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    29AB
    This content presents an approach to identifying optimal locations for the installation of Power Quality Conditioners (PQCs) within distribution systems to dynamically manage voltage and reactive powe …
    9
    Energy and water power every part of our lives. Now you can explore how they connect - and earn a credential that sets you apart. Introducing this signature Resourcefulness Workshop and Digital Badge …
    6C
    As California advances toward ambitious decarbonization goals, the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets is emerging as a cornerstone of the state’s clean transportation strategy. E …
    28CD
    As utilities focus on their quest to modernize and harden the power grid, mission-critical cellular networks are emerging as a catalyst toward digitizing, decentralizing, and decarbonizing critical gr …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    Weather remains a critical variable in utility operations. What once required supercomputers is now running on open-source AI models with the potential to deliver faster updates and higher resolution. …
    29AB
    Meter vendors have offered many new innovations with AMI 2.0 devices.  New meters are capable of analyzing waveform data and providing power quality, enabling utilities to get much more value out thei …
    28CD
    A Canadian utility, in collaboration with Ampacimon, has undertaken one of the most expansive deployments of Dynamic Line Rating (DLR), Ambient Adjusted Ratings (AAR), and Facility Rating technologies …
    6C
    As U.S. grid complexity increases with rising power demands fueled by data centers and industrial growth, renewable integration and aging infrastructure, utilities are transitioning from time-based to …
    31AB
    As the energy sector rapidly advances toward decarbonization, long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems are becoming essential for ensuring grid reliability, enabling renewable integration, and enha …
    33C
    As utilities, regulators, and communities work to modernize the grid for cleaner, more resilient,affordable and equitable energy, GRID planning must shift from static, siloed exercises to dynamic, mul …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    As extreme weather and wildfire risks grow, utilities need faster, more coordinated ways to plan for and respond to major events. This session introduces a Holistic Event Management approach that unif …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    AI agents aren’t coming; they’re already outperforming you, and quietly reshaping jobs and roles around you... if not at your company, then at your colleague’s employer. This session reveals what Agen …
    6D
    Texas’ ERCOT grid – independent, energy-only, and increasingly distributed – has become a proving ground for DER aggregation. Since 2021, ERCOT’s ADER Pilot Program has tested how aggregated distribut …
    31AB
    How AI-enabled platforms connect utilities, communities, and technology providers. Asset Lifecycle Management and Optimization of Grid Assets Using data-driven insights to extend asset life and reduce …
    32AB
    Join experts from Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and industry leaders for a dynamic, facilitated workshop designed to help utilities and energy sector stakeholders navigate the complex landscape of a …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    As utilities move from AI pilots to real-world deployment, execution matters. In this session, Southern Company shares how it is applying predictive and generative AI at scale to drive operational and …
    11AB
    Utilities face mounting affordability pressure, rising call volumes, evolving customer needs, and increasing complexity from DERs. In this session, PSEG-LI and Bidgely share how AI and advanced analyt …
    29AB
    PG&E has partnered with TCS to infuse and scale AI in their wildfire prevention and control processes. The strategic deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform wildfire risk management an …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    Artificial intelligence is reshaping the utility landscape — optimizing grid planning, improving operational efficiency, and enabling deeper customer engagement. But as utilities embrace AI, new chall …
    28CD
    The accelerating electrification of transportation, deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs), and expansion of battery energy storage systems (BESS) are transforming the U.S. energy landscape …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    Artificial Intelligence is transforming the utility industry, unlocking new ways to improve efficiency, decision-making, and customer service. In this session, we’ll explore how AI can simplify inform …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    : As industry advances toward standardization in DERMS Flexible Service Connection (FSC) use-case planning and execution —through adoption of open protocols (e.g., IEEE 2030.5) and standardized local …
    6C
    Learn how Duke Energy and National Grid are advancing their smart grid with AMI 2.0-capable meters, leveraging their existing networks and Wi-SUN interoperability standards to integrate multiple vendo …
    11AB
    The utility sector is undergoing a transformative shift as next-generation AMI technologies and smart meter data analytics redefine how energy system are managed. With the emergence of AMI 2.0 – featu …
    Panel Moderator
    28CD
    In just months, CenterPoint Energy has achieved significant milestones across its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (“GHRI”) — clearing more than 6,000 miles of higher-risk vegetation and installi …
    3
    Meet-ups are designed to bring together individuals who share commonalities that hold significant value in shaping their identities, as well as allies who support them. Learn More About Meetups
    5AB
    This presentation will offer a strategic, high-level overview of the primary technologies currently deployed for wildfire mitigation. Attendees will be introduced to major technology categories—such a …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    Wildfires pose a growing threat to utility infrastructure, particularly in regions with high vegetation density and extreme weather conditions. This presentation explores a comprehensive approach to a …
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    26AB
    This technical session explores the implementation of automated, dock-based drone systems for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) utility inspections and monitoring. The session presents real-world ca …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    Overview and Update of the Automated Splicing Machine project being developed by Prysmian, ConEdison, and Exelon. Session Sponsored by Prysmian
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    Sponsored by Aveva
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    As energy infrastructure becomes increasingly digital, the cyber risk facing operational technology (OT) is escalating faster than most organisations are prepared for. From battery energy storage syst …
    11AB
    The utility industry is shifting from reactive response to anticipating events, a move that hinges on connected data. Given the state of data governance and security at utilities, it requires consider …
    28AB
    As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the energy landscape, utilities face unique opportunities—and challenges—in turning pilots into enterprise-grade solutions. Generative AI, large languag …
    33AB
    For many distribution utilities, DERMS implementation is as much an organizational journey as it is a technical one. As DERs scale and real-time coordination becomes critical, utilities must not only …
    29AB
    Electric utilities are data rich but insight poor, often requiring complex SQL queries or static dashboards to answer operational questions. This session explores a technical framework for Cognitive E …
    3
     Meet-ups are designed to bring together individuals who share commonalities that hold significant value in shaping their identities, as well as allies who support them. Learn More About Meetups  
    28CD
    Utility IoT applications—such as Distribution Automation (DA), AMI 2.0, DERMS, and Consumer Engagement—are pushing the limits of network technologies like NB-IoT, CAT-M, LTE, 5G, satellite, and mesh. …
    6B
    Kick off your morning with informal, topic-based networking over breakfast. Each table centers on a specific industry theme, giving you the chance to connect with peers, share perspectives, and build …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    Enterprise security operations centers monitor threats across the IT infrastructure using SIEM and SOAR platforms. When threats are detected, automated playbooks respond in seconds - isolating systems …
    28AB
