iTOA User Group Conference

[Going Virtual]

See how other utilities use the iTOA platform, what others are innovating with the software, learn from industry leaders on best practices, lessons learned, and ability to ask questions.

Draft Agenda:

Day 1 - Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Topic Lead Representing Duration Start (ET) End (ET) Start (PT) End (PT)
Welcome & Logistics Susan Dodge iTOA UGC 10 mins 11:00 AM 11:10 AM 8:00 AM 8:10 AM
Opening Remarks from Sun-Net Sun-Net 15 mins 11:10 AM 11:25 AM 8:10 AM 8:25 AM
Experience using iTOA after 1 year of Online Operation Ed Mackowicz NiSource 40 mins 11:25 AM 12:05 PM 8:25 AM 9:05 AM
Break/Stretching with a Personal Trainer     10 mins 12:05 PM 12:15 PM 9:05 AM 9:15 AM
ITOA Interruption Module with TADS and NATF Reporting Chris Sharp ComEd, Exelon 30 mins 12:15 PM 12:45 PM 9:15 AM 9:45 AM
Break      45 mins 12:45 PM 1:30 PM 9:45 AM 10:30 AM
iTOA Features and Functions in Development Part 1 Sun-Net Sun-Net 60 mins 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM
Break     10 mins 2:30 PM 2:40 PM 11:30 AM 11:40 AM
iTOA User Group Committee Ideathon iTOA UGC iTOA UGC 30 mins 2:40 PM 3:10 PM 11:40 AM 12:10 PM
Breakout Sessions: 25 mins, 5 min transition 
(New) Session AA: Workload Management Panel iTOA UGC 15 mins 3:10 PM 3:25 PM 12:10 PM 12:25 PM
Session A: Compliance and Reporting Panel iTOA UGC 30 mins 3:25 PM 3:55 PM 12:25 PM 12:55 PM
Session B: How iTOA is used by Study Engineers Panel iTOA UGC 30 mins 3:55 PM 4:25 PM 12:55 PM 1:25 PM
Session C: IT/Admin Related Topics for Discussion Panel iTOA UGC 30 mins 4:25 PM 4:55 PM 1:25 PM 1:55 PM
Session D: Interfacing with EMS, DMS, and ADMS Panel iTOA UGC 30 mins 4:55 PM 5:25 PM 1:55 PM 2:25 PM
Session E: CAISO Break Out Panel iTOA UGC 30 mins 5:25 PM 5:55 PM 2:25 PM 2:55 PM
Daily Adjournment Susan Dodge TOA UGC 5 mins 5:55 PM 6:00 PM 2:55 PM 3:00 PM

Day 2 - Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Topic Lead Representing Duration Start (ET) End (ET) Start (PT) End (PT)
Daily Welcome Susan Dodge TOA UGC 10 mins 11:00 AM 11:10 AM 8:00 AM 8:10 AM
Switching Execution and Logging Module Implementation Ryan Martin Exelon 30 mins 11:10 AM 11:40 AM 8:10 AM 8:40 AM
Break/Stretching with a Personal Trainer                               10 mins 11:40 AM 11:50 AM 8:40 AM 8:50 AM
How CNP uses iTOA for Tracking Switching Jobs and Communication with ERCOT Eric Scher Centerpoint Energy 40 mins 11:50 AM 12:30 PM 8:50 AM 9:30 AM
Break     30 mins 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM
iTOA Features and Functions in Development Part 2 Sun-Net Sun-Net 50 mins 1:00 PM 1:50 PM 10:00 AM 10:50 AM
Break     10 mins 1:50 PM 2:00 PM 10:50 AM 11:00 AM
How ORU Switched to Paperless Process Using iTOA Patrick Parasram Orange & Rockland Utilities 30 mins 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM
Break/Raffle     10 mins 2:30 PM 2:40 PM 11:30 AM 11:40 AM
iTOA Roadmap and Future Plans Mehul Sun-Net 50 mins 2:40 PM 3:30 PM 11:40 AM 12:30 PM
Break     10 mins 3:30 PM 3:40 PM 12:30 PM 12:40 PM
Breakout Sessions: 25 mins, 5 min transition
Session A: Review of Various iTOA Integrations Panel iTOA UGC 30 mins 3:40 PM 4:10 PM 12:40 PM 1:10 PM
Session B: Paperless Switching Execution Panel iTOA UGC 30 mins 4:10 PM 4:40 PM 1:10 PM 1:40 PM
Session C: iTOA Generation Ops Module Panel iTOA UGC 30 mins 4:40 PM 5:10 PM 1:40 PM 2:10 PM
Session D: Telecom Module Panel iTOA UGC 30 mins 5:10 PM 5:40 PM 2:10 PM 2:40 PM
Final Adjournment Susan Dodge iTOA UGC 10 mins 5:40 PM 5:50 PM 2:40 PM 2:50 PM

 

Draft Agenda - Subject to Change based on Registration Feedback
Since this is a Virtual Conference, we'd like to be inclusive and base the Agenda off your feedback. Thank you!

About iTOA User Group Conference

iTOA User Group Conference is an annual conference led by the User Group Committee for the iTOA User Group Community to get together and discuss various ways to utilize iTOA to address challenges and offer solutions for the rest of the community. We believe in bringing people together to collectively discuss the latest updates and product road map along with showcasing various utilities’ experiences and ways to overcome the newest requirements in the industry.   

Featuring 

Panel Discussions

Panel led sessions to discuss various topics based on topics suggested by the User Group.

Presentations by Various Utilities

Showcasing unique features and experiences with iTOA to spark ideas and ignite new ones.

Updates from Sun-Net

Product roadmap, showcase of features from various enhancements, and other company updates.

Registration

Each Registration Will be Mailed a Swag Bag to the Address on the Registration