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Leading Across Generations

Four generations are sharing the workforce—each bringing different experiences, expectations, and perspectives on leadership. At the same time, women are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping the future of the utility industry.

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Date
March 1, 2027
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Location
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
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What can we learn from women at different stages of their careers? How have workplace expectations evolved across generations? And what will it take to attract, develop, and retain the next generation of female leaders?

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Leading Across Generations: The New Reality for Women in Utilities

starsModerated by Gretchen Stanford, Partner & Advisor, Utility 2030

calendar_todayMarch 1, 2027 schedule0:00 - 9:50 AM meeting_roomRoom B217
Join a candid conversation with women leaders representing multiple generations as they share lessons learned, leadership realities, and perspectives on the future of work. Together, they'll explore workforce trends, changing leadership expectations, and how organizations can build cultures where women of all ages can thrive, contribute, and lead.

Participants will

  • check_circleSee how different generations bring different expectations around leadership, communication, and growth.
  • check_circleSee women at every career stage can learn from each other’s experiences and perspectives.
  • check_circleSee that the industry needs cultures where women of all generations can grow, contribute, and lead.

Who you'll hear from

Moderator
Gretchen Stanford

Gretchen Stanford

Partner & Advisor
U2030
Panelist
Mandip Samra

Mandip Samra

Chief Executive Officer
Burbank Water & Power
Panelist
Dawn Roth-Lindell

Dawn Roth-Lindell

Former General Manager & Chief Executive Officer
Seattle City Light
Panelist
Caroline Watson

Caroline Watson

Analyst
Georgia Power Company
Panelist
Katarina Miletijev

Katarina Miletijev

Distribution Operations Engineering
SMUD
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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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