While much of the country was hunkered down for winter storms, the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) was buzzing with energy. On January 26–27, OUC hosted the Utility Change Conference an event produced by Conferences Connect and UtilityEvents.com that didn’t just sell out; it sparked a vital conversation about where our industry is headed. Beyond the […]
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Meet The Speaker Nena Shimp Change Accelerator
We are thrilled to introduce one of our upcoming featured speakers for the Utility Events stage: Nena Shimp. As the founder of ChangeAccelerators, Nena brings a unique perspective on human dynamics and the “Art of Questioning” to the utility sector. From military life to the intricate world of beekeeping, Nena’s journey is as diverse as […]
Meet the Speaker: Jason Gardner of Southwest Gas
We’re excited to introduce you to Jason Gardner, Manager of Organizational Change Management at Southwest Gas. Jason is a featured speaker at The Utility Change Conference, and Southwest Gas is hosting both The Utility Change Conference and The Power Conference to ADVANCE Women in Energy. We had the opportunity to ask Jason 10 questions to […]
Meet the Speaker: Leila Mouri, Principal Innovation Specialist, ComEd
Meet the Speaker: Leila Mouri We’re thrilled to introduce Leila Mouri, a dynamic speaker who will be sharing her insights at our upcoming Change Management for Utilities Conference! As the Principal Innovation Specialist at ComEd, Leila brings a wealth of experience in navigating complex challenges and driving impactful change. Get to know more about Leila, […]
Meet the Speaker: Janel Merritt, COO at PS2G
We’re thrilled to feature Janel Merritt, the dynamic COO of PS2G, as part of our “Meet the Speaker” series. With 15 years of experience leading energy transformation and a passion for empowering women, Janel brings a unique blend of strategic insight and heartfelt leadership to our conference. Her commitment to balance, innovation, and mentorship shines […]
What are some best practices for attending a conference?
Here are some best practices when attending a conference for utility professionals: Before the conference Set clear goals. What do you hope to achieve by attending the conference? Do you want to learn about new technologies, network with other professionals, or simply stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends? Once you know your goals, you can […]
Thoughts From the Boss – September 6, 2018
ROAD CLOSED In the face of disruption, how agile are you to change? I ask because a funny thing happened a few weeks ago. On August 13th, we experienced an unusual rainstorm. A big cloud parked itself over our area and dumped over seven inches of rain in less than two hours. The gentle babbling […]
Photos: ADVANCE – the Power Conference for Women in Utilities
ADVANCE: The Power Conference for Women in Utilities, October 25-26, 2017 Hard Rock Hotel, Las Vegas, NV Leaders and rising stars at utilities and energy organizations across North America gathered to learn, share, and grow as executive women revealed their experiences and wisdom at this unique event. Participants learned how to rise through the ranks […]