Itron inspireSessions
Discover 75+ sessions from smart city and utility industry leaders that fit within one of our four tracks. Learn more about the types of tracks here.
Sessions may change—check back often for updates and new additions.
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Ensuring Gas Safety in Your Operations
View DetailsGas safety is a top priority for both you and your customers. As a responsible utility, it's crucial to manage and mitigate risks in your service area, such as gas leaks, explosions, wildfires, backhoe incursions, and pressure events. In this session, we will introduce you to the gas safety revolution and the latest advancements in metering and solutions. Learn how utilities are using solid-state gas meters and smart devices that integrate ultrasonic metrology and enhanced safety features to monitor, control, and transform their gas distribution networks through various use cases such as rapid identification of gas leaks, pressure management or proactively responding to severe weather events. Understand how the Gas Distribution Safety application converges these use cases into a single solution and visually renders alarms and events, allowing for quick and efficient response times. Hear how utilities are addressing their most pressing concerns with increased visibility into gas distribution system safety events by taking proactive measures to prevent incidents and ensure the safety of their customers and employees.
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Making it Easier to Do Business with Itron: Customer Experience Survey Results (Part 1)
View DetailsPart of improving Customer Experience includes taking effort out of interactions and allowing our customers to get more value out of the relationship with Itron. We appreciate the feedback that customers provide and want to ensure you know that we are listening. Attend this session to learn about some of the top initiatives to address key improvement areas pointed out in our annual survey. This session will focus on lead times, response times for quotes and contracts, and improving the ease of ordering.
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Making it Easier to Do Business with Itron: Customer Experience Survey Results (Part 2)
View DetailsPart of improving Customer Experience includes taking effort out of interactions and allowing our customers to get more value out of the relationship with Itron. We appreciate the feedback that customers provide and want to ensure you know that we are listening. Attend this session to learn about some of the top initiatives to address key improvement areas pointed out in our annual survey. This session will focus on support, RMAs, NPI quality and value for price.
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Big Picture Session: From Regulator to Regulated – Perspectives from Former Utility Commissioners
View DetailsJoin us for an insightful panel discussion featuring former state utility commissioners who have transitioned to executive roles within regulated utilities. The distinguished panelists will offer unique perspectives from both sides of the regulatory fence – as regulators and now the regulated. They will discuss how they approach garnering regulatory support for new initiatives and how to work together with local regulators to move faster to address pressing challenges, such as increased demand and grid complexity, while prioritizing resilience, safety and affordability.
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Big Picture Session: Navigating Utility Challenges: Itron's Solutions for Today and Tomorrow
View DetailsJoin Itron product management leaders for this unique and engaging Big Picture Session. The moderated discussion will cover common challenges faced by electric, gas and water utilities and highlight how Itron solutions are addressing these challenges today and into the future—from navigating the energy transition and ensuring gas safety to detecting water leaks and beyond. Attend this session and discover how Itron is enabling grid edge intelligence to drive visibility and control at the grid edge and transform utility operations.
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Monday General Session
View DetailsJoin us for our Monday General Session for keynotes from Itron’s president and CEO, Tom Deitrich, as well as our host utility, who both will share their visions for the utilities and smart cities of the future—and how we can explore what’s possible through data, analytics and edge intelligence.
Then Itron’s vice president of global marketing, ESG and public affairs, Marina Donovan, will lead a fireside chat on transformative AI solutions for energy utilities, moderating a discussion with two utility executives who will discuss insights from this year’s Itron Resourcefulness Report. This year's report explores the transformative role of data analytics, machine learning (ML)/artificial intelligence (AI) and grid edge intelligence, as today’s energy providers continue their journey toward a cleaner energy economy. The group will discuss AI use cases that resonate with their organizations, current practices, obstacles and advice for industry peers, underscoring the critical role of data in advancing utility objectives and shaping the future of energy management.
