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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T130143Z
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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:2026 Fall Reliability & Security Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our 2026 Fall Reliability & Security Summit! This year’s event will be hosted in Columbus\, Ohio. Stay tuned for more details.
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-fall-reliability-security-summit/
LOCATION:Columbus\, Ohio\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T171000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20260106T165547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T165623Z
UID:12076-1787757000-1787764200@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2026 Q3 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-q2-nominating-and-governance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T171000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20260106T165428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T165642Z
UID:12074-1787757000-1787764200@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2026 Q3 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-q2-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20260106T165506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T165652Z
UID:12075-1787749200-1787756400@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2026 Q3 Risk and Compliance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-q2-risk-and-compliance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20260106T165344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T165706Z
UID:12073-1787734800-1787745600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2026 Q3 Talent and Compensation Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-q2-talent-and-compensation-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20260106T165128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T165718Z
UID:12072-1787731200-1787763600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2026 Q3 Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-q2-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20251003T130405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T130405Z
UID:11806-1786975200-1786980600@www.rfirst.org
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20251209T133350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T145603Z
UID:11997-1785974400-1786060799@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Human Performance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for RF’s 9th Annual Human Performance Workshop on Aug. 6\, 2026. This event will be held virtually via Webex. There is no fee to attend this workshop and it is open to anyone interested. \nIntended Audience\nThe ideas\, suggestions and stories shared during this highly interactive\, free event are especially relevant for: \n\nHuman Resource Professionals\nAsset Management Groups\nInternal Control Champions and Specialists\nCompany Trainers\nLeadership and others interested in these topics\nSubstation and Transmission Maintenance personnel\nProtection and Controls experts\nOperations Control Rooms\, including tools support personnel for EMS\, SCADA\, etc.\nAsset Design Groups (substation and transmission)
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/human-performance-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20251209T133348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T145549Z
UID:11996-1785888000-1785974399@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Protection System Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for RF’s 12th Annual Protection System Workshop on Aug. 5\, 2026. This event will be held virtually via Webex. There is no fee to attend this workshop and it is open to anyone interested. \nIntended Audience\nThe ideas\, suggestions and stories shared during this highly interactive\, free event are especially relevant for: \n\nSubstation and Transmission Maintenance personnel\nProtection and Controls experts\nOperations Control Rooms\, including tools support personnel for EMS\, SCADA\, etc.\nAsset Design Groups (substation and transmission)
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/protection-system-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20251003T130325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T130325Z
UID:11804-1783951200-1783956600@www.rfirst.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20251003T130239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T130239Z
UID:11802-1782136800-1782142200@www.rfirst.org
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-june-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T153000
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CREATED:20251003T130105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T130105Z
UID:11799-1779112800-1779118200@www.rfirst.org
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-may-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20260311T144241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T150006Z
UID:12137-1777899600-1778155200@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:CIP Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst is hosting a CIP Workshop at our office in Cleveland May 4-7. This in-person only event will give attendees the opportunity to improve their understanding of security and compliance for CIP assets\, including CIP-015 Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM)\, Low Impact CIP\, and Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) security. \n  \nClick here to register\n  \nIntended audience\n\nRegistered entity staff responsible for CIP security or compliance (including Low Impact and Category 2 non-BES assets)\nERO personnel interested in furthering their understanding of CIP\nConsultants and contractors with CIP responsibilities\n\n  \nEvent overview\nDay 1\, Monday\, May 4\, 1 to 5 p.m. ET (Optional) \n\nThis session provides an introductory overview of both cyber security/CIP and O&P/Operations.\n\nDay 2\, Tuesday\, May 5\, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET \n\nSelect from multiple training tracks covering physical security\, low impact\, INSM\, and other CIP topics.\nLunch will be provided.\nA reception will follow from 5-6:30 p.m.\n\nDay 3\, Wednesday\, May 6\, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET \n\nA single session with presentations and panels on various CIP topics.\nLunch will be provided.\n\nDay 4\, Thursday\, May 7\, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET (Optional) \n\nRF CIPC Meeting\n\nLimited to regular employees of entities registered in the RF footprint.\nOther attendees only allowed by approval of RF liaison or CIPC officer.\n\n\n\nStay tuned for the full agenda! \n  \nAccommodations\nPlease see our Office Visitor Guide\, page 3\, for information on recommended local hotel options. \n  \nQuestions\nFor questions regarding the workshop\, please email:  entityengagement@rfirst.org