    As utilities continue to advance their deployment of Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), a growing challenge lies not in the availability of advanced functionalities, but in realizing the …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    For utilities adopting private LTE and 5G, ensuring the network is secure, resilient, and compliant is essential for maximizing use cases and meeting utilization goals.  To accomplish this, utilities …
    29AB
    Utilities are navigating rising expectations for reliability, transparency, and customer engagement in outage management. To meet these demands, CenterPoint Energy, in partnership with DataCapable, ha …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    The U.S.  power grid is increasingly being asked to perform functions it was never originally designed to support.  Rapid electrification, large-scale retirement of synchronous generation, widespread …
    6F
    As grids grow more dynamic and complex, utilities are shifting from AI pilots to AI as a core operational capability. This session brings together industry leaders to discuss what it means to become a …
    6F
    As utilities accelerate their transition to advanced grid technologies, the distribution network model has emerged as the critical foundation for enabling ADMS and DERMS functionality. This session, l …
    28AB
    As utilities navigate the growing complexity of grid operations, driven by distributed energy resources (DERs), electrification, aging infrastructure, and rising cybersecurity threats, control centers …
    29CD
    In support of clean energy and grid modernization goals, ComEd has invested in an advanced communications infrastructure to provide a high speed, high bandwidth, secure, redundant, and resilient netwo …
    28CD
    As utilities deploy AI, analytics and automation at scale, the communications network must evolve. This session explores how to build an AI-ready grid using quantum-safe IP/MPLS and optical transport— …
    32AB
    Utilities everywhere are confronting the same truth: the future will not be led by siloed systems or fragmented customer and workforce experiences. It will be shaped by connected platforms that unify …
    28CD
    Distributed energy resources (DERs) have been empowering customers to achieve independence and sustainability while reducing their costs of energy. However, the large integration of DERs has been a ma …
    5AB
    Electric industry stakeholders are invited to help define the “Control Room of the Future” and identify gaps for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE). In this workshop, res …
    26AB
    Innovative electric cooperatives from across the country are pioneering new approaches to grid modernization—bringing cutting-edge solutions to rural and traditionally underserved communities. In this …
    11AB
    Affordability is emerging as one of today's utilities' most urgent and complex challenges. Rising operating costs, regulatory pressures, and evolving customer expectations intensify the need to delive …
    5AB
    This workshop is designed to equip utility leaders, planners, and engineers with a clear, actionable strategy for navigating the massive load and complexity introduced by hyper-scale data centers. The …
    6E
    Utilities are sitting on oceans of underutilized data from AMI systems, grid sensors, and customer programs — further complicated by the proliferation of AI. Siloed systems and departmental divides of …
    26AB
    In today's interconnected world, the energy sector faces unprecedented challenges in safeguarding its critical infrastructure. This session delves into the evolving threat landscape that impacts energ …
    31AB
    Southern California Edison (SCE) is modernizing grid operations to meet California’s escalating reliability, resiliency, and decarbonization demands while preparing for millions of DERs and accelerate …
    26AB
    The transition to a Distribution System Operator (DSO) model marks an important shift in how utilities operate the grid, enabling smarter use of both utility- and customer-owned assets to manage growi …
    28CD
    In a coordinated effort to bolster Texas grid reliability ahead of peak summer conditions, CPS Energy worked with ERCOT, the PUCT, and CenterPoint Energy to rapidly deploy 15 mobile synchronous genera …
    28AB
    With the deployment of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) systems on the rise, developing robust solutions to secure their communications infrastructure is becoming increasingly critical. This advanced …
    Meeting Point- Lobby C
    The DERConnect Facility at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), is an advanced, fully integrated programmable grid environment designed to accelerate the development of a more decentralized …
    28AB
    As the industry embraces more distributed products, utilities are rethinking the operation and utilization of these solutions as they expand from the historic focus on building grid-edge capacity towa …
    32AB
    As utilities advance DERMS adoption to manage distributed energy resources, the panel will spotlight how utilities are embracing digital technologies to accelerate transformation and deliver sustainab …
    6E
    As DER adoption accelerates and frameworks like FERC Order 2222 reshape participation pathways, both ISOs and distribution utilities must rethink how wholesale markets coordinate with increasingly dyn …
    9
    The evolving landscape of grid operations has brought unprecedented challenges—none more elusive or damaging than the rise of insider threats. Modern adversaries can exploit trusted access, blending i …
    26AB
    As utilities strive to support infrastructure growth and grid modernization, the imperative to secure and enhance new and existing systems grows ever more critical. This session will delve into the ro …
    10
    District Energy Systems are evolving to incorporate assets like waste, renewable heat sources, heat pumps, storages, electric boilers, and chilling units to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The volati …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    A technical yet practical session on how digital twin intelligence, Dynamic Line Rating, Vegetation Management and predictive analytics are enabling utilities to unlock more capacity, reduce outages a …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    As distributed energy resources (DER) proliferate and grid complexity intensifies, utilities face unprecedented demands for real-time intelligence at the edge of the network. This session explores how …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    The ChallengeWildfires, driven by climate change and land‑use pressures, are growing in scale and severity. Utilities must integrate wildfire‑mitigation strategies directly into smart‑grid software an …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    When most people hear the phrase digital grid, they picture smart meters, electric vehicles or an app provides intuitive energy consumption insights. These are part of the story, but it is not the tra …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    As utilities advance their Grid Modernization strategies and deploy ADMS, they are evolving into the utilization of more automated, data-driven systems and processes. Technologies such as Fault Locati …
    10
    Distribution systems are responsible for the large majority of service interruptions impacting end users. Reliability performance is generally evaluated in most jurisdictions by calculating indices de …
    28CD
    As distributed energy resources (DERs) proliferate, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) offer significant affordability, grid‑edge flexibility, and reliability benefits. This panel explores how coordinated DE …
    29CD
    With the acceleration of capital projects (new substations and upgrading existing substations), it is increasingly important to look at how to deploy digital substations. Digital substations provide i …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    Traditionally, field crews experience significant inefficiencies due to inaccurate asset information—such as streetlight connectivity to transformers—which may result in dispatching of service technic …
    26AB
    As Ontario’s energy landscape rapidly evolves—with accelerating electrification and a surge in Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)—the role of Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) must fundamentally ch …
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    Sponsored by Fulcrum     DTECH® Source is the ultimate one-on-one connection between utilities and solution providers through fast-paced, 5-minute, one-on-one meetings. Explore innovations, build part …
    29AB
    As utilities modernize their grids, the need for IT and OT to work more closely together, and the rise of distributed energy resources (DERs) are creating unprecedented complexity. Running application …
    31AB
