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Join national leaders in power delivery at this exclusive event to discuss challenges, successful strategies and best practices in the evolving T&D market.
Friday, Oct. 4
Registration and Hospitality
Registration will be open from 4-7 p.m. in the Silver Alcove, as well as 8-10 a.m. on Saturday. Please join us to pick up Forum materials and mingle with friends over sips and light snacks.
Saturday, Oct. 5
Excursion and dinner reception details below. Departure times from the lodge vary by activity. All excursions will depart from the front drive, gathering in the Olympic Ballroom foyer. When registering, you and your guest can select one activity each, as well as each evening's reception and dinner.
Transportation will depart from Stein Eriksen Lodge at 5:30 p.m. Reception at 5:45 p.m., dinner at 6:45 p.m. Dinner indoors, with reception space indoors/outdoors.
Dinner will be followed by an optional Afterglow at 8:30 p.m. with dueling pianos in the loft of the Empire Canyon Lodge. Early buses will depart after dinner; final buses will depart after the Afterglow.
Attire: Dressy casual.
Riding an e-bike around the bike paths of Park City is a perfect way to explore town, no matter your fitness level. Helmets will be provided. Groups will depart at 9:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours.
Explore local trails and discover the history of this former silver mining town turned Winter Olympics host city. Groups will depart at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Also available on Sunday.
Duration: 2 hours.
Saddle up and trot along among the towering slopes of the Wasatch Mountain Range and wide-open meadows of the area. Groups will depart at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours.
Experience the ultimate Park City offroad experience in an easy-to-operate, side-by-side RZR all-terrain vehicle as we explore scenic Weber Canyon. Group will depart at 11 a.m. Also available on Sunday.
Duration: 2 hours.
Come experience the world-renowned fly-fishing in the area’s Blue Ribbon trout streams. Rods, waders and tackle will be provided. Groups will depart at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours.
Discover a multitude of historic sites in the area while tasting wines selected to reflect these stunning locations. Light snacks included. Group will depart at 12:50 p.m. Also available on Sunday.
Duration: 3 hours.
Sunday, Oct. 6
Excursion and dinner reception details below. Departure times from the lodge vary by activity. All excursions will depart from the front drive, gathering in the Olympic Ballroom foyer. When registering, you and your guest can select one activity each, as well as each evening's reception and dinner.
Indoor and outdoor reception space and dinner. Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Attire: Dressy casual.
Experienced guides will teach the techniques and skills to enjoy this form of outdoor adventure. Terrain varies based on ability level, weather conditions and group size. Helmets will be provided. Group will depart at 9:45 a.m.
Duration: 2 hours.
Put your aim to the test and join in some friendly target-shooting competition. Closed toe shoes are required. Safety glasses and earplugs will be provided. Groups will depart at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours.
Explore local trails and discover the history of this former silver mining town turned Winter Olympics host city. Groups will depart at 9:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Also available on Saturday.
Duration: 2 hours.
Experience the ultimate Park City offroad experience in an easy-to-operate, side-by-side RZR all-terrain vehicle as we explore scenic Weber Canyon. Group will depart at 11 a.m. Also available on Saturday.
Duration: 2 hours.
Discover a multitude of historic sites in the area while tasting wines selected to reflect these stunning locations. Light snacks included. Group will depart at 12:50 p.m. Also available on Saturday.
Duration: 3 hours.
Tour a distillery with a whiskey expert. You'll walk through the distillation process and see the blending, aging and bottling operations firsthand. Brunch included. Group will depart at 10:15 a.m.
Duration: under 2 hours.
Explore incredible views and fun trails in custom Jeep Gladiators that maximize off-road capabilities while maintaining safety. Groups will depart at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours.
Monday, Oct. 7
Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:15 a.m. in Odin/Valhalla. The forum kicks off at 8:30 a.m. in the Stein Ballroom. Please see detailed agenda below. Attire: Business casual.
Come and go from 9-11 a.m. in the Flagstaff Room. Gift customization also will be available during this time.
Guests can also enjoy an afternoon at leisure, or we will provide transportation to downtown Park City at 11 a.m. Discover things to do: https://www.steinlodge.com/things-to-do.
Transportation will be provided for this off-site event. Buses will begin departing at 5:30 p.m. Reception outdoors at 6:15 p.m., dinner indoors at 7:!5.
Gift customization will be available during this time.
Attire: Casual.
James Amato, vice president, Burns & McDonnell
Jamey Bertram, senior vice president, Burns & McDonnell
Matt Olson, chief innovation officer, Burns & McDonnell
Matthew Babin, head of energy and natural resources, Palantir Technologies
Moderator: Victor Atkins, director, security and risk consulting, 1898 & Co.
Panelists:
Moderator: Kyle Pynn, transportation electrification business line director, Burns & McDonnell
Panelists:
Moderator: Jeff Casey, business director, Burns & McDonnell
Panelists:
Moderator: Stephanie Villarreal, manager of asset and strategic development, Burns & McDonnell
Panelists:
Sol Rashidi, advisor, consultant and fractional CDO and CAIO
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Stephanie Silverman, founder and CEO, Venn Strategies
Kate Marks, senior vice president, Venn Strategies
Day 1 Keynote Speaker
Steve Schmidt
Renowned Political Strategist
SES Strategies
As a counselor to world leaders, CEOs, celebrities and political movements, Steve Schmidt has played an influential role in American politics for over two decades and has helped navigate high-stakes corporate, athletic, political and business strategy challenges. He is one of the nation’s most plugged-in political operatives, breaking down what the latest political news means for stakeholders on Main Street, Wall Street, Capitol Hill and beyond.
