Call-for-Papers

Announcing an exceptional opportunity to present your ideas, experiences and insights about electric power transmission and distribution Smart Grid Initiatives to a select group of the most influential users, specifiers and buyers as well as top suppliers, consultants and other key participants in the North American Electric Power Transmission & Distribution field.

All SGRS events draw attendees from throughout North America and other regions including utilities, suppliers, consultants and others eager to learn and update their knowledge about Smart Grid drivers, issues and trends as well as exploring the latest supplier offerings. The exhibition will feature products, systems, services and application solutions critical to utilities of all types and locations. Key conference topic areas fall into two major groups, which embrace a wide range of utility business and technology components including:

Automation & Information Technology Topics

Operations & Infrastructure Topics

Abstract Submissions

We are now accepting abstracts for the conference technical program for this extraordinary event. Each session will be approximately 45 minutes in length, with special accommodations considered for topics and panel sessions needing more time, as determined by the conference program advisory committee following a review of all submissions.

Presentations must be of a non-commercial, educational, exemplary value to those involved in any/all aspects of Smart Grid Initiatives (SGI) within the electric utility environment. Please use the list of suggested topics (above) as guidance for abstract submissions. Papers/presentations addressing these or other topics deemed pertinent to SGI will be considered by the conference committee.

Guidelines for Submissions

• The TITLE of your abstract should concisely capture the main focus of your presentation
• The CATEGORY or categories (3 max) where you feel your presentation fits best
• Your ABSTRACT should be no more than one page, summarizing your presentation
• Provide complete AUTHOR (and co-author, as applicable) information
• Provide a SHORT BIO for each presenter

Submissions Deadline: December 15, 2008

Send abstracts via email (MS-Word ‘97 or later format) to Conference Chair: CFP@SmartGridRoadShow.com. Acceptance notifications will be sent to presenters by January 15, 2009

Exposition

If your company targets the rapidly emerging North American Smart Grid marketplace, here is your opportunity to broadcast your message to an intimate gathering of 200-300 people eager to learn about how your products, systems and services can be applied to emerging Smart Grid Initiatives. As space is already selling fast, we encourage you to contact us today. You can request a complete exhibitor prospectus by visiting the official conference website (www.SmartGridRoadShow.com) or by contacting Steven Desrochers, Conference Manager at +1.888.332.3749 (Steven@SmartGridRoadShow.com)

Sponsorships

Become a Smart Grid RoadShow sponsor and get extra visibility before, during and after the show. Sponsorship packages are available on several different levels that cater to all budgets.

Registration

An online registration portal is available on the SGRS web site www.SmartGridRoadShow.com. If you would like to be added to our mailing list please send an email with your Name, Address, Tel/Fax & Email to Steven Desrochers: Steven@SmartGridRoadShow.com or call +1.888.332.3749 (+1.450.471.0796 x222).

About Smart Grid RoadShow™ Conferences

The Smart Grid RoadShow is a new concept in energy industry events. Our slogan: Bringing the Smart Grid Marketplace to Your Door! is more than just words. SGRS events are at the forefront of the transformation of the grid into the smart, self-healing, two-way power and communications superhighway that our future demands. The mandate of the Smart Grid RoadShow concept is to create timely and economical ‘Smart Grid-centric’ events in geographically significant venues across North America. Each SGRS event — one in the Spring and another in the Fall — concentrates on bringing together highly motivated people, fresh ideas and progressive organizations from the user, supplier and consulting communities in an intimate environment that is conducive to knowledge expansion. In doing so, we leave behind the skyrocketing costs and logistical overhead of much larger conferences, allowing participants to focus on communicating and sharing vital information. Experience the difference — start enjoying the benefits of SGRS participation today!