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Karta Utility User Group
Powering Progress
A User Group for Utility GRC Leaders
We’re bringing together compliance professionals, utility peers, and GRC experts for a dynamic and collaborative user group event tailored to the electric utility sector. This is your chance to connect with fellow practitioners navigating the same NERC landscapes, share real-world insights, and explore practical innovations shaping the future of compliance management.
Throughout the day, you’ll hear from industry voices discussing NPCC regulatory trends, emerging strategies for CIP data protection, and modern approaches to compliance automation. We’ll also cover hands-on experiences in managing new infrastructure projects, securing critical cyber assets, and using platform-driven intelligence to simplify complex compliance workflows.
Expect engaging conversations, valuable networking, and fresh ideas you can take back to your team. Whether you’re looking to get more out of your existing systems or just want to connect with like-minded professionals in your space, this event is built for you.
Why you should attend
- Peer-to-peer networking with utility compliance leaders
- Practical sessions on real-world compliance challenges
- Early insights into platform updates & roadmap
- Live Q&A with GRC experts
- Continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments, & happy hour included
Hartford, CT
Hartford Marriot Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103
June 25, 2025
Event check in opens
9:30am EST
Presentations & Lunch
10:00am EST – 4:00pm EST
Networking Happy Hour
4:00pm EST – 6:00pm EST
Happy hour sponsored by
Full agenda coming soon.
Schedule subject to change.
Register
This event is free to attend, but space is limited.
Register below.
Registration closes June 11.
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Agenda
*Subject to change
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Check-in begins & light continental breakfast | |
| 10:00 AM | Opening Remarks | Vid Kartavicius, President, Karta Corp Brian Tolloty, VP America Sales, Archer IRM |
| 10:35 AM | Archer Evolv (Compliance AI) for Electric Utilities | Meghan Berger, Sr. Solutions Engineer, Archer IRM |
| 11:05 AM | Break – Coffee & Snacks | |
| 11:25 AM | Building a NERC Compliance program from the ground up | Desiree Sawyer, NERC Compliance Manager, Champlain Hudson Power Express |
| 11:55 AM | Lunch | |
| 1:05 PM | Interactive Session | Karta |
| 1:35 PM | Lessons Learned from the Industry | TBD |
| 2:05 PM | Panel Discussion: Expanding your GRC program across the enterprise | Maureen Bazan, IT Governance, Risk & IAM Manager, Eversource (additional GRC Utility leader panelists announced soon!) |
| 2:50 PM | Beverage & Snack Break | |
| 3:10 PM | Archer Document Governance for Electric Utilities | Gloria Higley, Senior Product Manager – Compliance & Document Governance, Archer IRM |
| 3:40 PM | What’s New & on the Roadmap for Karta NERC Compliance
|
Jonathan Kitchin, VP of Solutions & Service Delivery, Karta Corp |
| 4:10 PM | Networking Happy Hour, sponsored by Archer IRM | |
| 6:00 PM | Event Close | |
Frequently Asked Questions
General Event Info
Q: When and where is the event taking place?
A: The event will be held on June 25 at Hartford Marriot Downtown hotel in the Capital Room 1 & 2 – 200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103. Check in and continental breakfast for the event at 9:30 am local time (Eastern). Please see the agenda for more details on the schedule.
Q: Who should attend?
A: This event is best suited for Utility GRC and Technology leaders and professionals
Registration & Attendance
Q: How do I register?
A: You can register by visiting the event page on the Karta site.
Q: Is there a cost to attend?
A: No, this event is complimentary for invited participants.
Q: Can I bring a colleague?
A: Absolutely—please feel free to invite a colleague to register at the event page above. Space is limited, so we encourage you to invite early!
Event Format & Content
Q: Will there be a virtual option, recording, or presentation material/handouts available for the June 25 event?
A: To ensure the best possible in-person experience for our inaugural event, we’re focusing all of our efforts on delivering a high-impact in-person event on June 25 and will not be offering a virtual option or recording for this session. We are, however, actively exploring ways to expand our offerings for future group meetings—potentially including virtual attendance or recordings.
For this event, we do plan to make presentation decks and/or handout materials available afterward so attendees can revisit the content or catch up on key takeaways.
Q: What topics will be covered?
A: This event is designed to share real-world insights, showcase practical solutions in the GRC and NERC compliance space, and spark peer discussion around emerging challenges and opportunities. We’re keeping the format intentionally interactive—with live demos, open Q&A, and group dialogue—so attendees can learn from both our team and each other.
The most up to date agenda is always available here.
Q: Will there be time for Q&A or networking?
A: Yes! We’ve built in time for open discussion during sessions, breaks and the networking happy hour at the end of the event.
Logistics
Q: What should I bring?
A: Just yourself! We’ll provide all necessary materials. If you’d like to take notes, feel free to bring a laptop or notebook.
Q: What’s the dress code?
A: Business casual is perfect.
Q: Will meals or refreshments be provided?
A: Yes, continental breakfast, morning break refreshments, lunch, afternoon refreshments, & happy hour with hors d’oeuvres are included.
Q: Is parking available?
A: Yes, parking is conveniently located in the garage attached to the Hotel and CT Convention Center. The parking garage is not owned or operated by the Hotel. As such, pricing is subject to change without notice. The current discounted rates for 2025 are $19.00 for self-parking per night and $25.00 for valet per night.
Hourly Rates: Self-Parking- $3.00 first hour, $2.00 each additional hour. Valet- $5.00 first hour, $2.00 each additional hour.
Additional parking options around the hotel that are walking distance:
- Connecticut Science Center (1 min walk): https://www.propark.com/facilities/connecticut-science-center-garage/
- Additional LAZ Parking garages/lots that are (less than a 10 min walk): https://www.lazparking.com/
Q: Is there a block of hotel rooms available?
A: No, attendees are welcome to book any accommodations at their own preference.
