“Smart Grid is going to touch everyone and many stakeholder groups, and they’re all here at ConnectivityWeek.” – George Arnold, National Coordinator for Smart Grid Interoperability, NIST

“We’re trying to learn what’s really going on in this business, and clearly, all the technology companies are [at ConnectivityWeek].” – Andy Chata, President, ARC Advisory Group

“ConnectivityWeek is an amazing collection of utility companies, big equipment companies, little equipment companies, energy-saving companies, end users, builders – it’s very vibrant.” – Robert Poor, Principal, NBT Ventures; Founder, BlueDot

“ConnectivityWeek is where investments in time and talent, committment to creating a robust and sustainable energy future, and the practical communications and information needs of energy users come together in a uniquely inclusive forum.” -- Paul Lekan, Vice President, Industry Marketing, Aclara

“ConnectivityWeek is an important forum, helping to stimulate thoughtful discussion about the intersection of technology and policy that can deliver real benefits to consumers,” Chris Thomas, Director of Policy, Citizens Utility Board

"[ConnectivityWeek] was a great conference, I learned so much about the North American smart grid infrastructure and energy business. Looking forward to next year and I recommend anyone interested in learning more about the possibilities emerging from both the energy management and building control markets to attend this next year." Shidan Gouran, President & CEO, Home Jinni, Inc.

"ConnectivityWeek provided some great opportunities to listen to other industry professionals from the building automation and communications verticals speak about the challenges that they face." Manny Mandrusiak, Vice President, OPC Marketing

"I think having ConnectivityWeek in Silicon Valley just indicates how far we've some in taking Power System Infrastructure Main stream." Erich Gunther, CTO EnerNex

"ConnectivityWeek is the conference I attend each year to find out what they'll be talking about at other conferences a year or two into the future. I've met lots of smart people at ConnectivityWeek and we're working together to solve the world's energy challenges. We have a lot of fun in the process. Join us in Santa Clara!" Denis Du Bois, President, P5 Group, Inc.