02/04/2008
8:00am-9:00am
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Continental Breakfast
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02/04/2008
8:00am-5:00pm
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Registration
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02/04/2008
8:50am-9:00am
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Welcome Remarks
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02/04/2008
9:00am-10:30am
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Security Seminar Part 1: NERC Compliance Today
Scott Mix, Manager-Situation Awareness & Infrastructure Security, NERC Presentation
Ori Artman, Chief Technology Officer, Teltone Corporation Presentation
Robert Sill, CEO & President, Aegis Technologies
Jonathan Pollet, Vice President-Professional Services, Industrial Defender
NERC CIP Standards are in effect! Could your system withstand a NERC Audit? Come hear how things are going in regards to the CIP standards including what else you should be doing to make sure you are ready – if you are one of the lucky few that receive an audit. With fines that can range up to a million dollars per day, per instance, mitigating this financial risk is HUGE for your utility company. This session, taught by NERC experts, will review everything you need to have in place and what to expect as NERC starts the official review process.
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02/04/2008
10:30am-10:45am
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Networking Break
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02/04/2008
10:45am-12:15pm
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Security Seminar Part 2: Critical Communications Network Security and Disaster Recovery – Do You Know How Vulnerable You Really Are?
Jonathan Pollet, Vice President-Professional Services, Industrial Defender Presentation
Ori Artman, Chief Technology Officer, Teltone Corporation Presentation
Robert Sill, CEO & President, Aegis Technologies Presentation
Scott Mix, Manager-Situation Awareness & Infrastructure Security, NERC Presentation
Most utility telecom executives are shocked to find out how easy it is for an expert to penetrate their SCADA and enterprise networks. With all the recent changes in utility telecom networks - whether driven by adoption of new technologies or business structure changes - security is becoming more important than ever before. This session will focus on outlining which areas are vulnerable in utility networks – whether by outside attack or through natural disaster – and will offer ways to close the holes and fix the problems quickly – before and after the fact.
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02/04/2008
12:15pm-1:45pm
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Networking Lunch
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02/04/2008
1:45pm-3:15pm
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SCADA Seminar Part 1: SCADA over Satellite
Ross A. Fernandes, UltraSatNet, Mica-Tech Advisor, Mica-Tech, Inc. Presentation
SCADA over satellite is an optimal solution for utilities spread out in remote areas. Yet there are numerous risks involved that need to be mitigated. This session will discuss the implications of choosing to use satellite for your SCADA system. Including what regulatory burdens are place on the satellite solution.
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02/04/2008
3:15pm-3:30pm
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Networking Break
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02/04/2008
3:30pm-5:00pm
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SCADA Seminar Part 2: Replacing SCADA Equipment
Ross A. Fernandes, UltraSatNet, Mica-Tech Advisor, Mica-Tech, Inc. Presentation
Replacing SCADA equipment in a live environment takes planning and skill to be successful. This session reviews best practices for getting through the process right from the start. From choosing the right SCADA product to fit your needs to the implementation plan, find out what other utilities are doing successfully and how technology partners are aiding in this transition.
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02/04/2008
5:30pm-7:00pm
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Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Cocktail and Networking Reception
The Utility Telecom Forum provides a unique environment for technology partners and utility engineers to interface directly. Join us for this fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues and take advantage of the time to explore the UTF Exhibit Hall.
** UTC will hold 2 Prize Drawings during this networking event. Must be present to win!
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02/05/2008
8:00am-9:00am
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Continental Breakfast
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02/05/2008
8:00am-5:00pm
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Registration
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02/05/2008
9:00am-10:00am
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Ethernet Service Migration and Legacy Network Support
Moderated by Ron Beck, Network Engineer, Central Lincoln People's Utility District
Deo Favorito, Director of Product Marketing, Zhone Technologies, Inc. Presentation
Ty Estes, Marketing Communications Director, Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc. Presentation
As bandwidth requirements continue to rise, the migration towards Ethernet based services will continue to grow. The cost benefits and data-centric nature of new applications makes Ethernet the preferred transport mechanism but for the foreseeable future, operators need to balance data build outs with existing network applications and equipment. In addition, the ability to support both data and TDM based traffic over existing infrastructure is critical to ensuring that existing services and customers are not impacted throughout this process. The goal of this session is to provide case study information on the cost implications of Ethernet delivery as well as it's coexistence with services delivered today.
