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Disaster Response is a crucial area for utilities, focusing on the preparedness, response, and recovery from natural or man-made disasters. This topic will explore best practices in emergency planning, real-time communication, wildfire mitigation, and grid restoration strategies. Emphasis will be placed on leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance situational awareness, minimize downtime, and ensure quick and safe power restoration in the aftermath of disasters.
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Innovations in the Monitoring and Analysis of Distribution Systems to Improve reliability, Safety, and Reduce Risk of Wildfires and Major Storms
February 02, 2026
This panel will present innovative systems, planned or being piloted, that provide advanced monitoring and analysis of electric utility distribution systems.
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Emerging Technologies to Identify and Locate Wildfires
February 03, 2026
Explore these new fire mitigation plans with utilities and the Westen Energy Market that are leading the industry in the identification and location of wildfires. Learn about new fire mitigation regulatory requirements and about recent state legislation to better prevent and prepare for wildfires.
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Restoring Power, Reinventing Response: AI-Powered Transformation in Outage Management at Exelon, Eversource, and Oncor
February 03, 2026
In this panel industry experts from Oncor, Eversource, and Exelon will explore how cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies are being implemented in real-world outage management and restoration efforts across major US utilities.
Storm and wildfires educational opportunities
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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 …SpeakersChairperson
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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 …
9:00 AM
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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 …Speakers
10:00 AM
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Beyond Backend: Unifying Customer and Asset 360 Data to Drive Connected, Agentic Service ExperiencesThe 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 …
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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 …Speakers
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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 …
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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 …
11:45 AM
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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 …
1:00 PM
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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 …
2:00 PM
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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 …Chairperson
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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 …SpeakersChairperson
10:00 AM
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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 …
11:00 AM
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Electric utilities face growing challenges from severe weather, aging infrastructure, and rising reliability expectations. This session explores how Habersham Electric Membership Corporation implement …
1:00 PM
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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 …
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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 …
1:05 PM
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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 …
1:30 PM
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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 …
1:55 PM
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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 …
2:45 PM
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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 …
3:00 PM
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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 …
3:10 PM
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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 …
3:40 PM
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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 …
4:20 PM
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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 …
10:00 AM
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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 Arizona Public …SpeakersChairperson
1:00 PM
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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. …Speakers
2:00 PM
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All utilities want a grid that is fully resilient, safe for communities, and operating optimally for all ratepayers. But how do we get there? This expert panel discussion will address the critical op …SpeakersChairperson
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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 …SpeakersChairperson
