2023 SERC System Operator Conference #1, March 14-16, 2023

EVENT INFORMATION: Times listed below are Eastern

Tuesday/Wednesday, March 14-15, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 16, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE: System Operators with responsibility for performing real-time, reliability-related tasks on the interconnected power system (Reliability Coordinator, Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator, and Generator Operator functions). System control center managers, supervisors, and staff. Engineers, planners, managers, marketers, technicians, or support staff who may benefit from power system operation training.

LEARNING GOALS: NERC-approved Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) will be awarded for successful completion of this learning activity. No partial credit. Provide SERC System Operators with a forum for networking with operators from across the SERC Region and sharing best practices.

Develop SERC System Operators knowledge and skills using relevant scenarios modeled on an operator training simulator.

Provide SERC System Operators with effective training in normal and emergency operations, operator communication and collaboration and situational awareness.

Assist SERC System Operators in maintaining their NERC Certification through the award of approved continuing education hours.

REGISTRATION (In-person) : Seating is limited for the In-person, and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is $475.00 for In-person. Registration through Eventbrite is required.

Details: Each In-person attendee will receive 19 CEHs and upon successful completion of the assessment.

The cost for the in-person option is $475.

Schedule:

Day 1 – Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern)

Day 2 – Wednesday, March 15, 2023, from 08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern)

Day 3 – Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Eastern)

Registration fees are non - refundable. To cancel a SERC event registration, contact [email protected] by the registration deadline listed below.

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 6, 2023.

COVID PROTOCOL: To ensure the safety of our attendees, we are asking everyone to observe the Local and CDC Guidelines that are in effect during the System Operator Conference (SOC). Please note that masks are not required at the SOC's.

SERC and the SOWG will provide pads and pens for attendees located at the water stations for both the General session and the Breakout rooms. In addition, we will make masks and hand sanitizer available throughout the meeting rooms (Please see Matt Bigg at the registration desk should you need assistance with these items).

HOTEL INFORMATION

Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center

670 Verdae Boulevard

Greenville, South Carolina 29607

864-676-9090

A reduced rate of $172 per night is offered to attendees. Included is a complimentary breakfast and Manager's Reception. Call 1-800-218-8712 or click this LINK to make online reservations. The SERC room block will be open until Thursday, February 9, 2023 or until the block is sold out, whichever comes first.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION / PARKING: The Embassy Suites Greenville offers complimentary shuttle transportation to and from the Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). Please meet the driver at the baggage claim area or feel free to call the Embassy Suites Greenville at (864) 676-9090 to schedule a pickup. For guests that may need additional transportation, please click the for Greenville Spartanburg Airport ground transportation information. Self-parking at Embassy Suites Greenville is complimentary. Valet parking is not available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Questions concerning meeting content - Marty Sas

Questions concerning registration & hotel accommodations - Matt Bigg

Host or Publisher Matt Bigg