Sponsorship Overview

The merger between Duke Energy and Progress Energy will create the nation's largest electric utility. Duke and Progress have partnered with GCF East to provide a platform for the industry to hear from the newly merged Duke Energy and Progress Energy on how they will combine their Smart Grid strategies and the technology implications for their key stakeholders.

>>Download the Sponsorship Prospectus PDF

For more information on the opportunities available, contact:

Kim Simpao
Phone: +1-312-283-8459
Email: ksimpao@iec.org

Why Sponsor GCF East?

GCF East provides access to a highly targeted audience of industry leaders that are driving the future of the Smart Grid. Sponsors of GCF East enjoy the following:

• Direct access to the host utilities, Duke Energy and Progress Energy, including the exclusive opportunity to participate in the first day of the program which is attended strictly by the host utility and tailored to their specific needs.
  
  
• Opportunity to network with regional utilities, including major host utilities and their regional counterparts. With dedicated networking opportunities built into the program, sponsors will have dedicated time to interact with this highly targeted audience.
  
  
• An immediate connection to executive utility contacts at Duke Energy, Progress Energy, and other leading regional utilities.
  
  
• Recognition as a key industry player while receiving high-level benefits including complimentary corporate registrations to send your delegation to this first-class educational conference, exclusive representation at Duke Energy and Progress Energy's educational program, executive speaking opportunities, and prominent corporate exposure.
  
  
• The ability to support North Carolina State Univeristy and other tier one research universities as Grid ComForum East provides the opportunity for this important academic segment to participate in the educational conference via our University Grant Program.