2015 DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition Brochure

®February 3-5, 2015 distributech.comSan Diego Convention Center San Diego, Ca USaOwned & Produced By: Official Publication of DistribuTECH: Supporting Publication: Co-located Events:GET SMARTEREXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS + ELECTRICITY + TECHNOLOGY + WATER T&D equipment/Hardware Capacitors Diagnostic/Monitoring equipment enclosures insulators Metering equipment PLCs Poles Protective relays rtUs Substation equipment Switchgear towers transformers vaultsPower System automation and Control aM/FM/giS aMr/aMi Systems telecommunications Data acquisition Systems Distribution automation Systems energy Management Systems Flexible aC transmission Systems (FaCtS) Load Management Systems Mobile Computing Hardware Mobile Work Force Management Systems outage Management Systems SCaDa Systems/equipment Security Systems Substation automation Systems Line Design Software CiS Cyber Security infrastructure Security Demand response HvDCSmart Metering aMr/aMi Meter Data Management Local area network Communications technologies Standards Meter Maintenance Water utilities Meters and Metering Systems aMr/aMi Systems Customer information Systems, including hardware and software SCaDa Systems Monitoring and Control Communications and telemetry Software and Hardware Pump and Motor Control and Monitoring Flow, Level and Pressure Monitoring Security Systems energy Management geographical information Systems (giS): Mapping SystemsLARGEST ANNUAL T&D EVENT IN THE WORLDDistributeCH is the largest U.S. event that covers the utility industry from end-to-end with 10,000 attendees and more than 480* exhibitors. in past years, San Diego has delivered the event’s highest-ever attendance numbers and the 2015 event will be no excpetion. it’s already on track to be the largest ever. Connect with these influential decision makers – book your space today.*co-located with Utility Products ExpositionAttendee Profile BY BUSineSS And indUStrY electric Utilities Water Utilities gas Utilities rural electric Membership Co-op (reMC) Municipalities Consultants Federal Power agencies energy end Users energy Service Companies Manufacturers/vendorsProdUCtS rePreSentedDistributeCH represents companies specializing in:2014 eVent HiGHliGHtS 10,000 attendees from 64 countries 326 utilities 480 exhibitors 15 conference tracks 79 conference sessions 180+ utility speakers 350+ top industry speakers 24 Utility University® courses 5 mega sessionsdeMoGrAPHiCS & SUrVeY reSUltSalmost half of the survey respondents indicated that DistributeCH is the only event they plan to attend this year.Survey results are based on the 2014 on-site survey conducted by independent research firm, Turnkey Surveys96%95%91%95%89%of attendees said the quality of exhibitors met or exceeded their expectationsof attendees said the variety of exhibitors met or exceeded their expectationsof attendees prefer DistribuTECH to other industry events when it comes to quality of exhibitsof attendees would recommend DistribuTECH to their industry peersof attendees said they plan to attend DistribuTECH next year in San Diego, California, February 3-5, 2015 Utility 52% Consulting Firm 13% energy Service Company 4% other 9% Manufacturer/vendor 23% executive, general or Corporate Management 22% engineering Management 12% engineering including Planning, Design and Systems 17% information Systems 13% operations and Maintenance 7% operations Management 7% Customer Service 4% Purchasing 1% research and Development 6% other 10% Final decision is mine 16% others involved; my opinion most important 26% others involved; my opinion equal 35% others decide 22%Which type of organization do you work for?Which discipline best describes your responsibility/expertise?What is your role in the purchase of products and services?ONE of 26trade events chosento participatediStriBUteCH’S inAUGUrAl internAtionAl BUYer ProGrAM wAS A HUGe SUCCeSSTotal export counseling sessions with exhibitors =80+Total IBP group and individual meetings with U.S. exhibitors over the 3-day event =2,100+escorted delegations from: austria, Brazil, Canada, France, india, turkey, and the United Kingdomunescorted delegations: angola, Bulgaria, ethiopia, and the United arab emiratesbuyer DelegaTionS aTTenDeD711+410,000641,320480AttendeesCountriesInternationalExhibitorsAlliAnt EnErgyBC Hydro & PowEr AutHorityEntErgyPowErStrEAM,inC.SAlt rivErProjECt tuCSon ElECtriC PowErExElon utilitiESCon EdiSonDistributeCH attracts utilities from all over the world. the Utility Partner Program places these utilities at the center of the event and offers a range of exclusive discounts and benefits.tHAnK YoU to oUr 2014 UtilitY PArtnerSthe Utility Partner Program offers privileges to member utilities and their employees attending DistributeCH, enabling them to network with utility peers and meet with suppliers.EXHIBIT AT DISTRIBUTECH 2015With nearly 90% onsite rebooking in San antonio, texas, DistributeCH has gained great momentum for a successful 2015 as a company interested in the latest challenges and opportunities facing the power delivery and water utility technology industries, you can’t afford to miss DistributeCH 2015. Do you want to connect with 10,000+ influential decision makers from these industries? Book your space todayexHiBitor BenefitSall 2015 exHibiTorS Will reCeive THe FolloWing: Complimentary exhibitor delegate passes (two passes per exhibiting company) EXHIBITOR DELEGATE PASS INCLUDES ACCESS TO: - Keynote session - Conference sessions - exhibit hall - Delegate lunches - networking event - online conference proceedings - receptions on exhibit floor opportunity to purchase additional exhibitor delegate passes at a discounted rate Complimentary exhibitor booth staff passes (two per 100 sq. ft. of exhibit space) EXHIBITOR BOOTH STAFF INCLUDES ACCESS TO: - Keynote session - exhibit hall - networking event - receptions on exhibit floor opportunity to market your products and services to thousands of potential clients and qualified buyers Unlimited exhibit hall passes for you to distribute to your customers for complimentary exhibit hall access one-time use of post-conference attendee list (postal only) Company name and description included online and in show guide as a Basic Listing* BASIC LISTING* INCLUDES: - 50-word company description online with website UrL, contact details and booth information - 35-word company description in show guide - three online product category features interested in upgrading? See facing page for details.CoSt to exHiBitexhibit space is $36 per sq. ft. For Premium Space (corner booths and for island booths), add $1 per sq. ft.DiSTribuTeCH MulTi-SHoW DiSCounT exhibit at three (3) or more DistributeCH events and receive a 10% discount on each or exhibit at two (2) DistributeCH events to receive a 5% discount on each. DistributeCH events included in this multi-show discount offer are: DistributeCH africa 2014, DistributeCH india 2014, DistributeCH Brasil 2014, and DistributeCH north america 2015.EXPOSURE BEYOND THE EXHIBIT HALLDistributeCH is proud to provide its exhibitors with a fresh new take on exhibit floor plan interactivity. With the digital age upon us, and an ever-increasing demand for visual and hands-on functionality, we’ve invested in a unique floor plan environment for our attendees to navigate and learn all about your company.wHAt doeS tHiS enHAnCed Attendee exPerienCe do for diStriBUteCH exHiBitorS?Your company will now have a multi-faceted platform for showcasing its brand, products and services well beyond the DistributeCH exhibit hall, and, it will be virtually on-demand for all registered attendees. this enhances your visibility before, during and after the exhibit hall hours.tAKe Control of YoUr CoMPAnY’S exPoSUre Customize booth information and company details add and edit press releases Showcase products and services announce company specials, contests and giveaways at the show Bring your presence to life with a video Leverage your social media presence within your company listingUPGrAde oPPortUnitieSDistributeCH has experience working with exhibiting companies of all sizes – and with varying budgets. our team has strategically developed multiple options for the interactive Floor