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02/05/2008
10:00am-10:30am
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Networking Break
The Utility Telecom Forum provides a unique environment for technology partners and utility engineers to interface directly. Take advantage of this time to continue exploring the UTF Exhibit Hall.
** UTC will hold 1 Prize Drawing during this networking event. Must be present to win!
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02/05/2008
10:30am-11:00am
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Individual Regional Meetings
Meetings of UTC's Rocky Mountain (8), Northwest (9) and Southwest (10) Regions. Discussion will focus on individual regional issues.
*THESE MEETINGS ARE CLOSED TO INDIVIDUALS NOT CONSIDERED CORE MEMBERS OF UTC.
Region 8 includes the following states: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming
Region 9 includes the following states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington
Region 10 includes the following states: Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii and Nevada
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02/05/2008
11:00am-11:30am
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Combined Regional Meeting
THIS MEETING IS CLOSED TO INDIVIDUALS NOT CONSIDERED CORE MEMBERS OF UTC.
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02/05/2008
11:30am-3:00pm
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Networking Lunch & Exclusive Exhibit Time
The Utility Telecom Forum provides a unique environment for technology partners and utility engineers to interface directly. Join us for this fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues and take advantage of the time to explore the UTF Exhibit Hall. This is your last chance to visit with our corporate partners. The exhibit hall will close permanently after this event.
** UTC will hold 3 Prize Drawings during this networking event. Must be present to win!
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02/05/2008
3:00pm-4:00pm
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Emerging Trends in Emergency Communications Networking & Interoperability
Kamal Ballout, Director-Business Development, Alcatel-Lucent, USA Presentation
Through utility case studies, this session highlights the trends in communications solutions in emergency situations. The presenter will help you answer the most common questions associated with these solutions, such as: How reliable are these solutions? How available is it in times of emergency? How does this relate to interoperability? What are the key engineering and operational challenges that need to be overcome for these solutions?
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02/05/2008
4:00pm-5:30pm
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UTC Legal/Regulatory Update
Jill Lyon, Vice President & General Counsel, Utilities Telecom Council Presentation
Every day, UTC's Legal/Regulatory team represents the telecom and IT interests of energy and water companies on a wide variety of issues. This year's Legal/Regulatory Update will focus on spectrum issues, infrastructure issues and homeland security issues - UTC's main areas of focus. This presentation is a great opportunity to get an understanding of the issues being decided in Washington that affect your job and how the UTC legal/regulatory team is responding.
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02/05/2008
6:00pm-10:00pm
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Networking Reception and Dinner
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02/06/2008
7:45am-8:30am
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Hot Breakfast Buffet
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02/06/2008
7:45am-12:00pm
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Registration
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02/06/2008
8:30am-9:00am
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UTC Leadership Address
Find out more about UTC directly from UTC’s leaders. This presentation gives you an insider’s look at the current state of the organization and future plans that directly impacts members.
Presentation
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02/06/2008
9:00am-10:00am
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Workforce Mobility Trends
Bruce Krohn, Director of Global Field Mobility Solutions, Motorola, Inc. Presentation
Making sure your workforce has the mobility solutions it needs is critical in today’s environment. Yet mobility means different things to different utilities. Yet the most important aspect to most utilities is the ability of mobility solutions to help find operational efficiencies within the utility. Learn how telecom departments are driving these solutions and exactly what types of mobility solutions are being implemented today.
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02/06/2008
10:00am-10:30am
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Networking Break
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02/06/2008
10:30am-11:30am
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Build Your Telecom Plan
Dean Campbell, Chief Technology Officer, LightRiver Technologies, Inc. Presentation
It takes more than just products and services to create the right telecom solution for your utility – it takes a plan. This session gives best practices around identifying alternatives, developing and implementing the ideal solution, management and maintenance, as well as training. As your company is migrating to the next-generation solution, find out what solutions are coming and how you can best prepare for your telecom plan to meet these needs.
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02/06/2008
11:30am-12:30pm
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Wrap-Up
UTC will hold the final 2 Prize Drawings during UTF’s wrap-up. Must be present to win!
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