RE+ Tech

TechTalk: The Digital, GRIDGITAL, Grid: Leveraging Software and AI for Next-Generation Grid Modernization

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT

Location: 211AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Sponsored by

RE+ Tech Moderator(s)

Gerhard Walker

Director, Integrated Energy Planning
Eversource
Westwood, Massachusetts, United States

RE+ Tech Panelist(s)

Ravi Jain (he/him/his)

Head of Product
Tapestry
Mountain View, California, United States
Alexina Jackson (she/her/hers)

Vice President, Strategic Development
AES
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Sadia Raveendran (she/her/hers)

Vice President, Industry Solutions
Uplight
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Aaron Smallwood

Vice President, Research & Industry Strategy
Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

This session will provide a deeper understanding of how to effectively leverage existing tools to scale up impact and optimize grid performance in an increasingly complex digital landscape. Participants will gain insights into the challenges associated with integrating control and information systems into the grid, with a particular focus on maintaining safety and reliability through robust standards. Panelists will also discuss the intricate balance between innovation and grid security, exploring methods to ensure reliability while embracing cutting-edge technologies.