Session Absract:

As the energy grid faces unprecedented strain from aging infrastructure, rising electrification, and the explosive growth of AI-powered data centers, the need for a resilient, intelligent, and scalable energy system has never been more urgent. This talk explores the challenges confronting today’s electric grid, the strategies required to future-proof it, and how we can empower utilities and cities to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving energy landscape. As the grid becomes increasingly software-defined, the IoT community plays a critical role in enabling resilience, intelligence, and scalability across the entire energy ecosystem.

Speaker:

Jim Madej joined Trilliant Networks, Inc. on July 15, 2024, as President. On Feb 10, he officially became President and CEO. The depth and breadth of Jim’s background across the global energy industry brings his vision, business transformation and growth expertise, and commitment to sustainability to the Trilliant team. Prior to joining Trilliant, Jim was CCO for Viridi Parente for two years, where he led the expansion of the energy battery storage technology company focusing on operations, growth, and the leadership structure evolution. As CEO of Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group, 2020-2022, he led a team focused on driving energy efficiency program adoption, product distribution and distribution among utilities and other market participants through his expertise and passion for customers. Before joining Franklin, Jim was CEO at VEIC, Chief Customer Officer at National Grid USA for seven years, and the Director of National and Government Sales and Customer Services at Hess Corporation for 2007-2010. He has also held numerous leadership roles at the General Electric Company between 1990 and 2007, where he began his professional career. Jim served as a board member of the Alliance to Save Energy, the Brooklyn Hospital, Greener U and Vermont PBS, and currently sits as an advisory board member of Custom Essence. Jim received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from St. Michael’s College in Colchester, VT and completed a comprehensive series of business education courses at GE’s Crotonville Management Development Center.