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Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) play a pivotal role in modern electrical grids, offering solutions for sustainability, reliability, and resilience. As the energy landscape evolves, there's an increasing need for robust research and testing frameworks to ensure DERs seamlessly integrate into existing grid infrastructures. Discover how UC San Diego’s NSF-funded DERConnect testbed is revolutionizing DER integration with its diverse assets, advanced DER Management System (DERMS), and real-time grid simulation. This session provides insights into the design, operation, and collaborative research opportunities at DERConnect, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable energy systems.