2012 Monitoring & Control Conference
September 18 - 19
Hyatt Regency Tech Center
Denver, Colorado, United States
Remote Monitoring and Control 2012 will focus on advancements for the monitoring and management of distributed equipment and facilities, remote assets, infrastructure, automated process and device networks. End users and industry experts will speak on SCADA, remote networking technology, security (cyber and physical), control, automation, on-site and backup power, M2M, emerging wireless technology, telemetry and condition monitoring. This event brings together the innovators and users from multiple industries, including utilities, infrastructure, power, oil and gas, telecom, industrial, water and public utilities, remote networks and facilities management
15th JungleMUX Technical Conference
October 13 - 17
Hosted by: Lincoln Electric Service
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
The JungleMUX Users Group hosts this annual technical conference. This premier technical conference provides Lentronics JungleMUX customers with the opportunity to share product applications and find out the latest developments on the JungleMUX Fiber Optic Multiplexer. A different electric utility company hosts this event each year.
Permian Basin International Oil Show
October 16 - 18
Ector County Coliseum
Odessa, Texas, United States
Every even-numbered year, the Permian Basin International Oil Show brings together people from every phase of the petroleum industry. Leaders come to Odessa, Texas from every corner of the world to learn about the latest technology, the newest equipment, to transact business and renew friendships. Unlike most exhibitions, the Permian Basin International Oil Show is a non-profit venture whose sole purpose is educational, designed to serve the oil and gas industry. GE Digital Energy Industrial Communications is one of over 700 oil and gas related companies showcasing the very latest technology.
