BREAKING NEWS Final Program (PDF)
New Session Added - Tuesday, September 14, 9:30 a.m.
Advanced Meter Deployment Evaluation Study in Texas - Results of a ground-breaking study to be presented at Autovation! Navigant Consulting conducted an independent evaluation and investigation into various questions and concerns raised regarding the deployment of advanced metering systems in Texas by Oncor, CenterPoint and AEP Texas. Survey results indicated the meters are accurately measuring and recording electric usage.
Vermont Commissioner Added to Program - David O'Brien, commissioner of the Vermont Department of Public Service has been added to Education Session 3,Tuesday, September 14 at 8:15 a.m. Commissioner O'Brien joins the panel discussion "State of Vermont and Utilities Collaborate to win SGIG's."
ONCOR Chief Executive Officer, Robert S. Shapard, joins stellar group of featured speakers at the Opening General Session, Austin Convention Center on September 13, 2010. (More information to follow.)
Other featured speakers include:
--Cheryl Mele, COO, Austin Energy
--Ben Koch, Managing Director, SWS Group
--Barry Smitherman, Chairman, Public Utility Commission of Texas
--Nancy Gioia, Director of Global Electrification, Ford Motor Company (Closing General Session)
AUTOVATION 2010 is the not-to-miss educational forum that will attract utility executives from around the world looking for new ways to optimize their utility operations through automation technologies.
Here is what some of our past attendees have said about our show.
“Very informative. Gained a new perspective that I didn’t have before.”
“Great discussion by delegates. Sharing lessons learned – the good, the bad, the ugly.”
“One presentation made the whole trip worthwhile.”
AUTOVATION 2010 will take place Sept. 12-15 at the Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX. A dynamic educational program will ensure that everyone leaves Austin with the systems, strategies and support they need to achieve or advance utility-wide functionality with smart meters, distribution automation, and the ever-evolving smart grid.
ABOUT AUSTIN "Live Music Capital of the World!"
Utilimetrics invites you to Austin, the capital of Texas and one of the country’s most popular cities. As The Live Music Capital of the World, Austin echoes with the sound of country, rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, and tejano. On any given evening, you can find live music playing in nearly 200 different venues!
Austin stands as the gateway to the scenic Texas Hill Country, marked by rolling hills and wide-open landscapes. Surrounded by three lakes and a network of parks, and with more than 300 sunny days each year, Austin offers the perfect environment for enjoying the best of nature.
The Austin community is a mix of big city and small town, fast-paced and laid-back, business and leisure…from downtown nightlife to the East Side art galleries. Austin features:
#1 Golf City in America
#1 Environmentally Friendly City to Live In
#2 in the Top 10 Cities for Taking a Stroll
Festivals in September include Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Old Pecan Street Arts Festival.
The goal of Utilimetrics and the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau is to make your visit memorable. Take note of Austin’s entertainment districts, attractions, landmarks and parks.
Call the Austin Visitor Center at 1-866-GO-AUSTIN.
Visit the Austin website at www.austintexas.org for more information in planning your trip. Come and enjoy your stay in Austin! Find the reasons you'll fall in love with Austin!
Autovation is the one event you can’t afford to miss in 2010. We look forward to seeing you there!
Interested in exhibiting at Autovation? Learn more about Exhibit Opportunities.
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