Join Us for High Energy Networking! 

PLMA prides itself on connecting load management practitioners in supportive, collegial environments. And, together with the many learning opportunities of these conferences, we're also in favor of adding a little bit of fun to the mix! Here is an overview of the networking opportunities planned for the 50^th Conference — we hope you'll join us!

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Trane Technologies Tour of Ice Storage Application at the
New York Daily News Building

1:00 to 5:00 pm

Led by Mark McCracken, VP of CALMAC Portfolio for Trane Technologies (and the former CEO of CALMAC) and Artorius Reyes, the Northeast Regional Market Strategy and Government Sales Leader for Trane Technologies, this tour will focus on the chiller plant and ice storage facility housed below the main lobby of the historic New York Daily News Building. We'll enter the building on 42nd Street and admire its beautiful lobby, then travel to its upper floors to Trane's office to see the VAV boxes, controls, and air handing units. 

For information on the New York Daily News Building Click Here.

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Mix, Mingle, and Craft Connections at Ainslie Brooklyn

6:00 to 8:00 pm

Raise your glass and join PLMA as we toast 25 years and 50 conferences of community, knowledge sharing, and collaboration at the charming Ainslie Brooklyn. Join us as we kick off our biggest conference yet, with colleagues, friends, food, and fun, in this lush beer garden that also happens to be the best pizza spot in Brooklyn!

This event includes round-trip transportation to and from New York Marriott Brooklyn Bridge and costs $40 per person.

Schedule:
5:45 pm – Departure by bus from Marriott Brooklyn Bridge
6:00 pm – Arrival at Ainslie Brooklyn
8:00 pm – Evening wrap-up and departure for Marriott Brooklyn Bridge
8:15 pm – Arrival back at the hotel

Monday, November 11, 2024

Monday Meetup

in Salon D, E Foyer
4:00 to 5:00 pm

If you're in need of a well-deserved chance to unwind after a full day of DR Training and/or Interest Group sessions, please join us for a casual Monday Meetup! Everyone welcome!

Monday, November 11, 2024

PLMA First Timers' Special Welcome

in Salon D, E Foyer
5:00 to 5:45 pm

If this is your first PLMA Conference, join us for the perfect opportunity to meet and get to know some fellow first-time attendees! PLMA leaders will also be on hand to welcome you to our flexible load management community. 

P.S. You can recognize fellow first-timers throughout the conference by the purple stripe across the top of their name badges.

Monday, November 11, 2024

PLMA at 50! A Blue Carpet Celebration

in Salon ABCD
8:00 to 10:00 pm

Put on your party duds and PLMA socks and take a strut down our blue carpet! This is PLMA's big 50th conference celebration with lots of networking, fun, and festive food and drinks! Plus, we'll groove to the dulcet tones of PLMA's own band, "The Shifters" and enjoy a special 50th toast to PLMA. Don't miss PLMA's "event of the season!" Everyone welcome!

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Women in DM:
Breakfast Connect + Career Success Panel

in Golden Boardroom
7:30 to 9:00 am

Join PLMA's Women in DM Affinity Group for some early morning networking. Then, enjoy some breakfast and an opportunity to hear from two talented colleagues who've forged successful load management careers; one from a utility and one from a vendor. They'll share their personal stories as well as some of the skills they've honed, lessons they've learned, and advice they might give. 

Whether you are a "woman in DM" or you work with women every day, you are welcome to join us! 

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Networking Reception in the Sponsor Lounge

5:00 to 6:30 pm

Sponsored by Resource Innovations

Immediately following the conclusion of Tuesday’s General Session and the dynamic Sponsor Showcase Lightning Round, head over to the Sponsor Lounge and enjoy a beverage, some hors d’oeurvres, and a chance to ask questions of our sponsors. Plus, PLMA will have some great door prizes, but as they say, "you have to be in it to win it!" Everyone welcome!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Women in DM Workshop:
From Awareness to Action - Addressing Gender Bias in the Workplace

in Golden Boardroom
12:15 to 1:15 pm

Research confirms that gender bias adversely impacts workplace morale, productivity, and culture. And yet it persists. Join Women in DM for an interactive workshop that identifies the ways gender bias shows and that outlines tools and strategies to overcome it, including actionable solutions to foster greater equality and inclusivity for all. Everyone welcome!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Ice Cream Social

2:45 to 3:15 pm

A longstanding PLMA tradition, our Ice Cream Social serves as the official closing event for each conference and offers a gathering place for final conversations and check-ins, as well as an opportunity for utility attendees to enjoy an afternoon treat before heading into their ULME meeting. Ice cream bars will be cold and plentiful! 

Daily!

Meet New Colleagues at Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Breaks

Good food, a supportive and welcoming community, and lots to talk about! Join us daily! No sign-up required.