Intelligent Connectivity: Building the Next‑Generation Network Platform for AMI, DER, and Grid Modernization – Part 2

February 04, 2026
25A
Digital Transformation , Peer to Peer Exchange , Communication Networks

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 Company, Nokia and Itron, the conversation will explore real‑world strategies for combining private cellular, RF mesh, and PLC to enable full device coverage, resilient network performance, and responsive grid‑edge operations. Participants will dive deeper into architectural considerations—including flattened mesh designs and bellwether meter connectivity—while exchanging experiences, questions, and lessons learned with industry peers.
Attendees will walk away with both practical design concepts and peer‑sourced perspectives to guide the development of scalable, future‑ready network platforms.

Join us as the conversation kicks off at 10:15 AM in the Grid Edge Intelligence Hub session and continues here in a collaborative roundtable discussion.

Session Sponsored by Itron

Speakers
John Sala
John Sala, Senior IT Manager - Advanced Metering and Operations Applications - Duquesne Light Company
Jan Forslow
Jan Forslow, Sr. Solutions Architect for Network Solutions - Itron, Inc.
Ali Shah
Ali Shah, Head of Technology - Enterprise Mobile Networks - Nokia Corporation