CIM Users Group – European 2024 Fall Meeting
2024-05-14 - 2024-05-16 | Hotel Haarhuis, Stationsplein 1, 6811 KG, Arnhem, Netherlands
The UCA International Users Group invites members of the energy industry to attend the CIM Users Group – European 2024 Fall Meeting, “Gear Up: Support Business Processes and Boost digitization with the CIM” hosted by Tennet on 14-16 May, 2024 in Arnhem, Netherlands. This meeting will emphasize the use of CIM-baed data exchanges as part of business processes and how digitization is changing the utility industry environment. Whether you are a CIM novice or expert, this meeting will provide a forum to learn more about CIM and network with industry colleagues.​
What Is CIM?
The CIM is an international standard now globally accepted for modeling the information exchanges required in electric utilities. The CIM is independent of any individual application, middleware, or message protocols used for data exchange. The interoperability enabled by the CIM standards is a key factor for achieving the Smart Grid vision.
The CIM Users Group (CIMug) was formed to promote progress of the CIM and to share project experiences. The users group holds two meetings each year (one in Europe and one in the U.S.). Recognized experts share their insights and resolve key technical issues. Each meeting also includes pre-conference tutorials, vendor exhibits, and social networking opportunities.
Who Should Attend
Utilities, energy companies, RTO/ISOs and others involved in developing standards-based enterprise information architectures and integration frameworks to meet their business challenges will find this conference invaluable. Project managers, system architects, business and IT managers, and control center personnel will all benefit from this meeting. With the focus on Smart Grid interoperability and distribution applications, vendors with CIM-based products they plan to make available to this community will want to reserve a Vendor Table to demonstrate their products and discuss service offerings.
The meeting is open to all current or potential CIM users – you do not have to be a CIM User Group member to attend. Attendees gain first-hand access to CIM experts and come away with new insights on how to realize the power of CIM-based integration.
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OpenFMB PlugFest 3.0
2024-05-20 - 2024-05-23 | Phoenix Mills, 15000 Edward N Hines Dr, Plymouth, MI, 48170, United States
In May 2024, UCA will be conducting its 3rd PlugFest in Detroit with DTE Energy as its host. The objectives are to validate vendor interoperability while sharing use cases and lessons learned to drive broader industry adoption of OpenFMB solutions.

CIMug Summer Meeting 2024
2024-07-29 - 2024-07-31 | TX
The UCA International Users Group invites members of the energy industry to attend the CIM Users Group – North American 2024 Meeting, “Standards-based Interoperability at the Grid Edge” on July 29-31, 2024 in Richland, Washington USA.

This meeting will emphasize the development, growth, and acceptance of the CIM standard by the industry and explore how that standard has provided techniques and best practices to achieve full data exchange and integration. Whether you are a CIM novice or expert, this meeting will provide a forum to learn more about CIM and network with colleagues.
Join us for three days of tutorials, technical talks, and networking at our next North American user group meeting hosted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. With over 300 days of sun a year, the vibrant Tri-Cities are the perfect destination fo rengaging with other CIM experts, enjoying local wine, and watching the Grand Prix hydroplane Columbia Cup race!
Key Dates
Call for Presentations Deadeline – June 1, 2024
Early Bird Registration Deadline – June 17, 2024​
** Non-U.S. Citizens MUST register by the Early Bird Deadline **

What Is CIM?
The CIM is an international standard now globally accepted for modeling the information exchanges required in electric utilities. The CIM is independent of any individual application, middleware, or message protocols used for data exchange. The interoperability enabled by the CIM standards is a key factor for achieving the Smart Grid vision.
The CIM Users Group (CIMug) was formed to promote progress of the CIM and to share project experiences. The users group holds two meetings each year (one in Europe and one in the U.S.). Recognized experts share their insights and resolve key technical issues. Each meeting also includes pre-conference tutorials, vendor exhibits, and social networking opportunities.

Who Should Attend
Utilities, energy companies, RTO/ISOs and others involved in developing standards-based enterprise information architectures and integration frameworks to meet their business challenges will find this conference invaluable. Project managers, system architects, business and IT managers, and control center personnel will all benefit from this meeting. With the focus on Smart Grid interoperability and distribution applications, vendors with CIM-based products they plan to make available to this community will want to reserve a Vendor Table to demonstrate their products and discuss service offerings.
The meeting is open to all current or potential CIM users – you do not have to be a CIM User Group member to attend. Attendees gain first-hand access to CIM experts and come away with new insights on how to realize the power of CIM-based integration.

