Technology in the electric cooperative world races on at a dizzying pace. The TechAdvantage Conference captures the latest technology advancements and provides a forum to discuss what they mean to the industry by providing …

• Inside strategies to reduce costs, enhance reliability and increase service quality
• More than 60 sessions dedicated to innovative technologies and best practices
• Peer-to-peer forums to enhance the exchange of ideas
• Case studies of lessons learned from inside and outside the industry
• Networking opportunities with vendors whose ideas and technology solutions are helping to transform the energy industry
• Cross-functional learning opportunities that are second to none.

TechAdvantage offers sessions in five broad issues areas. Mix-n-match sessions to create your own personal learning experience:

• Safety, Reliability and Security: SCADA, outage management, record retention and management, cyber security self-assessment, NESC updates, power reliability benchmarking, wireless network security, right-of-way management
  
• Green, Clean and Lean: demand response evaluation, measurement and verification, greening the supply chain, renewable energy systems, developing a hybrid fleet, G&T-distribution system demand response program partnerships
  
• Integration, Business Processes and Practices: billing and payment solutions, inventory management, business process modeling, vendor evaluation and contract management, warehouse management, IT audits
  
• Automation, Technology Applications and Mobility: service efficiency through mobile field management, AMI systems, teleworking issues and technologies, software licensing, smart grid, automating your purchasing function
  
• Workforce Management and Strategies: making the transition from co-worker to manager, interpersonal communications in an e-world, knowledge transfer and mentoring programs