Learn how utilities are transforming customer engagement through technology, programs, and personalized service.

As customer expectations evolve, utilities are reimagining engagement through digital platforms, personalized communications, energy programs, and equity-focused solutions. This track highlights how utilities build trust, improve satisfaction, and deliver value while addressing the diverse needs of customers. Learn how data, technology, and human-centered design strengthen utility-customer relationships.

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Unlocking Customer Flexibility: Lessons from Ontario and Beyond

February 05, 2026

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 (NWAs).

Education Sessions

Building Resilience in Outage Management: A Forward-Looking Approach to Preparedness, Response, and Communication

February 02, 2026

Utilities are navigating rising expectations for reliability, transparency, and customer engagement in outage management. To meet these demands, CenterPoint Energy, in partnership with DataCapable, has advanced its approach through strategic technology adoption and the implementation of transformative digital tools designed to support all customer segments during significant grid events.

Education Sessions

Valuing Vehicle-Grid Integration: Rates, Programs, and Customer Experience

February 03, 2026

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. 

Customer engagement educational opportunities

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10:00 AM
  1. 29AB
    50 mins
    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 …
11:00 AM
  1. 28CD
    50 mins
    This session explores Alectra’s SmartCharge pilot—an initiative supported by the Ontario Energy Board’s Innovation Sandbox—that demonstrates how utilities can enhance residential customer engagement a …
11:00 AM
  1. 6E
    50 mins
    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 …
  2. 11AB
    50 mins
    In the rapidly evolving landscape of customer service, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a pivotal strategy for enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Thi …
  3. 6C
    50 mins
    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 …
2:00 PM
  1. 33AB
    50 mins
    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 …
11:00 AM
  1. 6C
    50 mins
    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 …
8:00 AM
  1. 25B
    240 mins
    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 …
10:00 AM
  1. 28CD
    50 mins
    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 …
1:00 PM
  1. 11AB
    25 mins
    The electrical utilities industry is experiencing substantial transformations due to technological advancements, regulatory changes, employee turnover, and shifting consumer demands. Recent OECD job r …