The following events and training courses are open to participants interested in learning more about utility management and governance.

Electric Utility Consultant’s Inc. (EUCI) Events and Conferences

The EUCI provides extensive programming and educational opportunities related to electric utilities, in addition to programming on oil and gas, renewable energy, water/wastewater, and emerging technologies. Their event list includes both formal trainings and workshops on technical subjects and conferences and other specialized events. The 2018 event roster includes the following subjects: Introduction to Cost-of-Service Concepts and Techniques for Electric Utilities (Anaheim, CA), Human Performance Improvements for Electric Utilities (Anaheim, CA), Renewable Energy 101 (Portland, OR), Transmission Structures and Foundations: Materials, Standards, Analysis and Design (Portland, OR), Smart Metering 101 (Denver, CO). For more information on the extensive events and trainings, visit the EUCI website.

African Utility Week

May 15-17, 2018, Cape Town, South Africa

The 18th annual African Utility Week is the only global meeting place, conference and trade exhibition for African power and water utility professionals. The attendee list includes expert speakers covering various topics, including: the full electricity value chain, metering and revenue cycle management, digital technology, water, finance and investment, and large-scale commercial and industrial energy projects in Africa. African Utility Week offers a unique networking opportunity for engineers, stakeholders and solution providers alike.

Asia Clean Energy Forum 2018

June 4-8, 2018, Manila, The Philippines

The Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) is the premier knowledge-sharing event for clean energy entrepreneurs, electricity sector professionals, and financial institutions interested in staying abreast with the latest developments and key issues in Asia’s clean energy sector. In June, these clean energy professionals convene at ADB Headquarters in Manila to network, discuss issues, exchange knowledge, and build business. This will include a Forum in which entrepreneurs will present business plans along four thematic tracks: energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy access, and chartering the future of clean energy in Asia. ACEF is hosted by USAID, the Asian Development Bank, and the Korean Energy Agency.

International Conference on Grid and Utility Computing

September 27-28, London, UK

19th International Conference on Grid and Utility Computing aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Grid and Utility Computing. It also provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of Grid and Utility Computing.

WEEC: World Energy Engineering Congress

October 17-19, 2018, Charlotte, North Carolina

The World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) is the largest energy conference and technology expo held in the United States specifically for business, industrial and institutional energy users. It brings together the top experts in all areas of the field to help set a clear, optimum path to energy efficiency, facility optimization and sustainability.

Latin American Utility Week

October 23-25, 2018, Sao Paulo, Brazil

The event draws experts and practitioners from 45 utilities, 574 unique companies, and 17 countries. The attendee list includes executives in electricity, water, IT, and telecommunications, in addition to practitioners specializing in energy and water management, smart city, and smart grid solutions. This event provides a great opportunity for networking and learning within the Latin American utility professional community.