2001 Pictorial Review

Transmissionand Distribution

conferenceand Exhibition

y all measures, the sixteenth IEEE/PES T&DConference and Exposition, which was heldin Atlanta, Georgia, USA, continued to dis-

play its prominence as an industry showcase. Despitethe downturn in the economy, and the tragic eventsof September 11, the show featured an all-time highof 519 exhibiting companies. Although total atten-dance was slightly down, exhibitors were verypleased that the exposition was well attended by util-ity decision makers.On Sunday evening, the 1,300 attendees were

treated to a low-country barbecue feast at the historicGeorgia Freight Depot and World of Coke. Enter-tainment featured gospel singers, bluegrass music,and carnival games under a brilliant moon and ablanket of stars that covered the outdoor courtyard.Add to that a taste of Coca Cola from around theworld, it was truly southern hospitality at its finest. The opening reception at the Georgia Freight Depot wai

On Monday morning the conference started with adistinguished panel exchanging their views of howtheir companies are preparing to deal with the future.The panel included: Allen Franklin, chairman, presi-dent, and CEO, Southern Company; John Rice, presi-dent and CEO, GE Power Systems; Paula Rosput,president, AGL Resources; David Slump, vice presi-dent, ABB; and Ian Davis, vice president, Nation Grid.

The conference luncheon followed immediatelyfeaturing Bernie Ebbers, president and CEO, World-Com, as the keynote speaker. He shared the trials '_and tribulations regarding deregulation in the tele-com industry, allowing the audience draw its ownanalogies to the electric utility industry.

The technical program included the presentation Old friendships were quickly renewed.of 150 technical papers, 21 panel sessions, and 4 spe-

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-,E. l~~~f -/>dThe food at the Freight Depot was plentiful and tasty.

Entertainment at the Depot included Gospel and Blues.

David Ratcliffe, President & CEO, GeorgiaPower, welcomes everyone to Atlanta.

[he opemng reception at the Worldof Coke was likewise inviting.

cial panel sessions. Two super sessions addressed Wtoday's world of e-commerce in the utility world andderegulation.

For the first time, the IEEE PES Insulated Con-ductors Committee (ICC) held is annual meeting inconjunction with the T&D Show. Enjoying all the benefits of theT&D Show, ICC attendees still had time to tend to their normal com-mittee business, host an ICC reception, and conduct panel sessions.The ICC functions were well attended and many nonmembers werealso able to learn more about this important organization.

The international reception was hosted on Tuesday evening at theEgyptian Ballroom at the fabulous Fox Theatre. Approximately 1,000people from over 59 countries feasted the cuisine provided by the RitzCarlton as the final dress rehearsal of the opera unfolded next door.Entertained by live music, it was an enchanting evening for all.

Did I mention tours? Companions chose activities ranging from atour of historic Stone Mountain to beautiful Callaway Gardens andFranklin Roosevelt's little white house at Warm Springs and anassortment of activities in a special lounge set aside just for the com-panions. More than once was heard the gentle nudge "Gentlemen, kissyour wives goodbye."

The Power Engineering Society gave special thanks to GeorgiaPower and Southern Company for hosting this major event.

Jim Kwater, assistant to the general chair

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PES president Don Volzka was thehost of the conference luncheon.

BernardEbbers,president andCEO of World-Com, addressedthe luncheonwith his viewsof the deregula-tion of telecom-municationsand let theaudience makecomparisons.

IEEE president Joel Snyder offershis remarks at the ConferenceLuncheon.

Hans "Teddy" Piittgen introduces the panelists at the Opening The opening session, Developing New Perspectives, attracted aSession: (left to right) Allen Franklin, chairman, president, and large audience.CEO, Southern Company; John Rice, president, GE Power Sys-tems; Paula Rosput, president, AGL Resources; David Stump, vice _president, ABB; Ian Davis, vice president, National Grid. tdt

The parade to the opening of the exhibition was led by the ClarkAtlanta University Band.

_ iBill Smith, Georgia Power, chair of the arrangements committee,Kara Clark, GE, chair of the technical programs committee, andBarbara Corbett, exposition manager, Kenworthy Management,cut the ribbon with electric scissors to open the exhibition.

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The waiting crowd streams in. PES Meetings Activities chair of PES executive director Mel Olken flips theT&D Conferences, Walter Ros, switch to energize the scissors.at the opening ceremony.

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- -AConference vice chair Jim Kwater, his wife Janet,Mary Novack of Kenworthy Management. and Bar-bara Corbett, exposition manager, Kenworthy Man-agement, enjoy the reception together.

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The Monday International Reception at the ornateFox Theater in Atlanta was the social highlight of

the conference.

A memorandum of understanding is executed by GeorgiaPower, GE, and the National Electric Power Authority ofNigeria. Seated (left) are Aako Ugbabe, NEPA Boardmember, David Ratcliffe, president of Georgia Power,and John Rice, president GE Power Systems. Thisexchange is funded by the U.S. Agency for InternationalDevelopment.

Conference executive chair Dan Ward attended with hiswife, Jerrilyn.

Conference general chair Chris Lasher and his wifeMaggie.

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Professor Begovic congratulates the prize paper authors.

The International Business Center, staffed withinterpreters, was most helpful to many of the attendeeswho did not speak English.

Ron Younker, principle consultantin the Employee Learning Depart-ment of Southern Company,addressed the students in attendance.

Miroslav Begovic of the Geor-gia Institute of Technologypresided at the Collegiate Lun-cheon.

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The companions lounge was the focal point for many Friends find time to relax together at the "fabulous Fox."of each day's social activities.

The 2003 T&D Conference &Exhibition will be held in Dallas,Texas, USA. "Y'all come to Texasin 2003!"

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