iTOA User Group Conference
See how other utilities use the iTOA platform, what others are innovating with the software, learn from industry leaders on best practices, lessons learned, and ability to ask questions.
About iTOA User Group Conference
iTOA User Group Conference is an annual conference led by the User Group Committee for the iTOA User Group Community to get together and discuss various ways to utilize iTOA to address challenges and offer solutions for the rest of the community. We believe in bringing people together to collectively discuss the latest updates and product road map along with showcasing various utilities’ experiences and ways to overcome the newest requirements in the industry.
Featuring
Panel Discussions
Panel led sessions to discuss various topics based on topics suggested by the User Group.
Presentations by Various Utilities
Showcasing unique features and experiences with iTOA to spark ideas and ignite new ones.
Updates from Sun-Net
Product roadmap, showcase of features from various enhancements, and other company updates.
Registration
2023 Sun-Net iTOA User Group Conference Agenda
Nashville, Tennessee – Day 1 (USA CDT)
| Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | |||||
| Topic | Lead | Representing | Duration | Start | End |
| Conference Registration and Sign-In | 60 mins | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | ||
| Welcome | Marc Dionne | UGSC | 10 mins | 9:00 AM | 9:10 AM |
| TVA Outage Coordination and Logging using iTOA across business units: Tx,Dx,Gn,Telecom, IT, Plants, Crews, Customers | TVA | TVA | 50 mins | 9:10 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Break | 10 mins | 10:00 AM | 10:10 AM | ||
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SCE: iTOA work and resource scheduling
among switching centers, switching, logging
and integration with control center systems
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SCE | SCE | 50 mins | 10:10 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Break | 10 mins | 11:00 AM | 11:10 AM | ||
| Exelon: Ongoing Enhancements to iTOA | Exelon | Exelon | 50mins | 11:10 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Lunch and Networking | 60 mins | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | ||
| Substation Visitor Log Integration Options | Sun-Net | UGSC | 30 mins | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
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iTOA Modules for Generation, Telecom, Gas
Pipeline, Water Operations
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Sun-Net
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Sun-Net
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50mins | 1:30 PM | 2:20 PM |
| Break | 10 mins | 2:20 PM | 2:30 PM | ||
| PRC Compliance, NERC TADS and MIDAS Reporting |
UGSC | Sun-Net | 50 mins | 2:30 PM | 3:20 PM |
| Break | 10 mins | 3:20 PM | 3:30 PM | ||
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Updates on iTOA On-Demand Work module,
iTOA Mobile, iTOA-iTOA Network
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Sun-Net | Sun-Net | 50 mins | 3:30 PM | 4:20 PM |
| Daily Adjournment | Marc Dionne | UGSC | 10 mins | 4:20 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Dinner Hosted by Sun-Net : Wildhorse Saloon 120 2nd Avenue North Nashville, TN 37201 |
All Attendees and Guest |
6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | ||
Daily Welcome: Review agenda and announcements
Daily Adjournment: Respond to day’s activities/questions and review evening activities
Nashville, Tennessee – Day 2 (USA CDT)
| Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |||||
| Topic | Lead | Representing | Duration | Start | End |
| Daily Welcome | Marc Dionne | UGSC | 10 mins | 9:00 AM | 9:10 AM |
| ITC: iTOA Dashboard, Reporting and Tasks driven Workflow |
Nick Zabel | ITC | 45 mins | 9:10 AM | 9:55 AM |
| Break | 5 mins | 9:55 AM | 10:00 AM | ||
| HHWP Safe Clearances, Lead time rules, Workflow Notifications |
HHWP | SFPUD | 45 mins | 10:00 AM | 10:45 AM |
| Break | 5 mins | 10:45 AM | 10:50 AM | ||
| Eversource: System Changes and Off-Schedule Work |
Eversource | Eversource | 35 mins | 10:50 AM | 11:25 PM |
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Oncor: iTOA Integration with PETE, ERCOT,
Reporting Tools etc
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Oncor | Oncor | 35 mins | 11:25 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Lunch and Networking | 60 mins | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | ||
| Raffle Prizes and Next Year UGC | Sun-Net | UGSC | 30 mins | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| FERC Order 881 | UGSC | UGSC | 30 mins | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Break | 10 mins | 2:00 PM | 2:10 PM | ||
| Sun-Net iTOA Roadmap and Future Plans | Sun-Net | Sun-Net | 50 mins | 2:10 PM | 3:00 PM |
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Conference Discussion/Feedback and Final
Adjournment
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Marc Dionne
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UGSC | 15 mins | 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM |
Please complete & return conference feedback form on paper or on-line.