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/cip-workshop/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20260106T145615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T133602Z
UID:12067-1777536000-1777554000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2026 Q1/Q2 Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-q1-q2-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T171000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20260106T164411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T164411Z
UID:12071-1777475400-1777482600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2026 Q1/Q2 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-q1-q2-nominating-and-governance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20260106T150004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T150004Z
UID:12070-1777467600-1777474800@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2026 Q1/Q2 Risk and Compliance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-q1-q2-risk-and-compliance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20260106T145711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T145819Z
UID:12068-1777453200-1777464000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2026 Q1/Q2 Talent and Compensation Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-q1-q2-talent-and-compensation-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T031000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T171000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20260106T145911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T165852Z
UID:12069-1777432200-1777482600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2026 Q1/Q2 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-q1-q2-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20251003T130018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T185105Z
UID:11796-1776693600-1776699000@www.rfirst.org
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    \nApril 2026 Technical Talk with RF  \nMonday\, April 20\, 2026\, 2-3:30 p.m. ET  \nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m479ffce153d2a9a04064e0b279e78314  \nMeeting number: 2312 142 6103  \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: 231 214 26103  \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code.    \n  \nAgenda \nNew NERC Reliability Standards applicable to Inverter-Based Resources: What to know\nGreg Sorenson\, Principal Technical Auditor\, Operations & Planning Compliance Monitoring\, RF  \nPRC-028\, PRC-029\, and PRC-030 are three new NERC Reliability Standards applicable to inverter-based resources (IBRs) aimed to help address risks to the Bulk Electric System around event analysis and ride-through capabilities. Greg will provide an overview of these standards and discuss their implementation.  \n  \nNERC Modernization of Standards Processes and Procedures update\nSoo Jin Kim\, VP\, Standards and Registration\, NERC\, and Alison Oswald\, Manager of Standards Development\, NERC  \nSoo Jin Kim and Alison Oswald will provide an update on the current phase of the Modernization of Standards Processes and Procedures (MSPP) Initiative. This phase will advance the implementation of recommendations released by the MSPP Task Force in late January 2026 and accepted by the NERC Board of Trustees in February 2026.   \nThe MSPP Initiative was initially launched in 2025 to transform the current Reliability Standard development processes to more effectively and efficiently develop Reliability Standards to meet the speed at which risks to the bulk power system emerge. 
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-april-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Featured,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20251003T125936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T170546Z
UID:11795-1773655200-1773660600@www.rfirst.org
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 details\nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=mcd2d5f16b3e3c1093bcdab7fea0a5215  \nMeeting number: 2307 554 4654  \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: 230 755 44654  \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code.    \nAgenda \nResource adequacy concerns loom in RF region amid surging load growth  \nTim Fryfogle\, Principal Engineer – Resources\, Engineering & System Performance\, RF  \nTim will discuss RF’s 2026 Resource Adequacy Report\, published in February. The report evaluates projected future grid reliability\, load growth\, changes in the generation mix\, and key risks including generation retirements\, policy volatility\, permitting delays\, and supply chain constraints.  \n Implications of artificial intelligence-related data center energy use and emissions  \nBenjamin C. Lee\, Professor of Electrical and Systems Engineering and Computer and Information Science\, University of Pennsylvania  \nDr. Benjamin Lee from the University of Pennsylvania will provide a systems‑level view of how more efficient computing can enable sustainable data centers for artificial intelligence. He examines the growing energy and grid impacts of AI\, evaluates emerging data center technologies\, and discusses how infrastructure design\, workload management\, and energy integration must evolve to support long‑term\, sustainable AI growth.  \nReference materials\nTech Talk with RF – March 2026
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-march-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20260211T184641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T184641Z
UID:12122-1772186400-1772193600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Compliance User Group (CUG) Winter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nAudit Experience\n\nITC\nPPL\n\n\nInternal Controls\n\nMISO\n\n\n\nTo receive an event link\, please contact Patricia Ireland at Patricia.Ireland@DTEEnergy.com. \nFor more information on the CUG\, click here.
