Q4 | 2024 Issue

Welcome to the Q4 newsletter from the Utility Broadband Alliance

The Board of Directors & Members of the Alliance are happy to share the following strategic information. We welcome all utilities & solution providers to consider membership.

The UBBA Summit & Plugfest is Coming Soon!

We're less than a month from the 2024 UBBA Summit & Plugfest in Kansas City, MO.

With some of the leading utility industry executives facilitating thought provoking discussions and a calendar full of technical sessions, this year's Summit is a can't miss event!

Below is just a preview of what you can expect at the 2024 UBBA Summit & Plugfest.

Multiple Keynote Speakers!

The 2024 Summit & Plugfest will kick-off with not one, but two keynotes given by leading utility industry executives from Burns & McDonnell and our host utility, Evergy.

Leslie M. Duke

CEO of Burns & McDonnell

David Campbell

Chairman & CEO of Evergy

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Industry Leading Technical Sessions

The 2024 Summit will be packed with continued learning opportunities not found anywhere else. Highlighting these opportunities will be the host of Thursday Tech Sessions taking place simultaneously on two stages in the Innovation Zone!

All Attendee Dinner Party

No UBBA Summit & Plugfest would be complete without the Wednesday Night Dinner Party! This year we'll be enjoying dinner and drinks courtesy of Burns & McDonnell at the historic Midland Theatre in the heart of the Kansas City Electric Light District.

Remember to wear your badge and stroll or take the free light rail a few stops for great Kansas City Jazz, BBQ and networking fun! An ADA shuttle will also be available from the Loews on a continuous loop for any attendees who would like to ride to and from the Midland.

For more information and to register for the 2024 UBBA Summit & Plugfest in Kansas City, MO, head to the UBBA Summit & Plugfest event website!

Space is extremely limited, and you won't want to miss this!

UBBA Members are Moving the Industry Forward

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Solving for safer utilities to help power neighborhoods

Utilities require safety in the field, at facilities and throughout the community. Our safety and security ecosystem secures critical infrastructure while helping businesses thrive.

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LATEST WEBINAR

ICYMI: We kicked off the Road to Plugfest webinar series September 24!

Exploring the Evolution of AMI 2.0

As the electric utility industry continues to evolve, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is undergoing a significant transformation from a revenue-focused tool to a comprehensive multi-sensor platform. This shift, known as AMI 2.0, represents a new era of operational efficiency, and enhanced grid monitoring capabilities. In this webinar, participants will be introduced to the concept and evolving definition of AMI 2.0 and its potential to revolutionize utility operations.

Speakers: Bobbi Harris (UBBA), John Sala (Duquesne Light), Marcos Ribeiro (EasyMetering), Mo Al-Ahmar (Southern California Edison), and Jason McClanahan (Anterix).

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Discover how wireless technology is revolutionizing video surveillance, perimeter security, and access control by providing robust, scalable, and efficient networks. This session highlights the dynamic capabilities of wireless technology in providing comprehensive coverage, with reliable, high-speed connectivity that enables utilities to better protect their grids, assets, employees, and thereby the public.

Join us to explore how these advancements not only enhance security measures but also offer significant advantages for utilities and communities willing to embrace the future of connectivity.

For utilities, secure device testing is crucial to address device vulnerabilities, network compatibilities and ensure reliable performance before these devices are deployed on live networks.

Join us as we discuss how device manufacturers can validate their products' suitability for critical operations through rigorous testing to receive CTIA certification at Ericsson's state-of-the-art Device Testing Verification and Certification labs in Texas, adhering to 3GPP and NIST standards.

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