    Wildfires are one of the top risks faced by electric utilities today.  Fire season is year round.  California and the West have experienced a dramatic increase in the number and intensity of wildfires …
    25B
    Electric utilities are navigating a new era of grid complexity, driven by rapid growth in renewables, distributed energy resources (DERs), and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. At th …
    29CD
    Utilities today manage data spread across SCADA, field sensors, ERP, MDM, CIS, GIS, and customer systems. Oracle’s AI Data Platform (AIDP) provides the unified intelligence layer needed to integrate t …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    This Hub Session will provide a brief overview of an innovative AMI 2.0 solution that enables customers to add Level 2 EV charging without upgrading their electrical service and discussion of how US a …
    6E
    The increased adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in California has put pressure on distribution grids. Vehicle-grid-integration strategies, including EV managed charging, turn EVs into flexible grid …
    6D
    Grid edge and grid level Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) are important tools for utilities to manage DER assets and work with Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) to …
    10
    Risk assessment is a top priority for SDG&E as wildfire threats to California communities continue to intensify. Events like the Palisades and Eaton fires underscore the scale of the challenge. One of …
  3. Winners booth
    The Exhibit Excellence Awards at DTECH® honor exhibitors who go above and beyond to create standout displays that captivate attendees and elevate the event experience. This award recognizes innovation …
    Exhibitor Booths
    Fuel up while you explore the exhibit hall! On Thursday, February 5, enjoy complimentary coffee available at select sponsor booths. Grab a cup, connect with peers, and keep the conversations going as …
    Exhibit Hall
    Exhibit Hall
    Exhibit Hall
    Itron Booth #2715, Exhibit Hall
     DTECH® brings you a delightful array of networking opportunities to supercharge your experience alongside fellow utility professionals. Connect, collaborate, and amplify your connections like never b …
    Exhibit Hall
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    Exhibit Hall
    General Move-In
    Exhibit Hall
    General Move-In
    Exhibit Hall
    Target Move-In Only
    Exhibit Hall
    Target Move-In Only
    Exhibit Hall
    25C
    The American-Made program is your fast track to energy innovation. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, we incentivize innovation through prizes, collegiate competitions, vouchers, and opportuniti …
    10
    Join us for an inside look at how Nashville Electric Service (NES), one of the nation's largest public electric utilities, transformed its storm damage response with cutting-edge GIS technology. Faced …
    33AB
    Data center development is accelerating rapidly as AI workloads surge, driving both an increase in the number of new facilities and a significant rise in their power requirements. Utilities are strugg …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    Driving the need for greater resiliency utilities existing standalone FLISR systems are trending towards end of life. Successful modernization will rely on having more integrated approaches to their p …
    6C
    As the Irish energy market transforms under the pressures of decarbonization, network constraints, and rising C&I expectations, Flogas Energy is redefining what it means to be a modern energy provider …
    28AB
    As utilities modernize their distribution networks with broadband-enabled technologies, cybersecurity stakes have never been higher. This session presents a real-world case study of a utility’s compre …
    29CD
    Modern blackouts no longer unfold at human speed—they now cascade at machine speed.A comparative analysis of major outages across the United States, Spain, Italy, and Latin America reveals a 300-fold …
    28CD
    This session explores how to modernize the grid end‑to‑end by combining AMI, DER integration and AI‑driven data platforms. Austin Energy will frame the utility challenges of moving toward 100% carbon‑ …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    The low-voltage grid has become the frontline of the energy transition, yet it remains one of the least visible parts of the power system. This keynote takes a closer look at that challenge and introd …
    29CD
    In this presentation on the Lifecycle of the SDG&E Private LTE Network, we will cover - Designing for Utility Needs: Tailoring the Network  Design requirements, dimensioning, and planning Implementati …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    Data center growth is accelerating across the United States, creating new challenges for forecasting, interconnection, transmission planning, and long-term reliability. This session looks at how these …
    25B
    Speed-to-power is the currency of the modern energy sector. How can utilities support capacity buildout to serve large loads while protecting grid reliability, sustainability goals, and ratepayer affo …
    31AB
    To address accelerating demand growth and distribution system constraints, Alectra Utilities is strengthening its approach to Non-Wires Solutions (NWS) through the development of more responsive and f …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    Across the evolving landscape of the distribution grid, the ability to turn data into intelligence is redefining what’s possible. In this session, Tantalus Systems will share its vision for Unified In …
    6C
    Join Sensus to discover how PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest combined electric and natural gas utility, is revolutionizing grid management with cutting-edge RMS voltage monitoring. By deploying this techn …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    AI-First Utilities on the Cloud: Driving Reliability, Resilience, and Real-Time IntelligenceUtilities are under unprecedented pressure from aging infrastructure, grid complexity, reliability mandates, …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    As rapid technological advances- including the proliferation of AI, the explosive growth of Data Centers, and the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and fast EV charging- drive an unpre …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    As DER penetration, EV growth, and load volatility accelerate, distribution networks need real-time intelligence at the edge. This session explores how edge computing transforms traditional devices in …
    6D
    Utilities face growing pressure to accelerate electrification with precision. This session introduces a streamlined framework—Identify, Analyze, Target, Recruit, Coach, Measure—showing how EV intellig …
    29CD
    As distributed energy resources (DERs) continue to transform the power system, coordination across state, utility, and community levels is essential to achieving grid reliability and sustainable city …
    6C
    At Distributech 2024, we introduced a novel AI-powered framework within the ADMS ecosystem, enabling DSOs to achieve low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) grid visibility using existing GIS and AMI …
    29CD
    As utilities face rising operational complexity, workforce safety demands, and the need for faster coordination during routine operations and emergencies, mission critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) is emer …
    28CD
    Electric utilities face growing challenges from severe weather, aging infrastructure, and rising reliability expectations. This session explores how Habersham Electric Membership Corporation implement …
    6E
    The line between distribution system planning and operations is quickly disappearing as utilities modernize the grid. With growing pressure from electrification, customer-side technologies, and extrem …
    10
    As utility infrastructure ages and grid complexity increases, traditional protection schemes and time-based maintenance practice are no longer sufficient for maintaining high levels of system reliabil …
    25C
    Join us for a bite–sized but powerful conversation on how National Grid and Sensat are building the grid of the future – virtually. This session explores how one pilot scaled to a multi-region rollout …
    6B
    Kick off the Future Energy Leaders program with an evening of networking and insights! Connect with students, young professionals, and industry leaders looking to engage with the next generation of en …
    ABB Booth #3129, Exhibit Hall
    Sponsored by ABB
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    The evolution of the power grid is progressively shifting to a more complex system, introducing new challenges and vulnerabilities to grid stability. To keep up with these changes while maintaining re …
    32AB
