Keynote Session: Opening Night Keynote and Concert

February 02, 2026
Rady Shell
Keynote Session

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 grounded in the operational realities of today, yet inherently connected with the limitless possibilities of tomorrow. These discussions will be tied into the full event - focusing on how our collective work transcends infrastructure to ensure every family and business has reliable, daily access to power.

Following an opening that emphasizes the critical role of industry partnerships, Itron CEO Tom Deitrich will take the stage to outline how data is fueling a reimagined, interconnected grid for the modern utility. He’ll be joined by top leaders from San Diego Gas & Electric, Pacific Gas & Electric and Duke Energy to individually explore what that looks like on a practical level when it comes to solving real-world problems like wildfire mitigation, affordability, grid-edge visibility and much more. 

Stay for the opening concert with Recycled Percussion — new to DTECH this year! It’s an unforgettable, high-energy event, and best of all, it’s free to attend!

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Speakers
Stephanie Kolodziej
Stephanie Kolodziej, Group Vice President, Energy - Clarion Events
Scott Crider
Scott Crider, President - SDG&E
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton, Founder/CEO , Zipline
Mike Delaney
Mike Delaney, Vice President – Strategy and Innovation - PG&E
Tom Deitrich
Tom Deitrich, President and CEO - Itron
Richard Donaldson
Richard Donaldson, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer - Duke Energy