Virtual Conference · May 27, 2026
Grid Modernization Xchange 2026 Program
From transmission expansion to distribution automation — a full-day program shaping the grid infrastructure needed for the clean energy transition.
Wednesday
May 27, 2026
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08:45 – 09:00
09:00 – 09:30
Technology
Technology
Edison Squints: Thriving in Energy’s Most Transformative Decade
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Navigate the transformation from centralized carbon-heavy grids to distributed, carbon-free systems powered by energy abundance -
Address the “Perfect Power Paradox” by balancing millisecond-perfection demands with intermittent renewable integration -
Leverage the Energy-AI-Climate Nexus to build resilient systems capable of supporting total civilizational dependence
09:30 – 10:00
Technology
Technology
Managing High DER Penetration: Utility Insights for Grid Stability
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Analyze operational risks associated with high DER penetration based on leading North American utility case studies -
Develop comprehensive utility perspectives on managing grid stability while integrating record-breaking levels of distributed resources -
Identify proven technical insights and infrastructure requirements that enable the safe scaling of high-penetration energy systems
10:00 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:30
Business
Business
Making Flexibility Defensible: Unlocking Capital and Regulatory Confidence
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Address the structural gap between utility DER ambitions and system value to move beyond traditional reinforcement -
Integrate network constraints and market signals to enable grid-aware visibility for credible operational decisions -
Transform flexibility into investable, scalable resources through transparent valuation and internal regulatory alignment
11:30 – 12:00
Industry
Industry
The Smart Grid Evolution: Transitioning into the AI-Driven Energy Service Era
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Evaluate the historical evolution from foundational Smart Grid 1.0 to the fuel-mix complexities of the modern 2.0 landscape -
Identify new operational opportunities emerging at the intersection of advanced transmission technologies and artificial intelligence -
Strategize the integration of energy storage and data center loads into resilient, AI-enabled sustainable energy infrastructures
12:00 – 12:30
Technology
Technology
Empowering Indigenous Energy Sovereignty: Smart Grids and Resilient Housing
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Integrate smart grid technologies into Indigenous housing developments to enhance local energy independence and reduce costs -
Drive economic growth through Indigenous-led innovation, local workforce training, and strategic capacity-building energy partnerships -
Establish scalable resilience models for distributed generation and sustainable infrastructure aligned with community self-determination goals
12:30 – 13:30
13:30 – 14:00
Technology
Technology
Accelerating Grid Connections: VPPs as a Low-Cost Capacity Solution
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Utilize Virtual Power Plants to provide fast-deployable and cost-effective power capacity for expanding data center infrastructures -
Evaluate innovative business models designed to facilitate data center-funded VPP deployments across various utility jurisdictions -
Identify specific regulatory unlocks required to integrate VPP capacity into modern grid planning and investment frameworks
14:00 – 14:30
Technology
Technology
Lowering Grid Intelligence Barriers: AI-Driven Demand-Side Management
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Address how accelerating electrification and DER integration necessitate next-generation grid intelligence beyond traditional AMI capabilities -
Overcome capital barriers for mid-sized utilities by examining financial challenges in deploying full-scale smart meter systems -
Establish scalable, retrofit-friendly data acquisition approaches that leverage existing infrastructure for high-quality load forecasting
14:30 – 15:00
Industry
Industry
The Smart Grid Evolution: Transitioning into the AI-Driven Energy Service Era
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Evaluate the historical evolution from foundational Smart Grid 1.0 to the fuel-mix complexities of the modern 2.0 landscape -
Identify new operational opportunities emerging at the intersection of advanced transmission technologies and artificial intelligence -
Strategize the integration of energy storage and data center loads into resilient, AI-enabled sustainable energy infrastructures
15:00 – 15:30
15:30 – 16:00
Technology
Technology
Building the Intelligent North American Grid: US-Mexico Cross-Border Integration
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Transform grid operations using ADMS, AI, and real-time data within diverse North American observability and regulatory structures -
Utilize storage and cross-border transmission as reliability tools for high-renewables and high-electrification environments -
Establish bankable, cyber-secure, and interoperable frameworks to create a competitive, truly connected North American power system
16:00 – 16:30
Industry
Industry
Evolution of the Grid: Strategic Roadmaps for Global DERMS Implementation
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Integrate Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems to enhance operational flexibility and grid efficiency through advanced management architectures -
Establish foundational DER registries to facilitate seamless integration with existing utility infrastructure and improve data interoperability -
Implement cost-effective strategic roadmaps for DERMS deployment based on global best practices and successful utility case studies
16:30 – 17:00
Industry
Industry
A Blueprint for Mass Deployment: Scaling Resilient Microgrids
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Implement scalable microgrid architectures to enhance grid stability and provide robust outage management across multiple sectors -
Integrate EV infrastructure and V2G technology with solar and storage to decarbonize the regional energy mix -
Optimize Distributed Energy Resources to reduce operational costs and build flexible capacity for fluctuating power demands
17:00 – 17:15
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Join utilities, grid operators, policymakers, and technology providers shaping the next wave of grid modernization deployment.
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