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CEO Perspectives: Navigating the Defining Challenges Facing Public Power
Public power utilities face growing challenges—from load growth and resource adequacy to workforce pressures, customer expectations, and policy uncertainty. In this candid CEO to CEO discussion with Mike Peters, public power leaders share the top issues shaping the industry and the strategies they’re using to strengthen reliability, affordability, and long-term success.
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Officer Recognition Video
Disruptive Tech: The Unrecognizable New World of Tech and Culture
AI, blockchain, self-driving cars, wearable tech, Internet of Things, delivery drones, the quantified self, augmented reality, Alexa/Siri/Google Home: the tech of our world is changing faster and faster. What are the ramifications of the massive services-for-privacy trade that young people, especially, seem willing to make? How can we trust the companies who harvest our data–and then, turn out to have betrayed our confidence? In this funny, fast-paced snapshot of the new world, Pogue will bring you up to date–and help you consider what we’ll gain, what we’ll lose, and what beliefs will shift into something we’ve never seen before.
Kick off the conference with this opportunity to network and build lasting relationships in this relaxed setting. Enjoy music, food, and drinks while connecting with friends and colleagues. Be sure to get your Riverwalk Map stamped!
Join this unique opportunity to practice cyber response in a safe yet highly realistic setting, gaining practical insight into how attacks develop, how defenses are tested, and how teams can respond effectively under pressure. This immersive, hands on exercise from the University of Texas at San Antonio brings you into a simulated, corporate grade digital environment where cyber incidents unfold in real time. You'll work in teams to detect, identify, and mitigate cyberattacks across tailored scenarios using industry standard security tools. The Cyber Range is a nationally recognized exercise designed to mirror the complexity, pressure, and decision making challenges utilities face during actual incidents — strengthening both your technical skills and readiness for cyber defense. A truly experiential learning opportunity, this session lets you practice responding to a cyberattack before it happens on the job.
Join this unique opportunity to practice cyber response in a safe yet highly realistic setting, gaining practical insight into how attacks develop, how defenses are tested, and how teams can respond effectively under pressure. This immersive, hands on exercise from the University of Texas at San Antonio brings you into a simulated, corporate grade digital environment where cyber incidents unfold in real time. You'll work in teams to detect, identify, and mitigate cyberattacks across tailored scenarios using industry standard security tools. The Cyber Range is a nationally recognized exercise designed to mirror the complexity, pressure, and decision making challenges utilities face during actual incidents — strengthening both your technical skills and readiness for cyber defense. A truly experiential learning opportunity, this session lets you practice responding to a cyberattack before it happens on the job.
Imagine planning a trip without choosing a destination, mapping an itinerary, or knowing who you’ll travel with. Many of us approach our careers this way — hoping things will work out without ever taking the wheel. This is your invitation to stop wandering and start steering — not just for yourself, but for the teams you lead and influence. Learn how to begin to take ownership of your career and professional development, while also learning how to cultivate accountability, foster a growth mindset, and empower others on your team. First, reflect on your values, uncover your strengths, and learn tools to help you create a personalized roadmap for growth. Then explore how to effectively encourage your team to adopt a growth mindset, take accountability, and create a team development action plan. Whether you're just starting out or looking to reignite your path, stop waiting for someone else to lead and start practicing how to guide your own journey toward a fulfilling career and culture of results.
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Imagine planning a trip without choosing a destination, mapping an itinerary, or knowing who you’ll travel with. Many of us approach our careers this way — hoping things will work out without ever taking the wheel. This is your invitation to stop wandering and start steering — not just for yourself, but for the teams you lead and influence. Learn how to begin to take ownership of your career and professional development, while also learning how to cultivate accountability, foster a growth mindset, and empower others on your team. First, reflect on your values, uncover your strengths, and learn tools to help you create a personalized roadmap for growth. Then explore how to effectively encourage your team to adopt a growth mindset, take accountability, and create a team development action plan. Whether you're just starting out or looking to reignite your path, stop waiting for someone else to lead and start practicing how to guide your own journey toward a fulfilling career and culture of results.
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