Agenda

Smart Energy Summit features virtual session and an in-person conference, collocated with DISTRIBUTECH 2025 in Dallas, TX.

20
Feb
2025

What to Watch at DISTRIBUTECH: Tracking Energy Trends

Virtual
25
Mar
2025

Smart Energy Summit

In-Person
16
Dec
2025

Smart Home Technologies for Energy Management

Virtual

Feb 20th | 2025

What to Watch at DISTRIBUTECH: Tracking Energy Trends

Virtual
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From advancements in renewable energy integration to the latest in grid modernization, this session highlights the emerging trends driving the future of energy. Panelists share insights on key topics to be discussed at DISTRIBUTECH in 2025, including the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and solar storage and the shift from one-directional to bidirectional energy flow, which allows consumers to consume and generate and store energy. This bidirectional flow, enabled by technologies like vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems and smart inverters, is transforming energy distribution and empowering consumers to take a more active role in energy management.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

11:00 AM CT

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Mar 25th | 2025 - Mar 26th | 2025

Smart Energy Summit

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Hosted by Parks Associates, collocated with DISTRIBUTECH at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, in Dallas, Texas.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

09:30 AM CT

Coffee and Networking

10:00 AM CT

Welcome: Integrating Smart Energy Solutions: Optimizing Energy

This session focuses on the current adoption and future demand for renewable energy sources, smart grids, and advanced energy storage systems. Parks Associates shares its latest research and data, highlighting the business challenges and opportunities for utilities, energy providers, builders, device manufacturers, and more as we all must balance conservation with ensuring a reliable and sufficient energy supply.

10:15 AM CT

Platforms for Energy Management: Enabling Smart Home

This session explores the growth of AI-powered platforms and IoT devices to transform home energy management, optimize consumption patterns, and reduce costs. Participants share examples of successful integration of energy management platforms with smart home ecosystems for enhanced efficiency and convenience.

11:00 AM CT

Energy Providers' Role in Demand Response: Strategies for Grid Stability

Energy providers are working hard to collaborate with consumers to balance electricity demand and supply through demand response (DR) programs. The session features insights from industry experts on innovative approaches to DR, including real-time pricing and automated load-shedding techniques.

11:45 AM CT

Lunch with Featured Keynote

12:45 PM CT

Research Spotlight: Why the Smart Home Matters for Energy Providers

Parks Associates shares research highlighting key points of integration between energy solutions and the other markets active in the smart home and where consumer research points to new opportunities.

01:00 PM CT

Marketing Energy Programs to Consumers: Engaging for Sustainable Choices

Marketing to the consumer is a challenge—this session reviews research and past case studies to reveal effective communication strategies that resonate with consumers and encourage participation in energy efficiency programs and renewable energy adoption. The discussion includes the role of behavioral economics in shaping consumer attitudes towards energy conservation and the adoption of sustainable energy practices.

02:15 PM CT

Grid Orchestration and New Requirements: Adapting to Future Energy Needs

This panel of experts examines regulatory and technological advancements driving grid modernization efforts to accommodate renewable energy integration and EV charging infrastructure. The session explores the concept of virtual power plants and decentralized energy networks as solutions for optimizing grid orchestration and resilience.

03:00 PM CT

Networking Break

03:15 PM CT

Special Session

04:00 PM CT

Keynote

04:30 PM CT

Reception

07:00 PM CT

VIP Dinner

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

09:30 AM CT

Coffee and Networking

10:00 AM CT

Welcome: Innovations in Home Energy Efficiency

10:15 AM CT

EVs, Solar, and Batteries: Leveraging Distributed Energy Resources

Electric vehicles, solar photovoltaics, and battery storage systems will play a critical role in creating resilient and sustainable energy ecosystems now and in the future. This session highlights successful models of integrating distributed energy resources to enhance grid reliability, reduce climate impacts, and empower communities.

11:00 AM CT

Enhancing Engagement: Data Sharing and Energy Monitoring

Effective data sharing and energy monitoring are pivotal to empowering consumers and driving meaningful change. This session delves into critical strategies and emerging trends that ensure the right information reaches consumers, fostering informed decision-making and active participation in energy management.

11:45 AM CT

Lunch with Featured Keynote

12:45 PM CT

Speed Networking

01:15 PM CT

Research Spotlight: EVs, Solar, and Batteries

Parks Associates shares new research revealing opportunities to align new and emerging energy solutions with consumer demands and expectations.

01:45 PM CT

Smart Thermostats and Consumer Engagement: Enhancing Home Efficiency

Smart thermostats can optimize indoor comfort while reducing energy consumption and utility bills, yet these benefits have yet to translate into strong adoption trendlines, despite strong consumer interest in personalized insights, remote monitoring, and household efficiency. This panel reviews best practices for capturing consumer attention and imagination when designing and discussing smart thermostat technologies and capabilities.

02:30 PM CT

Wrapping It Up: The Future of Home Energy Management

This session delivers a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of consumer-centric energy management solutions. Participants explore future trends in home energy management technologies and their impact on consumer behavior and lifestyle.

03:00 PM CT

Thank You Reception

Dec 16th | 2025

Smart Home Technologies for Energy Management

Virtual
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As homes become increasingly connected, the role of smart devices in optimizing energy use is more significant than ever. This session features the latest innovations in smart thermostats, energy monitoring systems, and home automation solutions that empower consumers to manage energy consumption more efficiently. This session is a must-attend for executives focused on integrating smart home solutions into energy management strategies.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

11:00 AM CT

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