accelerating solar's automation journey
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Who & When
Schedule
Ten sessions over two days. Led by your peers.
Day 1
Day 2
11:30 AM
Registration & Lunch
12:00 PM
Welcoming Remarks with the CEO of Raptor Maps
Nikhil Vadhavkar
12:15 PM
The Future of Solar
Eddie Obropta
12:45 PM
Panel: Building Resilient, Data-Driven Solar Companies
As a "digitally-native" industry, every solar asset generates ubiquitous data that then must be parsed and analyzed to enable action. This digital disposition underscores an opportunity for asset owners and operators to take advantage of through innovation and technology. The panel will feature C-suite and other executives, where they will share their perspectives on this ongoing evolution.
Brian Case
Deborah Builder
Kyle Cooper
1:30 PM
A Fireside Chat with Lightsource bp
Dave Martin
Grey Benjamin
2:00 PM
Break
Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
2:30 PM
Reimagining Testing, Commissioning and Handover
Common pitfalls during handover to operations, such as incomplete documentation and overlooked punchlist items, can cause projects to falter from Day 0 of the asset being operational. This session will explore how leading EPCs are reimagining how capacity testing, commissioning, and handover are done through the power of robotics.
Joe Ibrahim
Jaya Krishna Mallineni
Clay Jensen
3:15 PM
The O&M Paradigm Shift
Legacy O&M methods are undergoing a paradigm shift as robotics automate routine preventive tasks and redirect human expertise toward critical corrective actions. Join us to see how owners and operators can identify where to start, map automation opportunities, and understand the real operational impacts of this evolution.
Bradley Hibberd
Donald Brinkman
Dawson Laabs
3:45 PM
Scaling Construction through Robotics with Luminous Robotics
CEO of Luminous Robotics, Jay Wong, joins Raptor Maps to discuss scaling robotics to drive cost saving and labor efficiency-focused automations in the solar construction industry.
Jay Wong
Eddie Obropta
4:10 PM
The State of Solar Health: What We’re Learning From Gigawatts of Data
This session highlights key insights emerging from large-scale solar performance data and what they reveal about system health and industry trends.
Troy Lauterbach
Nikhil Vadhavkar
4:40 PM
Day 1 Wrap-up
6:00 PM
Networking Happy Hour at Kindling
Heavy apps and refreshments will be provided. Kindling Chicago | 202 S Franklin St. Chicago, IL 60606 | Entrance is located on Franklin & Adams
Day 2
8:00 AM
Breakfast & Morning Networking
9:00 AM
Scaling Operational Best Practices in C&I Solar
This session will explore the evolving challenges of owning and operating Commercial & Industrial (C&I) assets, and our panelists will share their perspectives on best practices for scaling strategies that work.
Marquis Matthews
Nick Spratt
Kate Suslovic
9:30 AM
Securing Our Assets: Scaling NERC CIP Compliance
Insights into how a leading owner-operator is transforming compliance from a resource drain into a strategic advantage: reducing audit preparation cycles, reallocating compliance workload, and building scalable programs that support growth without proportional headcount or loss of quality. Attendees will be able to benchmark their own program’s maturity.
Trent Derr
Peter Stovall
10:00 AM
Break
Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
10:30 AM
Unseen Defects & Using Technology at Scale with VDE
David Devir
11:00 AM
Tech-Forward Insurance and Risk Management
This session will explore how technology can mitigate common risks and reduce the burden of compliance through intelligent automation.
Jason Kaminsky
11:45 AM
Closing Remarks
Nikhil Vadhavkar
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The Kimpton Gray Hotel
Located in downtown Chicago, The Kimpton Gray Hotel offers modern elegance and inspiring spaces for connection and innovation. This historic landmark combines timeless architecture with contemporary amenities, creating the perfect environment for meaningful conversations and breakthrough ideas.
122 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
Happy Hour
Kindling Chicago
Renowned for its vibrant live fire cooking and led by James Beard Award-winning chef Jonathon Sawyer, Kindling offers a distinctive blend of upscale American cuisine, making it a favorite destination for discerning business diners and an energetic hub for happy hour.
202 S. Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
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