Midwest Reliability Organization

📢 Just 3 Days Away! Don’t Miss Out on the GridEx VIII Preparation Webinar! Join us for the first session in our two-part series to get ready for GridEx VIII, the premier grid security exercise. 🌐 WebEx 🗓️ Thursday, March 20, 2025 ⏰ 10:00–11:00 a.m. CT Hear from Jesse Sythe (North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), E-ISAC) and Ashley W. (Nebraska Public Power District) as they provide insights on the exercise, key program enhancements, and a preview of scenario themes. This session is open to all industry professionals—don’t miss this opportunity to get prepared! 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g_efZvch 🌐 Learn more about GridEx VIII: https://lnkd.in/g3HZDHTN #GridExVIII #GridSecurity #EnergySector #MRO

Register Now for the 2025 Virtual RAM Conference! Join Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) for the 2025 Virtual Risk Assessment and Mitigation (RAM) Conference on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT. This virtual event will provide valuable insights into NERC Standard compliance programs, including: ✅ Changes to NERC standards ✅ Updates on the ERO Align tool ✅ Recent guidance through MRO’s HERO program ✅ Insights into the enforcement process This is a must-attend event for professionals from registered entities within MRO’s footprint. There is no fee for attendance . 👉 View the agenda and register here: https://lnkd.in/geSfnCZ7 Don't miss out — secure your spot today!

Midwest Reliability Organization's Director of Power System Risk Management, Mark Tiemeier, provided comments today to the Minnesota House Energy, Finance and Policy Committee on the importance of prioritizing reliability of the regional bulk power system. MRO's written testimony is available on our website: https://lnkd.in/gXhr_TSZ

🚨 Registration Now Open! 🚨 The 2025 Reliability, Security, and CMEP Summit is just around the corner! 🗓️ Join us on May 20-21, 2025, at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City, OK, for two action-packed days of collaboration, insight, and networking with top industry leaders and experts in the energy sector. Key Focus Areas Include: 🔌 Uncertain Energy Availability 🔗 Supply Chain Risks ⚡ IBR & DER Performance 🔒 Security – Physical & Cyber The summit will feature: ✅ Collaborative sessions on the latest challenges impacting reliability and security ✅ Specialized breakout tracks for Compliance, Reliability, and Security ✅ Networking opportunities with industry peers and leaders ✅ Engaging keynote speakers and expert panelists, including: ✨ Jim Robb, CEO of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) – Collaborative Efforts to Shape the Future of the Energy Sector Jim Robb will share his vision and insights on the future of the energy grid, focusing on collaboration between key stakeholders to address emerging challenges. ✨ Jenny R. Susser, Ph.D., PhD Clinical Health-Sports Psychology – Building Resilient Teams and Improving Performance Dr. Susser, a former All-American swimmer and Olympic coach, will explore the psychology of high-performance teams and how resilience and mental focus can drive success in the fast-paced world of energy management. ✨ Mark Tiemeier, P.E., MBA, MRO Director of Power System Risk Management – Lighting the Path Ahead: Navigating Risks to the Bulk Power System Mark will provide a deep dive into the risk management strategies critical for ensuring the reliability of the bulk power system. ✨ Antoine Lucas, EVP and COO at Southwest Power Pool – Transforming the Regional Power Grid: SPP’s Sustainable Success Antoine will discuss Southwest Power Pool's work in transforming the regional grid and the key factors driving sustainability and success. ✨ Nation State Threats Panel – Featuring Tim Brown (CISO, SolarWinds) and Tim Conway (SANS Institute) – Nation-State Threats: Securing the Grid from Global Risks This panel will dive into the growing threat of nation-state actors targeting the grid and how we can protect critical infrastructure from these evolving threats. Whether you're in compliance, reliability, or security, this summit offers the tools and insights you need to tackle the most pressing issues in the energy sector. 🌍 Don’t miss out – Register now and secure your spot today: https://cvent.me/KgLN5B #MROSummit2025 #Reliability #EnergySecurity #SupplyChain #IBR #DER #PowerGrid #CyberSecurity #Networking #EnergyIndustry

GridEx VIII Preparation Webinar: An Overview of GridEx VIII 🌐 WebEx 🗓️ Thursday, March 20, 2025 ⏰ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST Get ready for the first session in a two-part series designed to help you prepare for GridEx VIII, the largest grid security exercise in North America. Join Jesse Sythe, E-ISAC’s GridEx Program Manager, and Ashley Wemhoff, NPPD’s Business Continuity & Drill Coordinator, as they provide an overview of the event, highlight key program enhancements, and preview the scenario themes. This session is open to all industry professionals! 🔗 For more details and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gygpW4m9 🌐 To learn more about GridEx VIII, visit the E-ISAC GridEx page: https://lnkd.in/g3HZDHTN

Midwest Reliability Organization's 2024 Annual Report highlights measurable progress made last year in pursuit of the shared ERO Enterprise mission to identify, prioritize and assure effective and efficient mitigation of risks to the #reliability and #security of the North American bulk power system. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gMXQxAUu #OurFutureisBright!

Our sincere gratitude to everyone who presented, participated, and helped support the ERO Enterprise Women's Leadership Conference today. The last panel called "The Juggling Act" was particularly impactful. What a fantastic event! Thank you Dana Born, Rosie Ward, Ph.D., Dr. Jenni H., Sara Patrick, Sonia Rocha, Teresa Mogensen, Melanie Frye, Priti R Patel, Niki Schaefer, Erin Quigley, and Maggie Peacock. #EROEnterprise, #OurFutureisBright!

Wow! What a great discussion today with Dr. Jenni H. during the ERO Enterprise Women's Leadership Conference. Thank you so much for joining us, Dr. Jenni, and providing your expert insight on the challenges and opportunities in the field of security. #EROEnterprise, #WomensHistoryMonth, #SecurityLeaders

Thank you, Rosie Ward, Ph.D., for providing practical strategies for becoming future-ready leaders at today's ERO Enterprise Women's Leadership Conference. Very inspiring! #EROEnterprise #WomensHistoryMonth #FutureLeaders