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.
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 .
87th International School of Hydrocaron 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.
51st Annual NCAMES Engineering and Operations Conference
May 22 - 24
Broyhill Convention Center
Boone, North Carolina, United 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.
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 15 - 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.
DistribuTECH Conference & Exposition 2013
January 29-31
San Diego, CA, United States
Booth #: 2115
DistribuTECH is the utility industry's leading smart grid conference and exhibition, covering automation and control systems, energy efficiency, demand response, renewable energy integration, advanced metering, T&D system operation and reliability, power delivery equipment and water utility technology.
M2M Summit
February 4-5
Vancouver, BC
This two-day event connects technology solution providers with global business leaders to accelerate ideas and market opportunites for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technologies. Attendees include international enterprise leaders, M2M solution providers and mobile operations coming together to share knowledge and best practices, and explore new ideas that address industry challenges and improve enterprise operations.
UTC Region 8, 9, 10
February 4-6
Silver Legacy Resort
Booth 301
Reno, NV
United States
Each year, Regions 8, 9 & 10 get together to host the Utility Telecom Forum - their largest regional event. Attending the Utility Telecom Forum is a great way for utility telecom and IT professionals to meet peers at other utilities in the same geographic area facing many of the same issues. In addition to a strong educational program based on current issues facing utility telecom professionals today, this meeting features an exhibit hall that gives attendees a chance to meet vendor partners and see leading products and services.
Minnesota Rural Water Association 29th Annual Water & Wastewater Technical Conference
March 5-7
River's Edge Civic Center
St. Cloud, MN
United States
Hosted by the Minnesota Rural Water Association, the mission of the association and the conference, is to provide the latest information, education and technical assistance to protect public waters and improve the qualit yof life in Minnesota.
UTC Region 6 Mid-Central Utilities Telecom Council
March 25-27
Holiday Inn & Suites
Overland Park, Kansas
United States
This year the UTC Region 6 Meeting will encompass the following topics:
- FCC Updates
- Utilities and Public Safety Organizations interoperability
- Ramifications of utilities migrating to IP-based networks
- Maintenance and life cycle of station and UPS battery systems
- Overview of communications technology for Digital Mobile Radio
ENTELEC
April 9-11
George R Brown Convention Center
Houston, TX
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.
California Rural Association Expo
April 22-25
Emerald Bay Ballroom,
Harvey's Lake Tahoe Resort,
South Lake Tahoe, CA
California, United States
The California Rural Water Association (CRWA) is a non-profit organization committed to serving the needs of rural water and wastewater systems throughout California. The Association is dedicated to providing onsite techincal assistance and specialized training for rural systems. CRWA members have access to an expansive range of essential programs and services, including the annual conference, to help enyhance the quality of life in small communities while maintaining environmental integrity.
ACLARA Client Conference
April 22-25
ACLARA Client Conference
Held in Kansas City, Missouri for 2013, hundreds of extremely knowledgeable professionals from across the country and around the world gather for technical sessions, industry updates, networking functions, and social events at the Client Conference. With more than 60 different sessions, attendees will hear from the industry's most trusted experts on Best Practices and the concerns utilities face today. Sessions are organized by utility type: Water, Electric, Gas, Software, etc .
ISHM (International School of Gas Measurement)
May 14-16
Cox Convention Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
United States
The 88th 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.
UTC Telecom 2013
May 15-27
George R Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas,
United States
UTC TELECOM 2013 provides a forum to hear about utility best practices on current projects. Conference sessions are designed for critical infrastructure communications and IT professionals. Attendees learn firsthand what utility telecom departments, both in the US and abroad, are doing to maximize the benefits of technological innovation.
Developing Unconventional Gas (DUG) Bakken & More
May 29-31
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, Colorado,
United States
Since it was launched in 2010, the DUO Reservoirs Conference & Exhibition has introduced key players and examined the drilling activities and infrastructure developments in the Bakken, Niobrara, Three Forks, Avalon, Bone Spring, Wolfcamp plays and more. The DUO Reservoirs conference, now rebranded DUG, has become the premier, must-attend event for unconventional oil producers today. With more than 5,500 attendees in just the past two years, DUG continues to grow in significance and importance.
AWWA ACE
June 9-13
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, Colorado,
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.
The Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course (AGMSC)
August 6 - 9
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, Pennsylvania,
United States
Its partnership with North Carolina State University will also bring together tier one research universities, an important resource in driving the future of Smart Grid.
UTC Canada is a trade association focused on addressing the critical telecommunications issues for utilities and energy companies in Canada and the providers of telecommunications infrastructure or information technology services. UTC Canada works to bridge the issues that impact both the parent utilities and their competitive telecom subsidiaries (UTelcos) as an advocate for the telecom and IT interests of ALL Canadian electric, gas and water utilities, and oil and gas pipelines – whether publicly or privately owned, and for infrastructure organizations in Canada – especially with the CRTC, Industry Canada, and the Federal Government.
UTC Canada provides advocacy support through various legislative and regulatory efforts and offers a variety of focused networking opportunities for Canadian utility/energy telecom professionals including the Annual Canadian Utility Telecom Conference.
The UTC Region 1 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. This meeting is a great opportunity for attendees to meet with industry product and solution providers in a limited exhibit hall.
The UTC Region 3 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. This meeting is a great opportunity for attendees to meet with industry product and solution providers in a limited exhibit hall.
JungleMUX Technical Conference
October 19-23
Scottsdale, Arizona,
United States
Created in 1997, The JungleMUX User Group (JUG) was established to communicate collective feedback from utility customers to the JungleMUX R&D engineers and manufacturing. This is a closed, customer meeting, and utility companies must actually own JungleMUX equipment, or have an active PO to purchase the equipment, in order to attend the meeting. Networking is a key component of the JungleMUX Technical Conference. Customers share information on communication applications, network configurations and make recommendations to each other on how best to deploy the JungleMUX in their utility networks. Governed by a set of by-laws, a voting procedure was established which enables our customers to provide GE Digital Energy with a Top 10 list of new features and fixes that the customers collectively wish to have addressed. This way, the product has evolved to meet our utility customer's unique, critical communications requirements.
Global Mining & IT Summit
November 2013
TBD
Mining companies are progressively becoming aware of the benefits offered by IT & communication and are strategically working towards integrating advanced technology systems and solutions to manage day-to-day operational complexities and optimize corporate efficiency. This 2 day summit provides educational symposium, panel discussions and networking activities.
