JOIN US IN CHICAGO!
Join us at the RTDS North American Applications and Technology Conference 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, bringing together RTDS Simulator users and power industry professionals dedicated to advancing real-time simulation.
This dynamic event, scheduled for May 6 - 8, 2025, will feature insightful presentations showcasing how the RTDS Simulator drives innovation across key projects in the power sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in valuable discussions, exchange expertise, and explore cutting-edge applications designed to shape the future of power systems.
We look forward to welcoming all participants and fostering collaboration and innovation in real-time simulation.
Check out our full program below.
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May 6 - 8, 2025
Venue:Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
IL 60611 United States
Networking Dinner Event:
Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch at The Chicago Sports Museum
Tuesday, May 6 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PRESENTATION PROPOSALS
We are now accepting presentation proposals showcasing innovative applications, research, and advancements using the RTDS Simulator. This is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful discussions and highlight your work to a diverse audience of industry professionals and simulation experts.
If you would like to present, please register as a presenter, and send your presentation topic / title by March 28. Acceptance emails will be sent by April 15, 2025 and an abstract will be requested at this time. There is no paper submission required.

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LABORATORY TOUR
Join us for the ComEd Maywood Tech Center Lab Tour on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to experience ComEd's state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of energy.
Things to note:
- Transportation provided
- Free to all delegates
- Non-US citizens must provide a copy of their passport
- Deadline to register and submit passport copy is Friday, March 28, 2025
These labs serve as a testing ground for advanced technologies that enhance system resiliency and customer experience. Witness the interoperability of grid-edge devices and behind-the-meter technologies, and see how ComEd envisions a future where labs are integrated into a smart utility platform, fostering the exchange of ideas and connecting customers to multiple energy solutions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the innovations driving a smarter, more sustainable grid.
LAB TOUR SPOTS ARE NOW FULL
WHAT TO EXPECT
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
8:00 AM: Registration & Light Breakfast
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Presentations with breaks for coffee and lunch
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Networking Dinner @ The Chicago Sports Museum
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
8:30 AM: Light Breakfast
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Presentations with breaks for coffee and lunch
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Tour of ComEd's Lab
Thursday, May 8, 2025
8:30 AM: Light Breakfast
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Presentations with breaks for coffee and lunch
NEARBY HOTELS
Here are a few hotels near Navy Pier. Check out the links below to see prices.
644 N Lake Shore Dr
+1 312-914-9200
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel
300 E Ohio St
+1 312-787-6100
455 N Park Dr
+1 312-840-6600
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
301 E North Water St
+1 312-464-1000
APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Presentations will cover a wide range of application fields, including, but not limited too, the application fields listed below.