Plan, designed to cater to each of our exhibitors’ goals and capabilities.For more information on upgrade opportunities and utilizing the interactive floor plan, please contact: Jared auld | Phone: +1 918-831-9440 | email: jareda@pennwell.com alex gardner | Phone: +1 918-831-9740 | email: alexg@pennwell.comPackages & ratesBasic$275gold$495Platinum$995elite$1,995Company Description online50 words/ 300 char100 words/ 800 char150 words/ 1000 char150 words/ 1000 charCompany Description in Show guide35 words/ 250 char75 words/ 550 char150 words/ 1000 char150 words/ 1000 char2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESSeCUre YoUr SPonSorSHiP eArlY exhibit Floor Business Lounge With Coffee (exclusive) exhibit Floor Coffee Break Sponsorship (exclusive) Social networking Sponsorship (exclusive) exhibit Floor Business Lounge (exclusive) Photo Booth (exclusive) Utility University Sponsorship (exclusive) Conference Proceedings Sponsorship (exclusive) official Housing Sponsorship (exclusive) Hand Sanitizer Dispenser Sponsorship (exclusive) networking reception Sponsorship (10 available) Delegate Lunch Sponsorship (6 available) Coat & Luggage Check (exclusive) Press Work room Sponsorship (4 available) “it’s 5 o’clock Somewhere” Sponsorship (15 available) Sponsor video Unit (6 available) Breakfast roundtable Sponsorship (6 available) Coffee voucher Sponsorship (5 available) Floor giveaway Sponsorship (25 available) You are Here Boards (5 available) texting Sponsorship (4 available) Conference video Session Sponsor (4 available)* Custom packages are available For a complete list of sponsorships, please visit http://www.distributech.com/sponsor.htmlAdditionAl MArKetinG And ProMotion oPPortUnitieSDistributeCH offers additional promotional opportunities to make sure your marketing message reaches all 10,000 industry professionals in attendance. email List rental Banner advertising on-site event guide advertising video Showcase video Show Daily POWERGRID International and Electric Light & Power advertisingexHiBitor MArKetinG toolKitas we gear up for DistributeCH 2015 in San Diego, we’ve created a suite of complimentary marketing tools to help increase traffic to your booth and promote your presence at DistributeCH to your customers and prospective customers. Please find information and resources for a variety of marketing promotional tools in the exhibitor toolkit section of the event website: http://www.distributech.com/exhibit/exhibitor-toolkit.htmlfor exHiBit And SPonSorSHiP inforMAtion, PleASe ContACt YoUr SAleS reP:Sandy norris North America Phone: +1-918-831-9115 email: sandyn@pennwell.comandrew evans Africa Phone: +27 21 930 9515 email: andrewe@pennwell.comJuan gimenez Latin America, Spain, Portugal Phone: +55 11 3711 5642 email: juang@pennwell.comMelissa Ward Rest of World Phone: +1-918-831-9116 email: mward@pennwell.comfreePOWER-GRID.COM : OCTOBER 2013YOUR POWER DELIVERY MEDIA SOURCE12 Save Money With Substation Maintenance22 Grid-Tied Wind Energy Systems28 Distributed Energy Storage and Utilities, Commercial Buildings Intelligent Load ManagementIntelligent Load ManagementT H E O FF I C I A L P U B L IC A T I ON O F1310pg_C1 110/8/13 5:16 PM14 Brazilian Projects of the Year26 Driving Commercial Building EE32 SA, Legacy Equipment & Your UtilityYOUR POWER DELIVERY MEDIA SOURCET H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O FPOWER-GRID.COM : NOVEMBER 20131311PG_C1 111/5/13 4:52 PMYOUR POWER DELIVERY MEDIA SOURCET H E O F F I C I A L PU B L I C A T I O N O FPOWER-GRID.COM : DECEMBER 201316 DistribuTECH Preview20 Silicon Valley Power Wireless Broadband Case Study42 Networks vs. Platform1312pg_C1 112/4/13 9:09 AM36 How to Minimize Big Data Chaos44 A New Breed of Distribution Substation54 DistribuTECH Show in PrintPOWER-GRID.COM : JANUARY 2014YOUR POWER DELIVERY MEDIA SOURCET H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O FSAN ANTONIOANTONIOSTYLEANTOONISANANTONIO1401PG_1 11/2/14 2:54 PMYOUR POWER DELIVERY MEDIA SOURCE20 Securing Smart Meter Supply Chain24 Smart Grid and Superstorms32 Fleet TrackingTechnology Paves Road to Rural SuccessT H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O