Utility Workshop: Strategic Alignment & Scalable Energy Solutions

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As energy demand surges and grid modernization become paramount, achieving operational alignment across stakeholders is no longer optional - it is critical. Hosted by DASH Power Partners, this interactive 3 1/2-hour workshop brings together utility leaders, grid operators, and industry partners to bridge the gap between high-level energy strategy and scalable execution. Participants will explore practical frameworks for deploying scalable power solutions, navigate pressing regulatory and operational bottlenecks, and engage directly in peer-driven roundtables to establish clear pathways for implementation.

12:30-1:15 – OPENING ADDRESS: Scalable Energy Frameworks for a High-Growth Future

Opening the workshop, Chris sets the strategic baseline by examining the macroeconomic, regulatory, and technological forces driving today's energy landscape. This deep-dive session will showcase concrete examples for addressing industry needs by providing efficient solutions while addressing critical infrastructure limitations.
Speaker: Chris Root, DASH

1:15-2:05 – PANEL DISCUSSION: Strategy into Execution: Industry Perspectives on Scalability and Integration

Building directly on the opening presentation, this panel brings together front-line utility and ISO leaders to discuss the practical realities of integrating scalable energy solutions using advanced technologies, process, and tools. Panelists will unpack the challenges between strategic planning and grid execution—focusing on interconnection workflows, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and infrastructure readiness.
Moderator: Hisham Othman, DASH
Speakers: Ani Sadikovic, DORBS; Xiaochuan Lou, ISO-New England; Joseph Papp, Exelon

BREAK – 2:05-2:25

2:25-3:25 – GROUP ROUNDTABLES: Collaborative Problem-Solving: Deep Dives into Core Operational Challenges

Attendees transition from passive audience to active participants in focused, small-group roundtables. Each table will concentrate on a specific barrier to scaling power solutions, guided by a designated host and guided prompt cards.

• Table 1: Streamlining Infrastructure & Interconnection Bottlenecks 
• Table 2: Regulatory Alignment & Policy Frameworks 
• Table 3: Commercial Structures, Financing, and Risk-Sharing Models 
• Table 4: Emerging Tech Integration, Data Management, and Grid Flexibility 

3:25-4:00 – PANEL DISCUSSION: Defining the Industry Roadmap

The workshop concludes by harvesting the collective intelligence of the room. Facilitators from each roundtable will present their key findings, followed by expert panel commentary on how to translate these ideas into immediate action. Attendees will leave with clear takeaways, defined accountabilities, and a clear view of how utility stakeholders can collaborate moving forward.