2024 KEYNOTE

SCE's Countdown to 2045

     Thursday, October 24
     11:30 am–1:00 pm
     Exhibit Hall A

Attendees are invited to arrive at the start of the session, pass through the buffet line, then enjoy their lunch during the keynote speech.
Lunch is included in the registration fee.

2024 Keynote Speaker:

Joshua Park is a Senior Engineer 2 at Southern California Edison (SCE), bringing close to three decades of expertise in electrical engineering. He holds a BS from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and two MS degrees from the University of Southern California and the University of Washington. Joshua's career at SCE began in 2004, where he has held various pivotal roles. Currently, he provides technical expertise and consulting for technology demonstration projects and develops hardware-in-the-loop testing capabilities.

Previously, Joshua served as the Senior Engineering Manager for Grid Equipment Strategy, where he developed and implemented asset management strategies for over 800 substations and managed a substantial annual budget. His tenure also includes leading the Substation Apparatus Engineering team, managing the largest Real Time Digital Simulator lab in North America, and providing system protection engineering support.

Joshua's early career includes roles at Sargent & Lundy, LLC, and Nevada Power Company, where he provided electrical consulting and analysis for nuclear and fossil power plants and developed advanced network applications in energy management systems. He has received industry accolades, including the EPRI Technology Transfer Award and the IEEE PES Prize Paper Award. Joshua is also a published author in several IEEE journals and conferences, contributing to advancements in protective relay applications and centralized protection and control systems. His extensive experience and technical acumen make him a valuable asset to SCE and the broader electrical engineering community.