PLMA Conference Planning 50th PLMA Conference

 

Action Items (as of August 26, 2024)

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 50th PLMA Conference
Responsibilities of the 50th Conference Scorers
Instructions for Scoring Presentations
Managing Conflicts of Interest in the Scoring Process
PLMA Policies that Apply to the 50th PLMA Conference
Upcoming Planning Meetings for the 50th PLMA Conference
Thank You to our 49th Conference Scorers

PLMA Conference Planning Milestones

  • DONE June 3: Launch Call for Presentations
  • DONE June 17: Conference Planning Kick Off Call
  • DONE June 17 - June 24: Review the Recording of the Conference Planning Kickoff Call
Click Here to View the Kick Off Call Recording
Click Here to View the Kick Off Slides
 

  • DONE July 1: Call for Presenters ends

  • DONE July 8: Open Scoring of Presentation Proposals
Click Here to Begin Scoring Abstracts

  • DONE July 8 - July 15: Scoring occurs

  • DONE July 22: Close Scoring of Presentation Proposals

  • DONE July 25: 50th PLMA Conference Planning Meeting Call to discuss ranked submissions

  • DONE July 29 - July 31: Review draft agenda and provide comments to Rich at [email protected] by COB Wednesday, July 31

Click Here to View the Recording


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Abstract Submission Scores

  • DONE August 5 - August 6: Session co-chairs accept assignments

  • DONE August 8: Notify accepted/rejected presenters

  • DONE August 21: Publish agenda online launch attendee/sponsorship registration

  • DONE August 27: Session Co-Chair Orientation

  • DONE August 27: Presenter Orientation

  • UPCOMING September 20: Registration deadline for presenters/co-chairs to confirm acceptance of their roles

  • UPCOMING September 20: All Session and Interest Group Co-Chairs finalize agenda descriptions for their session AND all speaker agreements completed 

  • October 18: Drafted presentation slides are provided to session co-chairs

  • November 1: Printing deadline for printed program

  • November 1: Deadline for presentations to have been practiced and slides reviewed

  • November 6: All FINAL CHANGES are Submitted to Session Co-Chairs
  • November 11-13: 50th PLMA Conference, Brooklyn, NY

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 50th 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, June 17, 2024
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, July 18, 2024
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 50th PLMA Conference's Submissions!

Melissa Leymon Oracle Utilities
Rich Philip PLMA
Joel Schofield Threshold Group
Ruth Kiselewich ICF
Michael Brown NV Energy
Derek Kirchner TRC Companies
Olivia Patterson Opinion Dynamics
Troy Eichenberger TVA
Allison Hamilton NRECA
Mike Smith National Grid
Eileen Hannigan Illume Advising
Beth Reid Olivine
Jonathan Hoechst Tetra Tech
Kari Binley ecobee
Farrokh Albuyeh OATI
Ross Malme Malme Energy Consulting
Kessie Avseikova Opinion Dynamics
Kevin Knight Baltimore Gas and Electric
Corey Wheat Copeland
Rebekah Grant Baltimore Gas and Electric
Kitty Wang Energy Solutions
Kirsten Millar Virtual Peaker
David Alspector Tierra Resource Consultants
Leigh Winterbottom ICF
Erica Keating Southern California Edison
Christine Cole Itron
Robin Maslowski Trillium Energy Consulting
Chris Ashley EnergyHub
Christine Riker Energy Solutions
Jenny Roehm Schneider Electric
Debyani Ghosh Guidehouse
Nick Bengtson EnergyHub
Tom Breare Kraken Technologies 
Jeff Ihnen Michaels Energy
Jacob Chacko Eaton
Sophie Sheeline Oracle Utilities
Vasudha Lathey Olivine
Katie Parkinson Apex Analytics
Brad Davids WeaveGrid
Justin Chamberlain CPS Energy
Thomas Roberts IGS Energy