2026 Event Schedule

 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 analytics, AI, and remote sensing technologies are transforming vegetation management from a reactive, cycle-based process into a proactive, risk-based strategy.

Sharper Shape will demonstrate how integrating high-resolution aerial imagery, LiDAR, and machine learning creates a comprehensive, prioritized view of vegetation risks—empowering utilities to make data-driven decisions that reduce costs, improve reliability, and enhance safety.

Joining the discussion, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will share real-world insights from implementing these data-driven strategies at scale, including lessons learned, operational impacts, and measurable outcomes. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of:

How to build a predictive vegetation management program

Practical steps for moving from reactive trimming to risk-based prioritization

The benefits and ROI of integrating advanced analytics into existing workflows

Whether you’re a utility executive, operations leader, or vegetation management professional, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to strengthen grid resilience while optimizing resources.

Sponsored by Sharper Shape