October 23-25, 2017
Omni Interlocken Resort
Denver, CO

Schedule at a Glance

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)

 

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