June 18, 2012 - The 55th Annual ISA Power Industry Division (POWID) Symposium celebrates another successful event in its 55-year history with attendees coming from as far away as Hawaii, Australia, the Netherlands and China. This year’s symposium, held in Austin, Texas, USA, 3–8 June, gave power generation industry leaders the opportunity to network with peers; to view the latest products and services, showcased by 28 industry vendors; and to attend presentations on the industry hot topics, focused around nuclear and fossil fuel power generation. The ISA POWID Symposium provided professionals with information on the latest innovations in controls, instrumentation, cybersecurity, Smart Grid, regulatory issues and variable energy technologies.
Attendees participated in technical sessions, interest group meetings, panel discussions, vendor exhibits and optional certified training sessions. Christopher Guith, vice president for policy at the US Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy, and Allan Wilson, president and CEO of Veros Systems, Inc., were the featured keynote speakers. Guith focused his presentation on the need to develop sound energy policies and practical energy projects. Wilson focused on future innovation opportunities for power generation including gas, solar, coal and wind sources.
The 56th Annual ISA POWID Symposium is scheduled for 2–7 June 2013 at the Rosen Center Hotel in Orlando, Florida, USA.
About ISA
Founded in 1945, the International Society of Automation is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards, certifies industry professionals, provides education and training, publishes books and technical articles, and hosts conferences and exhibitions for automation professionals. ISA is the founding sponsor of the Automation Federation..