Schedule at a Glance - Western Power Summit 2017

Monday, October 23
7:30 – 8:45 AM	Registration Open, Breakfast & Networking
8:45 – 10:00 AM	Welcome & Keynote Session – Managing Change in the Western Power Market
10:00 – 10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Roundtable: Western Electric Policy Priorities
12:00 – 1:00 PM	‘Colorado Country’ Luncheon: Enjoy a scrumptious lunch with your peers while overlooking the beautiful Colorado landscape from the outdoor terrace. Then strike up some friendly competition with a game of billiards, foosball, or cornhole. Better use this time to practice…the inaugural Cornhole Tournament begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Opening Reception!
1:00 – 2:30 PM	Big Data, Big Headache or Big Opportunity?
2:30 – 2:45 PM	Networking Break
2:45 – 4:15 PM	New Life for Coal in the Western Power Mix?
4:30 – 6:30 PM	Opening Night Reception featuring the Inaugural Cornhole Tournament & Craft Beer Tasting Tour (Spouses Welcome) After a long conference day, it is time to turn off your brain and turn on the fun! Get a taste of the local brews, including Nighthawk Brewery, Big Choice Brewing, and 4 Noses Brewing Company. Then with beer in hand, go head to head at the Cornhole Board for the Inaugural Cornhole Tournament. Will you take home the trophy?
Tuesday, October 24
8:00 – 9:00 AM	Registration Open, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 – 10:00 AM	Keynote Session: Colorado’s Balancing Act
10:00 – 10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Energy Storage: From EVs to Pumped Storage and Beyond
12:00 – 1:00 PM	'Networking at Noon' Luncheon
1:00 – 2:30 PM	Putting Western Innovation to Work
2:30 – 2:45 PM	Networking Break
2:45 – 4:15 PM	Water/Energy Conflicts in a Rapidly Growing West
Wednesday, October 25
7:30 – 11:30 AM	NREL Energy Systems Integration Facility Tour (additional fee may apply)