8th Annual Protection & Control and Smart Grid Joint Conference

Important Dates:

• Abstracts due: 21 May 2021
• Presenter award/regret notifications: 22 June 2021
• Presenter acceptance of opportunity due: 6 July 2021
• Deadline for draft presentations: 21 September 2021
• Draft presentation review call: 1 October 2021
• Deadline for final presentations: 21 October 2021
  

Presentations should adhere to the guidelines set forth by CEATI International:

• Presentations should follow a utility case study format: consultants, service providers, contractors and vendors are encouraged to present by partnering with a utility to provide real-life examples and experiences pertaining to the conference topics.
• The level of maturity of asset management programs varies widely across the AMIG and SAMP membership. During the abstract review process, the CEATI Steering Committee may follow up with requests for presentation content to be framed to certain levels of maturity.
• PowerPoint slides should be 16:9 ratio
• Presenters must submit slides in PowerPoint format (.pptx/ .ppt) with a maximum of 25 slides
• Presentations will be distributed to attendees in PDF form
• Presentation time will be 35 minutes followed by 10 minutes for Q&A (45 minutes in total)
• All presenters must register for the event and submit headshot and short biography (2-3 sentences)
• Presenters may be asked to participate as panelists in an open discussion concerning the session topic as well as their specific presentation
  

Subsequent to submission, presenters may continue to revise presentations but must submit their revised files on flash drive at a minimum of one (1) day in advance of their scheduled presentation time.

When you participate in a CEATI event, be it as an attendee, exhibitor, presenter, speaker, moderator or in any other capacity whatsoever, you will be participating in an event where photography, as well as video and audio recording is likely to occur.

By participating in the CEATI event, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or for any other purpose(s) that CEATI deems fit to use. You release CEATI, its officers, directors, employees and consultants, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, distribution, or publication of photographs, computer images, video and/or audio recordings.

By entering the event platform, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by or on behalf of CEATI or the person or entity designated to do so by CEATI.

In addition, the event will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending the CEATI event or accessing the event platform, you agree not to record or digitize any parts of the presentation, without CEATI’s express written consent.

You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before participating in the CEATI event.

Professional Development Hours for CEATI Conferences

Did you know that you could be eligible to use your CEATI conference attendance towards professional development hours? A Certificate of Attendance is available to all conference attendees – simply check with your local accreditation body for more details on how to apply it to their requirements.

The CEATI Young Professionals Group (YPG) is a networking, mentorship, and peer-to-peer support group of inspiring professionals who are new to the electric utility industry. All are welcome, but the target audience is those with less than 10 years of experience in the industry. The YPG virtual networking event on October 18 will provide a focused, industry-open forum for young professionals to network with their peers across the energy sector, discuss common challenges, and share experiences and strategies for positive career growth.

Sign up for this event by emailing yp@ceati.com.

The conference will be hosted online and mirror our in-person event with seamless transitions between activities, including:

• Multiple sessions with technical presentations
• Breakout rooms for interactive discussions
• Event-wide and room-based live chat with presenters and other attendees
• Impromptu one-on-one video calls with other attendees
• Side discussions with up to four other attendees
• Exhibition booths

The conference will be held virtually this year using Hopin, we will be holding an Orientation Session on October 14th, 2021 for all attendees and presenters. The Orientation will provide attendees with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Hopin platform. There will also be dedicated presenter practice sessions based on which session you are presenting in (details to come!).

Attendees will be invited and required to set up a free Hopin account to complete their registration for this event. Hopin system requirements:

• Minimum Internet speeds of 5mbps for download and 2mbps for upload are recommended
• Use of Chrome or Firefox is recommended – make sure your browser is up-to-date
• Webcam and microphone (to participate in breakout sessions and one-on-one video calls)
• Disabling use of any VPN, as VPNs can cause internet instability and negatively impact user experience