J.D. Power and Associates and SmartEnergy IP Announce Speaker Line-up for the Smart Electric Vehicle 2011 Executive Leadership Forum
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WASHINGTON--October 26, 2011: Today J.D. Power and Associates and SmartEnergy IP announced the speaker line-up for the Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum occurring in Washington, DC on November 7th 2011. The Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum will feature leading experts across the utility, energy, and automobile industries to discuss the impact of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the Smart Grid and the implications for policy makers, utilities, and consumers.
“We'll have thought leaders from all critical areas in the EV landscape. It's an excellent opportunity for infrastructure providers, environmental advocates, policy makers, and others to network with Smart Grid experts on planning, preparation, and solutions.”
The integration of EVs brings enormous potential for energy independence and environmental benefits, but also raises concerns over infrastructure and other barriers to mass adoption. "The Executive Leadership Forum will serve as an idea powerhouse for the EV integration conversation," said Jeff Conklin, Senior Director of Energy Utility & Smart Energy Practice at J.D. Power and Associates and Forum speaker. "We'll have thought leaders from all critical areas in the EV landscape. It's an excellent opportunity for infrastructure providers, environmental advocates, policy makers, and others to network with Smart Grid experts on planning, preparation, and solutions."
Speakers include:
- Jeff Conklin, Senior Director of Energy Utility & Smart Energy Practice, J.D. Power and Associates
- Brendan S. Jones, Director, Nissan LEAF Marketing & Sales Strategy, Nissan North America, Inc
- Lee Slezak, Office of Vehicle Technologies, Department of Energy
- Rick Morgan, Commissioner, DC Public Service Commission
- Avery Ash, Manager of Regulatory Affairs, AAA
- Brian Wynne, President, Electric Drive Transportation Association
- Leo A. McCloskey, Vice President, Marketing, Airbiquity
- Paul D. Heitmann, Utility Stakeholder Representative, ECOtality North America
- John Murach, Director Business Planning & Corporate Performance, BGE
- Mary Beth Stanek, Director, Federal Environment & Energy Regulatory Affairs, GM
- Mike Omotoso, Senior Manager of Automotive Forecasting, J.D. Power and Associates
- Phil Ovitt, Senior Analyst, NRG Energy
- Robert Stewart, Manager of Advanced Technology & new Business, Pepco Holdings
- Jack Pokrzywa, Director of SAE Ground Vehicle Standards, SAE International
- Beth Sommers, Government Affairs Manager, Magna E-Car Systems
- Watson Collins, Manager, Business Development, Northeast Utilities
- Christopher Perdue, Director of Smart Energy, J.D. Power and Associates
- Tom Tiernan, Editor, Platts Electric Power Publications
- Mike VanNieuwkuyk, Executive Director, Global Vehicle Research, J.D. Power and Associates.
The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill located at 400 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001. Registration begins at 8am with the Forum ending at 5:30pm, followed by a Networking Reception until 6:30pm.
For more information on the Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum and to register, please visit www.smartev2011.com. For information about sponsoring the event, please call 215-504-4272.
About J.D. Power and Associates
Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company providing forecasting, performance improvement, social media and customer satisfaction insights and solutions. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
About Smart Energy IP
SmartMark Communications' SmartEnergy IPTM practice is a research and consulting organization within SmartMark Communications that is dedicated to helping utilities communicate the benefits of Smart Grid to customers. As utilities roll out Smart Grid initiatives--from smart meters to dynamic pricing programs--there are ways to ensure that customers are best prepared to make smart energy choices and positively support these rollouts. SmartMark Communications has over a decade of experience in the energy and utilities customer care domain, helping utilities and suppliers market effectively to customers. From creating a customer care strategy to executing that strategy, SmartMark offers an array of services to meet utility needs.