Welcome Reception

Monday, March 31st

5 – 7 PM

Bethancourt Ballroom

Sponsored by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Please Join Us the Following Evening for our

Tuesday Reception

April 1st

5 – 7 PM

Bethancourt Ballroom

Sponsored by GE Vernova

Exhibitor Booth Hours

Monday, March 31, 2025 @5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 @12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Please contact Sharon Loe at s-loe@tamu.edu or Jessica Meadors at jmeadors@tamu.edu with any questions or call our office at (979) 845-7912, thank you!

2025 Pre-Conference Events

Check back for upcoming announcements regarding Pre-Conference Events.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Technical Seminar
Monday, March 31, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM | MSC 2400

Description: Come join us to learn about how innovative SEL technology and solutions can help make your power system safer, more reliable and more economical while networking with SEL experts. Our seminar will highlight SEL solutions in real time monitoring and streaming data using the SEL-T35 and Axion, new and upcoming products and enhancements such as the SEL 9 Series and Grid Configurator, high density coordination solutions for distribution systems, and how to ensure cyber-secure systems using SEL solutions and services. Professional development hours can be earned.

GE Vernova Technical Seminar
Monday, March 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | MSC 2406

Description: Seminar will cover transformer protection fundamentals, motor protection fundamentals and asset performance management (transformers, breakers, motors).  This is a no-charge seminar and lunch will be provided.  Seminar certificate with 6 training hours will be provided to those who register.

SynchroGrid Seminar
Monday, March 31, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | MSC 2404

Description: Kick off the conference by joining SynchroGrid for breakfast tacos, followed by presentations on the latest advancements in automation and standardization in our industry! The presentations will begin with an introduction to OlxAPI for data gathering and fault analysis in ASPEN OneLiner. We'll cover the fundamentals and advanced scripting techniques, providing attendees with ready-to-use scripts on a USB drive.  Next, we'll explore the critical role of model validation before any new settings project or coordination study. Learn how our latest automation innovations can identify modeling errors and streamline the automatic update of relay settings across the grid. We'll conclude with a deep dive into Wide Area Coordination under NERC PRC-027-1. Our team will share best practices, lessons learned, and the powerful automation tools we've developed to simplify compliance and enhance system reliability. Join us for this insightful session and be part of the discussions shaping the future of our industry!

ETAP Seminar
Monday, March 31, 2025 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | MSC 2500

Description: ETAP is an interactive, and powerful platform for protection, coordination, and Grid Interconnection studies. Learn about the intuitive and efficient approach for the creation of Time-Current Characteristic Curves and Automated Evaluation for protection and coordination analysis. Come see our brand-new ETA 24 User Interface and ribbon bar.

ETAP offers an integrated Electrical Digital Twin platform enriched with intelligent solutions. Our Electrical Digital Twin is built on a multi-dimensional foundation, enabling efficient design, analysis, management, operations, and a complete digital transformation of projects while adapting to evolving system changes.

IEC-61850 and Virtual Protection Relay Technical Workshop
Monday, March 31, 2025 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | MSC 2405

Description: Hosted by ABB, Doble Engineering, and Dell Technologies, this workshop will offer an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in IEC 61850 standards and their application in Virtual Protection Automation and Control (VPAC). Participants will receive an overview of IEC 61850, as well as an overview of the setup and configuration of virtual protection relays using ABB SSC600SW software leveraging Dell Technologies’ substation vPAC demo and Doble Engineering’s F8300 test set.

ASPEN User Group Meeting
Monday, March 31, 2025 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM | MSC 2502

Description: Join ASPEN staff for demos and tutorials of essential features in the ASPEN programs and a roundtable discussion about topics of your interest and the future direction of our programs.  Topics will include database-driven model management, OneLiner automation using the Python API, and the latest in Inverter Based Resource (IBR) modeling using OneLiner.  Registration is required. There is no charge to attend this meeting.

Professional Engineering Ethics Seminar
Monday, March 31, 2025| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Rudder Tower 601

Description: Ethics in Engineering Practice. Join us for an ethics seminar to meet PDH requirements. Presented by David Costello, P.E., Board Member and Consultant.