April meeting–Smart Grid Technology

Topic: Smart Grid Technology:  The Energy Internet?  An Introduction to an emerging ecosystem.

Date: Tuesday, Apr. 12, Networking 5:15 pm – Program – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Location: Hilton Garden Inn at Innsbrook, 4050 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia

Program Description

Recent events (Japan Earthquake and Middle East Unrest) have brought the Energy Industry to the forefront of conversations.  With an aging, unreliable and vulnerable electricity grid, the Smart Grid is viewed as the energy Internet and one of the most exciting technologies to come to IT over the next 10 years. Join AITP as we explore Smart Grid as an evolving ecosystem and focus on emerging trends, regulatory issues, promising advancements and future vision for the technology.  We will explore the practical uses of the technology, how companies are providing these solutions and the promising opportunities this will have for IT careers. The panel will both provide thought leadership as well as address the emerging security and privacy issues that come with the territory.

Seats are limited, so register now, and you won’t forget later.

You may also join the AITP LinkedIn group to keep informed about programs and other networking opportunities.

Panel Information

• Lyn McDermid – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Dominion Resources
• Scott Muench – Senior Applications Engineer, Tridium
• Dan Hermes – President and General Manager, Grid2020
• Rick Juneja – Engagement Director, OPower
• Fabrice Hudry – Business Development Director – USA  Alstom Power Inc.

Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)

The Association of Information Technology Professionals ( www.aitp.org ) was founded in 1951 to provide learning and growth opportunities to data processing managers and staff through networking, chapter activities, conferences, seminars, special interest groups, and several other benefits. Today, AITP offers industry leadership and opportunities for professional development and personal growth to its 7,000 professional and student members in 140 professional and 250 student chapters.

The Richmond Chapter ( www.aitprich.org ) provides the local presence and meeting forum to deliver the most tangible benefits associated with AITP. Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each month (except December).

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