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/compliance-user-group-cug-winter-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20250904T172937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T162543Z
UID:11731-1771977600-1772150399@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2026 ERO Women's Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\n\nRF is proud to serve as the host Regional Entity in 2026 for the ERO Women’s Leadership Conference! \nThis event will be held in-person for the first time and feature a tour de force of dynamic speakers discussing topics including how to ascend the corporate ladder and navigate career challenges\, how to nurture your mental and physical well-being\, and more. \nIt will immediately follow our 2026 Internal Controls Workshop\, making for a power-packed week in Cleveland. Both events will be held at the Aviator\, a beautiful event space overlooking the scenic Rocky River and located just minutes from the Cleveland Airport. You won’t want to miss this year’s event! \nExpect: \n\nPanels focused on professional development with insights tailored to the energy sector\nNetworking\nProfessional head shot photo opportunity\nAdditional resources\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed. \n\nEvent location\nThe Aviator\, 20920 Brookpark Rd\, Cleveland\, OH 44135 \nAccommodations\nHilton Garden Inn – Cleveland Airport\n4900 Emerald Ct SW\nCleveland\, OH 44135\nPhone: 216-898-1898 \nTo make a hotel reservation\, please use the online link: click here \nRoom Block Details:\nGroup Name: ReliabilityFirst\nRoom Rate: $149.00 plus taxes \n  \nAgenda\nWednesday\, Feb. 25 \n\n\n\nTime \nAgenda item\n\n\n5:30 – 8:00 p.m.\nWomen’s Leadership Reception and Networking\n\n\n\nThursday\, Feb. 26 \n\n\n\nTime \nAgenda item\nSpeaker(s)\n\n\n8:00 – 9:00 a.m.\nBreakfast\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:15 a.m.\nWelcome\nJoanna Burkey\, Founder\, Flat Rock Advisory\, and Independent Director\, RF Board of Directors\n\n\n9:15 – 10:15 a.m.\n“Human performance” – Mental and physical wellbeing\n• Tod Podl\, Physician\, University Hospitals\n• Niki Schaefer\, Vice President & General Counsel\, RF\n\n\n10:15 – 10:45 a.m.\n“Resource modeling” – Networking break and complimentary professional head shot opportunity\n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:45 a.m.\n“Security and resilience” – How women in the energy sector are ascending the corporate ladder and navigating challenges\n• Lisa Barton\, President & CEO\, Alliant Energy\n• Christine Martin\, President\, PPL Electric Utilities\n• Diane Holder\, Vice President of Engineering & Strategic Engagement\, RF\n• Chris Guiney\, Partner\, Practice Leader – Energy\, Telecommunications and Infrastructure\, CarterBaldwin Executive Search\n\n\n11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n\n12:15 – 1:15 p.m.\n“Resource diversity/resource mix” – How the unique attributes of women can be leveraged to optimize success\n• Sarah Eppink\, Leadership Coach and Talent Development Consultant\, and Principal and Founder\, Aisling Group\n• Lesley Evancho\, Chief Human Resources Officer\, EQT Corporation\, and Independent Director\, RF Board of Directors\n• Julia Kious Zabell\, Executive Director of Weatherhead Executive Education\, Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University\n\n\n1:15 – 2:15 p.m.\n“Power transfer and relying on neighbors” – The value of networking and mentorships\n• Sara Patrick\, President & CEO\, MRO\n• Holly Hawkins\, Vice President\, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary\, SERC\n• Mèlika Carroll\, Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy\, Cohere\, and Independent Director\, RF Board of Directors\n• Bluma Sussman\, Vice President\, Stakeholder Engagement\, NERC E-ISAC\n\n\n2:15 – 2:30 p.m.\nClose\nJoanna Burkey\, Founder\, Flat Rock Advisory\, and Independent Director\, RF Board of Directors\n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 p.m.\n“Resource modeling” -Networking and complimentary professional head shot opportunity\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWebex details\nThe event is focused on in‑person networking\, but we are offering a virtual option by livestreaming the panel sessions\, with interruptions for breaks and networking activities. \nWebinar link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m0902ab3973da83633a6b3e60b3636537 \nWebinar number: 2317 307 8331 \nWebinar password: 0123456 \nJoin from a video system or application by dialing 23173078331@reliabilityfirst.webex.com. You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Webinar password for video system:\n0123456 \nJoin by phone:\n1-650-479-3207 Toll\n1-855-244-8681 Toll Free\nAccess code: 23173078331 \nGlobal call-in numbers: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/globalcallin.php?MTID=m64f9a193f38b92df89081056f630ff3f \nToll-free calling restrictions: https://cisco.com/go/tollfree-restrictions \nWebinar password for audio: 0123456 \n  \nReference materials\nERO Women’s Leadership Conference speaker biographies
