
The Alden Conference unites utility professionals in the
electric power, telecommunications, and broadband industries,
along with strategic partners in engineering and construction.
BETTER COMMUNITIES THROUGH BETTER INFRASTRUCTURE
The Alden Conference facilitates communication and collaboration among utility joint use and real estate asset management professionals. Gain insights from industry experts, participate in collaborative discussions, and depart with actionable strategies to improve joint use operations.
Engage in dialogue through speaker sessions, breakout discussions, and Alden ONE training.
Be heard! Be on-site with Alden's team to voice your feedback and influence the future direction of the Alden ONE software platform.
Learn all about Alden ONE, the nation’s leading business automation, billing, and reporting platform for utility joint use asset management.
Connect with utility professionals, including asset-owning electric utilities, attaching companies in telecom and broadband, plus engineering and construction partners.
5:30PM – 7:30PM / Sheraton, Area adjacent to Birmingham Ballroom on lower level
Drop in at your leisure to connect with fellow attendees, pick up your conference ID badge, meet the Alden team, and enjoy a selection of cocktails, mocktails, and curated hors d’oeuvres to kick off the conference.
7:30AM – 8:30AM / Birmingham Ballroom I
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.
8:30AM – 8:45AM / Alden
All sessions on Tuesday will be held in the Birmingham Ballroom, III & IV.
8:45AM – 9:30AM / John Sciarabba, Alden
We’ll open the conference with insights and inspiration from Alden’s CEO, with a focus on how operational excellence and process improvements support performance, scale, and compliance.
Central Maine Power
Gain practical insight into identifying joint use issues, prioritizing remediation, and improving operations before problems escalate.
Brightspeed
Learn about the latest updates to the inspection program, including lessons learned, efficiency gains, and measurable ROI.
Xcel Energy
See how Xcel is outperforming industry benchmarks by bringing consistency to permitting processes across states with the right tools, governance, and accountability.
Inland Power & Light
Understand how modernizing the contract update process can better protect your company, reduce cycle times, and improve financial outcomes.
• NJUNS API Integration
We'll explore how Alden’s NJUNS API integration supports seamless data exchange to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and accelerate processes.
• ePay Everywhere
Understand how Alden ONE’s ePayment capabilities simplify transactions, increase throughput, and streamline payments across the joint use ecosystem.
• Performance, Security & Scaling
Take a deep dive into Alden’s investments in performance, security, and scalability to meet increasing industry demand with confidence.
6:00PM – 9:00PM / All Attendees / Birmingham Museum of Art
We have something special planned for the evening and look forward to sharing more soon. Stay tuned.
7:30AM – 8:30AM / Birmingham Ballroom I
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.
8:30AM / Birmingham Ballroom, III & IV
We'll begin the day with a focus on connecting data strategy to measurable outcomes, regulatory confidence, and business value.
Xcel Energy
Real-world lessons from large-scale, multi-state transfer clean-ups, with a focus on challenges encountered and what it takes to succeed.
A look at how data-driven approaches are improving visibility, decision-making, and outcomes across real estate workflows.
Connect with fellow attendees, expand your network, and exchange contact information to keep the conversation going after the conference.
Explore how building a data lake enables organizations to move from raw data to actionable insights.
CenterPoint Energy
How effective pole audits improve data transparency and consistency, reduce risk, and support compliance while driving measurable ROI.
• Data Lake
Alden will highlight why a centralized data lake is critical to unifying information, improving visibility, and enabling data-driven decisions across the industry.
• Data Reconciliation Tool
An overview of Alden’s revamped Data Reconciliation Tool and how it first aligns data internally, then externally, to create a single source of truth.
• Alden ONE Roadmap
Get an exclusive preview of what’s coming next with Alden ONE.
A final perspective from Alden CEO John Sciarabba on key takeaways and what’s next.
5:00PM – 7:00PM / Ballroom I
Join us for an early group dinner and drinks at the Sheraton, then enjoy the evening exploring the surrounding area. Click to view things to do nearby.
7:30AM – 8:30AM / Birmingham Ballroom I
Breakfast will be available at your leisure before you join your pre-assigned company connection groups or attend Alden ONE training.
8:45AM – 10:00AM / Ballroom XII
We'll offer Alden ONE training and plenty of Q&A, so have your questions ready.
Who should attend? All Alden ONE users and attendees!
8:45AM – 10:00AM / PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
These Alden ONE Pro client discussion sessions offer the opportunity to connect one-on-one with attending joint use partners. In mid-April, Pro clients will receive a survey to indicate which companies they would like to meet with, and we’ll work to facilitate those connections when possible.
