The technologies are fun, but knowing the rules is CRITICAL. UTC has a 60-year tradition of addressing the key legal and regulatory issues affecting the telecom and IT networks of energy and water utilities, while seeking to obtain favorable regulations for our members. This workshop will provide detailed information on complex issues ranging from spectrum policy, to rights-of-way, to regulations governing technologies like BPL – and we’ll let you know what your legal/regulatory staff is doing on Capitol Hill and before other State and Federal agencies.

 

Sunday, May 4, 2008

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pre-Conference Tutorials [1]

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2008 Grand Opening
Help us kick off UTC EXPO 2008 & UTC TELECOM 2008 in the exhibit hall! This event gives you a chance to get your first look at the exhibit hall while enjoying food and drinks at the same time. Renew old acquaintances and make new friends as you take advantage of this networking opportunity.

Monday, May 5, 2008

8:00 a.m.
Continental Networking Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Opening General Session
Location: Gatlin B

UTC TELECOM 2008 starts off with a bang at the Opening General Session. The session will feature reports from Chairman of the Board Jeff Selman and UTC's Division Chairs, explaining their key issues and activities. This session also features a keynote on the state of the industry by Jeff Lyash, President & CEO, Progress Energy Florida, Inc. You'll want to stay for UTC TELECOM 2008's keynote address by Larry J. Sabato a leading election analyst and university professor. 2008 is shaping up to be a major political contest -- come hear what's in store for the elections and what that means for you professionally and personally!

10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Networking Break

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Securing Your SCADA System
Location: Gatlin A2

Peter Allor, Director of Intelligence, IBM
Andrew Bartels, Chief Technology Officer, Aegis Technologies
Rita Wells, Manager/SCADA and Process Control Systems,
Idaho National Laboratory

Media reports say that utility SCADA systems are under cyber attack now more than ever - and that's just what becomes public. Is your SCADA system as secure as it needs to be? To stand up to the ever-increasing sophistication of today's hackers, it probably needs more protection than you think. This session will show you what security your utility should have in place to guard your SCADA system, with some hard facts about what hackers really can do to your system. If you have SCADA security responsibility or can provide important information to someone else who does, come to this session and prepare to squirm a bit.

How Utility Telecom Systems Benefit the Community
Location: Gatlin A1

Jimmy Don Havins, P.E., Manager-Telecommunications, Lower Colorado River Authority
Michael Johnston, Vice President of Information System, Jackson Energy Authority

Telecom systems are critical to utilities, but they also can be critical to the communities that utilities serve. This session explores means to build telecom systems that can benefit the community at large. Such projects are "win-win" scenarios for
both; moreover, telecom departments may gain an edge in securing additional funds and people to complete projects that have a scope greater than just the utility.

11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2008 Open

11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Networking Lunch in UTC EXPO 2008

2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Utility Interoperability is Different - How Do We Get There?
Location: Gatlin A1

Jeff Sheldon, Attorney at Law, McDermott, Will & Emery
Ronald Beck, Network Engineer, Central Lincoln People's Utility District

"Interoperability" is a Washington buzzword, but while everyone knows that utilities have to respond during emergency situations, that's only a small part of what interoperability means to you. When utilities are getting the lights back on, the gas running and water flowing, how do the right personnel from dozens of utilities talk to each other? Then, how do they talk with traditional public safety? And on an everyday basis, how do Smart Grids and better emergency planning drive connectivity among entire utility data networks? UTC's Regional Division has been working to define what "interoperability" means for OUR industry, and how to get there. Come hear about the progress, provide your input and help us work out the plan for this important part of our future.

3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Networking Break in UTC EXPO 2008

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UTC Gala
Location: Panzacola

Celebrate UTC's 60th birthday with us at Club Sesenta (or Club Sixty in English)! We've been around since 1948 -- that's something to celebrate. What better way than to mark this special anniversary with the very people that helped us make it to 60. And....in addition to a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday," and salsa dancing. Club Sesenta will include drinks, food, friends and fun all at Shingle Creek - don't miss it!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
UTC Apex Award Breakfast
Location: Gatlin B

The presentation of the fourth Annual UTC Apex Award, sponsored by Motorola, will be an awards breakfast to remember! Join us again this year as we honor the absolute best in utility telecommunications to benefit our communities. This event will showcase the winners of this distinguished award and the finalists, told as only they can through the stories they submitted about their projects. Come and be reminded of what's special about being involved in the critical infrastructure communications industry!