Steve was credited with transforming Sen. John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign “from corpse to contender.” He previously architected a similar turnaround for California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Steve was a top strategist in the 2004 campaign to re-elect President George W. Bush and served in the Bush administration. He spent 10 years as an analyst with MSNBC, resigning to found the Lincoln Project.
More recently, Steve founded The Warning, a digital media company, through which he seeks to orient his audience to the currents that are shaping our times, and the unseen forces shaping American culture and politics that are rarely discussed on cable news. He has a talent for explaining the complexities of our time and connecting this moment to our history and what is coming next.
Day 1 Keynote Speaker
Sol Rashidi
Advisor, consultant and fractional CDO and CAIO
Sol Rashidi has consistently been a trailblazer in the ideation, conceptualization, design and development of data and artificial intelligence applications. She played a pivotal role in launching IBM’s Watson in 2011, a groundbreaking application of AI on a global scale. Boasting over three dozen large-scale implementations, Sol holds 10 patents and has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including being recognized as one of the “Top 100 AI People” in 2023.
Sol has held significant C-suite positions in Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies through her career, including roles at Estee Lauder, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Sony Music, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Ernst & Young.
Now serving as an advisor, consultant and fractional CDO and CAIO, Sol is dedicated to assisting companies in advancing their business objectives. As a global keynote speaker, she leverages her technical expertise and storytelling abilities to articulate the business value of data, AI and technology. Her bestselling book, Your AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons Learned from Real-World AI Deployments, is written for business leaders without a technology background. Sol’s hallmark is simplifying the complex and helping leaders realize that innovation doesn’t always require cutting-edge solutions but often involves cutting through the noise.
Day 2 Keynote Speaker
Stephanie Silverman
Founder and CEO
Venn Strategies
Stephanie’s practice focuses on working with clients — largely in the areas of tax, economic and health policy — to optimize their positioning, alliances, messages and objectives in key national policy arenas. She has three decades of experience advising major corporations, trade associations, advocacy enterprises and foundations in sophisticated public affairs strategies and policy campaigns. A frequent speaker on federal public affairs and political strategy, Stephanie builds and executes multiplatform campaigns combining traditional advocacy, public affairs, issue positioning and alliance development to drive client success.
Day 2 Keynote Speaker
Kate Marks
Senior Vice President
Venn Strategies
Kate is a senior vice president in the firm’s critical infrastructure practice. A key Department of Energy official through the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations, she most recently served as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response.
Director of Supply Chain Management
Southern Company
Vice President
Burns & McDonnell
Director, Security and Risk Consulting
1898 & Co.
Head of Energy and Natural Resources
Palantir Technologies
Senior Manager, Operations Technology EV
Republic Services
Senior Vice President
Burns & McDonnell
Business Director
Burns & McDonnell
President and CEO
American Association of Blacks in Energy
Vice President, Project Delivery and Construction
ATCO EnPower
Executive Director
WIRES
Director — Strategic Partnerships, Operations Infrastructure and Sustainability
Zoox
Senior Vice President and CFO
ITC Holdings Corp.
Executive Director
Alliance for Transportation Electrification
Vice Chairman and Group President
DTE Energy
Partner and Head of Research
Energy Impact Partners
Vice President and CIO
TXNM Energy (formerly PNM Resources)
Executive Vice President
Edison Electric Institute
President, Transmission
FirstEnergy
Senior Vice President and CIO
PJM Interconnection
Chief Innovation Officer
Burns & McDonnell
Transportation Electrification Business Line Director
Burns & McDonnell
President, Transmission and Offshore Wind Projects
Eversource Energy
Chairman and President
Ameren Transmission Co. of Illinois
Executive Vice President, Capital Portfolio Delivery
Hydro One
President
Paul N Stockton LLC
Manager of Asset and Strategic Development
Burns & McDonnell
Managing Director, U.S. Power and Utilities Investment Banking
Scotiabank
Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley
Nestled amid the alpine serenity of Deer Valley and identified worldwide as a preeminent luxury ski hotel, Stein Eriksen Lodge is an authentic year-round European lodge offering an elegant blend of contemporary sophistication and nostalgic grace. Inspired by the Olympic legend and his Norwegian heritage, this traditional ski lodge was the first luxury property in Park City. Guests experience award-winning dining, indulgent spa treatments and a welcoming ambiance, providing the ultimate in service, comfort and location.
Reservations
To secure your reservations at our negotiated group rate, visit this webpage. Reservations must be made by Aug. 30. If you have additional questions, contact Shana Mummert, Burns & McDonnell events strategy manager, at 816-894-8627.
Getting There
The lodge is approximately 45 minutes (38 miles) from Salt Lake City International Airport. Transportation and shuttle services between the airport and Park City are available year-round, along with taxi and ride-hailing services.
Attire
Recommended attire for the optional excursions is casual/comfortable, based on your selections; business casual for the Forum; and dressy casual for the dinners. Dressing in layers for the cooler mountain temperatures is advisable. In general:
Our three evening outings include a mix of both indoor & outdoor spaces (weather permitting) and indoor dinners. Jeans would be appropriate for the Monday evening outing at The Lodge at Blue Sky.
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