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We work better when we work together

The Alden Conference unites utility professionals in the
electric power, telecommunications, and broadband industries,
along with strategic partners in engineering and construction.

 

Register Here

April 29 – May 2, 2024   /   Hilton Valley Hotel   /   Birmingham, Alabama

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Alden Conference facilitates communication and collaboration among utility industry professionals.

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Engage in industry dialogue via speaker sessions, breakout sessions, and training.

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Learn about the nation’s leading platform for utility joint use asset management, Alden One.

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Influence the future direction of the Alden One platform.

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Connect with industry partners and peers, including utility asset owners, attaching companies, engineers, and contractors.

2024 Conference Agenda

More information will be added in the coming weeks.
*Schedule subject to change. All times Central Time.

Monday, April 29, 2024

Welcome Reception: Meet & Greet

5:30PM – 8:00PM
Terrace Bar - Valley Hotel, 2nd Level

Join us Monday evening for an opening reception. Drop in at your leisure to meet fellow attendees over hors d'oeuvres & cocktails.

Tuesday, April 30

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.

Welcome Remarks

8:30AM – 8:45AM

Keynote

8:45AM – 9:30AM

Alden One: Session 1

9:30AM – 10:30AM

Break

10:30AM – 10:45AM

 

Alden One: Session 2

10:45AM – 11:45AM

 

Group Lunch

11:45AM – 1:00PM
Join us for lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday.


Meet your Industry Colleagues

1:00PM – 1:30PM

 

Alden One: Session 3

1:30PM – 2:15PM


Break

2:15PM – 2:30PM


Alden One: Session 4

2:30PM – 3:45PM


Dedicated Work Time

3:45PM – 4:45PM
Prior to our offsite group networking event, take time to check your emails, make calls, and get ready for a great night out.


Field Trip! - Meet Bus Outside Valley Hotel

4:45PM
Meet at 4:45PM for departure via bus to Regions Field. Transportation will be onsite to make multiple trips, if needed.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game! – Group Activity, Networking, & Dinner

5:30PM – 9PM

We will take a group trip to Regions Field to see the Birmingham Barons take on Rocket City. Join us for networking, dinner, and drinks on the private Party Deck and Party Suite 310. Roundtrip transportation will be provided.


Group Return to Valley Hotel

9:00PM (or when game ends)

If you should need to return earlier, the bus will be onsite to make multiple roundtrips. Uber and Lyft are also available in Birmingham.

Wednesday, May 1

Group Breakfast 

7:30AM – 8:30AM
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.

Welcome

8:30AM – 8:45AM

Regulatory Update

8:45AM – 9:30AM

NESC Update

9:30AM – 10:00AM

Break

10:00AM – 10:30AM
Join us for a special break with coffee and bagels!

Task Agent app: Mobile Data Collection paired with Alden One

10:30AM – 11:00AM


The Alden One Roadmap– Future Product Direction + Q&A

11:00AM – 11:45AM


Lunch

11:45AM – 1:00PM

What's New in Alden One: Features & Enhancements

1:00PM – 1:45PM

Feature Buy

1:45PM – 2:30PM

Break

2:30PM – 2:45PM

 

Feature Buy Results

2:45PM – 3:15PM

Closing Remarks

3:15PM – 4:00PM

Group Dinner

5:00PM
We'd love for you to attend our final group dinner this evening at the Valley Hotel.

If you prefer to venture out around town, you'll have some free time this evening. 

Click to view options in the area  located around the conference hotel. 

Thursday, May 2

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM
Join us for breakfast at your leisure each morning.

Welcome

8:30AM – 8:45AM

Morning Sessions 

Attend your customer-specific session and/or attend Alden One training. Feel free to take breaks when needed and check out of the hotel during this time. More info to come regarding client sessions.


Breakout 1: Client Sessions 

8:45AM – 11:00AM
Meet in your customer groups with the Alden Team. We are excited to offer these dedicated sessions for your company with our team members. Clients will be matched with the Alden Team. 

 

Breakout 2: Alden One Training

8:45AM – 11:00AM
We'll offer Alden One training and plenty of Q&A, so have your questions ready. Who should attend? Anyone new to Alden One, or already had a client session.


The Alden Conference will close at 11AM,  directly after customer sessions, and Alden One Training.  Hotel checkout is 11AM.

REGISTRATION

COMPLIMENTARY CLIENT CONFERENCE PASS

To ensure our conference is accessible to Alden One Pro subscribers, 
we offer complimentary passes and lodging for Pro clients** until 3/29/2024 (or spots sell out.)

 Sign up early to save your spot!
• Includes all meetings, group meals, & events
• Includes all lodging* costs during event (April 29 – May 2)

Sign Up Today

 *Clients must book your hotel stay through the conference room block to take advantage of complimentary lodging.

** Complimentary conference passes and lodging are reserved for Alden One Pro clients.
To confirm your Basic or Pro subscription: Login to Alden One, and view your account info at the top right of the screen directly under your user name.

 


ALL-ACCESS CONFERENCE PASS

$475 per person

• Includes all meetings, group meals, & events


SPECIAL OFFERS

- Purchase 3 passes & receive 1 complimentary pass (within the same company)
- Sign up for an Alden One Pro subscription by 12/31/24 & we'll refund your registration costs

Sign Up Today

 

The Alden Guarantee
If you attend and feel you didn't receive value, we offer a full refund on conference fees (does not include lodging).
Come and see what we're all about. We would love to meet you.

Location & LODGING

Valley Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

2727 18th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35209

 

Complimentary Lodging for Alden Clients
You must make a reservation through our room block to take advantage of complimentary lodging. 
Spaces are limited and we do expect to sell out. Reserve early to claim your spot.

A credit card is required to hold all reservations; however, lodging costs will be waived for clients.
Cut-off date for group rate (or until spots are filled): 3/29/2024 

Book Hotel Reservation

To make your reservation by phone, call 800-445-8667 and mention code "93W".

 **Clients MUST book your hotel stay through our room block to take advantage of complimentary lodging.
If you do not book through our conference room block, you will be responsible for lodging charges.

 

 



Special Hotel Conference Rate for Attendees

If you are not yet an Alden client, you can still take advantage of our deeply reduced conference rate.
You must reserve through our room block to take advantage of this special rate.

Cut-off date for group rate (or until spots are filled): 3/29/2024 

 

Book Hotel Reservation

To make your reservation by phone, call 800-445-8667 and mention code "93W".

 

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