    As electric grids around the world face unprecedented pressures from the rapid adoption of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), aging infrastructure, and mounting supply chain constraints, the importa …
    6F
    This panel will address recent developments in the regulation of nuclear energy and nuclear waste storage, and how they have affected, or might in the future affect, the expanded use of nuclear energy …
    3
    Meet-ups are designed to bring together individuals who share commonalities that hold significant value in shaping their identities, as well as allies who support them. Learn More About Meetups
    33C
    During this session, we will explore how utilities can evolve structurally and culturally to meet rising demands. We'll dive into topics like governance, talent, and operating models – discussing how …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    This session explores how digital tools and models at the transmission interface can streamline and de‑risk interconnection studies for new generation and large loads. It highlights practical insights …
    6D
    The demand for cleaner electric energy grows each year with electrification of data storage, mobility, space conditioning, vertical agriculture, industrial processes and more. Some say that America wi …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    Discover how innovative initiatives are enhancing reliability—today and tomorrow. Key Discussion Points: 1. The Case for Grid Modernization Aging infrastructure and rising complexity demand new approa …
    28CD
    Network Model Management, a key part of the asset lifecycle value chain, delivers significant value across the asset lifecycle by establishing a sustainable, single source of truth for grid network da …
    6D
    As utilities modernize their distribution networks, the grid edge has become a focal point for innovation and customer value. In this fireside chat, leaders from Ameren and ComEd will share how their …
    29AB
    As clean energy goals accelerate in the United States and around the world, renewable energy (e.g., PV, wind) penetration continues to increase in electric power systems. Conventional synchronous mach …
    29AB
    When Great River Energy (GRE) launched what would become America’s largest DLR deployment, it wasn’t aiming for headlines--it was answering the hard questions facing nearly every utility today: How we …
    28E
    As the U.S. electrical grid faces increasing stress from aging infrastructure and evolving load profiles, the demand for high power quality has never been more critical. The rapid growth of datacenter …
    28E
    Digital substations can be invaluable assets for T&D network owners and operators since they offer pathways to increased resilience and reliability through digital data gathering, communication, and e …
    25B
    This course provides an examination of the fundamentals of electric utility supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems with a focus on case studies, industry best practices, and applicat …
    25C
    This dynamic, utility-focused course explores how Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) can be adapted and enhanced to support the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). As DER …
    25A
    As wildfires become more frequent, destructive, and complex, utilities must adopt a forward-leaning, technologyenabledapproach to resilience. This four-hour Grid University course is designed for prof …
    30E
    This intensive four-hour course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of modern Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), its evolution, future direction, and best practices for successfu …
    31C
    This course provides a foundation to attendees who may be unfamiliar with cyber-security principles, concepts and methods, and then explains how the power utility Operations Technology (OT) environmen …
    33AB
    Asset management provides a structured approach for making informed decisions about reliability, risk, and cost, while strengthening communication with regulators and organizational leadership. This G …
    25B
    This course provides an in depth look at the systems that utilize supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) information, functionality, and secure networks for advanced applications. Key topics …
    25C
    This course presents best practices for distributed energy resource (DER) Management from today’s real-life deployments. Throughout the course, audience participation is encouraged, inviting you to sh …
    25A
    The proliferation of Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) introduces significant challenges to effective grounding, primarily due to their distinct characteristics compared to traditional synchronous gener …
    30E
    The proposed course will provide attendees with an in-depth real world look at the world of utility regulation. Participants will leave the session with a base of knowledge of key regulatory topics, m …
    31C
    In today’s evolving distribution systems, microgrids play a vital role in enhancing reliability and resiliency, enabling seamless integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), and improving powe …
    25A
    Distribution feeder circuits have traditionally been designed as radial feeds, with the voltage being the highest at the substation and the lowest at the end of the circuit. This allows the voltage to …
    25B
    In an era defined by escalating climate risks, severe weather volatility, and mounting regulatory scrutiny, electric utilities must rapidly modernize their emergency management strategies. This four-h …
    28E
    As the electric power grid experiences unprecedented demand growth driven by data centers, electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen production, and crypto mining, effective planning for large load integratio …
    31C
    As utilities modernize grid operations and prepare for a more connected, data-driven future, Private LTE (PLTE) networks are quickly becoming foundational infrastructure. This Grid University session …
    5AB
    This workshop brings together AI developers, technology companies, and utilities to address developing, deploying and scaling AI technologies at utilities using collaborative innovation through EPRI’s …
    11AB
    The demands facing grid operators are changing swiftly: power thirsty AI data centers, clean (but variable) generation sources, and extreme weather events are testing the power grid like never before. …
    29CD
    Time-synchronous measurements from low-voltage sensors, such as meters, can open the door to a new class of distribution-system diagnostics that were previously impractical at scale. This session demo …
    3
     Meet-ups are designed to bring together individuals who share commonalities that hold significant value in shaping their identities, as well as allies who support them. Learn More About Meetups
    28AB
    As Data center load growth, DER proliferation, and aging infrastructure place unprecedented stress on the power grid, utilities must move beyond traditional reactive operations toward intelligent, ant …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    This session reveals how major European utilities are going from operational firefighting to AI-powered transformation in months, not years. You'll see the playbook: AI-augmented field operations, rea …
    29CD
    SCE’s vision for an AI-powered system in its Digital Grid Services network operations center aims to revolutionize incident management of telecom equipment. This project encompasses a bespoke full-sta …
    28CD
    Duke Energy and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) are both using advanced planning and AI to prepare their grids for the rising demand from electric vehicles (EVs). Two separate presentations will outli …
    28CD
    In 2024, Hurricanes Francine and Helene left millions without power across the Southeast, exposing the urgent need for more accurate outage predictions and faster, more coordinated restoration efforts …
    5AB
    PG&E is fundamentally transforming its wildfire mitigation strategy by implementing a scalable, programmatic aerial inspection program that utilizes drones, high-resolution imagery, and advanced data …
    5AB
    Drawing on the experience of Western utilities like Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), this session provides a replicable roadmap for building wildfire resilience under real-world constraints …
    28E
    This course extends the morning’s Introduction to IEEE 1815 (DNP3) by looking at more advanced usage of DNP3, interoperability issues and cybersecurity for DNP3. This course will discuss consideration …
    10
    Utilities are continually challenged to maintain vegetation programs that are safe, consistent, and effective—especially as workforce turnover and climate risks accelerate. Immersive Augmented Reality …
    25C
    Connect with innovative energy startups, industry leaders, and investors at the Initiate Startup Program Reception, proudly sponsored by Joules.