10:00AM – 10:15AM
Hotel checkout is 11AM. Feel free to use this time to check out of the hotel.
10:15AM – 11:30AM / Ballroom XII
We'll offer Alden ONE training and plenty of Q&A, so have your questions ready.
Who should attend? All Alden ONE users and attendees!
10:15AM – 11:30AM / PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
These Alden ONE Pro client discussion sessions offer the opportunity to connect one-on-one with attending joint use partners. In mid-April, Pro clients will receive a survey to indicate which companies they would like to meet with, and we’ll work to facilitate those connections when possible.
The Alden Conference will close at 12PM CT. Hotel checkout is 11AM.
5:30PM – 7:30PM / Sheraton, Area adjacent to Birmingham Ballroom on lower level
Drop in at your leisure to connect with fellow attendees, pick up your conference ID badge, meet the Alden team, and enjoy a selection of cocktails, mocktails, and curated hors d’oeuvres to kick off the conference.
7:30AM – 8:30AM / Birmingham Ballroom I
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.
8:30AM – 8:45AM / Alden
All sessions on Tuesday will be held in the Birmingham Ballroom, III & IV.
8:45AM – 9:30AM / John Sciarabba, Alden
We’ll open the conference with insights and inspiration from Alden’s CEO, with a focus on how operational excellence and process improvements support performance, scale, and compliance.
Central Maine Power
Gain practical insight into identifying joint use issues, prioritizing remediation, and improving operations before problems escalate.
Brightspeed
Learn about the latest updates to the inspection program, including lessons learned, efficiency gains, and measurable ROI.
Xcel Energy
See how Xcel is outperforming industry benchmarks by bringing consistency to permitting processes across states with the right tools, governance, and accountability.
Inland Power & Light
Understand how modernizing the contract update process can better protect your company, reduce cycle times, and improve financial outcomes.
• NJUNS API Integration
We'll explore how Alden’s NJUNS API integration supports seamless data exchange to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and accelerate processes.
• ePay Everywhere
Understand how Alden ONE’s ePayment capabilities simplify transactions, increase throughput, and streamline payments across the joint use ecosystem.
• Performance, Security & Scaling
Take a deep dive into Alden’s investments in performance, security, and scalability to meet increasing industry demand with confidence.
6:00PM – 9:00PM / All Attendees / Birmingham Museum of Art
We have something special planned for the evening and look forward to sharing more soon. Stay tuned.
7:30AM – 8:30AM / Birmingham Ballroom I
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.
8:30AM / Birmingham Ballroom, III & IV
We'll begin the day with a focus on connecting data strategy to measurable outcomes, regulatory confidence, and business value.
Xcel Energy
Real-world lessons from large-scale, multi-state transfer clean-ups, with a focus on challenges encountered and what it takes to succeed.
A look at how data-driven approaches are improving visibility, decision-making, and outcomes across real estate workflows.
Connect with fellow attendees, expand your network, and exchange contact information to keep the conversation going after the conference.
Explore how building a data lake enables organizations to move from raw data to actionable insights.
CenterPoint Energy
How effective pole audits improve data transparency and consistency, reduce risk, and support compliance while driving measurable ROI.
• Data Lake
Alden will highlight why a centralized data lake is critical to unifying information, improving visibility, and enabling data-driven decisions across the industry.
• Data Reconciliation Tool
An overview of Alden’s revamped Data Reconciliation Tool and how it first aligns data internally, then externally, to create a single source of truth.
• Alden ONE Roadmap
Get an exclusive preview of what’s coming next with Alden ONE.
A final perspective from Alden CEO John Sciarabba on key takeaways and what’s next.
5:00PM – 7:00PM / Ballroom I
Join us for an early group dinner and drinks at the Sheraton, then enjoy the evening exploring the surrounding area. Click to view things to do nearby.
7:30AM – 8:30AM / Birmingham Ballroom I
Breakfast will be available at your leisure before you join your pre-assigned company connection groups or attend Alden ONE training.
8:45AM – 10:00AM / Ballroom XII
We'll offer Alden ONE training and plenty of Q&A, so have your questions ready.
Who should attend? All Alden ONE users and attendees!
8:45AM – 10:00AM / PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
These Alden ONE Pro client discussion sessions offer the opportunity to connect one-on-one with attending joint use partners. In mid-April, Pro clients will receive a survey to indicate which companies they would like to meet with, and we’ll work to facilitate those connections when possible.
