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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Advanced Metering Meets Legacy Systems: Using WPG-1 for KYZ Pulses on the Gen5 Riva
View DetailsWhen integrated with Itron's Gen5 Riva meter, the WPG-1 facilitates accurate pulse generation, enabling seamless interfacing with legacy metering systems that rely on KYZ outputs. This presentation explores the methodology for configuring the WPG-1 to work with the Gen5 Riva meter, ensuring proper provisioning and programming for specific applications. Key considerations include data interpretation, pulse output configuration, and wiring configurations to achieve reliable performance. The implementation of the WPG-1 with the Gen5 Riva meter extends the meter’s capabilities, allowing utilities and industrial users to maintain compatibility with existing infrastructure while leveraging advanced metering technology.
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All in on Intelis
View DetailsConverting from age old residential diaphragm meters to solid state ultrasonic meters requires change within the utility. Change can sometimes be difficult and met with resistance. Learn from 3 utilities who leveraged the benefits of Intelis to assure successful implementation company wide.
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Benefits of Gas and Water Meter Accuracy
View DetailsLost and unaccounted for gas and water is a major issue for utilities, consumers, and the environment. This session will review the pitfalls of low accuracy meters and go in-depth on how to gain revenue and make the business case for new meters. Benefits of Meter Accuracy will also cover the holistic improvements ultrasonic metering offers, including environmental advantages, regulatory factors, and financial gains.
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Field Tools and FDM Product Update
View DetailsFDM Tools and Field Tools are used to setup, program, and validate the installation of Itron gas and water ERTs and electricity meters. This session will cover key features, recent enhancements, new endpoint and meter support, and upcoming development. Join us to learn how FDM and Field Tools support Itron’s newest solutions.
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From Release to Field: Best Practices for Deploying New Meter Firmware
View DetailsSmart Grid technology offers the ability to enhance the benefits and features of your meter population by upgrading the register and communications firmware. This session will guide you with best practices that are currently being used when approving new meter firmware and how these practices ultimately lead to a successful upgrade.
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Smart Meter Opt-Out Discussion
View Details“Opt Out” of smart metering is an issue across the nation that many utilities and regulators are having to deal with today. This session focuses on how utilities have tackled this very issue and created programs for opting out along with all the infrastructure needed to support this program.
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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.
Hear from Marina Donovan, VP of global marketing at Itron, on the latest findings from the Itron Resourcefulness Report and learn the winners of this year’s Resourcefulness Awards, presented by Frost & Sullivan.
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Tuesday General Session
View DetailsDuring our Tuesday General Session, an industry speaker will share insights and perspectives about trends shaping the future of energy and water. We’ll also introduce our Itron Innovator award winner and several Channel Partner awards (new for 2025).
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Advanced Metering Meets Legacy Systems: Using WPG-1 for KYZ Pulses on the Gen5 Riva
View DetailsWhen integrated with Itron's Gen5 Riva meter, the WPG-1 facilitates accurate pulse generation, enabling seamless interfacing with legacy metering systems that rely on KYZ outputs. This presentation explores the methodology for configuring the WPG-1 to work with the Gen5 Riva meter, ensuring proper provisioning and programming for specific applications. Key considerations include data interpretation, pulse output configuration, and wiring configurations to achieve reliable performance. The implementation of the WPG-1 with the Gen5 Riva meter extends the meter’s capabilities, allowing utilities and industrial users to maintain compatibility with existing infrastructure while leveraging advanced metering technology.
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All in on Intelis
View DetailsConverting from age old residential diaphragm meters to solid state ultrasonic meters requires change within the utility. Change can sometimes be difficult and met with resistance. Learn from 3 utilities who leveraged the benefits of Intelis to assure successful implementation company wide.
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Benefits of Gas and Water Meter Accuracy
View DetailsLost and unaccounted for gas and water is a major issue for utilities, consumers, and the environment. This session will review the pitfalls of low accuracy meters and go in-depth on how to gain revenue and make the business case for new meters. Benefits of Meter Accuracy will also cover the holistic improvements ultrasonic metering offers, including environmental advantages, regulatory factors, and financial gains.
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Field Tools and FDM Product Update
View DetailsFDM Tools and Field Tools are used to setup, program, and validate the installation of Itron gas and water ERTs and electricity meters. This session will cover key features, recent enhancements, new endpoint and meter support, and upcoming development. Join us to learn how FDM and Field Tools support Itron’s newest solutions.
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From Release to Field: Best Practices for Deploying New Meter Firmware
View DetailsSmart Grid technology offers the ability to enhance the benefits and features of your meter population by upgrading the register and communications firmware. This session will guide you with best practices that are currently being used when approving new meter firmware and how these practices ultimately lead to a successful upgrade.
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Smart Meter Opt-Out Discussion
View Details“Opt Out” of smart metering is an issue across the nation that many utilities and regulators are having to deal with today. This session focuses on how utilities have tackled this very issue and created programs for opting out along with all the infrastructure needed to support this program.