Hilton Valley Hotel

We work better when we work together

The Alden Conference unites utility professionals in the
electric power, telecommunications, and broadband industries,
along with strategic partners in engineering and construction.



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April 28 – May 1, 2025   /   Hilton Valley Hotel  /   Birmingham, Alabama

WHAT TO EXPECT

BETTER COMMUNITIES THROUGH BETTER INFRASTRUCTURE
The Alden Conference facilitates communication and collaboration among utility joint use and real estate asset management professionals. Gain valuable insights from industry experts, participate in collaborative discussions, and depart with actionable strategies to improve operations.

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Engage in industry dialogue via speaker sessions, breakout discussions, and Alden ONE training.

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Be heard! Be on-site with Alden's team to voice your feedback, and influence the future direction of the Alden ONE software platform.

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Learn all about Alden ONE,  the nation’s leading business automation platform for utility joint use asset management.

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Connect with utility professionals, including asset-owning electric utilities, attaching companies in telecom and broadband, plus engineering and construction partners.

2025 Alden Conference Agenda

*Schedule subject to change. All times Central.

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Monday, April 28

Welcome Reception: Meet & Greet

5:30PM – 7:30PM / Terrace Bar - Valley Hotel, 2nd Level
Drop in at your leisure to connect with fellow attendees, meet the Alden team, and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to kick off the conference!

Tuesday, April 29

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.

Welcome

8:30AM – 8:45AM / Jodi Corrow, Alden
All sessions on Tuesday will be held in Red Mountain Ballroom A, B, & C.

 

Opening Remarks

8:45AM – 9:30AM / John Sciarabba, Alden
Get ready for valuable insights from Alden's CEO with a dose of inspiration to kick off the conference with energy!

ePay: Transforming Productivity with Smarter Digital Payments

9:30AM – 10:15AM 
Learn how ePay streamlines transactions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve financial processes.


Efficient Streetlight Management with Alden ONE

10:15AM – 11:00AM
Discover how Alden ONE simplifies streetlight management for better tracking, maintenance, and coordination.


Break

11:00AM – 11:15AM

 


Contracts & Billing: Reducing Complexity, Enhancing Results

11:15AM – 12:00PM 

Discover strategies to simplify contracts and billing processes in Alden ONE.

Group Lunch

12:00PM – 1:00PM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for a group lunch.

Re-Charge & Re-Frame Your Joint Use Attacher Relationships

1:00PM – 2:00PM 
Gain insights strengthening your joint use relationships, resolving challenges, and optimizing agreements for long-term success.


Next-Level Teamwork: Enhancing Partner Coordination with Workspace Conversations

2:00PM – 3:00PM
Learn how this feature improves partner communication and collaboration within the platform.


Happy Hour, Group Dinner & Special Event!

5:30PM – 9:30PM / All Attendees + Alden Team Valley Hotel
We have some exciting surprises planned for this evening and can't wait to share them with you! Stay tuned!

Wednesday, April 30

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.

Welcome/Safety Briefing

8:30AM – 8:45AM / Jodi Corrow, Alden
All sessions on Wednesday will be held in Red Mountain Ballroom A, B, & C.


The Data Lake Advantage: Smarter Decisions Through Better Data

8:45AM – 9:30AM
Learn how leveraging Alden ONE's data lake can drive reporting efficiencies and data-based decision-making.

Optimizing Field Inspections

9:30AM – 10:15AM

Enhance data collection and decision-making with better tools and processes.

 


Networking Break

10:15AM – 10:45AM
Join us for a special coffee and bagel break! Take advantage of this time to make new connections, and exchange contact information so you can stay connected after the conference.

Morning Session III

10:45AM – 11:30AM
Details for this session are being finalized. Check back for more info. 


Group Lunch

11:30AM – 1:00PM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for our final group lunch!

Shape the Future, Be Heard: Alden ONE Feature Buy

1:00PM – 1:45PM / Maranda Duchock, Todd Miranda
In this fun (and impactful) exercise, you'll have the chance to bid on the features you want us to build next in Alden ONE.

Break

1:45PM – 2:15PM


Presenting the Winners: Alden ONE Feature Buy Results

2:15PM – 2:45PM / Maranda Duchock, Todd Miranda
Find out the feature buy winners and what's coming next!


Closing Remarks

2:45PM – 3:30PM / John Sciarabba

Happy Hour

4:30PM / Terrace Bar, Valley Hotel
Join us for drinks before dinner.

Group Dinner

5:00PM – 7:00PM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
We'd love for you to attend our final group dinner at the Valley Hotel.

