Q4 Talent and Compensation Committee Meeting
2025-12-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NERC-Washington, DC Office, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20005
2025-12-03 Talent and Compensation Agenda

2025 Q4 Risk and Compliance Committee Meeting
2025-12-03 13:30 - 15:00 | NERC-Washington, DC Office, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20005
2025-12-03 Risk and Compliance Agenda

2025 Q4 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
2025-12-03 15:10 - 17:10 | NERC-Washington, DC Office, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20005
2025-12-03 Finance and Audit Agenda

2025 Q4 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
2025-12-03 15:45 - 17:10 | NERC-Washington, DC Office, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20005
2025-12-03 Nominating and Governance Agenda

Q4 Annual Meeting of Members
2025-12-04 09:45 - 10:45 | NERC-Washington, DC Office, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20005
2025 AMOM and 4th Qtr Board Announcement
2025-12-04 Annual Meeting of Members Agenda
2025-12-03-04 Schedule of Events Board of Directors

Q4 Board of Directors Meeting
2025-12-04 11:00 - 13:30 | NERC-Washington, DC Office, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20005
2025 AMOM and 4th Qtr Board Announcement
2025-12-04 Board of Directors Agenda
2025-12-03-04 Schedule of Events Board of Directors

Technical Talk with RF
2025-12-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual (Webex)
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.
While 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.
Event information
December 2025 Technical Talk with RF
Monday, December 15, 2025 2:00 -3:30 p.m. ET
Join link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=ma83a4c3a59405d4c82815b3d5e42c88a
Meeting number: 2308 916 8355
Meeting password: [REDACTED] (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 230 891 68355
Please join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code.
Agenda
RF Winter Reliability Assessment projections
Tim Fryfogle, Principal Engineer – Resources, Engineering & System Performance
Tim will provide an overview of RF’s 2025-2026 Winter Reliability Assessment. RF annually conducts seasonal reliability assessments, analyzing resource adequacy in our region using data provided by the PJM Interconnection (PJM) and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). The Winter Reliability Assessment is published each December at the onset of the period of colder weather experienced across the winter months in the RF region.
2026 CMEP Implementation Plan overview
Tony Jablonski, Senior Manager, Risk Analysis & Mitigation
Tony 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.

Technical Talk with RF
2026-01-12 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-16 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 and 2 more dates | Virtual (Webex)
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.
While 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.

2026 Internal Controls Workshop
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-25 | The Aviator, 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH, 44135, United States
About this event
Join 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.
Registration
Please click here to register.
Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn – Cleveland Airport
4900 Emerald Ct SW
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: 216-898-1898
To make a hotel reservation, please use the online link: click here
Room Block Details:
Group Name: ReliabilityFirst
Room Rate: $149.00 plus taxes
Cut off date for reservations is Feb. 7, 2026.
Stay for the 2026 ERO Women’s Leadership Conference
Back-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.

2026 ERO Women's Leadership Conference
2026-02-25 - 2026-02-26 | The Aviator, 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH, 44135, United States
About this event

RF is proud to serve as the host Regional Entity in 2026 for the ERO Women’s Leadership Conference!
This 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.
It 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!
Expect:

Panels focused on professional development with insights tailored to the energy sector
Networking
Professional head shot photo opportunity
Additional resources

Registration
Please click here to register.

Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn – Cleveland Airport
4900 Emerald Ct SW
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: 216-898-1898
To make a hotel reservation, please use the online link: click here
Room Block Details:
Group Name: ReliabilityFirst
Room Rate: $149.00 plus taxes
Cut off date for reservations is Feb. 7, 2026
Agenda
Day 1 – Wednesday, Feb. 25

Time
Agenda item

5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Women’s Leadership Reception and Networking

Day – Thursday, Feb. 26

Time
Agenda item
Speaker(s)

8:00 – 9:00am
Breakfast

9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Welcome
Joanna Burkey, Independent Director, RF Board of Directors, and Principal, Flat Rock Strategic Advisors

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
“Resource diversity/resource mix” – How the unique attributes of women can be leveraged to optimize success
• Sarah Eppink, Leadership Coach and Talent Development Consultant, and Principal and Founder, Aisling Group
• Lesley Evancho, Independent Director, RF Board of Directors, and Chief Human Resources Officer, EQT Corporation
• Julia Kious Zabell, Executive Director of Weatherhead Executive Education, Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University
• Beth Dowdell, Senior Director of Corporate Services, RF

10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
“Resource modeling” – Networking break and complimentary professional head shot opportunity

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
“Security and resilience” – How women in the energy sector are ascending the corporate ladder and navigating challenges
• Lisa Barton, President & CEO, Alliant Energy
• Diane Holder, Vice President of Engineering & Strategic Engagement, RF
• Chris Guiney, Partner, Practice Leader – Energy, Telecommunications and Infrastructure, CarterBaldwin Executive Search

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Lunch

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
“Human performance” – Mental and physical wellbeing
• Tod Podl, Physician, University Hospitals
• Niki Schaefer, Vice President & General Counsel, RF

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
“Power transfer and relying on neighbors” – The value of networking and mentorships
• Sara Patrick, President & CEO,
• Holly Hawkins, Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, SERC
• Mèlika Carroll, Independent Director, RF Board of Directors, and Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy, Cohere
• Bluma Sussman, Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, NERC

2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Close
Joanna Burkey, Independent Director, RF Board of Directors, and Principal, Flat Rock Strategic Advisors

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
“Resource modeling” -Networking and complimentary professional head shot opportunity

2026 Fall Reliability & Security Summit
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-16
Save the date for our 2026 Fall Reliability & Security Summit! More details to come.
