The evolving energy landscape demands a more flexible and resilient grid to accommodate the increasing penetration of renewable energy sources and meet the changing needs of consumers. Decentralized energy assets, such as microgrids and virtual power plants (VPPs), offer a promising solution to enhance grid flexibility and provide a range of benefits to both grid operators and end-users. The session will delve into how microgrids and VPPs demonstrate that decentralized energy assets along with accelerated through standardization can create a more robust, responsive, and sustainable grid that meets the demands of the future.