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-ero-womens-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:The Aviator\, 20920 Brookpark Road\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44135\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226
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SUMMARY:2026 Internal Controls Workshop
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nJoin ReliabilityFirst on Feb. 23-25 in Cleveland for a dynamic and engaging Internal Controls Workshop that kicks off a power packed week focused on Compliance Monitoring (CIP and O&P) and Enforcement. This interactive experience features small group discussions\, opportunities to share industry insights\, and a flexible format that lets you choose your own learning tracks. Whether you prefer to explore a variety of topics or dive deep into specific areas\, this workshop is designed to foster meaningful conversations and practical takeaways. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed. \nEvent location\nThe Aviator\, 20920 Brookpark Rd\, Cleveland\, OH 44135 \nAccommodations\nHilton Garden Inn – Cleveland Airport\n4900 Emerald Ct SW\nCleveland\, OH 44135\nPhone: 216-898-1898 \nTo make a hotel reservation\, please use the online link: click here \nRoom Block Details:\nGroup Name: ReliabilityFirst\nRoom Rate: $149.00 plus taxes \n  \nStay for the 2026 ERO Women’s Leadership Conference\nBack-to-back with our Internal Controls Workshop\, be sure to stick around for the 2026 ERO Women’s Leadership Conference! There will be an evening reception on Feb. 25 followed by the conference on Feb. 26 at the same location as the Internal Controls Workshop. Details and registration for the Women’s Leadership Conference can be found here. \nEvent format\nAttendees will have the flexibility to customize their schedule and join the sessions that interest them most. You are welcome to repeat the same topic if you would like to dive in on a given subject/standard or you can move around. Each session will feature small-group discussions led by RF’s subject matter experts\, beginning with a 15-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of group discussion (45 min per session). This open format encourages participants to share insights\, exchange best practices\, and learn from one another’s experiences. The purpose of the Internal Controls Workshop is to bring industry professionals together to collaborate\, share knowledge\, and strengthen strategies that ensure grid resiliency. \nAgenda\nWelcome Reception\, Monday\, Feb. 23\, 2026 \n\n\n\n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nEvening Reception\n\n\n\nDay 1 of Workshop\, Tuesday\, Feb. 24\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime\nSession Topics\n\n\n8:00 am – 9:00 am\nBreakfast\n\n\n9:00 am – 9:45 am\nOpening and Keynote Speaker\n\n\nMorning Session:\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nCIP-015 (Internal Network Security Monitoring) \nExplore Internal Controls and practical approaches to CIP-015 as you prepare to develop your Internal Network Security Monitoring Program. Gain insight into strategies your peers are considering that strengthen compliance and operational security.\n\n\nCIP-012 (Communications between Control Centers) \nDiscuss actionable approaches to enhance secure communication between Control Centers with your industry peers. Discover which controls can add value to your program and improve reliability across your network.\n\n\nBCSI in the Cloud \nJoin the conversation on key controls to consider for the use of cloud environments for BES Cyber System Information (BCSI). Hear real-world experiences from others who have successfully adopted cloud-based BCSI programs.\n\n\nEOP-012 (Extreme Cold Weather Preparedness and Operations) \nDiscuss building a strong winterization plan by sharing best practices and lessons learned\, identifying common mistakes to avoid\, and clarifying expectations for onsite activities.\n\n\nPRC-004 (Protection System Misoperation Identification and Correction) \nDiscuss common misoperation causes and how RF’s results stack up compared to other regions. Explore common causes of misoperations and the RF region’s performance. The discussion will highlight frequent pitfalls identified through evidence verification and foster an exchange of best practices. Together\, we’ll identify strategies to strengthen internal controls and enhance overall reliability.