FPOWER-GRID.COM : FEBRUARY 20141402PG_1 1 2/11/14 2:08 PMreach More THan 44,000 qualified subscribers. build your ad campaign today.beneFiTS oF aDverTiSing in PoWergriD inTernaTional: 35-word listing in the DistributeCH show issue of POWERGRID International* – Company listing will be featured in the dedicated DistributeCH article exclusive access to print promotional discounts with POWERGRID International exclusive access to digital promotional discounts on www.power-grid.com *when you advertise in the show issue ConTaCT your SaleS rePreSenTaTive For a CuSToM aDverTiSing PaCKage To MeeT your MarKeTing neeDS. Tom leibrandt, eastern regional Sales Manager, POWERGRID International Phone: 918-831-9184 | email: toml@pennwell.comwww.power-grid.comUTIL ITYPRODUCTSexpositionEVENT OPPORTUNITIES*Based on Utility Products exposition 2014 survey resultsFEbRUaRy 3-5, 2015SaN DIEgO CONVENTION CENTERSaN DIEgO, Cautilityproductsexpo.comeVerYtHinG on tHe line.Utility Products exposition provides utility workers, linemen and field management attendees invaluable information to do their jobs better – from tools to cutting edge technology to product and safety demonstrations.aTTenDee ProFile:• Electric Utilities• Electric Maintenance and Line Supervision• Municipalities• Public Power Companies• Rural Electric Cooperatives• Fleet Management• Cable/CATV Companies• CATV Contractors• Dealers/Distributors• Overhead/Underground Contractors• Purchasing• Service/Repair/Maintenance• Engineers: Design, Specifying, Safety• General/Corporate Management• Telecom Contractors• Telephone Companies• Utility Contractorswww.utilityProductsexpo.comoffiCiAl Co-loCAted eVentWorKSHoP inForMaTionUtility Products Conference & Exposition 2015 workshops provide attendees practical solutions to everyday problems. Workshops are tailored for the hands-on utility worker.if you’d like to speak at the 2015 event in San Diego, please contact:AngIE O’DEAPhone: +1-918-831-9431email: angieo@pennwell.comFor exhibiting, sponsorship and product demonstration information, contact:MELISSA WARDexhibit SalesPhone: +1-918-831-9116email: mward@pennwell.comFor print and digital advertising information, contact:CHRIS LOngPrint & Digital advertising SalesPhone: +1 205-647-9137email: clong@pennwell.comof attendees would recommend attending Utility Products Exposition and DistribuTECH to their peersof Utility Products Exposition exhibitors generated new leadsof attendees said that visiting the exhibit floor is important to their job95% 100% 82% february 2, 2015Omni San Diego Hotel • San Diego, Californiawww.elpconference.comThe 2015 Electric Light & Power Executive Conference provides an exclusive, intimate atmosphere for utility industry executives to network and freely discuss the challenges and opportunities their companies face. This executive conference will take place on Monday, February 2, 2015.2015 SpOnSOrSHipSSponsorships for the Electric Light & Power Executive Conference are available and are designed to offer a variety of opportunities and levels of exposure. They are a great way to leverage your participation and presence at the event.Sponsorship packages:• Exclusive Pad Folio Sponsorship• Exclusive Conference Pens Sponsorship• Networking Reception Sponsorship• Awards Dinner Sponsorshipbook your sponsorship today Contact:Sandy Norris | Phone: +1-918-831-9115 | Email: sandyn@pennwell.comregister to attend the electric Light & power executive Conference and gain access to:• All Electric Light & Power Executive Conference Sessions• Breakfast and Lunch• Exclusive 2015 Awards Dinner• DistribuTECH Opening Keynote Session• DistribuTECH Exhibition Floor Entrance• DistribuTECH Opening Reception in the Exhibit HallRegistration price on or before 11/14/14: $725Registration price on or after 11/15/14: $925www.elpconference.comoffiCiAl Co-loCAted eVentPRSRT STDUS POSTAGEPAIDTULSA OKPERMIT # 845EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION IS OPENRegister online at distributech.com1421 South Sheridan rd.tulsa, oK 74112Please use this promotional code when registering: Book your exhibit today for the best selection of booth space