September 24, 2026

24th Edition Outage Resilience, Response and Restoration Management

Organization:
Marcus Evans
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Start Date:
October 21, 2026
End Date:
October 22, 2026
Description
The Marcus Evans 24th Edition Outage Resilience, Response and Restoration Management conference taking place in Atlanta, GA will focus on outage response and resilience within the transmission and distribution segments of the power grid, critical areas most affected by outages due to exposed infrastructure. Attendees will gain insights from recent storm and incident case studies, exploring effective crisis communication, emergency drills, and the integration of lessons learned into future planning. Emphasis will be placed on best practices for rapid response, minimizing disruption, and protecting public safety while ensuring reliable service delivery. By addressing operational strategies and resilience-building, this event equips utility professionals with actionable approaches to strengthen outage preparedness, reduce economic impact, and accelerate service restoration, ultimately supporting a more robust and dependable energy network.

Attending This Premier Marcus Evans Conference Will Enable You to:

  • Explore the challenges and opportunities in producing better outage analytics through weather modeling and data analysis
  • Explore effective internal communication methods between crews and Emergency Operations Centers to improve outage responses
  • Examine strategic investment in modernizing, smart-grid technology to make the grid more reliable
  • Explore the best practices for resource sharing and mutual aid agreements
  • Discuss the importance of LiDAR technology and its role within ensuring the safety and reliability of transmission lines
  • SMUD's Ongoing Business Continuity Work to enhance business continuity capabilities and improve organizational resilience

Speakers include:

  • Scott Bordenkircher, Director, Forestry & Fire Mitigation, Arizona Public Service
  • Charles Poliseno, Director of Preparedness Services, Duke Energy
  • Jason Ryan, Executive Vice President, Regulatory Services & Government Affairs, CenterPoint Energy
  • Eric McIntyre, Storm Center Operations Manager, Georgia Power Company
  • Jessica Kunert, Emergency Management Strategy Manager, San Diego Gas & Electric
  • Shawn Jones, Operational Technology Project Manager, Grid Modernization, Madison Gas & Electric

Discounts available for Electric Energy Online members! For more information please contact: Ria Kiayia, Marketing Manager, Digital Media and PR at riak@marcusevanscy.com or visit: https://bit.ly/4lfG6iM