With the guiding principle of implementing interoperability through collaboration, Grid-Interop brings together a true cross-section of industry stakeholders to ensure rapid development and implementation of Smart Grid interoperability standards. In 2011, the focus will be on implementation progress to date -- with a real focus on demonstrating successes and progress. The birth place of the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel, Grid-Interop creates dialogue among the key stakeholders shaping and driving the progress of standards development, including: