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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
Schedule Timeline

Sunday — August 4, 2024
7:45AM
Events
2024 UWC Golf Tournament
The Rookery
7:45AM
Breaks and Meals
Golf Breakfast
The Rookery
12:00PM
Registration/Help Desk & Exhibit Hours
Exhibitor Move In
Calusa 1-7
1:30PM
Breaks and Meals
Golf Luncheon
The Rookery
2:00PM
Registration/Help Desk & Exhibit Hours
Registration/Help Desk hours: 2:00 pm-7:00 pm
Calusa North Foyer
6:00PM
Events
Opening Reception
Calusa Ballroom
6:00PM
Registration/Help Desk & Exhibit Hours
Vendor Technology Expo hours: 6:00-8:00 pm
Calusa 1-7
Monday — August 5, 2024
7:00AM
Breaks and Meals
Breakfast in Expo
Calusa 1-7
7:00AM
Registration/Help Desk & Exhibit Hours
Vendor Technology Expo hours: 7:00 am-3:30 pm
Calusa 1-7
Registration/Help Desk hours: 7:00 am-4:00 pm
Calusa North Foyer
8:00AM
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024) Plenary Sessions
Opening Plenary: Force - Understanding the Forces Driving and Impacting the Advancement of our Clean Nuclear Energy Future
Banyan 1
9:00AM
Breaks and Meals
Refreshment Break in Expo
Calusa 1-7
9:30AM
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024) Educational Sessions
State of the Union in Nuclear Supply Chain (SOTU)
Banyan 3
Industry Cost Analysis with EUCG Data: O&M and Capital Reduction Opportunities and Tradeoffs: Labor/Materials/Vendors
Calusa 11/12
Nuclear Applications for Artificial Intelligence
Banyan 1
Facilitating Actions to Address Workforce Challenges
Calusa 8-9
Equipment Reliability as a Living Program – Approach for “Staying on Top” of Reliability
Banyan 2
Talent Development and Engagement
Calusa 10
11:00AM
Breaks and Meals
Lunch in Expo
Calusa 1-7
12:30PM
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024) Plenary Sessions
Opening Plenary Part II
Banyan 1
1:30PM
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024) Educational Sessions
What's Next in Nuclear Supply Chain
Banyan 3
Nuclear Life Extension and License Renewals: Portfolio Discovery, Valuation and Optimization
Calusa 11/12
Innovation Strategy for Long Term Sustainability and Profitability
Banyan 1
Perspectives on Workforce Actions from Industry Leaders
Calusa 8-9
Plant Reliability Behaviors
Banyan 2
Navigating the Union Landscape
Calusa 10
3:00PM
Breaks and Meals
Refreshment Break in Expo
Calusa 1-7
3:15PM
Events
BlackStarTech Demo in Booths 501 & 503
Calusa 1-7
3:30PM
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024) Educational Sessions
Supply Chain Readiness for Next Gen Reactors
Banyan 3
Successes and Challenges in Risk-Informed Initiatives
Calusa 11/12
Cutting Edge Innovations in Automation for Nuclear
Banyan 1
Technical and Engineering Talent Shortage
Calusa 8-9
Environmental Resiliency: Seasonal Readiness and Long-Term Planning
Banyan 2
Communities of Practice: Compensation/Total Rewards, Labor, and DE&I
Calusa 10
5:00PM
Events
Framatome Demo
Osprey 1
Tuesday — August 6, 2024
7:00AM
Breaks and Meals
Breakfast in Expo
Calusa 1-7
7:00AM
Registration/Help Desk & Exhibit Hours
Registration/Help Desk hours: 7:00 am-4:00 pm
Calusa North Foyer
Vendor Technology Expo hours: 7:00 am-7:00 pm
Calusa 1-7
8:00AM
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024) Plenary Sessions
Tuesday Plenary: Acceleration - Building the Resources and Infrastructure for the Advancement of Clean Energy Future
Banyan 1
10:00AM
Breaks and Meals
Refreshment Break in Expo
Calusa 1-7
10:30AM
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024) Educational Sessions
Achieving Consistent Delivery Performance in an Evolving World
Banyan 3
Optimizing the Nuclear Power Plant Cost Profile in Challenging Areas
Calusa 11/12
Innovations for Expanding the Value of the Current Fleet and Further Extending Nuclear Power Plant Life (Part 1)
Banyan 1
Operations-Centered Design: Eliminating Risk in Digital Control System Designs
Banyan 2
Rethinking the Approach to Talent Acquisition
Calusa 8-9
12:00PM
Breaks and Meals
Lunch in Expo
Calusa 1-7
1:30PM
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024) Educational Sessions
Contracting Models: Case Studies and Options
Banyan 3
I Can Get by with a Little Help from my Friends – Federal Incentive Programs
Calusa 11/12
Innovations for Expanding the Value of the Current Fleet and Further Extending Nuclear Power Plant Life (Part 2)
Banyan 1
Addressing the Craft Talent Shortage
Calusa 8-9
Parts Quality Initiative: Benefits Realized and Challenges
Banyan 2
Leadership in an Evolving Workplace
Calusa 10
3:00PM
Breaks and Meals
Refreshment Break in Expo
Calusa 1-7
3:15PM
Events
BlackStarTech Demo in Booths 501 & 503
Calusa 1-7
3:30PM
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024) Educational Sessions
Making It Better: Innovations to Drive Supply Chain Performance
Banyan 3
Condition Based Monitoring Technology
Banyan 1
Outage Improvement Actions
Calusa 8-9
Engineering Programs: Ensuring Reliability and Enabling Innovation
Banyan 2
Communities of Practice: Organizational Effectiveness and Metrics
Calusa 10
Beyond Bright Shiny Objects – Real Cost Savings through Technology and Process Innovation
Calusa 11/12
5:00PM
Events
Cocktail Reception & Vendor Raffle in Exhibit Hall
Calusa Ballroom
7:00PM
Events
Tuesday Evening Team UWC Olympic Event
Palms Ballroom
Wednesday — August 7, 2024
7:00AM
Breaks and Meals
Breakfast in Expo
Calusa 1-7
7:00AM
Registration/Help Desk & Exhibit Hours
Vendor Technology Expo hours: 7:00-8:00 am
Calusa 1-7
Registration/Help Desk hours: 7:00 am-10:00 am
Calusa North Foyer
8:00AM
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024) Plenary Sessions
Wednesday Plenary: Velocity - Establishing the Speed to Sustaining Long Term Growth for our Clean Nuclear Energy Future
Banyan 1
8:00AM
Registration/Help Desk & Exhibit Hours
Exhibitor Teardown
Calusa 1-7
10:00AM
Breaks and Meals
Refreshment Break
TBD
10:30AM
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024) Plenary Sessions
Wrap-Up Discussion
Banyan 1
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