Technical Program

The IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies event will deliver a comprehensive technical program, equipping a variety of stakeholders working at the edge with key insights necessary to maximize productivity and efficiency.

Through Keynote and Super Sessions, Panel Sessions, Poster Contest, and more, the event will explore critical topics impacting the grid edge, including:

Utilities, C&I, and Residential Customers
Distributed Energy Resources
Connected Utilities & Infrastructure
Policy & Regulatory Framework
Virtual Power Plants
Transactive Energy & Blockchain

e-Mobility & Charging Infrastructure
Smart Cities & IoT
Cyber Security & Data Privacy
Connectivity & Communication
Microgrids
Energy Storage
Metering, Monitoring, & Measurement

Business Intelligence & Data Management
Utility of the Future Business Models
Enabling Grid Edge Technologies
Energy Efficiency & Flexible Loads
ADMS/DERMS

check out the schedule

2025 Program now available!

Click here to view the complete 2025 Technical Program, including session details and speakers, and start preparing for your time onsite.

Super SESSIONS

2025 Super Session lineup is here! Boasting the most exceptional lineup of speakers in the industry, Super Sessions provide a critical platform for experts, policymakers, and technology innovators to share their expert insight into key issues, solutions, and lessons learned working at the interface of the electric grid and the customer premise.

SUPER SESSION DETAILS

Super session 1

Industry Executive Roundtable: Grid Edge and The changing energy landscape

January 21: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

**Wayne Bishop**
Quanta Technology
VP
Grid Edge General Chair

Shay Bahramirad
IEEE PES President

**Miguel Romero**
San Diego Gas & Electric
*CCO*

**Elliot Mainzer**
California ISO
*President & CEO*

**Glenn Springall**
Energy Queensland *General Manager Renewables and Distributed Energy*

**Mark Lauby**
North American Electric Reliability
*Chief Engineer and SVP*

super session 2

Global Perspectives on Decarbonization through Electrification

January 21: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

**Chan Wong**
Landis+Gyr
*Global Product Management Lead*

**Terji Nielse**
SEV
*Head of R&D*
Denmark

**Kaveh Aflaki**
IEMS
*CEO*
United States

**Gerald Kaendler**
Amprion
*Direct Asset Manager*
Germany

**Dale Player**
ComEd
*VP, Engineering and Smart Grid*
United States

super session 3

Critical Needs for Energy Innovation: Solving for an equitable clean energy transition

January 22: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Rudy Garza
CPS Energy
President & CEO

**Jim Taylor**
Siemens
*VP Energy Solutions*

Super session 4

Strategy and Customer Innovation at the Grid Edge

January 23: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Darcy
Immerman
NORESCO
*SVP Strategy and Growth*

Kevin Geraghty
San Diego Gas & Electric
COO

**Anders Sjoelin**
S&C Electric Company
*President and CEO*

**Damir Novosel**
Quanta Technology
*President and Founder*

**Mark Carpenter**
Oncor
*SVP of T&D Operations*

super session 5

Data Centers, AI, and its Impact on the Grid

January 23: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

**Hanna Grene**
Microsoft
*Global Head of Energy*

**Puesh Kumar**
U.S. Department of Energy
*Director, Office of Cybersecurity Energy Security and Emergency Response*

**Roert “Robbie” Wright**
Dominion Energy
*VP, Strategic Partnerships*

**Greg Zweigle**
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
*Chief Technology Officer*

**Angie McMillin**
EATON
*President, Energy Solution and Services*

TECHNOLOGY Stages

Five dedicated stages will provide an immersive experience on the show floor where solution providers, municipalities, utilities, and more will explore current trends and innovations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Electrification
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Sustainability and Resiliency
Startup and Innovation Showcase

Learn more about each of the five Technology Stages.

PANEL Sessions

Featuring some of the industry’s best minds, Panel Sessions provide comprehensive discussions on a diverse range of important trends, issues, and real-world applications and solutions. Key trends explored include distributed energy, connected utilities and infrastructure, DERs, policy and regulations, e-mobility and infrastructure, smart cities and more.

Panel Session details are available here.

Startup Showcase

The Startup Showcase will host a number of new startups as part of a showcase on the exhibit floor. Secure your opportunity to meet with the founders and hear about their solutions.

Startups, Investors/Founders, and Project Hosts learn more and apply!

TUTORIALS

Tutorials take place on Monday and feature in-depth examinations and presentations covering topics important to power and energy professionals.

Separate registration and additional fees are required.

Tutorials details are available here.

Poster Session & Reception

The Poster Session and Reception provides a relaxed environment for registered conference attendees to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages while viewing hundreds of accepted papers in poster format. The 2025 Poster Session will take place from 3:00 – 5:00pm on Wednesday on the Show Floor.

2025 paper titles and authors are available here.

A note for authors: there is no template for poster sessions, however, your poster must fit on a 4 feet by 4 feet board. You must bring the poster with you to the meeting.