Autovation offers superior education on timely issues through intense pre-Autovation courses, hands-on workshops and education sessions presented by leading utility professionals. Our program creates a rich environment for learning and sharing. You will get real life lessons on critical issues including:
• Using smart metering to improve operational and costs efficiencies
• Developing an internal security policy architecture
• Avoiding consumer resistance, lawsuits, and unfavorable media
• How Smart Grid impacts the natural monopoly paradigm of electricity supply
• Strategic meter deployment: Dealing with the unanticipated
• Organizational changes driven by AMI
• Designing, developing and deploying processes and systems
General Sessions Our featured speakers are industry leaders. We open and close Autovation with presentations from:
Opening General Session Monday, September 13, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
Cheryl Mele, deputy general manager and chief operating officer, Austin Energy, the community-owned electric utility of Austin, Texas.
Ben Koch, managing director in the corporate finance division of SWS Group/Southwest Securities
Barry T. Smitherman, chairman, Public Utility Commission of Texas
Robert S. Shapard, CEO, Oncor
Closing General Session Wednesday, September 15, 11:15 a.m. – Noon
Nancy Gioia, director of global electrification, Ford Motor Company
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