A Distinguished Lecture Program for the IEEE PES Day 2026 Celebration
Join us for an engaging IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer Program (DLP) session featuring Dr. Julio Romero Agüero, a recognized industry leader in power system operations and grid modernization.
In this lecture, Dr. Agüero will present on: “Distribution Reliability and Resiliency Assessment and Improvement”
As electric power systems face increasing stress from extreme weather events, growing loads, and evolving grid complexity, ensuring reliability and resilience has become a critical priority. This session will provide practical insights into how utilities assess system performance, identify vulnerabilities, and implement strategies to enhance grid resilience.
🔹 What you’ll gain:
- Understanding of modern reliability and resiliency metrics
- Real-world approaches used by utilities
- Strategies for improving distribution system performance
- Industry perspective on grid modernization challenges
📌 This event is also part of our IEEE PES Day (April 20–26, 2026) celebration, and will be followed by a networking session—an opportunity to connect with fellow students, researchers, and industry professionals.
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- UTD Campus, 800 W.Campbell Rd.
- Richardson, Texas
- United States 75080
- Building: ECSS
- Room Number: ECSS 2.102 (TI Auditorium)
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Organizer/Treasurer - Divya K (divya.khanure@ieee.org)
Chair - Dheeraj Jain (
dheeraj.jain@we-online.com)Vice Chair - Fernando Villa (fernando.villa@ieee.org)
Secretary - Mercy Chelangat Koech (chelangat_ke@ieee.org)
- Starts 26 March 2026 06:00 AM UTC
- Ends 22 April 2026 06:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Julio
Distribution Reliability and Resiliency Assessment and Improvement
https://ieee-pes.org/profile/julio-romero-aguero/
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Agenda
IEEE PES Dallas Chapter — DLP Talk & Professional Networking Reception Distribution Reliability and Resiliency Assessment and Improvement 📅 April 22, 2026 | 📍 Venue: TI Auditorium, UTDallas
| Time | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Welcome & Introductions | Opening remarks: brief overview of IEEE PES Dallas Chapter |
| 11:10 AM | Speaker Introduction | Introduction of Julio Romero Aguero, IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer |
| 11:15 AM | DLP Talk (Hybrid — In-Person & Live-Streamed) | Distribution Reliability and Resiliency Assessment and Improvement — Julio Romero Aguero |
| 12:45 PM | Q&A Session | Open questions from in-person and online attendees |
| 1:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Transition | Wrap-up of technical session; online attendees sign off |
| 1:05 PM | Networking Reception (In-Person Only) | Food & beverages; open networking with speaker, industry professionals, and peers |
| 1:15 PM | Chapter Introductions & Career Conversations | Chapter overview, career pathways, student engagement, future event plans |
| 1:30 PM | Open Networking Continues | Students connect with industry professionals and speaker Julio Romero Aguero |
| 1:50 PM | Closing | Thank you remarks & event wrap-up |
Event ends at approximately 2:00 PM
Free snacks and beverages; Free Parking for registered folks.