10:00AM – 10:15AM
Hotel checkout is 11AM. Feel free to use this time to check out of the hotel.
10:15AM – 11:30AM / Ballroom XII
We'll offer Alden ONE training and plenty of Q&A, so have your questions ready.
Who should attend? All Alden ONE users and attendees!
10:15AM – 11:30AM / PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
These Alden ONE Pro client discussion sessions offer the opportunity to connect one-on-one with attending joint use partners. In mid-April, Pro clients will receive a survey to indicate which companies they would like to meet with, and we’ll work to facilitate those connections when possible.
The Alden Conference will close at 12PM CT. Hotel checkout is 11AM.
COMPLIMENTARY CONFERENCE PASS – ALDEN ONE PRO CLIENTS
Exclusive Offer for Alden ONE Pro Clients
• Includes complimentary access to all meetings, group meals, and exclusive events
• Covers all lodging costs* during the event (May 4 – 7, 2026)
• Your only cost is travel — don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
Alden ONE Pro users enjoy complimentary passes and lodging until April 1, 2026 or while spots last.
*To enjoy for complimentary lodging, you must book your hotel stay through the conference room block. Complimentary conference passes and lodging are exclusively available for Alden ONE Pro clients.
STANDARD CONFERENCE PASS
Available to Alden ONE Basic Users & Eligible Utility Industry Professionals
• $750 per person (includes taxes & fees)
• Enjoy access to meetings, group meals, and exclusive events
• Special Offer: Purchase 3 conference passes to get 1 free for a colleague within the same company
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To check your Alden ONE user status (Basic or Pro):
Log in to Alden ONE and find your account details at the top-right of your screen, directly below your username.
Attendance Policy
Attendance at this conference is limited to Alden ONE clients and their industry partners. Alden reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to rescind or decline any registration at any time if it is determined that the registrant does not meet the eligibility requirements established for this conference. If a registration is canceled under this policy, Alden will notify the registrant promptly. This policy is in place to ensure that the conference maintains its focus on serving our clients and their key stakeholders, and to foster a collaborative environment aligned with Alden’s mission.
Cancellations & Refunds
If you are unable to attend and need to cancel your registration, cancellations made 90 days or more before the event will receive a full refund of conference registration fees (less Square processing charges). Cancellations made within 60–90 days are eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued within 60 days of the event. Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the attendee and must be cancelled directly with the hotel.
The Alden Guarantee
Attend with confidence! If you feel the conference did not deliver value, we will refund your full conference fee (excluding lodging).
Come and see what we're all about. We would love to meet you.
Alden will offer refunds on registration fees until December 31, 2019, minus a $50 cancellation fee. After December 31, 2019, participants will be responsible for the full registration fee and no refunds will be offered. However, we will accept attendee substitutions from within your company until the date of conference. Requests for refunds must be received in writing to Ashley Little at 10 Inverness Center Parkway, Ste 500, Birmingham, AL 35242.
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N | Birmingham, AL 35203
COMPLIMENTARY LODGING FOR ALDEN ONE PRO CLIENTS
Reserve your spot through Alden's room block to enjoy complimentary lodging.
ALL THE DETAILS
• Alden covers all lodging costs* during the event (May 4 – 7, 2026) for Alden ONE Pro clients.
• Your only cost is travel—don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
• Availability is limited, so book early—spaces are expected to fill up.
• Cut-off date: April 11, 2026 or until all spots are filled.
• The hotel requires a credit card to hold your reservation, but lodging costs will be waived for eligible clients.
• Clients must book through the Alden Conference Room Block to qualify for complimentary lodging. 
SPECIAL HOTEL RATE FOR INDUSTRY ATTENDEES
• Have a Basic subscription or not an Alden client? Take advantage of our discounted conference rate.
• Cut-off date: April 10, 2026 or until all spots are filled.
• The hotel requires a credit card to hold your reservation, but lodging costs will be waived for eligible clients.
• Reservations must be made through the Alden Conference Room Block to qualify for discounted lodging and to attend the event.






Our purpose is to help create better communities through better infrastructure. Through Alden ONE, our business process automation SaaS software for utility joint use, we serve the people that power, connect, and inform the world.
Our clients include electric utilities, communications and, broadband providers, and their engineering and construction partners.
We ensure our clients improve internal and external communication to enable data-driven decisions with a collaborative system designed to save you time.
Designed to save time, Alden ONE is a centralized database of 40M+ assets and activities that provides clarity and control.
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