Baltimore SGRS Call For Abstracts

Announcing an exceptional opportunity to present your ideas, experiences and insights about electric power transmission and distribution Smart Grid Initiatives to a select group of the most influential users, specifiers and buyers as well as top suppliers, consultants and other key participants in the North American Electric Power Transmission & Distribution field.

Though regionally focused, these semi-annual (Spring & Fall) events draw attendees from throughout North America as well as other parts of the world. Each event brings together a cross sectional group of representatives from Utilities, suppliers, consultants and others eager to learn and update their knowledge about Smart Grid market drivers, issues and trends. And, for those seeking a hands-on experience, the latest in Smart Grid products, systems and service offerings are on display in the exhibits area with dedicated viewing times during both days of the conference. Key conference topic areas embrace a wide range of utility automation, information technology, operations and infrastructure components including:

Automation & Information Technology Topics

Operations & Infrastructure Topics

Abstract Submission

Presentations must be of a non-commercial, educational, exemplary value to those involved in any/all aspects of Smart Grid Initiatives (SGI) within the electric utility environment. Please use the list of suggested topics (above) as guidance for abstract submissions. Papers/presentations addressing these or other topics deemed pertinent to SGI will be considered by the conference committee.

Session Format

Each session will be approximately 45 minutes in length, with special accommodations considered for topics and panel sessions needing more time, as determined by the conference program advisory committee following a review of all submissions.

Guidelines for Submissions

1. Type the Title of your presentation centered at the top of the page.
2. Skip 3 lines and type the Name (s) and Job Title(s) of the presenter (3) directly under the Title* of your presentation (* The TITLE of your abstract should concisely capture the main focus of your presentation.)
3. Skip 3 lines and type your 250-300 word Abstract. (NOTE: Separate documents appended to the submission are NOT ACCEPTABLE in place of this requirement.)
4. Skip 3 lines and list up to 3 Categories where you feel your presentation fits best, where 1= 1st choice.
5. On a separate page from items 1-4, provide a Short Bio for EACH presenter (3 max.)

Failure to comply with these Guidelines for Submission will be cause for rejection.

Submissions Deadline: July 15, 2009

Send abstracts via email (MS-Word ‘97 or later format; No PDFs) to Conference Chair: CFP@SmartGridRoadShow.com. Acceptance notifications will be sent to presenters by September 7, 2009

Exposition

If your company targets the rapidly emerging North American Smart Grid marketplace, here is your opportunity to broadcast your message to an intimate gathering of industry professionals eager to learn about how your products, systems and services can be applied to emerging Smart Grid Initiatives. Space is limited to just 34 booths, so you are encouraged to contact us today. You can request a complete exhibitor prospectus by visiting the official conference website (www.SmartGridRoadShow.com) or by contacting Steven Desrochers, Conference Manager, at +1.888.332.3749 x222 (Steven@SmartGridRoadShow.com)

Sponsorships

Become a Smart Grid RoadShow sponsor and get extra visibility before, during and after the show. Several sponsorship packages are available, designed to deliver on your recognition objectives within your budgetary guidelines.

About Smart Grid RoadShow™ Conferences

The Smart Grid RoadShow is a unique and creative concept in energy industry events. Our slogan: Bringing the Smart Grid Marketplace to Your Door! is more than just words. SGRS events are at the forefront of the transformation of the grid into the smart, self-healing, two-way power and communications superhighway that our future demands. The mandate of the Smart Grid RoadShow concept is to create timely and economical ‘Smart Grid-centric’ events in geographically significant venues across North America. Each SGRS event — one in the Spring and another in the Fall — concentrates on bringing together highly motivated people, fresh ideas and progressive organizations from the user, supplier and consulting communities in an intimate environment that is conducive to knowledge expansion. In doing so, we leave behind the skyrocketing costs and logistical overhead of much larger conferences, allowing participants to focus on communicating and sharing vital information. Experience the difference — start enjoying the benefits of SGRS participation today!