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2008 Open

11:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Networking Break

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
UTC Legal/Regulatory Update - Infrastructure Issues
Location: Gatlin A2

Brett Kilbourne, Director-Regulatory Services & Associate Counsel, Utilities Telecom Council

From pole attachments to tower issues, this session, presented by UTC's Legal/Regulatory team, will fill you in on infrastructure issues you need to be aware of from the FCC, Congress and the states.

12:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Networking Lunch in UTC EXPO 2008

3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
UTC Regulatory/Legislative Update - the Wireless Landscape
Location: Gatlin A4

Jill Lyon, Vice President & General Counsel, Utilities Telecom Council
Prudence Parks, Federal Legislative Representative, Utilities Telecom Council

As always, there are many regulatory issues and proceedings that will have an impact on utility mobility networks. Issues continue to affect your legacy spectrum, while new proceedings have possibilities for wireless broadband, telemetry and new technologies. Meanwhile, UTC is focusing on the energy side of regulation more than ever before as a way to get members' needs understood. This session, presented by UTC's Legal/Regulatory team, will go over the broad regulatory landscape that will determine the future of your communications systems.

4:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Networking Break

4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Washington Roundtable
Location: St. Johns 23

Jill Lyon, Vice President & General Counsel, Utilities Telecom Council
Prudence Parks, Federal Legislative Representative, Utilities Telecom Council
Erik Stark, Associate Administrator for the Office of Policy Analysis and Development, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Rita Wells, Manager/SCADA and Process Control Systems, Idaho National Laboratory

From the new Energy Act to emergency communications and cyber security, utility communications capabilities are being considered all over Washington these days. UTC’s Public Policy Division and staff are working with Congress, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, NTIA and others, and you should hear what policymakers are doing that could have a profound effect on your utility and its systems. Finish your educational day with some inside information from our Washington guests in this important session.

International Roundtable
Location: St. Johns 25

MODERATOR: Dymitr Wajsman, Co-Chairman, UTC International Division, and Director, APTEL - Associaçao das Empresas Proprietàrias de Infraestrutura e Sistemas Privados de Telecommunicações (BRAZIL)
Miguel Angel Sánchez Fornié, Co-Chairman, UTC International Division, and Director of Telecommunications and Control Systems, Iberdrola, S.A. (SPAIN)
Ion Nedelcu, General Director, TELETRANS S.A. (ROMANIA)
José Gonçalves Vieira, New Business and Telecom Superintendent, CELG – Cia Energetica de Goias (BRAZIL)
Cenildo Costa de Oliveira, Telecommunications Engineering Manager, CHESF – Cia Hidro Eletrica de Sao Francisco (BRAZIL)

A special invitation is extended to all international delegates attending UTC TELECOM 2008 to attend this unique session featuring utility telecom executives from around the world addressing key activities in Europe and South America. Following the presentations, all international participants will be invited to give a brief report on their activities. A great session to meet your counterparts from across the globe and make new, valuable friends.

6:30 p.m.
UTC Awards Dinner
Location: Panzacola F

The UTC Awards Dinner is a favorite social event of UTC TELECOM 2008! During the Awards Dinner we will honor the recipients of UTC's most prestigious awards in 2008, the Dondanville, Meehan and Chairman's Awards after enjoying a sit down dinner. This is a great way to end the last full day of UTC TELECOM 2008, honoring colleagues and friends. *Please note, dress for this event is semi-formal.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
UTC Annual Membership Meeting & Breakfast
Location: Gatlin B

On the last day of UTC TELECOM 2008, you'll take part in the UTC Annual Membership Meeting. This is your chance to hear UTC's leaders report on their activities over the past year and their plans for 2008-2009. It's also your chance to vote on any new business for UTC, including the election of new officers! Join Jeff Selman, UTC's Chairman of the Board, as he and other leaders remind you why you became a member of UTC . Be a part of the annual progress of your trade association as we enter our very special anniversary
year!

9:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Networking Break

9:45 - 11:45 a.m.
NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Compliance Workshop
Location: Gatlin A3

Jonathan Pollet, VP, Professional Services, Industrial Defender
Ori Artman, Chief Technology Officer, Teltone Corporation
Andrew Bartels, Chief Technology Officer, Aegis Technologies
Curtis Johnson, Project Manager, Black & Veatch

This workshop provides a pivotal look at utility compliance with CIP 002-009, the NERC Cyber Security standards. With fines that can hit up to $1 million, per instance, PER DAY, any potential problems can translate to huge liabilities for your utility. Mitigating risk before any surprise NERC audit is essential. This session will go over what you need to know in regards to NERC compliance no matter where you are in the process.