NWESS is a two-day symposium that focuses on a wide range of topics and provides information on how to best address some of the most pressing energy issues facing our region. The symposium is an industry driven conference; the topics are suggested and voted on by the Industry. The symposium is a combination of presentations and discussions.   This year, the theme is Reinventing and Transforming the Energy System. Regionally recognized experts will discuss: - Energy Storage and Renewables - Washington Clean Energy Fund Grants - Energy Data Science - Distributed Energy Resource Planning - EIM and Transmission Real-Time Tools   NWESS is sponsored by the electric energy industry in the Pacific Northwest, the IEEE and the Electrical Energy program at the University of Washington. Agenda: Program is available at http://nwess.ee.washington.edu/2018/program.html. Location: Room: Auditorium Bldg: Alder Hall University of Washington 1310 NE 40th Street Seattle, Washington 98105