Let’s talk about FACTS!
Join us on July 31 – August 1, 2025
Join us for the next FACTS User Group Meeting to be held on July 31- August 1st at the JW Marriott Austin—the same venue as the IEEE PES General Meeting. Extend your stay by one more day and deepen your understanding of the grid of the future and engage with our speakers by asking thought-provoking questions or sharing your knowledge. Register today.
Preliminary Agenda
It is going to be a hectic week, so we are kicking things off with a relaxing evening of drinks, bites, and stunning downtown views at The Edge Rooftop, JW Marriott Austin on July 31st at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Stop by the registration table to get your name tag.
Enjoy a continental breakfast to power up your day with us.
The energy sector is evolving faster than ever — surging demand, rapid electrification, the rise of renewables, and grid digitalization require bold action and smarter infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s needs. We face urgent challenges—but also extraordinary opportunities—to modernize infrastructure, enhance resilience, and unlock new value. Join us as we explore strategies to lead this transformation.
As power grids evolve, ensuring stability and reliability becomes increasingly important. This session explores how the advancements in Grid Forming (GFM) technologies—can support your grid’s voltage stability, short circuit strength, and system inertia.
This presentation is a brief discussion on the application of a STATCOM at Goose Creek substation in Xcel Energy’s Colorado Transmission Network. Preliminary identification of need, potential for future growth of the renewable portfolio, and key contingencies that defined the need.
New technologies are available to provide grid stability and ancillary services to the power system as loads become more complex and generation from rotating machines is replaced with renewable sources. They feature added functionalities and optimized design to increase system resiliency and flexibility. Join this session to learn what is new.
Large data center loads, especially AI loads that include highly variable loads, have the potential to create unfamiliar power quality issues. These issues and possible mitigation options will be discussed.
Cyber threats to the power grid are growing more sophisticated—and the consequences are more severe. Join us to learn how proactive cybersecurity and compliance with NERC CIP can help you safeguard your systems, maintain trust, and stay ahead of evolving risks.
Discover how to monitor and optimize your systems with IdentiQ™, the game-changing Digital Twin technology. Gain instant access to actionable information for better decision-making and extended lifecycles. This all-in-one solution helps you maintain a healthier and more efficient grid.
Time to ask questions, clarify complex topics, or share your thoughts. We want to hear you.
Moderators
Vasista Majji - Director, Sales & Marketing , Grid Integration, Hitachi Energy
Ninoska Tippett - Communications Manager, Grid Integration NAM, Hitachi Energy
Contacts