The 5th Annual Grid Modernization Forum, May 19-20, 100% online at www.grid-modernization-forum.com, will closely examines lessons learned to date by industry leaders pushing the fronters of grid modernization and reliability. Key technology innovators and executives will share perspectives on how best to leverage smart grid investment, effectively engage customers, and meet the challenges of the changing energy ecosystem. SECC's President & CEO Patty Durand will lead a panel based on the “Distributed Energy Resources: Meeting Consumer Needs” report.