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Tuesday General Session
View DetailsA visionary speaker and author of Gigatrends: Six Forces That Are Changing the Future for Billions, Tom Koulopoulos will explore the major shifts transforming our industry – and what it takes to lead through them. Expect insights you can act on, with inspiration to take back to your teams and communities.
Tuesday’s general session will also include the presentation of the Itron Innovator Award by Ben Huggins, SVP of Customer & Market Experience at Itron, where we’ll spotlight groundbreaking achievements from across the industry – and reveal the recipient of this year’s award.
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Women Who Inspire
View DetailsJoin us for an inspiring luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 12-1 p.m. with Maria Bocanegra, president of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, who will share her journey to executive leadership and the pivotal moments that shaped her path. Maria will cover timely topics about leading during a time of change in our industry, innovation, mentorship and much more.
Whether you’re male or female, an established leader or an emerging professional this luncheon will inspire, equip and connect you with ideas that drive progress to foster female leadership in our industry.
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Ensuring Gas Safety in Your Operations
View DetailsGas safety is a top priority for both you and your customers. As a responsible utility, it's crucial to manage and mitigate risks in your service area, such as gas leaks, explosions, wildfires, backhoe incursions, and pressure events. In this session, we will introduce you to the gas safety revolution and the latest advancements in metering and solutions. Learn how utilities are using solid-state gas meters and smart devices that integrate ultrasonic metrology and enhanced safety features to monitor, control, and transform their gas distribution networks through various use cases such as rapid identification of gas leaks, pressure management or proactively responding to severe weather events. Understand how the Gas Distribution Safety application converges these use cases into a single solution and visually renders alarms and events, allowing for quick and efficient response times. Hear how utilities are addressing their most pressing concerns with increased visibility into gas distribution system safety events by taking proactive measures to prevent incidents and ensure the safety of their customers and employees.
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Making it Easier to Do Business with Itron: Customer Experience Survey Results (Part 1)
View DetailsPart of improving Customer Experience includes taking effort out of interactions and allowing our customers to get more value out of the relationship with Itron. We appreciate the feedback that customers provide and want to ensure you know that we are listening. Attend this session to learn about some of the top initiatives to address key improvement areas pointed out in our annual survey. This session will focus on lead times, response times for quotes and contracts, and improving the ease of ordering.
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Making it Easier to Do Business with Itron: Customer Experience Survey Results (Part 2)
View DetailsPart of improving Customer Experience includes taking effort out of interactions and allowing our customers to get more value out of the relationship with Itron. We appreciate the feedback that customers provide and want to ensure you know that we are listening. Attend this session to learn about some of the top initiatives to address key improvement areas pointed out in our annual survey. This session will focus on support, RMAs, NPI quality and value for price.
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Ensuring Gas Safety in Your Operations
View DetailsGas safety is a top priority for both you and your customers. As a responsible utility, it's crucial to manage and mitigate risks in your service area, such as gas leaks, explosions, wildfires, backhoe incursions, and pressure events. In this session, we will introduce you to the gas safety revolution and the latest advancements in metering and solutions. Learn how utilities are using solid-state gas meters and smart devices that integrate ultrasonic metrology and enhanced safety features to monitor, control, and transform their gas distribution networks through various use cases such as rapid identification of gas leaks, pressure management or proactively responding to severe weather events. Understand how the Gas Distribution Safety application converges these use cases into a single solution and visually renders alarms and events, allowing for quick and efficient response times. Hear how utilities are addressing their most pressing concerns with increased visibility into gas distribution system safety events by taking proactive measures to prevent incidents and ensure the safety of their customers and employees.
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Making it Easier to Do Business with Itron: Customer Experience Survey Results (Part 1)
View DetailsPart of improving Customer Experience includes taking effort out of interactions and allowing our customers to get more value out of the relationship with Itron. We appreciate the feedback that customers provide and want to ensure you know that we are listening. Attend this session to learn about some of the top initiatives to address key improvement areas pointed out in our annual survey. This session will focus on lead times, response times for quotes and contracts, and improving the ease of ordering.
