WICE Conference Fall 2022

4 Irving Place,New York NY 10003

04 November, 2022

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Welcome! We are thrilled to announce that the Fall 2022 WICE Conference will take place at Con Edison's headquarters in Union Square in Manhattan. Registration, breakfast, and networking will begin at 8:30 a.m., and programming will begin at 9:15 a.m. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions you may have prior to the event. Agenda: 8:30 a.m. Registration, Breakfast, and Networking 9:15 a.m. Welcome and WICE Updates Conference Co-Chair: Darnide Cayo, Manager, Manhattan Electric Operations, Con EdisonConference Co-Chair: Jennifer Flynn, Section Manager, Learning & Inclusion, Con EdisonWICE President: Alison Cumbow, Section Manager, Manhattan Electric Operations, Con Edison9:35 a.m. Personal Narrative Deanne Ostrowski, Director, Strategic Planning and Preparedness, Con Edison10:05 a.m. Refreshment Break and Networking 10:20 a.m. Industry Panel – Offshore Wind Moderated by: Jessica Dealy, Senior Policy Advisor, Offshore Wind, NYSERDA Yachi Lin, Director, Transmission Planning, NYISOKatie Newcombe, Chief Economic Development Officer, Center for Economic GrowthJennifer Garvey, Head of New York Market Strategy, OrstedAmanda Schoen, Director of Industry Relations, Equinor11:30 a.m. Lunch and Networking 12:30 p.m. Personal Narrative Diane Burman, Commissioner, NYS Public Service Commission12:45 p.m. "Executive Presence" Professional Development Session Reena Kirspel, Director, Client Solutions, Advancing Women Executives (AWE) 2:00 p.m. DEI in the Hybrid Workplace Natalie Edwards, Global Chief Diversity Officer, National Grid2:45 p.m. Raffle and Closing Raffle Baskets: WICE will once again host a raffle on the day of the conference. Winners will take home baskets with donated items from attendees. Be on the lookout for an email with information about how to contribute to the baskets as the conference date nears. All proceeds will benefit Bottomless Closet. Member Pricing: Please note that you are a member if you belong to any of these organizations. If you would like to become a member, please click here. COVID-19 Policy: All participants, regardless of vaccination status, are strongly encouraged to take a rapid test shortly before the conference starts. Home tests are acceptable. Full refunds will be available to anyone who is unable to attend due to COVID-19 illness, exposure, or symptoms. Con Edison Control Center Tour & Networking Event - November 3rd: Tour registration can be found here. Hotel reservations can be made at this location: The Freehand Hotel Please email [email protected] OR call 347-873-6069 to make a reservation for 11/3. Mention the WICE Conference for a $319 rate, and a waived facility fee of $30. Cancellation is allowed up to seven days prior to arrival.