Tackling the Energy & Water Capacity Dilemma
U2030 and Georgia Power are teaming up to offer the Design Thinking Masterclass, "U2030 Design-Think-a-Thon: Breaking Down Silos to Overcome the Energy & Water Capacity Dilemma." It will be held at Georgia Power's headquarters May 14-15, 2024, and will kick off with an optional community service project with Park Pride. Esteemed behavioral scientists from SeeChange Institute, Dr. Beth Karlin and Dr. Sea Rotmann, will guide participants in developing silo-busting solutions to solve the widening energy and water supply and demand gap, emphasizing collaboration strategies at the intersection of customer experience (CX) and operational excellence.
Event Methodology
Design Thinking, which you will learn and practice during this masterclass, will allow you to explore the depths of your creativity in a safe space, elevate your problem-solving skills, and acquire the tools and resources to effect positive change.
Key Takeaways
- Step into a world of innovation, transformation, and engagement
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Engage in hands-on learning experiences and guidance to create action plans
- Expand your network of professionals who would like to help you succeed
Who Should Attend
This masterclass is designed for utility professionals from customer and operations-focused departments and individuals specializing in innovation and transformation.
Participating will give you valuable insights into navigating this complex landscape and contributing to developing sustainable solutions.
Georgia Power
to Host 2024 Design Thinking Masterclass
with Leadership from
Latanza Adjei
Chima Chijioke &
Cheryl Davis
Featured Presenters
Latanza Adjei
Georgia Power
Chima Chijioke
Patrick Pent
Technology Solutions
Southern Company
Cheryl Davis
Georgia Power
Kim Greene
Georgia Power
Beth Karlin
See Change
Institutee
Luke Peterson
Hibbing PUC
Jennifer Spearman
App Development
Southern Company
Shawn Adderly
PG&E
Dwight Scruggs
Cinch Home Services
Paul Applegate
InvoiceCloud
Vanessa Edmonds
Utility 2030 Collaborative
Christina Corcoran
Utility 2030 Collaborative
Mike Smith
Utility 2030 Collaborative
Dr. Sea Rotmann
See Change Institute
Vanessa Edmonds
Utility 2030 Collaborative
Mike Smith
Utility 2030 Collaborative
Agenda
May 13, 2024
May 14, 2024
May 15, 2024
May 13, 2024
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Hosted Happy Hour – Southern Elements, 255 Courtland St. NE (inside the Hilton Atlanta Downtown, Atlanta, GA 30303)
May 14, 2024
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Community Service Project with Park Pride, 4th Ward Park, 680 Dallas St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.
Park Pride is a nonprofit organization that engages communities in their neighborhood parks through volunteer projects, community gardens, community-led park redesigns, and by providing grants for capital park improvements. Join us as we give back to our host city beautifying 4th Ward Park, 680 Dallas St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. (Transportation will be provided, leaving from the Hilton Atlanta Downtown at 7:00 AM)
11:30 AM – Check in at 242 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 (Use front door and check in at the security desk to get your badge)
11:30 PM – 12:15 PM – Lunch/Selfie Wall Photos/Video Interviews
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM –Welcome, Safety Moment & Introductions
-Luke Peterson (Hibbing PUC)
-Cheryl Davis (GA Power)
-Vanessa Edmonds (U2030)
-Christina Corcoran (U2030)
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Fireside Chat: GA Power on Becoming the Utility of the Future
-Latanza Adjei (GA Power)
-Chima Chijioke (GA Power)
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM –Break/Selfie Wall Photos/Video Interviews
2:45 PM – 5:00 PM –Design Thinking Part 1: Identifying Silos and Their Impact
-Beth Karlin (See Change Institute)
-Sea Rotmann (SeeChange Institute)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM –Dinner, Trader Vic’s, 255 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 (Trader Vic’s is in walking distance from Hilton Atlanta Downtown)
May 15, 2024
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM –Continental Breakfast & Welcome
-Luke Peterson (Hibbing PUC)
8:15 PM – 8:30 PM – Group Activity
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM – Center of Excellence Panel: Embracing Industry 4.0 and Bridging Organizational Divides
-Mike Smith (U2030)
-Patrick Pent (Southern Company)
-Jennifer Spearman (Southern Company)
-Shawn Adderly (PG&E)
-Paul Applegate (InvoiceCloud)
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM – Break/Selfie Wall Photos/Video Interviews
9:30 AM – 12:30 AM – Design Thinking Part 2 – Scenario-based Solution Ideation
-Beth Karlin (See Change Institute)
-Sea Rotmann (SeeChange Institute)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM – Lunch/Selfie Wall Photos/Video Interviews
1:15 – 2:15 – Solution Presentations & Silent Voting
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM –Awards, Strategies for Pitching Your Solutions, and Conclusion
-Beth Karlin (SeeChange Institute)
-Sea Rotmann (SeeChange Institute)
-Dwight Scruggs (Cinch)
-Vanessa Edmonds (U2030)
3:00 PM – Masterclass Adjourns
Join U2030 and Georgia Power as We Join Forces with Park Pride to Beautify Atlanta's 4th Ward Park,
May 14, 2024, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Registration Information
Registration Information
U2030 Utility & Vendor Member Companies
If you are a U2030 member representing a utility or vendor company, you receive a block of attendee passes for each U2030 event.
Not sure if you’re a member? Email Mike Smith at [email protected] to find out.
NON-MEMBERS
Utility Non-Members
If you are a utility employee and do not have a corporate membership but wish to attend this event, you can register for a non-member ticket. If you become a member within three months after the event, we will credit your ticket price to your membership invoice. The registration link is coming soon.
If you are a vendor who wishes to participate, email Mike Smith at [email protected].
Hotel Information
Hilton, Atlanta
Address: 255 Courtland Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303
Room Rate: $209/night, expires April 13, 2024
Room Block Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/think
Website: Hilton Atlanta Downtown Hotel – Home
P: 404.221.6350