2027 Alden Conference
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.
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.
Engage in dialogue through speaker sessions, breakout discussions, and Alden ONE training.
Learn all about Alden ONE, the nation’s leading business automation, billing, and reporting platform for utility joint use asset management.
Be heard! Be on-site with Alden's team to voice your feedback and influence the future direction of the Alden ONE software platform.
Connect with utility professionals, including asset-owning electric utilities, attaching companies in telecom and broadband, plus engineering and construction partners.
2026 Alden Conference Agenda
*Agenda subject to change. More details coming soon for 2027. All times Central.
Monday, May 4, 2026
Open allWelcome Reception Meet & Greet
+5:30PM – 7:30PM / Sheraton, area adjacent to Birmingham Ballroom on first floor 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.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Open allGroup Breakfast
+7:30AM – 8:30AM / Birmingham Ballroom I & V, first floor level
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.
Welcome & Safety briefing
+All sessions on Tuesday will be held in the Birmingham Ballroom, III & IV, first floor level.
Opening Remarks
+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.
Cleaning Up Joint Use
+Gain practical insight into identifying joint use issues, prioritizing remediation, and improving operations before problems escalate.
Brightspeed Inspection Program Transformation One Year In: Inspections with Task Agent
+Learn about the latest updates to Brightspeed's inspection program.
Break
+Winning at Multi-State Permitting
+See how Xcel is outperforming industry benchmarks by bringing consistency to permitting processes across states with the right tools, governance, and accountability.
You Might Need a New Contract If...
+Understand how modernizing the contract update process can better protect your company.
Group Lunch
+Join us for a group lunch.
Alden ONE Platform Updates
+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 ePay capabilities simplify transactions, increase throughput, and streamline payments across the joint use ecosystem.
Break
+1:45PM – 2:00PM
Performance, Security, & Scaling
+Take a deep dive into Alden’s investments in performance, security, and scalability to meet increasing industry demand with confidence.
Closing Remarks - Day 1
+Special Event | Evening at the Birmingham Museum of Art
+Join us for an exclusive evening at the Birmingham Museum of Art, where you will enjoy dinner and drinks, networking, and time to explore the museum’s first-floor galleries.
This special event offers an opportunity to experience one of Birmingham’s cultural landmarks, and is a perfect place to continue the conversation.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Open allGroup Breakfast
+Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.
Welcome & Safety Breifing
+All sessions on Wednesday will be held in the Birmingham Ballroom, III & IV, first floor level.
Opening Remarks
+We'll begin the day with a focus on connecting data strategy to measurable outcomes, regulatory confidence, and business value.
Processing Multi-State Transfers – Double Wood
+Hannah Nylander-Asplin, 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.
Future of Real Estate Management
+A look at how data-driven approaches are improving visibility, decision-making, and outcomes across real estate workflows.
Networking Break
+Connect with fellow attendees, expand your network, and exchange contact information to keep the conversation going after the conference.
From Data Lake to Decision-Making
+Explore how building a data lake enables organizations to move from raw data to actionable insights.
Effective Pole Audits
+How effective pole audits improve data transparency and consistency, reduce risk, and support compliance while driving measurable ROI.
Group Lunch
+11:30AM – 12:45PM / Birmingham Ballroom I & V
Join us for a group lunch.
Task Agent
+Alden will highlight the field data collection mobile application and how it benefits Alden ONE clients.
Alden ONE Platform Updates
+An overview of Alden’s enhanced Data Reconciliation Tool, designed to align data internally and externally to create a single source of truth. The session will also include an exclusive preview of the Alden ONE Roadmap, highlighting what’s ahead for the platform.
Break
+Closing Remarks from Alden's CEO
+A final perspective from Alden CEO John Sciarabba on key takeaways and what’s next.
Networking Social
+4:30PM – 5:00PM / Sheraton, area adjacent to Birmingham Ballroom
Join us for a networking social to connect with fellow attendees before dinner and the evening ahead.
Group Dinner
+Join us for an early group dinner at the Sheraton, followed by free time to explore the surrounding area. Click to view things to do nearby.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Open allGroup Breakfast
+Breakfast will be available at your leisure before you join your pre-assigned company connection groups or attend Alden ONE training.
Breakout Sessions 1
+8:45AM – 10:00AM
Alden ONE Training – Session 1
Tony Gonzalez & Kody Miller, Ballroom XI
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.
Meet the Alden Team – Session 1
Open to All Attendees, Ballroom IX
Join members of the Alden team for an informal drop-in session designed for conversation and questions. Stop by to discuss Alden ONE, joint use topics, future needs, and opportunities for collaboration.
Asset Owner & Attacher Connection – Session 1
Pre-registration required for Asset Owners & Attachers
These discussion sessions are reserved for attending Asset Owners and Attachers and provide an opportunity to connect one-on-one with joint use partners. In mid-April, eligible attendees will receive a survey to indicate which companies they would like to meet with, and we’ll work to facilitate those connections when possible. Assigned meeting locations will be shared with attendees by email in advance.
Break
+Hotel checkout is 11AM. Feel free to use this time to check out of the hotel.
Breakout Sessions 2
+10:15AM – 11:30AM
Alden ONE Training – Session 2
Tony Gonzalez & Kody Miller, Ballroom XI
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.
Meet the Alden Team – Session 2
Open to All Attendees, Ballroom IX
Join members of the Alden team for an informal drop-in session designed for conversation and questions. Stop by to discuss Alden ONE, joint use topics, future needs, and opportunities for collaboration.
Asset Owner & Attacher Connection – Session 2
Pre-registration required for Asset Owners & Attachers
These discussion sessions are reserved for attending Asset Owners and Attachers and provide an opportunity to connect one-on-one with joint use partners. In mid-April, eligible attendees will receive a survey to indicate which companies they would like to meet with, and we’ll work to facilitate those connections when possible. Assigned meeting locations will be shared with attendees by email in advance.
Closing
+The Alden Conference will close at 12PM CT. Hotel checkout is 11AM.
Registration Information
Registration information Coming Soon! We’ll let you know when it's time to sign up.
Location & Lodging
Conference Hotel
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N | Birmingham, AL 35203
Have Questions?
ABOUT ALDEN SYSTEMS
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.