Join us for a day of games, food and engaging sessions filled with valuable discussions, real-world examples and trends in technology.
Friday – June 21, 2024
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
TPC Sugarloaf
2595 Sugarloaf Club Drive
Duluth, GA 30097
2595 Sugarloaf Club Drive
Duluth, GA 30097
AGENDA
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
CHECK-IN & NETWORKING
(Games and Refreshments)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
LUNCH
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
WELCOME ADDRESS
Speaker: KaMia Johnson
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
MAXIMIZING ASSET PERFORMANCE AND ENHANCING CAPITAL SPENDING EFFECTIVENESS WITH DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
Speaker: Dr. Kris Ramanadhan
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
AI OPTIMIZATION: USING AI TO OPTIMIZE LOAD BALANCING OF ENERGY
Speaker: Krishnan Kasiviswanathan
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
CLOSING
Speaker: Sreenivas Ambati
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
SOCIAL HOUR
Refreshments will be served.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
KaMia Johnson
KaMia is a Client Relations leader with Apex. She is an innovative and accomplished executive with over 15 years of experience in operations, finance, performance improvement, and project management who consistently ensures the long-term sustainability of improved outcomes by fostering collaborative, cooperative, and supportive relationships. KaMia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership at Mercer University. She also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Capella University.
Dr. Kris Ramanadhan
Dr. Ramanadhan is a retired senior executive from ExxonMobil, with a wealth of domestic and international experience. His expertise covers global business development, strategic planning, commercial negotiations, capital project execution as well as optimizing asset performance through technology applications and automation. As an independent consultant, Kris lends his expertise to the oil, gas, power, and chemicals sectors to enhance their business performance by integrating digital solutions and Artificial Intelligence (Al) across the value chain. A particular focus of his work involves assisting clients in managing the energy transition challenges.
Krishnan Kasiviswanathan
Krishnan Kasiviswanathan, Chariot Energy’s Chief Risk Officer, brings over 25 years of energy risk management and trading experience. Before joining Chariot, he served as Chief Innovation Officer at Innowatts and Chief Commercial Officer at Just Energy. At Just Energy, Krishnan transformed global commercial operations across multiple countries through technology and analytics. Prior to that, he held leadership positions at NRG Energy and began his career at Eversource Energy. Krishnan holds an MBA and Master of Science degrees from the University of Connecticut.
Sreenivas Ambati
Sreenivas Ambati brings over 18 years of experience as a Civil Engineer and 20 years as an IT professional. With expertise in Middleware, he has contributed significantly to various Federal Government agencies including the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). As a co-founder of Apex IT Services, he currently holds a senior management position, driving the company’s success and growth.
ABOUT THE SESSIONS
Session Title: Maximizing Asset Performance and Enhancing Capital Spending Effectiveness with Digital Solutions
Explore how digital solutions are revolutionizing asset performance optimization and capital spending effectiveness in the energy transition. Dr. Kris Ramanadhan will delve into the key technologies and strategies driving these advancements and discuss their implications for utility companies striving for long-term sustainability.
Key Objectives
Understanding the Energy Transition
Explore the shift from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy sources and its significance for utility companies.
Leveraging Digital Solutions
Learn how advanced analytics, predictive maintenance, and resource planning tools are optimizing asset performance and reducing operational costs.
Enhancing Capital Spending
Discover how digital tools expedite facility design, improve project execution, and minimize costs throughout the project lifecycle.
Role of Al in Grid Management
Explore the crucial role of Al in optimizing energy distribution and grid management, particularly in the context of renewable energy integration.
IT Expertise in the Energy Sector
IT expertise in the energy sector: Discuss the growing demand for IT expertise in data analytics and Al, and its importance in capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the energy transition.
Session Title: Optimizing Load Balancing Using Al
Explore how Al is revolutionizing load balancing in the energy sector amidst the transition to net zero. Discover how Al-powered real-time curtailment decisions on dispatchable loads are becoming essential for maintaining system reliability and meeting peak demand.
Key Objectives
Understanding the Energy Transition
Explore the challenges posed by intermittent renewable generation and the retirement of coal/gas plants in achieving net zero emissions.
Importance of Load Balancing
Discuss the critical role of load balancing in maintaining grid stability and reliability during peak demand periods.
Leveraging Al for Real-Time Decision Making
Learn how Al algorithms are optimizing curtailment decisions on dispatchable loads, such as cryptomining operations, to effectively manage system peaks.
Addressing System Constraints
Explore how price-triggered curtailment and load extraction options are utilized to alleviate system constraints and ensure grid stability.
Key Considerations for Al Implementation
Discuss the key factors to consider when implementing Al solutions for load balancing, including data quality, algorithm robustness, and stakeholder engagement.
DOWNLOADS
WELCOME ADDRESS
Speaker: KaMia Johnson
MAXIMIZING ASSET PERFORMANCE AND ENHANCING CAPITAL SPENDING EFFECTIVENESS WITH DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
Speaker: Dr. Kris Ramanadhan
AI OPTIMIZATION: USING AI TO OPTIMIZE LOAD BALANCING OF ENERGY
Speaker: Krishnan Kasivishwanathan
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