Day 2 >> Future Grid Builders
Future Grid Builders serves as the executive-focused culmination of the event series, highlighting the utilities, corporate leaders, and innovation partners shaping the next era of grid modernization. This capstone event at Duke Energy Plaza will showcase the impact of ARL to Scale, demonstrate how partners are advancing real deployment pathways, and celebrate the announcement of the Future Grid Network’s inaugural year-one membership. Designed for decision-makers, this gathering brings together influential stakeholders to align priorities, reinforce commitments, and chart a shared vision for building the grid of the future.
Part 1 - Duke Energy
Location:
525 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Date:
July 28, 2026
Time:
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Capacity:
200
About:
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7:30
Arrival and check in, light breakfast and networking
8:30
Welcome and introductions
8:40
Keynote: How Networks Supercharge Adoption
9:00
Utility Pitch 1: Southern Company
9:10
CTO Roundtable: Idea to Pilot for the Advanced Grid
9:55
Utility Pitch 2: Xcel
10:05
The Case for Rethinking Utility Innovation Strategies
10:50
Utility Pitch 3: Duke Energy
11:00
The Future Grid is Now
11:45
Closing Remarks
12:00
Event Concludes
12:15
Optional adhoc lunch gathering