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Making it Easier to Do Business with Itron: Customer Experience Survey Results (Part 2)
View DetailsPart of improving Customer Experience includes taking effort out of interactions and allowing our customers to get more value out of the relationship with Itron. We appreciate the feedback that customers provide and want to ensure you know that we are listening. Attend this session to learn about some of the top initiatives to address key improvement areas pointed out in our annual survey. This session will focus on support, RMAs, NPI quality and value for price.
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Ensuring Gas Safety in Your Operations
View DetailsGas safety is a top priority for both you and your customers. As a responsible utility, it's crucial to manage and mitigate risks in your service area, such as gas leaks, explosions, wildfires, backhoe incursions, and pressure events. In this session, we will introduce you to the gas safety revolution and the latest advancements in metering and solutions. Learn how utilities are using solid-state gas meters and smart devices that integrate ultrasonic metrology and enhanced safety features to monitor, control, and transform their gas distribution networks through various use cases such as rapid identification of gas leaks, pressure management or proactively responding to severe weather events. Understand how the Gas Distribution Safety application converges these use cases into a single solution and visually renders alarms and events, allowing for quick and efficient response times. Hear how utilities are addressing their most pressing concerns with increased visibility into gas distribution system safety events by taking proactive measures to prevent incidents and ensure the safety of their customers and employees.
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Making it Easier to Do Business with Itron: Customer Experience Survey Results (Part 1)
View DetailsPart of improving Customer Experience includes taking effort out of interactions and allowing our customers to get more value out of the relationship with Itron. We appreciate the feedback that customers provide and want to ensure you know that we are listening. Attend this session to learn about some of the top initiatives to address key improvement areas pointed out in our annual survey. This session will focus on lead times, response times for quotes and contracts, and improving the ease of ordering.
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Making it Easier to Do Business with Itron: Customer Experience Survey Results (Part 2)
View DetailsPart of improving Customer Experience includes taking effort out of interactions and allowing our customers to get more value out of the relationship with Itron. We appreciate the feedback that customers provide and want to ensure you know that we are listening. Attend this session to learn about some of the top initiatives to address key improvement areas pointed out in our annual survey. This session will focus on support, RMAs, NPI quality and value for price.
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Ensuring Gas Safety in Your Operations
View DetailsGas safety is a top priority for both you and your customers. As a responsible utility, it's crucial to manage and mitigate risks in your service area, such as gas leaks, explosions, wildfires, backhoe incursions, and pressure events. In this session, we will introduce you to the gas safety revolution and the latest advancements in metering and solutions. Learn how utilities are using solid-state gas meters and smart devices that integrate ultrasonic metrology and enhanced safety features to monitor, control, and transform their gas distribution networks through various use cases such as rapid identification of gas leaks, pressure management or proactively responding to severe weather events. Understand how the Gas Distribution Safety application converges these use cases into a single solution and visually renders alarms and events, allowing for quick and efficient response times. Hear how utilities are addressing their most pressing concerns with increased visibility into gas distribution system safety events by taking proactive measures to prevent incidents and ensure the safety of their customers and employees.
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Making it Easier to Do Business with Itron: Customer Experience Survey Results (Part 1)
View DetailsPart of improving Customer Experience includes taking effort out of interactions and allowing our customers to get more value out of the relationship with Itron. We appreciate the feedback that customers provide and want to ensure you know that we are listening. Attend this session to learn about some of the top initiatives to address key improvement areas pointed out in our annual survey. This session will focus on lead times, response times for quotes and contracts, and improving the ease of ordering.
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Making it Easier to Do Business with Itron: Customer Experience Survey Results (Part 2)
View DetailsPart of improving Customer Experience includes taking effort out of interactions and allowing our customers to get more value out of the relationship with Itron. We appreciate the feedback that customers provide and want to ensure you know that we are listening. Attend this session to learn about some of the top initiatives to address key improvement areas pointed out in our annual survey. This session will focus on support, RMAs, NPI quality and value for price.