Advisory Council meeting
Schedule
Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Hotel Burg | Leesburg, VA
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.
Where is it happening?
Hotel Burg, 208 South King Street, Leesburg, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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