PLMA Conference Planning Spring 2025 PLMA Conference

 

Action Items (as of February 21, 2025)

1. Attend the Conference Planning Kickoff Call.
2. Score Submitted Abstracts.
3. Attend the Conference Planning Group Call.
4. Notify Accepted and Rejected Submissions.
5. Announce Agenda and Launch Registration and Sponsorships

 

Content Included on this Page:
Conference Planning Milestones for the Spring 2025 PLMA Conference
Responsibilities of the Spring 2025 Conference Scorers
Instructions for Scoring Presentations
Managing Conflicts of Interest in the Scoring Process
PLMA Policies that Apply to the Spring 2025 PLMA Conference
Upcoming Planning Meetings for the Spring 2025 PLMA Conference
Thank You to our 50th Conference Scorers

PLMA Conference Planning Milestones

  • DONE December 2: Launch Call for Presentations
  • DONE December 27: Call Presenters Ends
  • DONE January 6: Conference Planning Kick Off Call
  • DONE January 2: Open Scoring of Presentation Proposals
Click Here to Begin Scoring Abstracts
  • DONE: January 6 - January 13: Review the Recording of the Conference Planning Kickoff Call

  • DONE January 6 - January 13: Scoring occurs

  • DONE January 13: Close Scoring of Presentation Proposals

  • DONE January 15: Spring 2025 PLMA Conference Planning Meeting Call to discuss ranked submissions

  • DONE January 16 - January 22: Review draft agenda and provide comments to Rich at [email protected] by COB Wednesday, January 22

  • DONE January 27 - January 28: Session co-chairs accept assignments

  • DONE January 29 - January 31: Notify accepted/rejected presenters

  • DONE February 12: Publish agenda online launch attendee/sponsorship registration

  • UPCOMING February 25: Session Co-Chair Orientation

  • IN PROGRESS February 25: Presenter Orientation

  • IN PROGRESS March 7: Registration deadline for presenters/co-chairs to confirm acceptance of their roles

  • UPCOMING March 14: All Session and Interest Group Co-Chairs finalize agenda descriptions for their session AND all speaker agreements completed 

  • UPCOMING April 11: Drafted presentation slides are provided to session co-chairs

  • UPCOMING April 25: Printing deadline for printed program

  • UPCOMING April 25: Deadline for presentations to have been practiced and slides reviewed

  • UPCOMING April 30: All FINAL CHANGES are Submitted to Session Co-Chairs
  • UPCOMING May 5-7: Spring 2025 PLMA Conference, Kansas City, MO

Responsibilities of the Conference Planning Group:

Any PLMA member may join this Planning Group upon request. If you are not able to participate in the scoring process, you will not be included in the agenda development process that follows. As a member of the Conference Planning Group, you are responsible for:

  • Reviewing and scoring conference presentation submissions in a manner consistent with PLMA Policies.
  • Following PLMA's Scoring and Recusal Instructions.
  • Considering input from past conference attendee evaluations when scoring.
  • Supporting conference planning activities.
  • Promoting attendance by sharing conference announcements and using social media.


PLMA Policies that Apply to the Spring 2025 Conference

PLMA Policies may be found on the policy page at www.peakload.org/Policies. Take special care to review:

  • The PLMA Presenter Policy

  • The PLMA Co-Chair Roles Guidance Document

  • The PLMA Code of Conduct

Session Co-Chairs are selected from among those who scored abstracts and/or volunteered. Co-Chairs ensure PLMA delivers valuable ideas and information to our members and attendees. PLMA recognizes that presenting at one of our events requires substantial effort on your part and we thank you in advance for your contribution.

Upcoming Meetings: (please mark your calendar) 

Conference Planning Group: Kick Off Call, January 6, 2025
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET,
NOTE: Participant access will be given to all current group members. 

2:00 pm - Overview of conference planning milestones
2:10 pm - Review of general policies and abstract scoring
2:20 pm - PLMA Mission and strategic initiatives
2:30 pm - Adjourn

Conference Planning Group: Presentation Scorers Call, January 15, 2025
2:00 - 4:00 pm ET
NOTE: Participant access will be given to everyone who scored presentation proposals.
2:00 - 3:00 pm: Review and discuss the aggregated presentation rankings
3:00 - 3:30 pm: Brainstorm potential keynotes and additional topics
3:30 - 4:00 pm: Review timeline and next steps
4:00 pm Adjourn


Thank You to Everyone Who Scored the Spring 2025 PLMA Conference's Submissions!

Rich Philip PLMA
Melissa Leymon Oracle
Ruth Kiselewich ICF
Troy Eichenberger TVA
Farrokh Albuyeh OATI
Ross Malme Kitu Systems
Kevin Knight Baltimore Gas and Electric
Dave Alspector Tierra Resource Consultants
Joana Abreu Efficiency Vermont
Michael Brown NV Energy/Berkshire Hathaway
Olivia Patterson Opinion Dynamics
Christine Riker Energy Solutions
Jonathan Hoechst Tetra Tech
Debyani Ghosh Guidehouse
Vasudha Lathey Olivine
Meghan Jennings Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Brad Davids WeaveGrid
Jeff Ihnen Michaels Energy
Christine Cole Itron
Jacob Chacko Eaton
Syd Bishop Virtual Peaker
Sophie Sheeline Oracle
Katie Parkinson Pipes and Wires Consulting
Jordan Folks Opinion Dynamics
Corey Wheat Copeland
Joel Schofield Threshold 
Tom Breare Kraken
Leigh Winterbottom ICF
Hayley Burns TRC 
Derek Kirchner TRC 
AllisonHamilton NRECA
Beth Reid Olivine
Robin Maslowski Trillium Energy Consulting
Devon Schmidt Olivine
Kitty Wang Energy Solutions
Justin Chamberlain CPS Energy
Palak Jain Oracle
Jon Hilowitz  Orange and Rockland Utilities