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8 hand-selected, timely and relevant topical tracks designed to keep your experience organized and productive.

We understand you don't want to leave a single stone unturned. So, here is your first step in prioritizing your list.

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*Please note summit tracks are subject to change for the 2024 event. 

Civil Works and Dam Safety

Located in Room W205CD

What are the best practices or methods for managing safety issues related to dams and civil structures? Attendees learn from dam owners, managers and regulators about products, programs and approaches in use today. Explore practical ideas that will help you manage the maintenance or modification of civil components.

Who Should Attend: Civil/Structural Engineers, Consultants, Dam Safety Managers and Regulators, Maintenance Supervisors, Operations Supervisors, Project Managers, Service Contractors

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Energy Storage (Including Pumped Storage)

Located in Room W207A

What are the best practices or methods for managing safety issues related to dams and civil structures? Attendees learn from dam owners, managers and regulators about products, programs and approaches in use today. Explore practical ideas that will help you manage the maintenance or modification of civil components.

Who Should Attend: Civil/Structural Engineers, Consultants, Dam Safety Managers and Regulators, Maintenance Supervisors, Operations Supervisors, Project Managers, Service Contractors

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Equipment and Technology

Located in Room W206B

The technical papers presented in this track will focus on all things equipment, such as controls, bearings, generators, turbines, instrumentation and more. In addition, speakers cover innovative ideas and new technology.

Who Should Attend: Electrical Engineers, Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers, Managers of Hydroelectric Assets, Mechanical Engineers, O&M Personnel, Project Owners, Safety Specialists, Technical Staff

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MALMEDIE

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Market Trends and Asset Strategies

Located in Room W205AB

Significant changes in the global marketplace are affecting hydropower generation, development and management. Seasoned managers share challenges brought about by market trends, along with lessons learned and new insights to arrive at sound, profitable solutions to asset management challenges.

Who Should Attend: Attorneys, Business Development Specialists, Consultants, Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers, Financiers/Lenders/Insurers, Generation Managers, Hydroelectric Department Managers (Engineering, Communications, Finance and Human Resources), Managers of Hydroelectric Assets, Project Managers

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New Development (Including Small Hydro)

Located in Room W207D

Where do promising new opportunities for hydroelectric development exist? What types of development approaches can serve as successful models for emerging hydro throughout the world? These sessions examine the major forces that are moving new hydro forward and explore solutions to the challenges faced along the way.

Who Should Attend: Business Development Specialists, Consultants, Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers, Financiers/Lenders/Insurers, Project Developers, Project Owners

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Operations and Maintenance

Located in Room W206A

Every aspect of hydro plant operations and maintenance contributes to its success. Hydropower’s most innovative and progressive O&M managers share their approaches to cutting costs, improving equipment longevity and performance, and increasing worker safety.

Who Should Attend: Consultants, Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers, Maintenance Supervisors, O&M Personnel, Operations Supervisors, Plant Managers and Superintendents, Project Managers, Safety Specialists, Service Contractors

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Policies and Regulations

Located in Room W207BC

Experts share their perspectives on policy and regulatory initiatives in their regions.  The track offers perspectives from throughout the world on hydro policy, with some sessions that focus specifically on U.S hydro policies and regulations.  Attendees learn licensing requirements, and strategies to help them navigate the licensing process quickly and efficiently.

Who Should Attend: Attorneys, Business Managers, Compliance Managers, Consultants, Electricity Supply Regulators, Financiers, Hydro Generation Managers, Independent System Operators, Owners of Hydroelectric Assets, Regulators, Resource Agency Representatives, Tribal Representatives

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Water and Environment (Including Social Issues)

Located in Room W201CD

The allocation and management of water resources is complex. Experts provide solutions to challenges and share insights about water resource negotiations, the impact of climate change, and new tools for reservoir management.

Who Should Attend: Consultants, Environmental Specialists, Project Owners, Special Interest Group Representatives, Water Resources Attorneys, Water Resource/Watershed Managers

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