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
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 1
INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE: GRID EDGE AND THE CHANGING ENERGY LANDSCAPE
January 21: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Quanta Technology
VP Grid Edge General Chair
IEEE PES
President
San Diego Gas & Electric
CCO
California ISO
President & CEP
North American Electric Reliability
Chief Engineer and SVP
Energy Queensland
General Manager Renewables and Distributed Energy
SUPER SESSION 2
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON DECARBONIZATION THROUGH ELECTRIFICATION
January 21: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Landis+Gyr
Global Product Management Lead
SEV
Head of R&D
Denmark
IEMS
CEO
United States
Amprion
Direct Asset Manager
Germany
ComEd
VP, Engineering and Smart Grid
United States
Cholla Inc.
CEO
SUPER SESSION 3
CRITICAL NEEDS FOR ENERGY INNOVATION: SOLVING FOR AN EQUITABLE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION
January 22: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
AEG
Founder and CEO
Ameren
CEO
LADWP
CEO
OATI
EVP
CPS Energy
President & CEO
Siemens
VP Energy Solutions
SUPER SESSION 4
STRATEGY AND CUSTOMER INNOVATION AT THE GRID EDGE
January 23: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
NORESCO
SVP Strategy and Growth
San DIego Gas & Electric
CEO
Landis+Gsr
CSO
S&C Electric Company
President and CEO
Quanta Technology
President and Founder
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
AEP
SVP
Microsoft Global
Head of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
Director, Office of Cybersecurity Energy Security and Emergency Response
Dominion Energy
VP Strategic Partnerships
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Chief Technology Officer
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
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.
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.
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.