Speaker: Bill Vogel, Founder Trilliant Inc. Abstract: Wondered why's there so much buzz about smart grid? Want to learn about the current trends in the energy infrastructure market? Interested in business development opportunities in the grid? Bill Vogel founded Trilliant Inc., one of the leading Smart Grid companies, with wireless mesh network solutions in real-time Advanced Metering, Demand Response and Grid Management. Under his leadership as CEO from 2003 to 2009, Trilliant grew from an early stage new entrant to the achieve several years of exponential growth, millions of devices installed and contractual relationship with over 50 major energy companies globally. Trilliant's system was the first successful implementation of industry standard wireless technology.