2013 UEC Summit Brochure

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Admission and Fees The UEC Summit is designed for high-performing leaders and executives. Utility industry leaders are invited to apply online at www.uidaho.edu/uec/summit.

Details Dates: June 25 - 27, 2013 Fee: Includes instruction, materials, continuing education units, meals and special events $1,395 before March 29 $1,495 after March 29 Location: The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Phone: 208.885.6265 E-mail: uiuec@uidaho.edu Website: www.uiuec.org

“The UEC Summit really hit the mark. It’s a speed course chocked full of relevant, current material with the UEC brand of top notch industry experts sharing their knowledge blended with great networking to gain new insights on critical issues.” Kim Pearman-Gillman Business Development Director McKinstry Co.

The UEC Summit runs concurrently with the third week of the Utility Executive Course. (The 60th annual Utility Executive Course is June 10 - 27, 2013, on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, Idaho.) Summit and UEC participants will join faculty, advisory committee, and staff on Thursday evening for a final banquet and dinner cruise on beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene. Cancellations and Substitutions Please submit cancellation and requests for refunds via email by May 15, 2013. Refunds received by this date will be processed less a $150 administrative fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations after May 15, 2013. Substitutions will be processed for no additional fee and will be accepted up to the start of the program.

“The Summit is an excellent forum on the latest energy industry trends through an informed and knowledgeable set of speakers and a highly engaged group of attendees— very well done with great customer focus!” Tom O’Brien, Vice President, Information & Technology Services PJM Interconnection, LLC

A Premier Utility Executive Learning Experience

June 25 - 27, 2013 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho


Tradition and Innovation — The Best of Both The UEC Summit is an industry-driven executive education program

World-Class Faculty

designed specifically for utility leaders to provide comprehensive analysis

Summit faculty are widely respected, influential leaders who facilitate dialogue on diverse points of view and ensure a well-rounded learning experience.

of the industry’s top challenges and opportunities. The intensive three-day format combines some of the utility industry’s best leaders with a worldclass faculty, competency-based curriculum, and abundant opportunities for network building.

Building Strategic Knowledge The UEC Summit provides in-depth knowledge and up-to-the-minute information on critical issues shaping the industry’s future.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

FACULTY INCLUDE: Darrel Anderson, Executive Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer, IDACORP, Inc., and President and Chief Financial Officer, Idaho Power Roy Barnes, President, Blue Space Consulting Brian Bird, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, NorthWestern Energy Ralph Cavanagh, Co-Director, Energy and Transportation Program, Natural Resources Defense Council Gregory Guthridge, Global Managing Director, Accenture Retail & Business Services for Utilities

Utility of the Future – moderated CEO panel discussion of critical issues shaping the industry’s future

David Owens, Executive Vice President, Edison Electric Institute

Current Issues Facing Utility CFOs – moderated CFO panel discussion of strategic initiatives and enterprise risk management

Mark Thies, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Avista Corp.

J. Frank Russell, Senior Vice President, Concentric Energy Advisors

Capital Markets – current market issues impacting utilities Customer Experience – integrating the customer experience into product and service design New Energy Consumer – managing information to strengthen the utility/consumer relationship State of the Energy Industry – how industry changes are impacting business decisions Environmental Collaboration – meeting the challenges of global warming FERC and NERC – reliability standards, compliance, and critical infrastructure Cyber Security – critical security failings and the challenges ahead

“The UEC Summit gets you up to speed on utility industry challenges and best practices. Presentations are relevant and cover the top of mind issues leaders and their companies are facing. “ Janet Kavran, Director, Community Outreach Puget Sound Energy


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