You'll have some free time this evening, so venture around town! Click to view options in the area  located around the hotel. 

Thursday, May 1

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer

Join us for breakfast at your leisure, then attend your Alden ONE Pro client session and/or attend Alden ONE training.


Breakout: Alden ONE Pro Client Session 1

8:45AM – 10:00AM / PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Alden ONE Pro client companies who have pre-registered for a session will be matched with the Alden Team. More details will be sent prior to event. 

Breakout: Alden ONE Training Session 1

8:45AM – 10:00AM / Shades Creek Room
We'll offer Alden ONE training and plenty of Q&A, so have your questions ready.
Who should attend? All Alden ONE users and attendees that have already attended a client session.


Break

10:00AM – 10:15AM
Hotel checkout is 11AM.  Feel free to use this break to check out. 

Breakout: Alden ONE Pro Client Session 2

10:15AM – 12:00PM / PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Alden ONE Pro client companies who have pre-registered for a session will be matched with the Alden Team. More details will be sent prior to event. 

Breakout: Alden ONE Training Session 2

10:15AM – 12:00PM / Shades Creek Room
We'll offer Alden One training and plenty of Q&A, so have your questions ready.
Who should attend?All Alden One users and attendees that have already attended a client session.


The Alden Conference will close at 12PM. 
Hotel checkout is 11AM.

Monday, April 28
+

Welcome Reception: Meet & Greet

5:30PM – 7:30PM / Terrace Bar - Valley Hotel, 2nd Level
Drop in at your leisure to connect with fellow attendees, meet the Alden team, and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails to kick off the conference!

Tuesday, April 29
+

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.

Welcome

8:30AM – 8:45AM / Jodi Corrow, Alden
All sessions on Tuesday will be held in Red Mountain Ballroom A, B, & C.

 

Opening Remarks

8:45AM – 9:30AM / John Sciarabba, Alden
Get ready for valuable insights from Alden's CEO with a dose of inspiration to kick off the conference with energy!

ePay: Transforming Productivity with Smarter Digital Payments

9:30AM – 10:15AM 
Learn how ePay streamlines transactions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve financial processes.


Efficient Streetlight Management with Alden ONE

10:15AM – 11:00AM
Discover how Alden ONE simplifies streetlight management for better tracking, maintenance, and coordination.


Break

11:00AM – 11:15AM

 


Contracts & Billing: Reducing Complexity, Enhancing Results

11:15AM – 12:00PM 

Discover strategies to simplify contracts and billing processes in Alden ONE.

Group Lunch

12:00PM – 1:00PM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for a group lunch.

Re-Charge & Re-Frame Your Joint Use Attacher Relationships

1:00PM – 2:00PM 
Gain insights strengthening your joint use relationships, resolving challenges, and optimizing agreements for long-term success.


Next-Level Teamwork: Enhancing Partner Coordination with Workspace Conversations

2:00PM – 3:00PM
Learn how this feature improves partner communication and collaboration within the platform.


Happy Hour, Group Dinner & Special Event!

5:30PM – 9:30PM / All Attendees + Alden Team Valley Hotel
We have some exciting surprises planned for this evening and can't wait to share them with you! Stay tuned!

Wednesday, April 30
+

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for breakfast each morning at your leisure.

Welcome/Safety Briefing

8:30AM – 8:45AM / Jodi Corrow, Alden
All sessions on Wednesday will be held in Red Mountain Ballroom A, B, & C.


The Data Lake Advantage: Smarter Decisions Through Better Data

8:45AM – 9:30AM
Learn how leveraging Alden ONE's data lake can drive reporting efficiencies and data-based decision-making.

Optimizing Field Inspections

9:30AM – 10:15AM

Enhance data collection and decision-making with better tools and processes.

 


Networking Break

10:15AM – 10:45AM
Join us for a special coffee and bagel break! Take advantage of this time to make new connections, and exchange contact information so you can stay connected after the conference.

Morning Session III

10:45AM – 11:30AM
Details for this session are being finalized. Check back for more info. 


Group Lunch

11:30AM – 1:00PM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
Join us for our final group lunch!

Shape the Future, Be Heard: Alden ONE Feature Buy

1:00PM – 1:45PM / Maranda Duchock, Todd Miranda
In this fun (and impactful) exercise, you'll have the chance to bid on the features you want us to build next in Alden ONE.

Break

1:45PM – 2:15PM


Presenting the Winners: Alden ONE Feature Buy Results

2:15PM – 2:45PM / Maranda Duchock, Todd Miranda
Find out the feature buy winners and what's coming next!


