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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.



Registration is Open for Returning Attendees!
See below for details.

May 4 – 7, 2026  /  Sheraton  Downtown  / Birmingham, AL

WHAT TO EXPECT

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.

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Engage in dialogue through speaker sessions, breakout discussions, and Alden ONE training.

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Be heard! Be on-site with Alden's team to voice your feedback and influence the future direction of the Alden ONE software platform.

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Learn all about Alden ONE,  the nation’s leading business automation, billing, and reporting platform for utility joint use asset management.

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Connect with utility professionals, including asset-owning electric utilities, attaching companies in telecom and broadband, plus engineering and construction partners.

2025 Alden Conference Agenda
*2025 schedule below. The 2026 agenda is coming soon. All times Central.

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Monday, April 28

Welcome Reception: Meet & Greet

5:30PM – 7:30PM / Terrace Bar - Valley Hotel, 2nd Level
Drop in at your leisure to connect with fellow attendees, meet the Alden team, and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to kick off the conference!

Tuesday, April 29

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.

Welcome

8:30AM – 8:45AM / Jodi Corrow, Alden
All sessions on Tuesday will be held in Red Mountain Ballroom A, B, & C.

 

Opening Remarks

8:45AM – 9:30AM / John Sciarabba, Alden
Get ready for valuable insights from Alden's CEO with a dose of inspiration to kick off the conference with energy!

Streetlights & ePay: Transforming Productivity with Smarter Digital Payments

9:30AM – 10:15AM / Kathy Creamer, Xcel Energy
Learn how ePay streamlines transactions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve financial processes.


Efficient Wireless Management with Alden ONE

10:15AM – 11:00AM / Dianne Costello, Alden
Discover how Alden ONE simplifies wireless management for better tracking, maintenance, and coordination.


Break

11:00AM – 11:15AM

 


Contracts & Billing: Reducing Complexity, Enhancing Results

11:15AM – 12:00PM / Debbie Brill, Central Maine Power

Discover strategies to simplify contracts and billing processes in Alden ONE.

Group Lunch

12:00PM – 1:00PM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for a group lunch.

Re-Charge & Re-Frame Your Joint Use Attacher Relationships

1:00PM – 2:00PM / Leila Hussein, ISG
Gain insights strengthening your joint use relationships, resolving challenges, and optimizing agreements for long-term success.


Next-Level Teamwork: Enhancing Partner Coordination with Workspace Conversations

2:00PM – 3:00PM / Mike Surran, CORE
Learn how this feature improves partner communication and collaboration within the platform.


Happy Hour, Group Dinner & Special Event!

5:30PM – 9:30PM / All Attendees + Alden Team Valley Hotel
We have some exciting surprises planned for this evening and can't wait to share them with you! Stay tuned!

Wednesday, April 30

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.

Welcome/Safety Briefing

8:30AM – 8:45AM / Jodi Corrow, Alden
All sessions on Wednesday will be held in Red Mountain Ballroom A, B, & C.

Shape the Future, Be Heard: Alden ONE Feature Buy

8:45AM – 9:30AM / Maranda Duchock & Todd Miranda, Alden
In this fun (and impactful) exercise, you'll have the chance to bid on the features you want us to build next in Alden ONE.

 

Optimizing Field Inspections

9:30AM – 10:15AM / Roy Johnson, Brightspeed

Enhance data collection and decision-making with better tools and processes.

 


Networking Break

10:15AM – 10:45AM
Join us for a special coffee and bagel break! Take advantage of this time to make new connections, and exchange contact information so you can stay connected after the conference.

Gaining Clarity: Managing a Multi-State Permitting Process

10:45AM – 11:30AM / Xcel Energy


Group Lunch

11:30AM – 1:00PM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for our final group lunch!

Candid Conversation Amongst Friends: Listening, Learning, & Leading Better

1:00PM – 1:30PM / John Sciarabba, Alden
An open conversation on how Alden can improve to support you.


Presenting the Winners: Alden ONE Feature Buy Results

1:30PM – 2:15PM / Maranda Duchock & Todd Miranda, Alden


One Thing I Learned...

2:15PM – 2:30PM / Jodi Corrow, Alden

Share key takeaways from the conference.


Powering Progress Together: Alden's Joint Use Summit

2:30PM – 2:45PM / Jacob Harrison, Alden



Closing Remarks

2:45PM – 3:15PM / John Sciarabba, Alden

Happy Hour

4:30PM / Terrace Bar, Valley Hotel
Join us for drinks before dinner.

Group Dinner

5:00PM – 7:00PM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
We'd love for you to attend our final group dinner at the Valley Hotel.

You'll have some free time this evening, so venture around town! Click to view options in the area  located around the hotel. 

Thursday, May 1

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer

Join us for breakfast at your leisure, then attend your Alden ONE Pro client session and/or attend Alden ONE training.


Breakout: Alden ONE Pro Client Session 1

8:45AM – 10:00AM / PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Alden ONE Pro client companies who have pre-registered for a session will be matched with the Alden Team. More details will be sent prior to event. 

Breakout: Alden ONE Training Session 1

8:45AM – 10:00AM / Shades Creek Room
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 that have already attended a client session.


Break

10:00AM – 10:15AM
Hotel checkout is 11AM.  Feel free to use this break time to check out of the hotel. 

Breakout: Alden ONE Pro Client Session 2

10:15AM – 11:30AM / PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Alden ONE Pro client companies who have pre-registered for a session will be matched with the Alden Team. More details will be sent prior to event. 

Breakout: Alden ONE Training Session 2

10:15AM – 11:30AM / Shades Creek Room
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 that have already attended a client session.