Meeting Location
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Discovery Hall
650 Hord Rapids Rd.
Richland, WA 99354 USA
https://www.pnnl.gov/

CIMug Fall 2024 Meeting
2024-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | TX
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The UCA International Users Group invites members of the energy industry to attend the CIM Users Group – Asia-Pacific 2024 Fall Meeting, “CIM as the mechanisms to support the grid modernization and digitalization” on 2-4 October 2024 in Pathum Thani, Thailand. This meeting will emphasize the use of COM-based data exchanges as part of business proesses and how digitization is changing the utility industry environment. Whether you are a CIM novice or expert, this meeting will provide a forum to learn more about CIM and network with colleagues.
Key Dates
Call for Presentations Deadeline – 10 September 2024
Early Bird Registration Deadline – 13 September 2024​
What Is CIM?
The CIM is an international standard now globally accepted for modeling the information exchanges required in electric utilities. The CIM is independent of any individual application, middleware, or message protocols used for data exchange. The interoperability enabled by the CIM standards is a key factor for achieving the Smart Grid vision.
The CIM Users Group (CIMug) was formed to promote progress of the CIM and to share project experiences. The users group holds two meetings each year (one in Europe and one in the U.S.). Recognized experts share their insights and resolve key technical issues. Each meeting also includes pre-conference tutorials, vendor exhibits, and social networking opportunities.

Who Should Attend
Utilities, energy companies, RTO/ISOs and others involved in developing standards-based enterprise information architectures and integration frameworks to meet their business challenges will find this conference invaluable. Project managers, system architects, business and IT managers, and control center personnel will all benefit from this meeting. With the focus on Smart Grid interoperability and distribution applications, vendors with CIM-based products they plan to make available to this community will want to reserve a Vendor Table to demonstrate their products and discuss service offerings.
The meeting is open to all current or potential CIM users – you do not have to be a CIM User Group member to attend. Attendees gain first-hand access to CIM experts and come away with new insights on how to realize the power of CIM-based integration.

Meeting Location
Thammasat School of Engineering
Thammasat University Rangsit Campus
99 Moo 18, Phahonyothin Road
Klong Nueng, Klong Luang
Pathum Thani, 12120
THAILAND
Tel: +66 2 564 3001-9, +66 81 847 4149
https://engr.tu.ac.th/

61850 IOP Birmingham 2024
2024-09-15 - 2024-09-24 | TX
For the UCA Group Rate at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham, please use the following link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50842630 The Sheraton is walking distance (4 minutes) from the convention center.

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2024 IEC 61850 Interoperability Testing Events
​Face-to-Face: Set-up September 12-15, 2024
Testing September 16-20, 2024
​Location: Birmingham, AL USA
​Testing of Tools, PTP over PRP, Client/Server, GOOSE/R-GOOSE, SV/R-SV, and Security
Additionally: IEC 61850 for SCADA (Control Center to Substation)​
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2023-2024 61850 IOP
Partici​pating Company Optio​ns
Payment Prior to January 31, 2024 ​
Payment Prior to August 1, 2024​

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UCA Corporate Members​1
$8,000​
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$12,000​
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Non-Corporate Members1
​$12,000​
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​$16,100​
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2023-2024 IEC 61850 IOP
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​Payment Prior to August 1, 2024 ​

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UCA Corporate Members
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​Non-Corporate Members
​$2,60​0
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​$3,800
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If invoices or payment receipts are required, please send an email to: margaret@ucaiug.org. Please plan on (2) weeks to receive an invoice or a receipt.
Individuals will not be allowed to enter the venue/test area unless payments are received no later than September 2024.
Venue and logistics information will be provided to registered individuals.

Cimug Bangkok 2024
2024-10-02 - 2024-10-04 | Thammasat School of Engineering, Thammasat University Rangsit Campus 99 Moo 18, Phahonyothin Road Klong Nueng, Klong Luang Pathum Thani, 12120 THAILAND, Klong Nueng, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand

DISTRIBUTECH 2025 - Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
2025-03-24 11:00 - 2025-03-27 17:00 | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX, 75202d, United States
We’re heading to Dallas – March 24th through the 27th, 2025!
Join us for the 34th annual DISTRIBUTECH Conference and Exhibition. DISTRIBUTECH is the utility industry’s leading annual transmission and distribution conference and exhibition, covering automation and control sessions, energy efficiency, demand response, renewable energy integration, advanced metering, T&D system operation and reliability power delivery equipment, commercial and industrial energy management technology and water utility tech.
Take 20% off your registration with code: DPARTNER22
REGISTER ONLINE HERE

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COME SEE US in Booth #2247 and share your experiences with our UCA officers and experts about 61850, CIM and OpenFMB Standards. Hurry! Quantities are limited.

Please join us for the…
Annual UCA Users Group Meeting
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Central Standard Time
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Room D166 (level 1)
Guests Welcome, Light Dinner served at 5:30pm
Basic agenda:

Corporate Status
Financial, Web Status
Testing Activities
User Group Status Updates (OpenFMB, CIM, 61850)
ITCA Testing Activities Status
61850 IOP Activites Update
We look forward to seeing you there… EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!

THANK YOU to this year’s sponsors for the Annual UCA Users Group Meeting!
