This three-day event brings together the West’s natural gas and electric utility executive community together to encourage discussion and foster new opportunities. Learn from subject matter experts regarding imminent opportunities and the challenges pressing utilities to adapt and flex in uncharted territories for best-in-class utility management. Topics covered in recent years include customer relations, global economic insights, new business models for utilities in a carbon constrained world, opportunities and challenges of big data, energy supply and demand forecasting, and visions for the utility of the future. This meeting coincides with the semi-annual WEI Board Meeting and the Business Acumen for Emerging Leaders team presentations.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Ronald O. Nichols, President, Southern California Edison
- Program Location
- Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa
- 900 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660 - Who Should Attend
- Energy industry executives
- WEI Board of Directors
- Executive Planning Committees
- Service company providers
- Senior management professionals
- Registration Options
Member: $999 USD
Registration price increases $100 after August 31, 2018. Registration includes meeting materials, 1 reception, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 breaks, all presentations and panel discussions, one dinner and admission to the Service Company reception and dinner event. Guest tickets are available for $150 and allow a personal guest (a spouse or partner who does not work in the energy industry) to accompany a registered attendee at the event. Guest registration includes all meals and receptions, and all program materials.
- General Cancellation Policy
- Due to contractual obligations, cancellations received 15 business days prior to the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 6 to 14 business days prior to the event will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. No shows and last minute cancellations, 5 business days prior to the event or less, will be responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the same event are always welcome.
- Participation Policy
- Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public.
- For more information contact Anna Sanger Reed, Director of Customer + Corporate Programs at (503) 688-2795.
Agenda
Sunday, September 23, 2018
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Networking Activities TBD
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Women in Leadership
Current Women in Leadership Participants Only
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
WEI Board Executive Committee Meeting
Open only to committee members.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Check In + Nametag Pickup
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
WEI Board of Directors Meeting
Open only to board members.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Board of Directors Dinner - Offsite
Invitation only. Open to board members and invited guests.
Monday, September 24, 2018
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration + Materials Pickup
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast + Opening Remarks
Speaker(s): Ronald O. Nichols, President, Southern California Edison
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Keynote
Speaker(s): Jim Messina, CEO, The Messina Group
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Networking Break
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Climate Change Panel
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking Break
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cybersecurity Panel
12:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Lunch + General Session
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Break
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Gas and Electric Reliability Panel
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Break
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Concurrent Meetings
Invitation only
CEO + President’s of Utilities Facilitated Roundtable
Customer Connections Board Committee
Corporate Services Board Committee
Electric Operations Board Committee
Gas Operations Board Committee
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Platinum/Gold + Service Company Committee Meeting
Open only to committee members.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Service Company Reception and Dinner
Open to all attendees. Join us for a wonderful evening sponsored by WEI service companies.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast and 2019 Western Energy Institute Theme
Speaker(s): Dennis Vermillion, President, Avista Corp.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Networking Break
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Industry Session Breakout 1
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Industry Session Breakout 2
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Industry Session Breakout 3
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Industry Session Breakout 4
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 AM - 12:15 AM
Industry Session Breakout 5
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Industry Session Breakout 6
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Industry Session Breakout 7
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Industry Session Breakout 8
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Break
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Industry Session Breakout 9
3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Industry Session Breakout 10
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Break
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Reception, Dinner and Graduation Ceremony for Business Acumen
Open to all attendees
Hotel + Travel
- Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa
- 900 Newport Center Drive
- Newport Beach, California 92660
- Phone: (949) 640-4000
Click here to make your reservation now.
- Surround yourself in luxury and convenience at Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. Enjoy easy access to California's most pristine beaches, affluent areas including Corona del Mar, popular attractions such as Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Balboa Island and premier shopping and dining at Fashion Island. Slumber in style in our Newport Beach hotel's spacious guest rooms and suites featuring sweeping Pacific Ocean views, chic decor, plush furnishings and expansive marble bathrooms. Our unique Newport Beach conference venues are ideal for productive meetings and unforgettable weddings. Treat yourself to tranquility at Pure Blu, our full-service spa offering private cabanas, a saltwater lap pool and state-of-the-art fitness center. Savor exquisite dining at Sam & Harry's, our renowned steakhouse serving fresh seafood, prime filets and an extensive wine list. Indulge in a specialty beverage and fresh pastry from our Starbucks. Experience the authentic SoCal lifestyle at Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa.
- Reservation Instructions
Please contact the hotel directly at (800) 228-9290 to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute to receive a special rate of $209 USD/night. This rate is guaranteed until September 21, 2018 or until the WEI room block is full.