The Alden Conference will close at 12PM. 
Hotel checkout is 11AM.

Monday, April 28
+

Welcome Reception: Meet & Greet

5:30PM – 7:30PM / Terrace Bar - Valley Hotel, 2nd Level
Drop in at your leisure to connect with fellow attendees, meet the Alden team, and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to kick off the conference!

Tuesday, April 29
+

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.

Welcome

8:30AM – 8:45AM / Jodi Corrow, Alden
All sessions on Tuesday will be held in Red Mountain Ballroom A, B, & C.

 

Opening Remarks

8:45AM – 9:30AM / John Sciarabba, Alden
Get ready for valuable insights from Alden's CEO with a dose of inspiration to kick off the conference with energy!

Streetlights & ePay: Transforming Productivity with Smarter Digital Payments

9:30AM – 10:15AM / Kathy Creamer, Xcel Energy
Learn how ePay streamlines transactions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve financial processes.


Efficient Wireless Management with Alden ONE

10:15AM – 11:00AM / Dianne Costello, Alden
Discover how Alden ONE simplifies wireless management for better tracking, maintenance, and coordination.


Break

11:00AM – 11:15AM

 


Contracts & Billing: Reducing Complexity, Enhancing Results

11:15AM – 12:00PM / Debbie Brill, Central Maine Power

Discover strategies to simplify contracts and billing processes in Alden ONE.

Group Lunch

12:00PM – 1:00PM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for a group lunch.

Re-Charge & Re-Frame Your Joint Use Attacher Relationships

1:00PM – 2:00PM / Leila Hussein, ISG
Gain insights strengthening your joint use relationships, resolving challenges, and optimizing agreements for long-term success.


Next-Level Teamwork: Enhancing Partner Coordination with Workspace Conversations

2:00PM – 3:00PM / Mike Surran, CORE
Learn how this feature improves partner communication and collaboration within the platform.


Happy Hour, Group Dinner & Special Event!

5:30PM – 9:30PM / All Attendees + Alden Team Valley Hotel
We have some exciting surprises planned for this evening and can't wait to share them with you! Stay tuned!

Wednesday, April 30
+

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.

Welcome/Safety Briefing

8:30AM – 8:45AM / Jodi Corrow, Alden
All sessions on Wednesday will be held in Red Mountain Ballroom A, B, & C.

Shape the Future, Be Heard: Alden ONE Feature Buy

8:45AM – 9:30AM / Maranda Duchock & Todd Miranda, Alden
In this fun (and impactful) exercise, you'll have the chance to bid on the features you want us to build next in Alden ONE.

 

Optimizing Field Inspections

9:30AM – 10:15AM / Roy Johnson, Brightspeed

Enhance data collection and decision-making with better tools and processes.

 


Networking Break

10:15AM – 10:45AM
Join us for a special coffee and bagel break! Take advantage of this time to make new connections, and exchange contact information so you can stay connected after the conference.

Gaining Clarity: Managing a Multi-State Permitting Process

10:45AM – 11:30AM / Xcel Energy


Group Lunch

11:30AM – 1:00PM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for our final group lunch!

Candid Conversation Amongst Friends: Listening, Learning, & Leading Better

1:00PM – 1:30PM / John Sciarabba, Alden
An open conversation on how Alden can improve to support you.


Presenting the Winners: Alden ONE Feature Buy Results

1:30PM – 2:15PM / Maranda Duchock & Todd Miranda, Alden


One Thing I Learned...

2:15PM – 2:30PM / Jodi Corrow, Alden

Share key takeaways from the conference.


Powering Progress Together: Alden's Joint Use Summit

2:30PM – 2:45PM / Jacob Harrison, Alden



Closing Remarks

2:45PM – 3:15PM / John Sciarabba, Alden

Happy Hour

4:30PM / Terrace Bar, Valley Hotel
Join us for drinks before dinner.

Group Dinner

5:00PM – 7:00PM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
We'd love for you to attend our final group dinner at the Valley Hotel.

You'll have some free time this evening, so venture around town! Click to view options in the area  located around the hotel. 

Thursday, May 1
+

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer

Join us for breakfast at your leisure, then attend your Alden ONE Pro client session and/or attend Alden ONE training.


Breakout: Alden ONE Pro Client Session 1

8:45AM – 10:00AM / PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Alden ONE Pro client companies who have pre-registered for a session will be matched with the Alden Team. More details will be sent prior to event. 

Breakout: Alden ONE Training Session 1

8:45AM – 10:00AM / Shades Creek Room
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 that have already attended a client session.


Break

10:00AM – 10:15AM
Hotel checkout is 11AM.  Feel free to use this break time to check out of the hotel. 

Breakout: Alden ONE Pro Client Session 2

10:15AM – 11:30AM / PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Alden ONE Pro client companies who have pre-registered for a session will be matched with the Alden Team. More details will be sent prior to event. 

Breakout: Alden ONE Training Session 2

10:15AM – 11:30AM / Shades Creek Room
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 that have already attended a client session.


The Alden Conference will close at 12PM. 
Hotel checkout is 11AM.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration is now open for returning attendees! General registration will open on 12/2/2025.
If you have attended our conference in previous years, check your inbox for an exclusive invitation for returning attendees. If you didn't receive an email, contact us.

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.

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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

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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.


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.
 

Location & LODGING

CONFERENCE HOTEL

Sheraton Downtown Birmingham

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 1, 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. 

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SPECIAL HOTEL RATE FOR
ATTENDEES

• Have a Basic subscription or not an Alden client? Take advantage of our discounted conference rate.
 
Cut-off date: April 1, 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.

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