Conference Information for CIM-based Suppliers
The CIM User Group invites UCA International Users Group corporate members with CIM-based products or services to sponsor a table during the social event at the Spring 2008 CIMug meeting in Vasteras, Sweden. This is the only event of this type for CIM-based products planned for Europe in 2008 at this time.
Sponsoring members will be provided a table in the area of the social event planned for Thursday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Although there will not be space for setting up a booth, the table can be used for demonstrating products via a laptop and for displaying product brochures. CIM-based service providers that are corporate members of the UCAIug without products are also welcome to sponsor a table.
The types of demonstrations and services expected include the following:
- IEC 61968 CIM-based message exchanges
- Power system model transfers using the IEC 61970-552-4 CIM/XML formats and the IEC 61970-452 profile (i.e., NERC profile) definition.
- IEC 61970 GID services including GDA, HSDA, GES, and TSDA as defined in 61970-403, -404, -405, and -407, respectively.
- CIM tools for implementing the CIM as part of an enterprise information model, for generation of CIM-based XML files and/or message payloads, and for validity/compliance testing
- Consulting and training services
- Other demos of CIM compliant products as proposed by suppliers
Details on planning for this event follow:
What: Sponsor tables and demos of CIM-based products/services with appetizers and hosted bar in same area as social event.
When: June 12 afternoon and evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM to be held in conjunction with the CIM User Group which is meeting for 3 days from June 10-13. Note that there are no parallel sessions scheduled on June 12 that conflict with this event, so good attendance from all attendees is expected.
Where: Vasteras, Sweden, in the same facilities as the CIMug meeting – the AROS Congress Center. The space provided will include the vendor tables as well as standup tables and appetizers and a bar with mixed drinks for socializing.
Cost: A sponsor fee of $240 for UCAIUG members (non-UCAIUG not eligible), will be collected at the time of registration from each sponsor to help cover the expenses of the room, appetizers, and bar. This is in addition to the standard attendee registration fee for attending the CIM User Group meetings. The only additional expenses should be the normal travel expenses for attendees. Non-members can join the UCA International Users Group prior to the event and participate in the CIMug meeting with full member privileges by visiting http://www.ucaiug.org/join/.
Audience: Attendees of the CIM User Group meeting, which will include key decision makers from major utilities, energy companies, and ISO/RTOs as well as system integrators, consultants, and vendors. Over 80 attendees are expected for this meeting (the last two meetings held at Arnhem and Austin, Texas, both had 80+ attendees). We had 9 vendors exhibiting at the previous Paris meeting.
Facilities Provided
A very nice hall with plenty of room for the sponsor tables and area for socializing with bar and hot appetizers will be provided. The table provided will be approximately 1.7 x .7 meters with up to 3 chairs and an extension cord with multiple AC outlets. You are welcome to bring white papers and some limited marketing brochures to hand out, but space is limited for racks to hold brochures. If you have a reasonable size panel (not more than approximately 4x6 ft)), there may be room for this against the wall.
External wireless internet access will be provided.
The room will be available Thursday Noon (June 7) for vendors to prepare and setup.
Registration Required
If you are interested in participating, please register on the UCAIug web site. Check the box for both attendee and sponsor table. You will be assessed a combined fee for one individual from your company. Please register by May 15 so we can be sure to have adequate facilities for everyone. We have space for ten tables. We will accept requests for tables in the order received until the limit is reached.
If you have any additional questions or want more information, please contact either Terry Saxton (tsaxton@xtensible.net) or Lars-Ola Osterlund (lars-ola.g.osterlund@se.abb.com).
List of Participating Suppliers
When you have registered, Kay Clinard will contact you to obtain the information you wish to post on this site. To view a list of participating vendors, please click on the Exhibitor List tab. Kay will add your information to this list when payment has been received by UCAIug.