2023 System Operator Conference #2, May 2-4, 2023

EVENT INFORMATION: Times listed below are Eastern

Tuesday/Wednesday, May 2-3, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 4, 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 upon successful completion of the assessment.

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

Schedule: Day 1 – Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern)

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

Day 3 – Thursday, May 4, 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: Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

REGISTRATION (WebEx)

Virtual attendees will be required to participate in the presentation portions of Day 1 and Day 3 of the conference and score a 70% or higher on the assessment to receive CEHs.

Details

Each virtual attendee will have an option to receive 19 CEHs or 9 CEHs, upon successful completion of the assessment.

19 CEH Offering

• SERC will provide 9 CEHs for the presentation portion of the conference
• An account will be set up through SERC and IncSys to provide 10 CEHs of simulation hours
• The account will be administered and CEHs awarded by IncSys
• Each individual will have a 14 business days from the close of the SOC to complete the simulation hours to receive NERC CEHs from IncSys
• The cost for the 19 CEHs virtual option is $675. $35.53/CEH hr.

9 CEH Offering

• SERC will provide 9 CEHs for the presentation portion of the conference
• The cost for the 9 CEHs virtual option is $320. $35.55/CEH hr.

A link will be provided for each day of the Event via WebEx

A separate link will be sent for the assessment at a later date (to the email address used for registration)

Schedule:

• Day 1 – Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 08:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern)

• Day 3 – Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Eastern)

Registration is $675.00 or $320.00 depending on selection for virtual attendance. Registration through the SERC website is required. If you select payment by check, include your name and event date on the check.

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

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 25, 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; however, we are recommending attendees to wear masks during the General Session and in the Breakout rooms.

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, March 30, 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