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SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security.    \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617.   \nEvent Information\nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m4fd92bea4de593565946beca5b707fef \nMeeting number: 2317 561 8953 \nMeeting password: 0123456 (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system) \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) \nAccess code: 231 756 18953 \nAgenda \nRisk Mitigation for Emerging Large Loads \nEvan Mickelson\, Power System Engineer\, NERC\, and Parimal Saraf\, Principal Engineer\, Engineering & System Performance\, RF  \nNERC’s Evan Mickelson and RF’s Parimal Saraf will share highlights from the Large Loads Working Group (LLWG) Reliability Guideline: Risk Mitigation for Emerging Large Loads. Learn more about these emerging grid challenges as our speakers share some of the actionable\, entity-specific recommendations from the guideline to mitigate risks discussed in the prior LLWG white papers.    \nVoluntary Physical Security Protection Best Practices at Entity Facilities  \nTony Freeman\, Principal Analyst\, Risk Analysis & Mitigation\, RF\, and Ron Ross\, Principal Reliability Consultant\, Entity Engagement\, RF  \nRF’s Tony Freeman and Ron Ross will discuss the Security Guideline: Voluntary Physical Security Protection Best Practices at Entity Facilities\, providing suggestions to help balance threat\, vulnerability\, and consequences associated with physical security risks at facilities by enhancing the ability to deter\, detect\, delay\, and respond to physical security threats.  
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-june-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Featured,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security.    \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617.  
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-july-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260610T040500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T155300Z
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SUMMARY:Protection Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst is hosting a virtual Protection Workshop on Aug. 5\, 2026\, focused on the practical challenges and emerging trends shaping protection and control of the Bulk Electric System. \nThis interactive session brings together industry experts to share real-world insights\, lessons learned\, and applied approaches that participants can leverage in their day-to-day work. Topics include transformer protection challenges\, advanced line differential schemes\, impacts of inverter-based resources\, recent international blackout events\, and high-speed system monitoring techniques. \nDesigned for both early-career and experienced professionals\, the workshop provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen core protection fundamentals\, explore evolving system conditions\, and connect with peers across the industry. \nClick here to register! \nIntended Audience\nThe ideas\, suggestions and stories shared during this highly interactive\, free event are especially relevant for: \n\nProtection Systems and Communications engineers\nRelay & Control\, and Design engineers\nCommissioning engineers\nSubstation maintenance personnel
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/protection-system-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst is hosting a Planning Workshop on August 6\, 2026\, designed specifically for transmission planning engineers. This engaging session will cover a range of topics relevant to today’s planning environment\, supporting the continued development of both foundational and advanced skillsets. \nThe workshop will feature a mix of content tailored to both early-career and experienced professionals\, offering practical insights into planning methodologies\, analytical approaches\, and effective use of industry tools. Attendees will gain valuable tips\, techniques\, and real-world perspectives to enhance their ability to perform a variety of transmission planning analyses. \nWhether you are looking to strengthen core capabilities or refine advanced techniques\, this workshop provides a valuable opportunity to expand your expertise and connect with peers across the profession. \nClick here to register! \nIntended Audience\nThe ideas\, suggestions and stories shared during this highly interactive\, free event are especially relevant for: \n\nEngineers that perform steady-state or dynamic analysis\nTransmission Planning Engineers\nTransmission Operational Planning Engineers\nOperations Control Rooms\, including tools support personnel for EMS\, SCADA\, etc.
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/planning-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security.    \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617.  
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-august-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security.    \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617.  
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-october-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security.    \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617.  
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security.    \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617.  
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-december-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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