2008 IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition

Receptions and Luncheons

Conference Reception
Monday, April 21, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join Your Colleagues from Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of World’s Fair in Chicago.

A free shuttle will operate between designated Conference Hotels and the Opening Conference Reception on Monday evening.

Exposition Hall Luncheon
Tuesday, April 22, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
McCormick Place North

Collegiate/GOLD/ Industry Luncheon
Wednesday, April 23, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
McCormick Place, Meeting Rooms

Integrating Large-Scale Remote (Wind) Resources Into the Grid
Paul McCoy, President and co-founder of Trans-Elect

Trans-Elect was the first independent electric transmission company in North America. The company purchased the
transmission assets of Consumers Energy in Michigan and became a co-general partner of a consortium that acquired the transmission assets of TransAlta in Alberta Canada. Trans-Elect also partnered with Pacific Gas and Electric and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Western Area Power Administration to develop California's Path 15 transmission line.

Before co-founding Trans-Elect, McCoy spent 27 years at Commonwealth Edison. At ComEd, he served for 7 years as a member of the senior executive policy team, and had direct responsibility for the planning, design, operation, and construction functions for the company’s transmission and distribution systems.

Networking Reception
Wednesday, April 23, 4:30 pm- 6:00 pm
Exposition Hall, McCormick Place

In the constantly evolving power delivery industry every moment you can spend with a colleague from around the world is important. Our networking reception is designed to bring together a multitude of national and international product specialists, experts and industry leaders for a relaxing get-to-know-you gathering.

All attendees are invited to the Networking Reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beverages. Take this opportunity to renew acquaintances and meet new members of the worldwide power engineering community. The Networking Reception is open to all registered attendees and registered companions.

Closing Ceremony and Reception
New Orleans in 2010–Are You Ready for the Big Easy? The Big Easy Is Ready for You!
Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm - 4:00 pm

Join us as we conclude our 2008 Conference and Exposition and look to 2010 for the next big celebration in the one of America’s best convention cities–New Orleans, Louisiana.