Birmingham Conference Brings Together Power Generation Industry Experts

By Michael Sznajderman and Ellen Whitfield

As Birmingham celebrated Innovation Week, some 1,400 Southern Company employees gathered in the city to learn about the latest advancements and technologies in generating electricity safely and efficiently.

The Southern Company Generation Technical Conference featured more than 30 technical sessions geared around plant systems and processes, as well as remarks from energy industry and technology thought-leaders. More than 360 energy industry vendors and suppliers participated, filling an exhibition hall at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex with displays and information booths showcasing their products and services. Southern Company is the parent company of Alabama Power.

Kim Greene, Southern Company executive vice president and chief operating officer, was the conference keynote speaker. Based in Birmingham, Greene discussed how Southern Company’s business is changing and how technology is driving that change, and the need to continue providing customers with innovative solutions.

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