Speaking Opportunities

The 19th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum 2024 focuses on the latest technology advances and business models for the deployment of renewable energy microgrids in municipal, public-use, commercial, military, and off-grid environments. A series of in-depth presentations and interactive panel discussions will examine the most recent technology advances, case studies, and lessons learned to date.

Industry professionals who are interested in delivering a presentation or organizing a panel discussion session are encouraged to submit a proposal to speak@microgridinnovation.com.

Guidelines for Submitting a Proposal

Panel sessions are 75-90 minutes in length and feature 3-4 speakers, each presenting for 15-20 minutes. Stand-alone speaking slots are 30 minutes in length. Individuals who wish to deliver a presentation or organize a panel session with multiple speakers should submit the following:

1. Speaker name, title, company, and contact information
2. Presentation (or panel session) title
3. Type of session -- stand-alone or panel 4. Abstract (150 words)
5. Biography and photo of proposed speaker(s)
6. Bullet list of 3-4 Key Takeaways

Additional Guidance

• We ask that proposals be non-commercial in nature. Submissions will be carefully reviewed by the Program Advisory Group to ensure depth of information and relevance to the program.
  
  
• Presentations that emphasize case studies, best practices, and real-world results are particularly welcome.

Topics To Be Covered Include (but are not limited to):

Business Issues, Opportunities and Challenges

• Business models for multi-stakeholder, multi-partner microgrids
• Microgrids as a strategy for grid resilience and outage management
• Microgrids in EV charging, Vehicle-to-Grid integration and V2G scenarios
• Energy-as-a-Service, decentralization and digitization
• Leading North America case studies and lessons learned to date
• Grid-tied, utility distribution microgrids and integration with the larger grid
• Solar PV, CHP, and energy storage strategies for decarbonizing the energy mix
• Minimizing energy costs and integrating renewables on-site
• Regulatory and public policy trends and developments
• Optimizing hybrid, renewable energy systems for public-use, municipal, commercial, and military deployments
• Evolving the traditional utility business model
• Recent deployments internationally and key lessons for the U.S.

Microgrid Technology Advances and Case Studies

• System architectures and alternatives
• Microgrid design, analysis, and feasiblity planning tools
• Microgrid power control systems
• Maximizing the integration of renewables and sustainable energy sources
• System modeling and analytical tools
• Energy storage advances: flow batteries, fuel cells, advanced batteries, etc.
• Emerging technologies and latest applications
• Standards and interoperability issues
• VPP-DERMS enabling technology advances and innovations
• System monitoring, management, operations and control

For further information or to discuss a speaking proposal, please contact:

Daniel Coran
Program Manager
19th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum 2024
info@microgridinnovation.com
+1-815-310-3343