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The Human Grid Kitchen

U2030 brings The Human Grid Kitchen, a full-day transformational leadership simulation for grid modernization, to DISTRIBUTECH 2027 in Atlanta as a co-location partner event.

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Date
March 1, 2027
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Location
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
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Join us in the Kitchen on March 1

A full-day, culinary-themed leadership simulation where utility and technology leaders practice transformational leadership in a safe, high-stakes, and fun environment.

Simulation

The Human Grid Kitchen: A Transformational Leadership Simulation for Grid Modernization

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calendar_todayMarch 1, 2027 schedule10:15 AM – 4:45 PM meeting_roomRoom B310
Teams work through a multi-stage "cooking competition" that mirrors the realities of grid modernization: budget cuts, executive changes, and communication crises.

Participants also contribute to a local community impact initiative during the networking lunch.

Participants will

  • check_circleTranslate grid modernization strategy into a clear narrative for stakeholders.
  • check_circleMake financial trade-offs between back-end infrastructure and front-end customer experience.
  • check_circleLead through disruption, change management, and executive reassignments.
  • check_circleCoordinate cross-functional crisis response under real-time pressure.
  • check_circleLead post-mortem reviews that balance operational metrics with customer trust.

Who you'll hear from

Facilitator
Gretchen Stanford

Gretchen Stanford

Partner & Advisor
U2030
Facilitator
Chris Hilborn

Chris Hilborn

Partner & Advisor
U2030
Facilitator
Vanessa Edmonds

Vanessa Edmonds

Chief Executive Officer
U2030
info About the event

Four days of grid modernization in Atlanta

DISTRIBUTECH International brings the transmission and distribution community together March 1–4, 2027 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The Human Grid Kitchen runs as a co-location partner event in the Grid Modernization track on the opening day.

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Register for DISTRIBUTECH 2027 and add The Human Grid Kitchen to your agenda.

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