2024 SERC System Operator Conference SOC #2 - Lexington, KY, May 21-23

EVENT INFORMATION: Times listed below are Eastern

Tuesday/Wednesday, May 21-22, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 23, 2024, 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 $495.

Schedule: Day 1 – Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern)

Day 2 – Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern)

Day 3 – Thursday, May 23, 2024, 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, May 13, 2024

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.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Embassy Suites Lexington, UK, Coldstream

1801 Newtown Pike

Lexington, KY 40511

859-306-0901

GROUND TRANSPORTATION / PARKING: The Embassy Suites Lexington does not offer complimentary shuttle transportation to and from the t. For guests that may need additional transportation, please click the for Lexington Bluegrass Regional Airport (Ground Transportation).

Self-parking at Embassy Suites Lexington, UK, Coldstreamis complimentary. Valet parking is not available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Questions concerning meeting content - Marty Sas at [email protected]

Questions concerning registration & hotel accommodations - Shan Fox at [email protected]

Host or Publisher Shan Fox