    28AB
    Each panelist will present one aspect of the system. Jonathan Woldemariam, SDG&E Director of Wildfire, will present high priority use cases to include the prediction of overhead and underground conduc …
    32AB
    This session offers an anecdotal look at MPC's ongoing efforts to enhance resiliency, maintenance, and recovery across its electric grid. It will highlight how MPC is leveraging all smart sensors to m …
    6C
    Most utility EV managed charging programs focus solely on peak load reduction; however, these programs can offer far more than that, delivering a range of benefits to both the grid and the customer th …
    32AB
    As part of the Joint Utility Maximo Project (JUMP), Montana Dakota Utility (MDU) successfully modernized its gas and electric operations by replacing inefficient paper-based processes with Locusview’s …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    An open secret exists among grid planners: there's a big gap between having a value framework and really understanding the impacts of planning decisions on grid performance. Integrated Grid Planning i …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    As extreme weather events grow in frequency and severity, utilities need more than historical averages—they need actionable, real-time intelligence. This session dives into the technical workflows tha …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    The traditional electric grid was built as a one-way street: power flowed from massive, centralized plants down to passive consumers. Today, the rapid rise of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)-from …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    Distribution lateral circuits have long relied on basic protection devices — (reclosers, sectionalizers, and fuses) to maintain reliability. But today’s grid faces new challenges: DER integration, ele …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    As utilities advance their grid‑modernization strategies—including AMI 2.0 upgrades, DERMS integration, and Distribution Automation—the connectivity architecture becomes a foundational decision. In th …
    25A
    Building on the technical foundations covered in the Grid Edge Intelligence Hub session, this second segment shifts into an open, peer‑to‑peer round‑table discussion. Co‑presented by Duquesne Light Co …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    As electric utilities modernize grid communications, advanced metering infrastructure is increasingly influenced by network architecture decisions. The emergence of utility-owned Private LTE networks …
    31AB
    An overview of IEEE 1815, aka DNP3, the most widely-used SCADA protocol in North American electric utilities. The course covers modern SCADA concepts and how DNP3 implements them. The design concepts …
    31AB
    As utility microgrids integrate more renewable energy generation, it is important to assess how inverter-based resources (IBRs) contribute to microgrid stability and resilience. Microgrids with high l …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    Energy organizations face mounting pressure to safeguard operations against evolving cyber and operational risks. C-level executives view improvements to the industrial network and security systems di …
    9
    This workshop is designed to equip utility leaders, planners, and engineers with a clear, actionable strategy for de-risking substantial grid modernization investments. The curriculum has been broken …
    3
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    Utility VIP Lounge 6
    Meet-ups are designed to bring together individuals who share commonalities that hold significant value in shaping their identities, as well as allies who support them. This IOU Meetup is for UTILITIE …
    10
    This panel brings together technology and operations leaders to explore how IT/OT convergence and artificial intelligence are reshaping the modern electric utility. Speakers will examine the rapid shi …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity is making grid models more accessible through efforts like the Feeder of the Future Prize and the Grid Kitchen grid model library. If every utilit …
    Ballroom 20
    Step into the dynamic world of brand transformation with Sara Riis-Carstensen, the visionary mastermind behind LEGO’s meteoric rise to global acclaim. In this keynote, Sara unveils the process of craf …
    Rady Shell
    Our opening keynote speakers will set the tone for the event, offering a true vision for the future of the utility industry. Hear directly from utility leaders as they share perspectives that are grou …
    Ballroom 20
    The world's demand for computation and AI is skyrocketing and so is the need for energy to power it. Amazon is projected to invest over $118 billion in tech infrastructure this year alone, much of it …
    Ballroom 20
     Lunch will be served at 11:45 AM with keynote starting at 12:00 PM   Most companies hit an “innovation drought,” struggling to produce breakthrough ideas. Let alone do it consistently. So how do Sili …
    Ballroom 20
    Lunch will be served at 11:45 AM with keynote starting at 12:00 PM   Storytelling is the #1 business skill necessary to connect, motivate, and lead people in today’s world. Stories compel us to engage …
    Ballroom 20
    Dex Hunter-Torricke spent a decade helping the tech industry’s biggest names figure out how to talk about, brand, and share news of breakthrough products. This has given him unparalleled access to the …
    6E
    Salt River Project (SRP) are leading the way in grid modernization by integrating intelligent sensing technologies, predictive analytics, and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) to enhance …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    Distribution utilities are facing rapidly increasing interconnection volumes and growing complexity in distribution engineering and grid planning. Manual processes are reaching their limits, and the a …
    29AB
    Overview: In this session, 3 utility panelists will share real-world experiences and insights from commissioning and operating utility-owned microgrids. As more utilities move from planning to impleme …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    Accurate distribution-system topology has become foundational for modern grid-edge operations, yet many utilities still rely on incomplete or outdated connectivity models. This session presents a rigo …
    29AB
    Join us for a deep dive into Oncor’s implementation of automation tools designed to support the unprecedented customer growth seen in Texas. Approximately 80,000+ new customers join Oncor’s service te …
    3
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    25A
    This session will explore how grid flexibility programs must evolve as portfolios scale and shift from system-level peak management to addressing local distribution constraints. As centralized control …
    26AB
    As utilities transition from traditional system-wide dispatch to more targeted demand-side strategies, programs must evolve to incorporate locational intelligence and low voltage grid awareness. This …
    31AB
    Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) is pioneering a model for long-duration energy storage (LDES) and sustainable community development through the Questa Green Hydrogen Project—a multi-site initia …
    25A
    Grid upgrades and expansions are facing a timeline crisis. In regions like California, the average time to plan, permit, and build transmission projects has nearly doubled, from 8 years to over 15 yea …
    29AB
    Entergy has experienced significant growth as data centers and other industrial companies relocate to its four-state service area of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. But Entergy's vast netw …
    6F
    Utilities are facing increasing reliability challenges driven by accelerating electrification, weather-driven peak demand and outages. These pressures are exposing the limits of traditional planning a …
    10
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    Use reliability analysis to evaluate your distribution system's response to likely events. Locations and the actual consequences of events that occurred over the previous years should fuel the analysi …
    6E
    Utility companies are increasingly turning to advanced geospatial technologies, such as AI-driven image detection, drones, and LiDAR, to improve the accuracy of location data for asset management and …
    5AB
    Get an inside look at Xcel Energy's multi-year grid modernization journey. Discover how the deployment of a consolidated ADMS/OMS is transforming outage management and wildfire risk reduction through …
    6C
    Utilities across the geographies are operating in a rapidly shifting landscape defined by grid modernization, accelerating DER adoption, extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and rising customer expe …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    This panel focuses on how utilities can modernize the grid edge without replacing existing infrastructure.The discussion centers on IoT and cellular connectivity as the foundation that enables grid-ed …
    6D
    As utilities and regulators face mounting pressure to modernize the grid, improve resilience, and unlock demand-side flexibility, performance-based ratemaking (PBR) is gaining traction as a powerful r …
    6C
    As utilities accelerate their grid modernization journeys, data analytics is emerging as the cornerstone for transforming operations, improving reliability, and managing climate-driven risks. This ses …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    Next‑generation SF₆‑free gas‑insulated switchgear is reshaping the path to grid modernization. In this session, we’ll explore how these sustainable technologies can match, or even reduce, the footprin …
