Orlando, Florida, is hosting the IEEE PES Transmission & Distribution Conference and Exposition May 7-10 at the Orange County Convention Center. The March 2012 issue of T&D World provided extensive coverage of what attendees can expect to see and learn at the upcoming conference, who will be exhibiting and where they will be located on the show floor, as well as what products will be demonstrated. Here are some last-minute updates of this show, the biggest event in T&D in 2012.
Women and Minorities in Engineering Panels
The Women in Energy panel provides an opportunity to meet other professionals and compare experiences in the energy market. The panelists include women who are a part of utilities, developers, engineering firms and universities who have diverse expertise in sustainability, operations, engineering consulting and contracting. The panel experts will discuss their career paths, lessons learned and challenges faced.
The panel will be on Tuesday, May 8 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Shay Bahramirad of S&C Electric will moderate the discussions featuring the following panelists:
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Cheri A. Warren, vice-president, smart grid, National Grid, Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.
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Deborah Le Vine, director of system operations, California Independent System Operator Corp.
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Marija D. Ili, professor of electrical and computer engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, and honorary chaired professor for control of future electricity network operations, Delft University of Technology
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Noel Schulz, IEEE Power & Energy Society president, Paslay professor of electrical and computer engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.
The Minorities in Engineering panel will discuss the roles and importance of women and minorities in the power industry. The session will explore the following topics: the aging workforce, the importance of diversity in the power industry, and women and minorities in the power industry. The panel will be held May 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Chris LaRussa (FRCC) and Kristy Baksh (PEF) will be moderating.
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“Building Our Energy Future One Person at a Time,” Wanda Reder, vice president of power systems services, S&C Electric Co.
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“Diversity and Inclusion Powers Innovation,” DeWanda Smith-Soeder, senior diversity and inclusion consultant, Progress Energy
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“Women in the Power Industry,” Beth Young, director of energy control center, Tampa Electric
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“Minorities in the Power Industry,” Andre Uribe, senior vice president of business development and co-founder, Power Grid Engineering Inc.
Schedule of Events
| Monday, May 7 | |
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| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | International Visitors Center Open |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Tutorials (purchased ticket required) |
| 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Technical Tours |
| 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Opening Reception, Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel (badge required) |
| Tuesday, May 8 | |
| 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. | International Visitors Center Open |
| 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Opening Session |
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Exposition Open |
| 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Technical Tours |
| 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Ethics/Florida Laws and Rules |
| 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Technical Sessions |
| Wednesday, May 9 | |
| 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. | International Visitors Center Open |
| 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Ethics/Florida Laws and Rules |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Technical Sessions |
| 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Smart Grid Day at T&D |
| 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Technical Tours |
| 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Student Job Fair |
| 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Info Sessions |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Super Session I |
| 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Exposition Open |
| 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Collegiate/GOLD/Industry Luncheon (ticket required) |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Student Job Fair |
| 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Super Session II |
| 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Student Job Fair |
| 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Networking Reception in Exhibit Halls |
| 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Poster Session Reception (conference registration required) |
| Thursday, May 10 | |
| 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. | International Visitors Center Open |
| 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Technical Tours |
| 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Technical Sessions |
| 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Info Sessions |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Super Session III |
| 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Exposition Open |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Closing Reception |
IEEE Show Blog
Visit the IEEE Show Blog where you will be provided a unique first-person tour of the events that make up the 2012 IEEE PES T&D Conference and Expo. Blog postings begin a week prior to this Orlando event and run continuously during the May 7-10 show. Our blogger is Gene Wolf, former chairman of the IEEE PES T&D committee. Join Gene as he participates in events major and minor, wanders the show floor, meets intriguing individuals and investigates the latest in technologies: http://ieee-pes-td.com.
EXHIBITOR UPDATES
(As of April 26, 2012)
| Company | Booth |
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| (Melec) Shanghai Jiameng Electrical Equipment Co. Ltd. | 4348 |
| Aerotec | 4470 |
| Alcan Cable | 4455 |
| Aluminum Fastener Supply Co. Inc. | 4442 |
| Brockhaus Messtechnik | 1895 |
| Classic Connectors Inc. | 4342 |
| Dalian Ceramic Technic Co. Ltd. | 1713 |
| Dalian Insulator Group Co. Ltd. | 1709 |
| Desma USA Inc. | 4349 |
| DILO Co. Inc. | 4444 |
| EJ | 272 |
| Electrical Consultants Inc. (ECI) | 4446 |
| Electricas BC | 246 |
| Forward Engine (Beijing) Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd. | 4195 |
| Global Choice International, LLC | 3393 |
| GMI Composites Inc. | 4566 |
| Graybar | 4489 |
| HEDRICH Group Wilhelm Hedrich Vakuumanlagen GmbH & Co. KG | 3581 |
| Helicopter Services Inc. | 284 |
| Henan Pinki Electric Power Equipment Group Co. Ltd. | 270 |
| High Voltage Partial Discharge Ltd. (HVPD) | 4344 |
| InStep Software, LLC | 4356 |
| Intelligent Access Systems of NC, LLC | 4449 |
| IPEC Ltd. | 4353 |
| IPS-ENERGY USA Inc. | 593 |
| Longsper Insulation Technology (TIANJIN) Co. Ltd. | 4493 |
| MADI, LLC | 4456 |
| Matco Services Inc. | 4352 |
| Midsun Group Inc. | 4454 |
| Milbank Manufacturing | 4571 |
| MWH Global | 4465 |
| Parts Super Center | 4482 |
| Ponovo Power Co. Ltd. | 4354 |
| Power Consulting Associates, LLC | 4562 |
| Rubadue Wire Co. Inc. | 4346 |
| Shanghai Airic Cable Accessories Co. Ltd. | 1711 |
| Skipper Ltd. | 4445 |
| Smart Wire Grid Inc. | 4345 |
| Specialized Camera Sales, Div. of Ox Creek Energy Assoc Inc. | 4443 |
| Tollgrade Communications Inc. | 4347 |
| Tri-Data Solutions Inc. | 4452 |
| Volani Metais Industria E Comercio Ltda. | 2967 |
Looking Ahead to 2013
Join the crowd on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. as guests lay to rest the 2012 IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition in Orlando and look to 2014 for the next big celebration, as the conference returns to one of America's best convention cities: Chicago, Illinois. IEEE PES will be ready to point the way to the next T&D Conference and Exposition and enjoy a small sampling of what Chicago has to offer. The center of the world for power delivery, Chicago is a city with a magnificent skyline and a splendid shoreline along Lake Michigan.