\n\n\nEmerging standards for inverter-based resources (PRC-028\, PRC-029\, PRC 030) \nLook at emerging standards for inverter-based resources and discuss strategies to embed controls that help maintain proper settings\, provide reliable monitoring and recording\, and drive effective corrective actions in response to system events or misoperations.\n\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nLunch\n\n\nAfternoon Session:\n1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nTransient Cyber Assets (TCAs) (High\, Medium and Low Impact) \nDive into the management of TCAs across High\, Medium\, and Low impact programs. Explore preventive\, detective\, and corrective controls that strengthen compliance posture.\n\n\nCIP-003-9 (Security Management Controls)  \nUnderstand the latest changes to CIP-003-9\, including Internal Controls and vendor management requirements. Discuss implementation strategies and what your organization can do now to prepare for the April 1\, 2026\, effective date.\n\n\nVirtualization Standards \nExamine the impacts of Project 2016-02 on the CIP Standards. Engage with others on challenges\, changes\, and recommended controls to support a smooth virtualization transition.\n\n\nFAC-003 (Transmission Vegetation Management) \nDiscuss vegetation maintenance controls\, validation of third-party contractor work\, common issues in Transmission Vegetation Maintenance Plans\, annual work execution\, and key control points for SME handoffs.\n\n\nFAC-008 (Facility Ratings) \nDiscuss asset management practices\, ensure field equipment aligns with one-lines and matches Facility Ratings databases and model values. Review common issues\, best practices\, and explore strategies to strengthen your Facility Ratings program through key internal controls.\n\n\nPRC-005 (Protection System\, Automatic Reclosing\, and Sudden Pressure Relaying Maintenance) \nEngage in discussions on one of RF’s most frequently violated O&P Standards\, focusing on implementing best practices\, sharing lessons learned\, and exploring strategies to strengthen asset management and effective maintenance.\n\n\n\n  \nDay 2 of Workshop\, Wednesday\, Feb. 25\, 2026 \n\n\n\n8:00 am – 9:00 am\nBreakfast\n\n\nMorning Session\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nInternal Controls tracking\, testing\, automation \nAfter establishing initial internal controls\, the next phase focuses on advancing the program’s maturity. This track will discuss strategies for enhancing and automating detective\, preventive\, and corrective controls. Through group discussion\, participants will share best practices\, lessons learned\, and collaborate on defining and sustaining key controls.\n\n\nOverview of RF’s Audit Process; PCC education \nThis session will equip Primary Compliance Contacts and other Compliance Personnel with a thorough understanding of RF’s Audit Process\, covering everything from annual scheduling processes to the audit lifecycle. Topics include scoping\, audit notifications\, key milestone dates\, evidence review\, internal controls\, and much more.\n\n\nInternal Controls for Mitigation  \nJoin us for a discussion on internal controls considerations during enforcement actions.  Hear directly from RF Enforcement on key internal controls considerations when mitigating violations of NERC Reliability Standards\, including best practices\, identifying\, developing\, and improving preventative\, detective\, and corrective controls\, and other effective mitigation strategies.\n\n\nIRAs and COPs \nUnderstand how the IRA/COP process shapes compliance strategy. This session will unpack how the Entity Risk Profile Questionnaire\, Risk Factors\, and Performance Considerations come together to build the Compliance Oversight Plan\, ultimately driving scoping decisions.\n\n\nRepeat high demand from day 1\n\n\nRepeat high demand from day 1\n\n\n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nLunch / Networking\n\n\n5:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nWomen’s Leadership Reception and Networking
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2026-internal-controls-workshop/
LOCATION:The Aviator\, 20920 Brookpark Road\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44135\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T153000
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CREATED:20251003T123529Z