Closing Remarks

2:45PM – 3:30PM / John Sciarabba

Happy Hour

4:30PM / Terrace Bar, Valley Hotel
Join us for drinks before dinner.

Group Dinner

5:00PM – 7:00PM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer
We'd love for you to attend our final group dinner at the Valley Hotel.

You'll have some free time this evening, so venture around town! Click to view options in the area  located around the hotel. 

Thursday, May 1
+

Group Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM / Red Mountain Ballroom Foyer

Join us for breakfast at your leisure, then attend your Alden ONE Pro client session and/or attend Alden ONE training.


Breakout: Alden ONE Pro Client Session 1

8:45AM – 10:00AM / PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Alden ONE Pro client companies who have pre-registered for a session will be matched with the Alden Team. More details will be sent prior to event. 

Breakout: Alden ONE Training Session 1

8:45AM – 10:00AM / Shades Creek Room
We'll offer Alden ONE training and plenty of Q&A, so have your questions ready.
Who should attend? All Alden ONE users and attendees that have already attended a client session.


Break

10:00AM – 10:15AM
Hotel checkout is 11AM.  Feel free to use this break to check out. 

Breakout: Alden ONE Pro Client Session 2

10:15AM – 12:00PM / PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Alden ONE Pro client companies who have pre-registered for a session will be matched with the Alden Team. More details will be sent prior to event. 

Breakout: Alden ONE Training Session 2

10:15AM – 12:00PM / Shades Creek Room
We'll offer Alden One training and plenty of Q&A, so have your questions ready.
Who should attend?All Alden One users and attendees that have already attended a client session.


The Alden Conference will close at 12PM. 
Hotel checkout is 11AM.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

COMPLIMENTARY CONFERENCE PASS – ALDEN ONE PRO CLIENTS

Exclusive Offer for Alden ONE PRO Clients
• Includes access to all meetings, group meals, and exclusive events
• Covers all lodging costs* during the event (April 28 – May 1)
• Your only cost is travel—don’t miss this incredible opportunity!

Register Here

Alden ONE Pro users enjoy complimentary passes and lodging** until March 28, 2025 or while spots last.
*To qualify for complimentary lodging, you must book your hotel stay through the conference room block.
** Complimentary conference passes and lodging are exclusively available for Alden ONE Pro clients.



FULL–ACCESS
CONFERENCE PASS

Alden ONE Basic Users + Utility Industry Professionals

$515 per person
• Enjoy access to all meetings, group meals, and exclusive events
• Special Deal: Purchase 3 passes and get 1 free for colleagues from the same company
• Alden ONE PRO Offer: Sign up for PRO subscription before 12/31/25, and we’ll refund your registration fees

Register Here



IMPORTANT
INFO

To check your Alden ONE user status (Basic or Pro):

Log in to Alden ONE and find your account details at the top-right of your screen, directly below your username.

Attendance Policy
Alden reserves the right to cancel any registration for the event at our sole discretion in accordance with our conference's eligibility requirements.


The Alden Guarantee

Attend with confidence! If you feel the conference didn’t deliver value, we’ll refund your full conference fee (excluding lodging).
Come and see what we're all about. We would love to meet you.
 

2025 Location & LODGING

CONFERENCE HOTEL
Valley Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

2727 18th Street South  |  Birmingham, AL 35209

 



COMPLIMENTARY LODGING FOR
ALDEN ONE PRO CLIENTS
Reserve your spot through Alden's room block to enjoy complimentary lodging.

ALL THE DETAILS

• Alden covers all lodging costs* during the event (April 28 – May 1) for Alden ONE Pro users. 
• Your only cost is travel—don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
• Availability is limited, so book early—spaces are expected to fill up.
Cut-off date: 3/28/2025, or until all spots are filled.

• The hotel requires a credit card to hold your reservation, but lodging costs will be waived for eligible clients.

• To make a reservation by phone, call 1-800-445-8667 and mention code ALS
• Clients must book through Alden's room block to qualify for complimentary lodging. 

Reserve Your Stay



SPECIAL HOTEL RATE
FOR ATTENDEES

Have a Basic subscription or not an Alden client? Take advantage of our exclusive, deeply discounted conference rate.

• Reservations must be made through Alden's room block to qualify for discounted room rate.

• Cut-off date: 3/28/2025, or until all spots are filled.
• To make a reservation by phone, call 1-800-445-8667 and mention code ALS


Reserve Your Stay

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