WECC invites you to join us at our upcoming Reliability & Security Workshop on March 17-18 in San Diego. Gain essential insights into the Western Interconnection at this two-day event, which will cover risk-based content designed to tackle the challenges our industry faces daily. Whether you are new to oversight practices, or are a seasoned expert, there will be tracks catered to your level and interests.

Workshop Format:

Day One:

We will kick off the workshop with our general sessions that will offer information on risk trends, insights into WECC's oversight approach, enforcement philosophy, and abeyance principles.

Day Two:

Choose between three specialized tracks:

• WECC Foundations: Explore reliability culture, internal controls, quality evidence and interviews, what to expect in monitoring activities, and an introduction to enforcement fundamentals.
• Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP): Dive into CIP-focused topics, including Reliability Standards CIP-002, CIP-003, CIP-008, and CIP-014, as well as insider threats, analyzing network activity, and risk management for third-party cloud services.
• Operations & Planning (O&P): Learn about O&P-focused topics, including PRC-028, PRC-029, PRC-030 implementation, generator cold weather constraints, WECC's assurance program, pre-registration expectations, and risk management at WECC.

These tracks will have focused content tailored to the track specialties. Each track will explore standards, compliance elements, and will offer access to valuable resources and tools from WECC programs. All sessions will be recorded and made available following the workshop.

Register now to reserve your place to learn, contribute, and mitigate risks to the Western Interconnection!

Location:

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

910 Broadway Circle

San Diego, California 92101

Room rate $314.00 plus tax, fees, and incidental charges

Incidentals include restaurant charges, parking charges, in-room entertainment, phone calls, gift shop purchases, lounge purchases, and business center purchases.

Room block ends on February 23

The room block may sell out before this date.

Room Reservation: https://book.passkey.com/go/WECC2026

Government Room Reservation: https://book.passkey.com/go/WECC2026PerDiem

San Diego and Gaslamp Quarter Visitor Information:

Located only minutes from the airport, San Diego's thriving downtown area offers an abundance of options for accommodations, activities, dining and cultural attractions, all easily accessible by foot, bike, car or public transportation. In the historic Gaslamp Quarter, where modern architecture and Victorian Age buildings stand side by side, you'll discover eclectic galleries, chic boutiques, trendy nightclubs, rooftop bars, gastropubs, craft beer haunts, and fine dining restaurants lining the streets.

Airport:

San Diego International Airport

Registration closes March 13, and refunds will not be issued after March 10.