    Utility VIP Lounge 6
    Meet-ups are designed to bring together individuals who share commonalities that hold significant value in shaping their identities, as well as allies who support them. This Muni/ Public Power/ Coop M …
    28CD
    As utilities accelerate grid modernization to meet evolving reliability, efficiency, and decarbonization goals, Volt-VAR Optimization (VVO) has emerged as a cornerstone technology. This presentation e …
    25A
    Leading utilities are already on the path of integrating and applying generative AI within their organizations. The discussion aims to uncover the experiences, insights, and challenges associated with …
    25B
    AbstractGenAI is a fast-approaching reality across all aspects of business including industrial operations. In power utilities, managing safety and reliability while securing these industrial environm …
    Rady Shell
    6F
     Your comprehensive guide to making the most out of your event experience! Whether you're a first-time attendee or looking to maximize your participation, this tour is designed to help you navigate th …
    33AB
    In the age of utility transformation, success hinges not just on infrastructure modernization—but on the technology and culture that drive customer experience (CX). This session will reveal how leadin …
    28AB
    Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) is Oklahoma's largest electric company, serving more than 907,000 customers in Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The utility is anticipating the rapid adoption of flexibl …
    31AB
    With the rapid growth in demand, data centers are increasingly looking for on-site power generation and storage solutions to relieve grid constraints and navigate utility interconnection delays. Innov …
    6F
    The first year under the new federal administration has brought sweeping changes to U.S. energy policy - reviving fossil fuel incentives, reassessing decarbonization targets, and fast-tracking permitt …
    Rady Shell
    Engage with industry experts, innovators, and fellow visionaries who are all here to drive the future of energy. This isn't just an event; it's your gateway to a network that empowers progress and inn …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    Utilities are under growing pressure from extreme weather, workforce constraints, and rising customer expectations — making AI a critical enabler of operational performance during grid emergencies. Th …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    Utilities have no shortage of reliability data—but many still struggle to translate SAIDI, SAIFI, and CEMI insights into consistent execution, scalable processes, and defensible investment decisions. …
    26AB
    The need for more efficient interconnection processes is more critical than ever. This session will delve into the latest advancements in AI-augmented workflow automation tailored to the interconnecti …
    5AB
    This transmission workshop is designed to equip utility professionals with the immediate operational tools and long-term strategic planning frameworks necessary to modernize the electric grid for the …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    Could your innovative ideas be the money-winning solutions we’re looking for? At the Grid Edge Intelligence Knowledge Hub, attendees will learn about the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of El …
    6E
    As we step into the era of electrification, utilities are facing the exciting challenge of exponential load growth over the next decade. Maximizing the utilization of existing grid infrastructure is a …
    29AB
    This session presents the design and operationalization of PG&E’s fully redundant synchrophasor data architecture, developed in collaboration with Quanta Technology. The presentation will detail the e …
    29AB
     In 2023 DTE embarked on a 5-year transformative journey to enhance grid reliability and operational efficiency through the implementation of Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR) …
    32AB
    The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) both highlight that a significant portion of utility capital spending ($500-700B) over the next decade will be directed toward d …
    29AB
    Customers want electricity that is safe, affordable and reliable. Some want it to be clean. Most of them are connected to the grid. Some require new service connections or interconnections. Here is th …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    The grid is evolving faster than many of our traditional planning approaches were designed to handle. Rapid renewable growth, new load from electrification and data centers, shifting policy signals, a …
    6C
    To attend this event, you must register separately. The cost is $299, and it can be added to your registration when registering or by visiting the registration resource center to review your existing …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    STATCOM applications are now widespread, helping mitigate voltage deviation issues across a wide range of causes. For rapidly changing loads, the standard approach is fast open-loop control and nettin …
    6C
    As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to accelerate, aligning the goals of automakers and utilities is critical to ensure the grid can accommodate higher EV penetration without compromising affo …
    29CD
    As utilities face growing pressure to modernize and decarbonize, technology alone is not enough—organizations must evolve their operating models and workforce strategies in tandem. National Grid, in c …
    26AB
    As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented energy demand, utilities need to scale capacity quickly, affordably, and reliably. New technologies can unlock capacity on the existing grid, helping ut …
    26AB
    As utilities modernize their grid operations, the implementation of Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) across multiple operating companies presents both significant opportunities and comp …
    25C
    Join leaders from top global utility-focused accelerator programs as they unpack the critical role these initiatives play in transforming the electric grid and driving utility innovation. Learn how pr …
    6C
    Across North America, tribes are advancing energy sovereignty through resilient microgrids, distributed energy resources, and long-term strategies that strengthen self-determination and local economic …
    26AB
    As utilities race to modernize critical infrastructure and prepare for a more electrified, decentralized, and data-driven future, Southern California Edison (SCE) is leading the charge with a bold str …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    The electric grid is evolving fast—and utilities are under pressure to deliver greater resilience, flexibility, and efficiency in an increasingly complex environment. With the integration of distribut …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    Utilities juggle with aging assets, severe weather risk, and rising load, all while crews and budgets stay tight. What separates the best operators is not more data. It is the ability to turn risk sig …
    10
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    At the Digitizing the Grid Knowledge Hub, attendees will learn about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity’s American-Made Digitizing Utilities Prize Round 3: Resilient Grid Innova …
    26AB
    In response to the substantial increase in electricity demand driven by EV adoption, vehicle and home electrification, and the continued growth of distributed solar and behind-the-meter systems, PG&E …
    6E
    Haugland Group's emergency management team needed a system that could handle huge tasks -- like Hurricane Sandy. That system got stress-tested even further in the Virgin Islands after Hurricanes Irma …
    26AB
    The energy sector is at an inflection point as unprecedented load growth from data centers and AI accelerates the need for grid modernization. In this fireside chat, leaders from Google Cloud and Next …
    D/E Lobby, G Lobby, or A Lobby
    D/E Lobby, G Lobby, or A Lobby
    D/E Lobby, G Lobby, or A Lobby
    D/E Lobby
    D/E Lobby, G Lobby, or A Lobby
    6F
    How do you convince regulators to approve forward-looking resilience investments when traditional cost-benefit frameworks weren't designed for climate uncertainty? This panel tackles the regulatory ch …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    An AI‑driven online chatbot designed to locate engineering specifications and applicable standards, helping ensure the most suitable product is selected for critical infrastructure projects. The tool …
    6F
    With more than $1 trillion in utility capital investment projected over the next several years, utilities are under mounting pressure to deliver capital projects with greater speed, consistency, and r …
    29CD
    AI isn’t the future of the utility industry — it’s the unlock happening right now. In this high‑energy session, industry leaders will reveal how AI agents are transforming the grid from end to end: bo …
    Reliability & Resiliency - Booth #UL741
    This session will allow the audience to hear from an investor-owned utility and a grid controls product vendor about their plans to improve reliability and resilience through the deployment of advance …
    32AB
