Itron Inspire 2024 Agenda Revealed: Empowering Utilities and Cities with Innovative Solutions
September 19 2024 - 8:45AM
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for
utilities and cities to manage energy and water, announced the
conference schedule for its premier customer-focused event, Itron
Inspire 2024, which will be held in Palm Desert, CA, Oct. 4-10,
2024. The in-person conference will bring together industry leaders
across energy, water, IIoT and smart cities to address pressing
utility challenges and drive the industry forward.
“Utilities are facing a broad set of challenges, which include
meeting increased energy demand from data centers and AI, adapting
to distributed energy resource (DER) adoption, enhancing safety,
integrating renewables and more,” said Marina Donovan, vice
president of global marketing, ESG and public affairs. “At Itron
Inspire 2024, we look forward to sharing our collective expertise
with our partners and customers to demonstrate innovative solutions
to these challenges.”
The main event, the Knowledge Conference, takes place Oct. 6-8
and includes inspiring keynotes, networking events, more than 75
Itron and customer-led breakout sessions and a showcase of Itron’s
integrated solutions and partner offerings in the Knowledge Center.
Attendees are also encouraged to explore the Itron Experience to
see how grid edge solutions unlock the power of data for utilities
and cities, enabling more visibility and control than ever
before.
Keynotes & General Sessions:
- Opening General Session:
- Attendees will hear from senior vice
president and chief information officer of Southern California
Edison (SCE), Todd Inlander, about SCE’s plans to leverage
sophisticated technologies to deliver electricity reliably, keep
outages to a minimum and facilitate customer choice in adopting new
innovations around energy monitoring and usage.
- Tom Deitrich, president and CEO of
Itron, will discuss the importance of innovation in support of
digital transformation.
- Marina Donovan will present the
findings of the 2024 Itron Resourcefulness Insight Report, which
explores how utilities are leveraging AI and machine learning.
- Farah Saeed, research director at
Frost & Sullivan, will unveil the winners of the 2024
Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards.
- Women Who Inspire: Stephanie
Kolodziej, vice president, transmission & distribution at
DISTRIBUTECH, will lead a discussion between industry leaders
Cheryl Mele, vice president of customer and employee services at El
Paso Electric Company; Evelyn Cortez-Davis, chief of staff – water
systems at Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; and Brandy
Bolden, chief customer officer at Sacramento Municipal Utility
District. Panelists will discuss timely topics including career
paths, work/life balance, tips for driving cultural change within
an organization and more.
- Tuesday General Session: Dr. Michael
Webber, Sid Richardson Chair in Public Affairs and the John J.
McKetta Centennial Energy Chair in Engineering at the University of
Texas at Austin and CTO of Energy Impact Partners, will highlight
trends shaping the future of energy and water delivery and what we
can do to propel the industry forward on our journey to a cleaner
energy and water economy. Then, Ben Huggins, senior vice president
of customer and marketing experience at Itron, will present the
annual Itron Innovator Award.
Big Picture Sessions:
- Grid Edge Intelligence and the Role
of Data Governance: Sponsored by Capgemini, the Monday Big Picture
Session, facilitated by Dr. Andrea Nuesser, grid modernization
leader at Capgemini, will feature a discussion with industry expert
Amber Connors, director of IT customer and grid operations
technology at Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), about
innovative approaches to data rights and management amid the energy
transition.
- Navigating the Journey Toward
Sustainability: Aaron Smallwood, vice president of research and
industry at Smart Electric Power Alliance, will moderate the
Tuesday Big Picture Session, sponsored by Bidgely, which will
explore how utilities are leveraging technology, policy frameworks
and stakeholder collaboration to create impactful change and a
carbon-neutral future. Panelists include Scott Martin, chief
financial officer, SMUD; Shriram Ramanathan, AI strategist and
chief of staff, Bidgely; and Mark Spalinger, director of utilities
intelligence, J.D. Power.
Breakout Sessions:
Customer and partner-led breakout sessions will take place each
day of the conference after the general session in the following
tracks:
- Applications, Outcomes &
Services: This track covers secure, scalable outcomes powered by
grid edge infrastructure solutions, including grid edge
intelligence, distributed intelligence, consumer engagement, grid
operations, forecasting, revenue assurance, demand response,
prepayment and DER management. It also highlights gas distribution
safety, water operations, outcomes-based delivery and managed
support services, benefiting utilities, cities and global
third-party providers.
- Data Management: In these sessions,
utilities will share insights and experiences centered on meter
data management as well as strategies for storing and using data
effectively.
- Mobile and Measurement Solutions:
Session in this track provide insights into how Itron’s
mobile-based solutions offer the flexibility for seamless migration
to next-generation networks or hybrid deployments, tailored to meet
both business and operational needs.
- Multi-Purpose Network Solutions: In
this track, attendees will learn how Itron enables utilities to
overcome challenges and deliver more efficient, resilient and
sustainable services through intelligently connected IIoT platforms
and solutions.
For more information about Itron Inspire 2024, visit
www.itron.com/inspire. Join the conversation on social media by
using the hashtag #ItronInspire24.
About Itron
Itron is a proven global leader in energy, water, smart city,
IIoT and intelligent infrastructure services. For utilities, cities
and society, we build innovative systems, create new efficiencies,
connect communities, encourage conservation and increase
resourcefulness. By safeguarding our invaluable natural resources
today and tomorrow, we improve the quality of life for people
around the world. Join us: www.itron.com.
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For additional information, contact:
Itron, Inc.
Alison MallahanSenior Manager, Corporate
Communications509-891-3802PR@Itron.com
Paul VincentVice President, Investor
Relations512-560-1172Investors@itron.com
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