Advisory Council meeting

Join the Advisory Council 2026 and discover best-in-class technology solutions for asset management
About this Event

As one our closest partners and a well-known thought leader, I’m pleased to invite you to join us for an upcoming Advisory Council Meeting—an exclusive gathering of senior leaders from across U.S. electric utilities.

We’ve tailored this experience to go beyond traditional meetings. Held in the breathtaking mountains of Virginia, and convenient to Washington Dulles International Airport, the one- and-a-half day-event will be hosted at a state-of–the-art executive briefing center designed to inspire big-picture thinking and collaboration.

You’ll Hear & Experience:

• Perspectives from Danny Wilderotter, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group, on utility trends, platforms, and ecosystem transformation
• Alex Hawkinson, founder of Bright AI, on how physical AI is unlocking grid-wide visibility and insight
• Technology showcases with autonomous drones, robotics, and asset management workforce tools focused on strengthening and extending grid life
• An executive roundtable with utility leaders where you’ll share and hear insights on utility T&D asset management challenges and strategies
• An immersive space exploration showcase in a mountain top observatory

Tuesday Sept. 22

🕑: 04:00 PM
Arrivals at Hotel Burg, Leesburg, VA
🕑: 06:00 PM
Reception and Dinner
Wednesday Sept. 23

🕑: 08:00 AM
Shuttle to Executive Briefing Center & Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM
Introductions and Keynotes

Info: Explore around the topic of "Industry Challenges" with consultant Boston Consulting Group. Discover more on the aging grid, technology and regulatory wins.

🕑: 12:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM
Technology Showcase

Info: Discover the innovative technology partnerships with Neara and BrightAI

🕑: 03:00 PM
Utility Roundtable: Where Do We Go From Here?
🕑: 04:00 PM
Concluding Remarks

Info: Wrapping up the day and return shuttle to Hotel Burg

🕑: 07:00 PM
Reception & Dinner with Space Exploration Program

Info: Arriving by private shuttle directly from your hotel, experience this catered event at the private on-property mountaintop observatory, featuring 100-mile panoramic view. This breathtaking location with state-of-the-art technology, will be accompanied by an inspiring educational session on space exploration, designed to spark big-picture thinking. A return shuttle to the hotel will be provided.