    Utilities are under pressure to deliver reliable and cost-effective power in the face of rising load demand and DER growth with infrastructure that is aging in critical areas of the grid.  Advanced Me …
    31AB
    Reliability and resiliency challenges confront every utility—whether from extreme weather, equipment failures, cyber threats, or shifting load dynamics. In this session, utility leaders share firsthan …
    28CD
    Modernizing and digitizing grid planning, operations, and field work rapidly fast to handle extreme-weather risk, aging assets, and a surge in DERs and regulated driven load, including data centers —a …
    31AB
    Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, posing substantial challenges to electric utilities in maintaining reliable services. The growing frequency of storms highlights the urgen …
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    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    Secondary equipment will be the major innovation driver of utilities, as most novel business models rely on data and algorithms that require massive computational power to generate value, be it classi …
    6D
    Duke Energy is facing increasingly challenging problems in our Grid Modernization journey. Challenges span from solving complex network optimizations as we work to harness the power of our distributed …
    26AB
    Utilities are navigating a surge of challenges—aging infrastructure, affordability pressures, load growth, evolving software and data, and extreme weather. Wherever you are on the AMI wave—1.0, 1.5, 2 …
    Meeting Point- Lobby C
    To attend this tour, you must add it to your registration. This tour is an additional cost to attend and can be added to your registration when registering or by visiting the registration resource cen …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    A forward-looking approach to vegetation management is needed to meet the evolving challenges of wildfire mitigation efficiently. In this session, Logic20/20 will share how they co-developed and deplo …
    31AB
    For CIOs, the challenge isn’t finding AI—it’s scaling it fast enough to accelerate transformation across the entire organization. This session outlines five essential steps utilities must take to move …
    11AB
    As utilities face mounting pressure to modernize infrastructure while meeting rising customer expectations, two critical capabilities have emerged: seamless customer communication/experiences and scal …
    26AB
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    6D
    As California accelerates its transition to electric transportation, utilities are grappling with how to scale programs that serve grid reliability, affordability, and decarbonization objectives while …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    Integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) can be complex—but also full of opportunity. In this session, SMUD shares how it’s scaling smarter at the grid edge through grid-aware devices, DERMS, d …
    31AB
    The rise of distributed energy resources (DERs) is overwhelming utility engineering teams with manual, repetitive study tasks. At Dominion Energy, a small team of engineers decided to fix that from th …
    26AB
    This presentation will describe how a major US electric utility greatly reduced operations and maintenance expenses and significantly improved cybersecurity by unifying secure remote access, automated …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    As utilities adopt private cellular networks to support smart grid infrastructure and critical operations, secure device connectivity is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical. In this joint session …
    10
    As wildfire risk accelerates across the West, utilities are evolving their fire prevention and response strategies to protect infrastructure and communities. In this panel, leaders from Portland Gener …
    11AB
    To attend this event, you must register separately. This event is free and can be added to your registration when registering or by visiting the registration resource center to review your existing re …
    32AB
    As climate change intensifies and regulatory pressure increases, utilities face mounting challenges in managing vegetation to prevent outages and wildfires. This session explores how advanced data ana …
    11AB
    The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and the growing use of heat pumps for building decarbonization create new opportunities—and challenges—for utilities. This panel will discuss the pilot project fund …
    29CD
    Municipal utilities are uniquely positioned to lead the charge in smart city transformation—but only with the right communications and technology strategy in place. This session provides a deep dive i …
    29CD
    Utility companies play a key role in smart cities. Electric companies, working in partnership with city officials, technology companies, consultants, and several other institutions are among the major …
    3
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    Sails Terrace and Upper Level Outdoor Terrace
    Where food trucks, interactive games, and industry peers converge to create an atmosphere of collaboration and excitement! LEARN MORE
    25C
    Join us in recognizing three exceptional startups as we present them with the award for the best pitch of the week! These startups have been carefully assessed based on their financial and technical v …
    25C
    Artificial intelligence and advanced analytics are transforming how utilities plan, operate, and manage risk across the grid. In this session, startups will showcase software-driven solutions that imp …
    25C
    This session features a diverse group of startups developing emerging technologies for the energy sector, including AI-driven software, analytics, security, customer insights, and operational intellig …
    25C
    From long-duration energy storage to next-generation grid infrastructure, these startups are developing the physical technologies that enable a modern, reliable power system. This session highlights i …
    25C
    Utilities are increasingly relying on connected devices, sensors, and aerial technologies to gain real-time visibility into grid assets and conditions. This session features startups using IoT, drones …
    28AB
    Extreme weather events – whether wind-driven storms or prolonged drought conditions - are testing the resilience of today’s electric grid like never before.  While utilities have made major strides in …
    32AB
    Our panel discussion will hear from the Utility industry leaders on how Utilities are employing a multi-faceted approach to serve the soaring demand from Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and data center …
    5AB
    In this focused panel conversation, Technosylva, AiDASH, and Arizona Public Service (APS) will explore how the intersection of advanced wildfire risk modeling, vegetation intelligence, and asset healt …
    11AB
    Navigating the conversation around what everyone’s unique needs are can be complex, but it is more important than ever. It has already been proven that emphasizing your people, asking what their uniqu …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    The substation is rapidly evolving from hard-wired, device-based designs to centralized and virtualized protection, automation, and control. In this session, Nokia moderates a discussion with key ecos …
    29AB
    As climate-driven threats become more severe and localized, utilities across the country are adapting their resilience planning to reflect region-specific risks. From wildfire mitigation to storm hard …
    Meeting Point- Lobby C
    To attend this tour, you must add it to your registration. This tour costs $75 to attend and can be added to your registration when registering or by visiting the registration resource center to revie …
    28AB
    As grid modernization accelerates, energy providers face increasing challenges in integrating new equipment within a more complex and dynamic power system. Switchgear automation plays a pivotal role i …
    25B
    Utility construction is on the front lines of an energy revolution, driven by infrastructure needs for AI Data Centers, DER integration, System Hardening to support wildfire mitigation programs, and m …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    Utilities are moving beyond exploratory AI pilots and toward scalable, governed “digital workforces” that enhance outage response, asset management, and regulatory compliance. Following a unique rapid …
    28AB
    Like many major utilities, Xcel Energy was struggling with a complex legacy data platform, siloed teams, and a lack of operational maturity required to meet the demands of modern grid management. The …
    6D
    As lower-carbon fleet vehicles scale from pilot to portfolio, the most valuable lessons are emerging not from theory, but from the field. This session brings together leaders translating fleet data in …
    31AB
    DER data is not new to Con Edison—it has been a persistent and complex challenge since the team first embarked on centralizing DER information three years ago through an MVP. Now, equipped with years …
    6F
    Utility Network Operations Centers (NOCs) are at an inflection point. As grid infrastructure becomes more distributed, software-defined, and data-rich, traditional dispatch-centric operating models fo …
    33C
    These Breakout Sessions are sponsor-led that provide in-depth insights on key industry topics. These sessions offer attendees the opportunity to engage with experts, explore innovative solutions, and …
    25A
    The utility industry stands at a critical inflection point. Legacy infrastructure, built for predictable load, is now facing a massive double-whammy: unprecedented, high-density load growth from elect …
