TMMUG 2009

Telvent Miner & Miner User Group Meeting

Hilton Fort Collins, Colorado
March 3-5, 2009

TMMUG 2009 has come and gone. This page contains the agenda from the 2009 conference for your reference only. Please check back in November for the updated TMMUG 2010 schedule.

The Telvent MMUG meeting is an excellent forum for exchanging ideas and soliciting feedback on ArcFM Solution product directions and implementation methodology as well as meeting other users and having some fun.

Meeting Highlights

Bowling Tournament
Doctor's Office
Espresso Learning: mini training sessions
Feedback Sessions
Implementation Discussions
New Product Functionality
User Forum
Versioning Strategies
Ski or Snowshoe Day:
Friday, March 6, 2009
- Colorado's world-renowned Rocky Mountains are in our back yard. Join us for a day on the local slopes or trails for some outdoor excitement.

Other Activities

Map Contest
Please bring a hard copy map that best represents your utility's data and information. Maps will be judged for Best Show of Content and Best Cartographic Representation and prizes are awarded.

* * * 2009 Agenda * * *

MONDAY EVE
6:00-9:00p	Welcome Social & Registration

DAY ONE: TUESDAY
Time	General/Product Feedback
8:30-9:00	Welcome & Opening Remarks - E. Murphy Telvent Welcome - L. Stack
9:00-9:45	TM&M State of the Union - A. Bennett
9:45-10:00	ESRI Greeting Video - J. Dangermond
10:00-10:30	*Break*
10:30-12:00	Product Direction & Demonstrations - R. Ruh & P. Snook
12:00-1:15	*Lunch*
1:15-2:00	Product Direction & Demonstrations - R. Ruh & P. Snook
2:00-2:30	Smart Grid Solution - J. Meyers, P. Snook, & M. Daniels
2:30-3:00	*Break*
3:00-3:30	Projects Review & Highlights - E. Blair
3:30-4:15	ArcFM Solution: The Director's Cut - T. Moran
4:15-4:45	Technical Q&A: R. Ruh, E. Blair, S. Higgins, N. Arbel TM&M Direction Q&A: J. Meyers & A. Bennett
4:45-5:00	*Break*
5:00-6:00	*Wine/Beer Social*
6:00-8:30	*Hosted Dinner*

DAY TWO: WEDNESDAY
Time	Track 1: Product Overview	Track 2: Product Functionality	Track 3: Implementation Technology	Track 4: Application Case Study	Track 5: Product Feedback	Track 6: Smart Grid

8:30-9:20	ArcFM 101	What's New in Responder	Performance Tuning for ArcSDE/Oracle	Clark Utilities' Designer Overview	Gas Tools User Forum	GIS as the Foundation for the Smart Grid
9:30-10:20		Responder Overview	UFM Data Loading and Implementation	Designer Express for Gas Design at Centerpoint Energy		Smart Networks: Operational Data Acquisition
10:20-10:40	*Break*
10:40-11:30	Designer 101	Responder 201	Latest Pipeline Data Management Technologies	Scottish Power Implements Extended Feeder Manager	ArcFM Feedback (Back-to-Back Sessions)	Using Distribution Management System for Better Network Performance
11:30-1:00	*Lunch*
1:00-1:50	ArcFM Mobile Solutions	Integration of DTN Weather Data with ArcFM & Responder	Designer/PassPort Integration at PNM	Responder at Consumers Energy	ArcFM Feedback (Back-to-Back Sessions)	Smart Grid Security: What You Need to Know
2:00-2:50	Designer Express: Intro and the Road Ahead	Extended Feeder Manager	Spatial Index Tuning Concepts	Implementing a Custom Enterprise Solution	Responder Feedback (Back-to-Back Sessions)	The ABCs of AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure)
2:50-3:10	*Break*
3:10-4:00	Designer Staker: Introduction and the Road Ahead	LabelExtreme: Complex Labels in ArcMap for More Useful Maps	Cool Tools ... Absolutely Free!	Strategies for Implementing Mobile	Responder Feedback (Back-to-Back Sessions)	Integration Drives the Smart Grid
4:10-5:00	TMMUG Birds of a Feather (Users Only)		Business Partner Feedback (BPs Only)
5:00-6:30	EGUG Meeting

DAY THREE: THURSDAY
Time	Track 1: Product Overview	Track 2: Product Functionality	Track 3: Implementation Technology	Track 4: Application Case Study	Track 5: Product Feedback	Track 6: Smart Grid

8:30-9:20	Introduction to ArcFM Server	Design Optimization – What's Next	Merging Multiple Geodatabases into an Enterprise GDB	OOTB Responder Implementation Planning	Designer Feedback (Back-to-Back Sessions)	Building the Smart Grid Roadmap
9:30-10:20	Introduction to Geodatabase Manager	ArcFM Server: Configuration and Customization	Construction Design Reference Tool for Designer	Implementing ArcFM for Electric, Gas, Water and Wastewater	Designer Feedback (Back-to-Back Sessions)	Smart Operations: The Integration of SCADA, Responder, and DMS
10:20-10:40	*Break*
10:40-11:30	Fiber Manager 101	ArcFM Customization: Deep Tracks	Preparing Your ArcFM Geodatabase for Responder	ArcFM Server at Dominion Resources	ArcFM Viewer and Mobile Feedback Session	Basics of the Smart Grid Business Case
11:30-1:00	*Lunch*
1:00-1:50	OASyS-DNA SCADA 101	Fiber Manager Implementation	Mastering the Process Framework (PX) Administration Tools	Designer at Coserv Electric	ArcFM Server Feedback Session	AMI & Responder Integration
2:00-2:50	Building Your ArcFM From 40,000 Feet		Designer Integration with Mainframe Hosted Work Order Management System	On-Line Collaboration for ArcFM Implementations	Fiber Manager Feedback Session	A Session on Meter Data Management
3:00-3:30	Closing Session

Registration

Registration: $369.00
Online registration begins November 10, 2008.
Fees will be used to cover the costs of one hosted dinner, three (3) lunches, and facilities.

Cancellations received on or before February 6, 2009, are eligible for a 100% refund.
For cancellation requests received between February 6th and February 20th, 2009, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded.
Confirmed registrants who do not participate or who cancel after February 20th, 2009, will forfeit their entire registration fee.

Hotel Reservations & Information

Hilton Fort Collins

Directions from Denver International Airport.

Rooms are available at a special group rate of $119.00 + taxes (standard) and $139.00 + taxes (king deluxe) until February 2, 2009, so please book early. If you choose to call the hotel please tell them you are attending the Telvent MMUG meeting, in order to receive the discount.

Cancellation: Reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card and will be billed automatically for one night unless cancelled at least one day prior to arrival.

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