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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 details\nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m8db680ff46d8903fda28af43afd02cb5 \nWebinar number: 2310 742 4349  \nWebinar password:  0123456 (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system)  \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)\, 1-855-244-8681 Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada)  \nAccess code: 231 074 24349  \n  \nAgenda \nCIP Cloud Standards Update  \nLew Folkerth\, Principal Reliability Consultant\, External Affairs\, RF  \nLew will provide an overview of the Project 2023-09 Risk Management for Third-Party Cloud Services drafting team’s plans for developing new CIP standards which will enable use of cloud technologies in a secure manner.  \n2025 Enforcement Year in Review  \nMarian Toney\, Counsel\, Enforcement\, RF  \nMarian will review highlights and trends from RF’s enforcement work in 2025.  \nStrategies for building an Internal Network Security Monitoring program  \nRon Ross\, Principal Reliability Consultant\, Entity Engagement\, RF  \nRon will discuss NERC Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 (Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM)) and some strategies for organizations to employ while developing their INSM program.  \n  \nReference materials\nTech Talk with RF – January 2026
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-january-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
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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\nDecember 2025 Technical Talk with RF \nMonday\, December 15\, 2025 2:00 -3:30 p.m. ET \nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=ma83a4c3a59405d4c82815b3d5e42c88a \nMeeting number: 2308 916 8355 \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: 230 891 68355 \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code. \nAgenda\nRF Winter Reliability Assessment projections \nTim Fryfogle\, Principal Engineer – Resources\, Engineering & System Performance \nTim will provide an overview of RF’s 2025-2026 Winter Reliability Assessment. RF conducts annual seasonal reliability assessments to evaluate resource adequacy across its region. These assessments rely on data from the PJM Interconnection (PJM) and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) to identify potential risks and ensure system reliability. The Winter Reliability Assessment\, published each December\, provides insights at the start of the cold-weather season when demand and operational challenges typically increase. \nRecording \n2026 CMEP Implementation Plan overview \nTony Jablonski\, Senior Manager\, Risk Analysis & Mitigation \nTony will discuss the 2026 CMEP Implementation Plan (IP)\, including its purpose\, inputs\, and changes from the 2025 plan. Developed annually by NERC and the Regional Entities\, the CMEP IP represents the ERO Enterprise’s high-level priorities for its CMEP activities from a risk standpoint. \nRecording \nReference materials\nTech Talk with RF – December 2025
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-december-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20250106T163155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T142620Z
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SUMMARY:Q4 Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025 AMOM and 4th Qtr Board Announcement \n2025-12-04 Board of Directors Agenda \n2025-12-03-04 Schedule of Events Board of Directors
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q4-board-of-directors-meeting-2/
LOCATION:NERC-Washington\, DC Office\, 1401 H Street NW\, Suite 410\, Washington\, DC\, 20005
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20250106T163051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T142544Z
UID:10904-1764841500-1764845100@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q4 Annual Meeting of Members
DESCRIPTION:2025 AMOM and 4th Qtr Board Announcement \n2025-12-04 Annual Meeting of Members Agenda \n2025-12-03-04 Schedule of Events Board of Directors
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q4-annual-meeting-of-members/
LOCATION:NERC-Washington\, DC Office\, 1401 H Street NW\, Suite 410\, Washington\, DC\, 20005
CATEGORIES:Governance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T171000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170522
CREATED:20250106T162630Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Q4 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025-12-03 Nominating and Governance Agenda
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2025-q4-nominating-and-governance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:NERC-Washington\, DC Office\, 1401 H Street NW\, Suite 410\, Washington\, DC\, 20005
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