    5AB
    Presenters from throughout the workshop will reconvene to discuss lessons learned regarding technology deployment, data integration challenges, and the rapid evolution of tools for vegetation manageme …
    5AB
    This high-level discussion brings together utility leaders, including representatives from Southern California Edison, PG&E, SDG&E, New York Power Authority, and more. The panelists will outline strat …
    29CD
    Dominion Energy is laying the groundwork for a smarter, more predictive approach to asset management—one that begins with data. As part of a multi-year transformation, the company is focusing on build …
    29CD
    As the electric grid faces unprecedented challenges from extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and distributed energy integration, artificial intelligence is emerging as a critical enabler of grid re …
    31AB
    The modernization of power grids is a critical imperative driven by surging energy demand, the integration of renewables, and the resilience challenges posed by extreme weather and aging infrastructur …
    Digitalizing the Grid - Booth #6045
    Grid modernization involved massive capital investments, including the deployment of ADMS alongside thousands of smart devices, such as reclosers, voltage regulators, capacitor controllers, and fault …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    As energy systems decentralize and electrification surges, grid infrastructure must adapt to keep up with the volume and speed of power demand. In this presentation, leaders from JST Power Equipment a …
    6D
    This panel will feature leaders from PG&E, Xcel Energy, and TECO Energy in a lively roundtable discussion of the specific use cases and contexts that are driving their respective AMI 2.0 deployment st …
    5AB
    This foundational session sets the stage by exploring the key drivers behind increasing wildfire threats and regional variations in risk. Attendees will gain insight into the sophisticated methodologi …
    26AB
    Global utilities are grappling with the same urgent dilemma — billions in required upgrades, and only a fraction of the capital needed to address them at once. Xcel Energy, which manages a large terri …
    11AB
    The electrical utilities industry is experiencing substantial transformations due to technological advancements, regulatory changes, employee turnover, and shifting consumer demands. Recent OECD job r …
    10
    Transmission infrastructure is critical to grid stability, yet traditional inspection methods often fall short in providing the speed, accuracy, and insights needed to proactively manage asset health. …
    Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143
    Eversource is transforming utility operations through two major enterprise-wide programs: Mobile Work Management (MWM) and Work Order Lifecycle (WOLC). The MWM Program has modernized how work is plann …
    6B
    To attend this event, you must register separately. This event is UTILITY ONLY, free to attend, and can be added to your registration when registering or by visiting the registration resource center t …
    9
    The nation’s wastewater sector represents a substantial municipal energy load, driven primarily by high-intensity aeration required for nutrient removal. By understanding and facilitating the implemen …
    Panel Moderator
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    As affordability pressures rise and electrification accelerates, US utilities are planning new ways to tap distributed energy resources (DERs) to keep the grid reliable and costs down. But to make DER …
    29AB
    With great data comes great opportunity, both to use the grid more efficiently and protect the system. Great River Energy (GRE) has deployed two kinds of Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) sensors. The first a …
    28CD
    As Ontario accelerates its grid modernization efforts, Hydro One is leading the charge with a customer-centric flexibility initiative that aligns with the province’s mandate for non-wires alternatives …
    26AB
    As utilities modernize and integrate increasingly diverse data sources, the need for a unified, flexible, and insight-driven data architecture becomes critical. In this session, we explore how graph d …
    6E
    As utilities accelerate grid modernization, Southern Company is setting a new standard with its Meter Intelligence Hub—an integrated, cloud-native analytics platform that fuses machine learning, AI ag …
    29AB
    Energy storage technologies are rapidly emerging as pivotal assets in the evolving distribution ecosystem. Their inherent flexibility offers significant opportunities for enhancing grid reliability, i …
    6A
    *Must sign up in registration* Topics: 1. Grid Modernization & Capacity Challenges 2. Policy & Regulation 3. Reliability & Resilience Strategies 4. Cyber & Physical Security 5. Energy Storage  6. Dist …
    11AB
    If you work with ADMS, AMI, or grid analytics, and want to improve operational trust in your data, this is the session for you. In January 2025, Salt River Project (SRP) completed its cutover to a new …
    6D
    Utilities are actively working to define and demonstrate the value of managed and bidirectional charging, collectively known as vehicle-grid integration (VGI), have for the grid. This panel of VGI exp …
    29AB
    Utility vegetation management is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by emerging technologies, such as satellite imaging, LiDAR, artificial intelligence, condition-based maintenance, tree health …
    3
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    10
    One of our clients struggled with controlling construction paving costs. Although well versed in utility work, often field decisions were made without full understanding of downstream paving implicati …
    28AB
    As the energy landscape evolves, grid modernization has become a cornerstone for ensuring resilience, efficiency, and sustainability in the face of growing demand, distributed energy resources, and cl …
    Grid Edge Intelligence - Booth #4845
    The rapid growth of inverter-based resources (IBRs) and the rise of sensitive loads such as AI-driven data centers are reshaping grid dynamics, making system strength harder to predict and manage. Tra …
    Exhibit Hall
    Need a breather and some refreshment on the show floor? Swing by our awesome Voltage and Vince receptions happening at select booths. Grab a drink, kick back, and indulge in some quick chats with fell …
    Exhibit Hall
    Need a breather and some refreshment on the show floor? Swing by our awesome Voltage and Vince receptions happening at select booths. Grab a drink, kick back, and indulge in some quick chats with fell …
    28AB
    ComEd’s Voltage Management Demonstration (VMD) project is a targeted initiative focused on enhancing grid performance under contingency conditions in areas with high DER penetration. It leverages the …
    6D
    As distributed solar PV adoption accelerates, utilities face mounting voltage volatility on distribution feeders, particularly at the grid edge. In response, Hawaiian Electric (HECO) has launched a se …
    Exhibitor Booths
    Welcome to the hotspot of productivity and networking! Join participating sponsors as they host the perfect playground to mix, mingle, and level up your networking game. Get ready to maximize your con …
    Exhibitor Booths
    Welcome to the hotspot of productivity and networking! Join participating sponsors as they host the perfect playground to mix, mingle, and level up your networking game. Get ready to maximize your con …
    6E
    SMUD is deploying Next Gen AMI and integrating Distributed Intelligence capabilities with their ADMS/DERMS system to bring grid edge level monitoring and controls into real-time operations. The new fu …
    31AB
    The electric utility landscape is being transformed and reshaped with renewable, clean, and more resilient energy solutions. There are also unprecedented challenges in the industry including an increa …
    10
    Microgrids offer unique pathways to resilience, new revenue streams, and sustainability. But every microgrid is unique, which means delivering reliable projects requires far more than acknowledgement …
    5AB
    This workshop is designed to equip utility leaders, engineers, and planners with the practical, multi-faceted look necessary to effectively analyze, mitigate, and manage the growing threat of wildfire …
    5AB
    The opening address will establish the urgency of utility-related wildfire risk and define the electric sector's leadership role in prevention and mitigation. It will also detail what it means to move …
    10
    This panel will challenge conventional grid planning processes and discuss how Virtual Power Plants are delivering hundreds of reliable megawatts across North America. Unlike traditional peaker plants …
    6B
    Please join us for the Women at DTECH Lunch, where we’ll discuss career growth, leadership, and hear from leading women shaping the future of energy. From Grid to Grit: Navigating Industry Change and …
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    Join us for an inclusive lunch at DTECH 2026, bringing together women, underrepresented groups, and allies who are shaping the future of energy, together. This networking event creates space for meani …
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    The changing energy industry demands deep transformation, from the workforce up through utility operations. This panel brings together powerhouse women leading the utility industry to share how they’r …