Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is widely deployed, but much of its value remains untapped beyond billing and outage detection as utilities face refresh and replacement decisions. During this Big Picture Session, a panel of leading utilities and industry experts will explore how utilities can unlock additional value from existing AMI investments. 

Attendees will leave with practical insights into de-risking AMI modernization decisions, prioritizing high-value applications and turning AMI data into actionable outcomes.

Moderated by Matt Wakefield.

Sponsored by Microsoft

Join us for a Big Picture Session as we introduce Itron’s newest product business unit, Resiliency Solutions, featuring the recent additions of Urbint and Locusview. This session will provide an overview of how Itron’s Resiliency Solutions—including Worker Safety, Damage Prevention, Emergency Preparedness & Response, and Digital Construction Management—enhance utility resilience and operational efficiency. 

The session will conclude with a dynamic panel discussion featuring representatives from two leading utilities who will share firsthand experiences using these solutions in the field.

Join us as Itron CEO Tom Deitrich explores how utilities are turning intelligence into measurable outcomes. Through real-world customer examples, including a conversation with Mike Delaney of PG&E, Tom will highlight how utilities are improving reliability, strengthening resilience, optimizing capacity and enhancing affordability.

Then, Ed De Varona of host utility CenterPoint Energy will share his perspectives on navigating growth, modernization and rising customer expectations.

Finally, Marina Donovan will welcome utility leaders to the stage for a discussion of Itron’s latest 2026 Resourcefulness Report, introduced at Inspire.

Extreme weather is no longer a distant possibility—it is a reality.

In this year alone, the sheer scale and intensity of events around the world have shown how quickly conditions can escalate, disrupting communities, infrastructure and essential services. Flooded substations, overheated transformers, disrupted water supplies and cascading service interruptions are becoming harder to predict—and harder to contain.

Join Sunny Wescott, Executive Director of GEOINT ISAC and veteran Chief Meteorologist, for a compelling look at emerging threats—and how utilities can move beyond recovery planning to make smarter, more resilient decisions about their assets, systems and investments.

Join us for an afternoon tea social and a session on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hear from a diverse panel of female leaders, as they share their unique journeys within their organizations, offering insights on navigating industry changes, work-life balance, embracing innovation, mentorship and much more.

Whether you’re male or female, an established leader or an emerging professional, this session will energize and equip you with practical ideas to foster female leadership in our industry. It’s also a wonderful chance to connect with colleagues and expand your network in a fun, supportive setting.