New Jersey Future Energy Transmission Conference 2025

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Conference Overview:

As New Jersey advances its Energy Master Plan (EMP) to achieve a clean, reliable, and resilient energy future, strategic collaboration among key stakeholders is crucial to modernizing the state’s power transmission infrastructure. The New Jersey Future Energy Transmission Conference serves as a premier industry-driven forum, uniting electric utilities, regulatory agencies, policymakers, and academic institutions to address the challenges and opportunities in grid modernization, renewable energy integration, energy storage, and emerging transmission technologies. With the state's commitment to 100% clean energy by 2035, this conference will explore how transmission enhancements can support New Jersey’s ambitious goals while ensuring grid reliability and affordability.

This conference will bring together leaders from PSEG, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, Orange & Rockland, NJBPU, PJM, and NJEDA to discuss policy frameworks, technological advancements, and infrastructure investments needed to align with the EMP. A key focus of the conference is to emphasize the vital role of universities in supporting the power sector through cutting-edge research, workforce development, and educational programs. Additionally, a poster session will showcase groundbreaking research by students, with selected papers eligible for publication in IEEE Xplore, further bridging the gap between academia and industry.

Students registered and attending this conference will receive ONE-YEAR FREE IEEE Student Membership sponsored by the IEEE North Jersey Section and IEEE Antennas & Propagation / Microwave Theory & Techniques (AP/MTT) North Jersey Chapter.

 

Conference Objectives:

  1. Unify Power Industry Stakeholders
    • Bring together New Jersey’s electric utilities (PSEG, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, Orange & Rockland), regulators (PJM, NJBPU), and government agencies (NJEDA).
    • Strengthen collaborations between the industry, regulatory bodies, and academia.
  2. Position New Jersey as a Key Player in Power & Energy Research
    • Highlight NJ’s capabilities, facilities, and expertise in power systems, energy transmission, and grid modernization.
    • Establish NJ as a hub for industry-academic collaboration in power engineering and workforce training.
  3. Industry-Driven Approach with Academic Support
    • Focus on real-world challenges, policy implications, and industry-driven solutions.
    • Incorporate a poster session to showcase student research, allowing students to engage directly with industry professionals.
  4. Support Research Publication in IEEE Xplore
    • Enable researchers and students to submit full manuscripts for publication, reinforcing the technical rigor and credibility of the conference.

Tentative Agenda:

8:30am

REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

9:00am

OPENING REMARKS
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Vice President
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Vice Provost

9:10am

KEYNOTES
PSEG
JCP&L
Atlantic City Electric
Orange & Rockland
New Jersey Congress

10:25am

COFFEE BREAK, POSTER PRESENTATION

10:40am

KEYNOTES
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU)
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
PJM Interconnection

11:40am

LUNCH, COMPANY EXHIBITION, POSTER PRESENTATION

1:00pm

KEYNOTES
Hitachi
GE Vernova
Rise Light & Power
Northeast Collaboratives

2:00pm

KEYNOTES
New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA)
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Power Systems Engineering Center
Rowan University, Rowan Energy Collaborative
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

3:00pm

CLOSING REMARKS

 

Contributed Research Presentations:

The conference will feature a dedicated poster session for research presentations on the topics listed below. Abstract submission templates and the online submission portal will be available shortly.  

Electrical Machines and Generators:

  • Design, modeling, and optimization of wind turbine generators
  • Advancements in permanent magnet synchronous generators (PMSGs) and doubly-fed induction generators (DFIGs)
  • Innovative approaches in direct-drive and geared-drive generator technologies
  • Electromagnetic performance and efficiency enhancement techniques
  • Power Electronics and Control Systems:
  • Grid integration strategies for wind energy systems
  • Power conversion topologies and control algorithms
  • Reactive power control and voltage regulation in wind farms
  • Fault detection, diagnosis, and mitigation techniques

Power Transmission and Distribution:

  • High-voltage transmission technologies for efficient power delivery
  • Grid connection and interconnection challenges for offshore wind farms
  • Power quality issues and solutions in wind energy systems
  • Grid code compliance and regulatory considerations

Magnetics and Materials:

  • Magnetic materials for wind turbine generators and transformers
  • Magnetization techniques and magnetic circuit design
  • Loss mechanisms and thermal management in magnetic components
  • Material characterization and reliability assessment

Advanced Control and Monitoring Systems:

  • Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance of electrical components
  • Real-time control strategies for maximizing wind energy extraction
  • Integration of machine learning and AI techniques for system optimization
  • Cybersecurity challenges and solutions in wind energy infrastructure

Publication:

Authors of accepted abstracts can submit full manuscripts for publication in IEEE Xplore. Details will be provided separately.

Exhibition and Career Fair:

The Conference will feature a dedicated exhibition space, providing companies and organizations with the opportunity to showcase their technologies, services, and career opportunities to a diverse audience of industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, and students. This exhibition will serve as a career fair-style networking hub, allowing companies to engage directly with top talent from NJIT, Rowan, Rutgers, and other leading institutions, as well as professionals seeking career advancement in the energy sector.

Exhibitors will have access to dedicated tables (3 ft x 6 ft), enabling them to present their latest innovations in power transmission, grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, and emerging technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with potential hires, industry collaborators, and key decision-makers in the energy sector.

Organizations interested in reserving exhibition space should contact the conference organizers promptly (Philip Pong (philip.pong@njit.edu), Chad Watson (Andrew.WatsonII@pseg.com), or Patrick Young (patrick.c.young@njit.edu)). Due to limited availability, early registration is strongly advised. 

Sponsorship Packages:

Contact Philip Pong (philip.pong@njit.edu), Chad Watson (Andrew.WatsonII@pseg.com), or Maila Arzadon-Suelto (maila.arzadonsuelto@njit.edu) for questions about the sponsorship packages. Thank you.

Conference Committee: 

Honorary Chair:

Prof. Sotirios Ziavras (NJIT)

Conference Co-Chairs:

Prof. Philip Pong (NJIT), Chad Watson (PSEG)

Technical Program Co-Chairs:

Prof. Josh Taylor (NJIT), Prof. Marcos Netto (NJIT), Rafael Wilches (PSEG), Ahmed Mousa (PSEG)

Publication Co-Chairs: 

Prof. Mohsen Azizi (NJIT), Prof. SangWoo Park (NJIT), Prof. Jie Li (Rowan University)

Publicity and Sponsorship Chair: 

Maila Arzadon-Suelto (NJIT)

Exhibition Chair:

Patrick Young (NJIT)

Advisory Committee:

Prof. Hong Zhao (Fairleigh Dickinson University)
Dr. Cindi Dennis (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

Important Notice:

1. Event Schedule: Event will start at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast, lunch and refreshment(s) will be provided. Participants should plan to arrive early to enjoy breakfast and have an opportunity to network.

2. Wi-Fi Access: Free WIFI (https://ist.njit.edu/connecting-njitguest): Use "NJITguest". NO password is needed. Click the "Request Guest ID" link and provide email and SMS phone number. You will receive an email and text message with your guest account credentials.  Enter your Guest ID and password and click “Guest Sign On.” Note: Guest ID is only active for 24 hours.

3. Business cards and/or Resumés: Participants are invited to bring business cards and resumés to network with the instructors, panelists and speakers from the power industry.

4. Check-in: Upon arrival, participants should check-in at the registration desk.

Parking and Walking Direction: