BONUS: All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of SECC’s 2021 State of the Consumer report.
SECC’s 2021 Consumer Symposium
Join SECC for the two-day, virtual 2021 Consumer Symposium! SECC’s Consumer Symposium is a one-of-a-kind event that focuses on energy customers and their relationships with the smart grid, grid edge tech and related programs & services.
Through engaging sessions with industry thought leaders, Symposium attendees will gain actionable insights for developing innovative solutions to engage consumers in smart energy in 2021 and beyond.
The conference will be hosted on Airmeet, a virtual event platform that uses webcams to create an immersive, interactive experience. Access the conference each day here. If you visit the link before we open the conference on April 20, you can "Add to calendar" or "Copy Link". Please note, only individuals who have registered through SECC and have an email entered into the system will be allowed to enter on event day. If you're not sure if you're registered please contact us or would like to register, please do so here.
We highly recommend that you log into Airmeet and create a profile prior to the start of the conference. To create a profile:
The event platform will open at noon (ET) each day to allow for additional networking time. Click the conference link each day to access the event.
If you experience any issues, there is a chat/live support that can be accessed by clicking the circle with the question mark on the bottom right or visiting here. We suggest using “Airmeet chat support”. You can also access Airmeet’s FAQ here.
For the best quality experience, use Chrome as your browser, do not log in with a smartphone (desktop or laptop preferred) and utilize the best internet speed possible.
Registration for the 2021 Consumer Symposium is currently open. Please email secc@smartenergycc.org with any questions.
The virtual 2021 Consumer Symposium will feature engaging, interactive sessions focusing on energy customers and their relationships with the smart grid, grid edge technologies and related utility programs & services highlighted. Access the full agenda here.
Keynote
Chief Customer Officer
The AES Corporation
Annmarie Reynolds is Vice President and Chief Customer Officer of The AES Corporation. The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 global power company, providing affordable, sustainable energy to 15 countries through a diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities. Annmarie is passionate about customer outcomes, data driven decision making and technologies role in the evolving energy markets. Her background spans strategy, commercial, risk management and operational roles across the electric value chain. She is a graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Keynote
CEO
Bidgely
Abhay Gupta founded Bidgely, with the mission of leveraging data to transform the utility industry. Today, Bidgely is the indispensable innovation partner for UtilityAI. As CEO, Abhay has led the company from concept to market leadership. Prior to Bidgely, Abhay worked at a combination of energy and technology companies including Grid Net, Echelon and Sun Microsystems. He holds a B. Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, M.S. from University of Southern California and M.B.A. from Santa Clara University.
CEO & Co-Founder
BlastPoint
Local Policy Manager, Energy Equity
ACEEE
Principal
Barbara Leary Consulting
Associate Vice President, Marketing & Content Strategy
Questline
Vice President, Product Management, Solutions & Partnerships
CLEAResult
Senior Product Manager, Outcomes
Itron
Chief Customer Officer
Smart Energy Water
Sr. Strategic Business Planner, Electric Transportation
SMUD
Director – Customer Decision Sciences
DNV
Head of Energy Partnerships
Google
Director, Client Success
Kandela
Director, Transportation Electrification
DNV
Executive Director
Fuels Institute
Manager of Energy & Environmental Policy
Xcel Energy
Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications
Cobb EMC
Electrification Policy Manager
Southern Company
Executive Director
Georgia Watch
President & CEO
Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative
Customer Engagement Specialist
NB Power Corporation
Energy Efficiency Community Strategist
Eversource Energy
Vice President, Market Innovation
Uplight
Analyst, Corporate Social Responsibility
Entergy
Manager of Strategic Initiatives
Energy Federation Incorporated
Director of Communications and Public Relations
Ameren Illinois
Climate Policy Director
Duke Energy
SECC will announce the winners of the 2021 Best Practices Awards during a virtual session at the 2021 Consumer Symposium on April 21, 2021. The Best Practices Awards are a set of a unique awards that highlight leadership from electricity providers in developing customer-centric programs, services and strategies. Learn more here.
SECC offers a number of opportunities to build your brand among our diverse membership of industry leaders. If you are interested in partnering with SECC for the 2021 Consumer Symposium, download details or contact SECC’s President & CEO Nathan Shannon. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available.
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