In today's troubled climate, the utilities sector is in the midst of unprecedented transformation. Several factors are driving fundamental change: liberalization and increased competition, strategic mergers and acquisitions, regulatory pressure around climate change, systems reliability, convergence, electricity and renewable concerns.
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The NGU Summit exceeded my high expectations. The event was very efficient and well run by the GDS staff. I found the value in the content of every session and meeting and was able to gain an education in areas that our utility has yet to explore.
Gerry Hall, IT Architect, Bangor Hydro
Find out what our clients think of the summits
NGU is a unique conference for offering undivided attention of potential customers or leading consultants as part of their seminar package.
Ali Nourai, Manager Distributed Energy Resources, AEP
Quality location, quality attendees and opportunities to increase the effectiveness of the summit.
Jack Baker, VP Energy/Business Services, Energy Northwest
I was a little apprehensive knowing the summit was going to be purposely intimate and personal however now I prefer this kind of set up. I was able to ask the detailed questions without feeling rushed in a relaxed setting.
Tim Wilson, VP Customer Services and Consideration, Thunder Bay Hydro
I feel that this event in this setting was a key focus.
William Johnson, GM of Electric Operations, Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
Great experience, great networking and the vendors listened to the utilities.
Basil Alliso, Chief Engineer, Pepco Holdings
Two of the most productive days I have ever spent at a conference. High caliber participants who were fully engaged in discussions of very relevant topics.
Barbara Siehr, VP Energy Delivery, Customer Services, Alliant Energy
Excellent event for exchange of information for furthering goals of both companies.
Brian Donnelly, VP Marketing & Business Development, Corinex Communications Corp
Very well run and organised conference, attention to detail was apparent.
Scott Moore, VP Transmission System & Region Operations, American Electric Power
Great opportunity to get current information and industry opinions. Very good use of time.
Randy Senn, CIO, SCANA Corporation
Very efficient way to conduct business interviews with utility partners.
Henry Bailey, VP Industry Solutions Group, SAP
Perfect combination of content, networking and free time.
John Kinsey, Senior Account Executive, Energy Insights (An IDC Company)
Very effective for exchanging valuable information, we made some good contacts.
Danny Shirley, Senior Vice President Sales, Smartsynch
Focused event worthy of the time commitment.
William Olsen, Director Infrastructure Services & IT, Nevada Power Company
Good Summit, well organised and excellent customer service from the GDS staff.
Eduardo Bresani, VP IT & CIO, Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd
NGU Summit brings together the key utilities technologists to help learn and share experiences with each other.
Steve Rissler, CIO, Unisource Energy Corp
An excellent, well organized and professional event.
Jyotin Thaker, Chief Distribution Engineer, Con Edison
Outstanding opportunity to spend time with executives in a focused but relaxed environment.
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
This was my first NGU. I found it very educational. The quality of utility industry attendees was excellent. Looking forward to the next NGU.
Daniel Munyan, Chief Technologist / Evangelist, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
I got more than I expected.
Dennis Klinger, CIO & VP, Florida Power & Light (FPL)
This was a valuable overview of major business & technology issues & opportunities in the rapidly evolving utility space.
Jeff Johnson, VP IT Infrastructure, Constellation Energy
Well organised!
Hector R. Puente, VP Transmission & Distribution, El Paso Electric Co
Excellent forum for networking.
Werner Schweiger, SVP Operations, Nstar
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