Strategy and Innovation Conference 2023

 Asset Management

• Strategic assessment management
• Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Data analysis and predictive analytics
• Software solutions and artificial intelligence
• Risk management
• Climate adaptation

‍Safety and Security

• Organizational safety culture
• Health and safety program development and management
• Human performance factors
• Physical infrastructure security
• Cyber security
• Technology and biometrics

‍Innovation

• Strategic planning and roadmaps of the future
• Clean energy technologies and solutions
• Decarbonization and electrification
• Alternative and emerging generation sources (e.g. Hydrogen, SMRs, etc)
• Energy storage  
• Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)  

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To register click on the "Registration" button above.

Discount codes are available for those who wish to send multiple people from the same organization. Please contact us at conferences@ceati.com to receive these discount codes before registering.

Discounted Passes:

• Students = 50% off General Admission
• 3 or more tickets = 10% off General Admission
• 3 or more tickets =10% off Utility member
• 5 or more tickets = 25% off General Admission
• 5 or more tickets = 25% off Utility member

Note: CEATI member utilities will receive separate registration details from their CEATI representative including information on passes included with membership.

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.

‍PRESENTER TIMELINE

Important Dates:

• Abstracts due: 15 November 2022
• Presenter award/regret notifications: 31 January 2023
• Presenter acceptance of opportunity due: 13 March 2023
• Deadline for draft presentations: 22 March 2023
• Deadline for final presentations: 21 April 2023

PRESENTER GUIDELINES

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

• 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)
  

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.

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Sponsorship & Exhibitors

Why Exhibit & Sponsor?

     • Network with utilities, manufacturers, service providers, consultants, and world-renowned technical experts

     • Engage with key decision makers in the  industry

     • Gain targeted exposure to potential clients

     • Meet face-to-face with end-users of your company’s products and services

     • Strengthen (or establish) your brand

     • Maintain a competitive edge

     • Expand your industry contacts

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Exhibition & Sponsorship Prospectus

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Benefits can include:

     • Two all-access passes

     • Recognition acknowledging your support during the event

     • Inclusion of your logo and click-through link on conference website

     • Inclusion of your logo in the Event Guide

     • And much more! For more information or to indicate interest, please contact us

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The Exhibition, including all breaks and meals, will be taking place in the Salon D. This set-up provides a captive audience to showcase your company’s products and services, allowing for more face-to-face time with attendees at the event. For more information, please contact us

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Booths include:

• Two all-access passes
• 10x10ft carpeted space, 6ft table, two chair

Floor Plan

This event will take place at the historic Hilton Chicago in Chicago, IL. Information regarding accommodations can be found below:

Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL
60605, USA

Reserve: online or call 1-312-922-4400

Preferred Rate: $216 USD (plus applicable taxes).‍

• To receive the preferred rate, please mention the special  convention rate for the CEATI International Strategy & Innovation Conference. Preferred  rate only available until April 21, 2023.

Hotel Floorplan

Housing Warning!

Unauthorized Housing Companies Contacting Exhibitors & Attendees. It has come to our attention that unauthorized housing companies have been contacting CEATI International exhibitors and attendees via email and phone and in general, misrepresenting themselves as an official housing vendor for CEATI International. Room registrations should be made directly with the hotel as described above.

We highly caution you from engaging unauthorized companies because if/when issues arise, CEATI International management does not have the ability to provide assistance in solving them.

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Welcome Reception (15th May, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

All attendees welcome, drinks and appetizers will be served.

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Young Professionals (16th May)

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 networking event will be held on May 16. Details will follow soon!

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 Women in Power Networking Reception (17th May, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM) - Grand Tradition

CEATI’s Women in Power program aims to facilitate networking, promote engineering, and provide a forum for women in the industry to collaborate and share common challenges and strategies. All attendees welcome, drinks and appetizers will be served. The reception will include a panel discussion on the topic of embracing equity, the International Women's Day theme for 2023.

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1). Download the Hopin Event App in the App Store for IOS or Google Play for Android.

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2). Once you download the app, you will be asked to log in to your Hopin account. Enter the email address and password associated with your Hopin account. (If you do not have a Hopin account, you will need to create one)   

3). After logging in, you will be able to see the event that you registered for. The App will allow you to connect with attendees, create your own schedule, download presentations and more!

4). Once you enter the event, don’t forget to update your contact details by clicking your profile picture at the top left. Please add your company name in your "Headline"as part of your profile.

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Promoting Strategy & Innovation Conference 2023 ( #CEATIStrategyandInnovation )

We’re thrilled you're joining us at the 2023 Strategy & Innovation Conference and hope that you will have an incredible time at our 2 day event. Thank you for helping us spread the word about this exciting event.

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Help build the excitement and join us on social media using the event hashtag : #CEATIStrategyandInnovation

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How can Social Media help you?

• Lets your network know you will be a part of the CEATI Strategy & Innovation Conference
• Creates interest in your company and the upcoming event
• Grabs attention and raises your brand’s awareness
• Encourages engagement and expands your reach in the industry

Not seeing a social media you're looking for? Reach out to us at marketing@ceati.com and we'll get you what you need to promote your participation.

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