February 2-5, 2026 | San Diego, CA

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is transforming the electric utility landscape. From customer engagement to asset management, internal operations, and data management, AI is allowing utilities to efficiently and effectively meet the evolving needs of the energy transition. This topic will unpack how electric utilities are utilizing AI throughout the organization, both in the field and the c-suite.

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AI helps Con Edison predict storm outages and restoration timelines

March 26 | 2:00-2:50 PM | C146

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are being used at Con Edison to withstand the challenges of weather events and their increasing severity across their service territory. Utilizing historical weather, outage, and restoration data, Con Edison is using a tool that identifies similar past storms to help forecast the expected number of outages and customers affected based on upcoming weather forecasts.


 

featured sessions

Generative AI is transforming Exelon's organization

March 26 | 1:00-1:50 PM | C156

In this session, Exelon will explore how its award-winning analytics team is pioneering the use of generative AI technology to materialize novel capabilities across various organizational functions within the utility's operating companies.


 

Artificial intelligence educational opportunities

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8:00 AM
  1. C148
    240 mins
    This Utility University course is open to any attendee with an all-access or utility all-access badge. These courses are first come, first served onsite in Dallas, however, pre-registration is still r …
10:00 AM
  1. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    In this session, experts explain foundational considerations for utilities seeking to level-up their customer service experience with data from across their organization, using assistive and autonomou …
  2. C2
    50 mins
    As utilities explore how to manage the demand growth from electric vehicle (EV) charging, many are realizing that EVs are a blind spot. They’re not sure where the EVs are on their grids, much less the …
10:15 AM
  1. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    The energy sector faces mounting pressure to deliver reliable, sustainable power amid rising demands, heightened risks, and aging infrastructure. Building resilience has never been more critical.  In …
10:30 AM
  1. Initiate Hub Booth #5600
    90 mins
    All attendees have access to the Initiate startup pavilion, where up to 58 startup companies will be exhibiting and pitching their solutions to a panel of judges. Come learn about the latest technolog …
11:00 AM
  1. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    Smart grid technologies are transforming how energy providers manage demand, integrate renewables, and ensure grid reliability. This transformation means service providers can seamlessly optimize dist …
  2. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    Southern Company is revolutionizing customer engagement by leveraging generative AI and machine learning through an innovative customer lakehouse to develop a comprehensive 360-degree view of customer …
11:45 AM
  1. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    As wildfire threats grow, utilities and first responders are making critical investments in situational awareness technologies to enhance detection, response, and resilience. This session will explore …
1:00 PM
  1. D224
    60 mins
    Leading utilities are on the path of integrating and applying generative AI within their organizations. This discussion aims to uncover the experiences, insights, and challenges associated with genera …
  2. C155
    50 mins
    The panel will discuss how Duke Energy and PSEG are navigating the convergence of AI and generative AI, AR/ VR, analytics, and cloud, and how they have doubled down in their efforts on automation to d …
  3. C156
    50 mins
    The increasing frequency and intensity of storms pose significant challenges to electric utilities, emphasizing the need for technological solutions to optimize storm response. Accurate storm outage a …
2:00 PM
  1. Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    Every building on the grid is an opportunity to reshape our energy future. Imagine the possibilities if you knew exactly how much energy every home consumed and produced today, and if you could accura …
  2. D1 (Clear Fork)
    60 mins
    This panel will explore the intersection of generative AI (GenAI)and autonomous energy systems (AES) in tackling increasingly complex energy landscapes. As renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, …
  3. C4
    50 mins
    Utility leaders face growing challenges to meet customer expectations, regulatory pressures, and grid stress while modernizing their infrastructure. This session delves into how AI-powered distributed …
2:30 PM
  1. D224
    60 mins
    Consider this: What if the grid could speak to us? What would it say? What if we could regularly converse with the grid about what’s happening right now and what should happen?  Today, we are focused …
2:45 PM
  1. Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub- Booth #5558, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    In this session, we will explore how Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) leverage the power of AI to optimize the use of existing grid infrastructure. This session will introduce the concept and benefi …
  2. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    Explore how InnPower leapfrogged from Excel sheets to AI Tools. Understand the AI Cake approach to layering AI into a Utility workforce. Discover transformational use cases such as gen-AI for reportin …
3:00 PM
  1. C3
    50 mins
    Join us for an engaging panel discussion with PwC partners as we delve into the forefront of innovation in the Utility industry. Discover insights on grid modernization, trends in data center and load …
  2. C4
    50 mins
    Evergy, a regulated electric utility that serves more than 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri, partnered with eSmart Systems for a 3-year virtual AI-assisted inspection program of 9000+ mile …
  3. C146
    50 mins
    Electrical substations are crucial for the power grid, often situated in remote areas, posing logistical challenges for maintenance. Unexpected faults can lead to network failures or accidents. Hence, …
3:30 PM
  1. Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    The global energy transition is reshaping how we produce, distribute, and consume energy. Technology is at the heart of this transformation, enabling the shift to renewable energy, optimizing resource …
4:00 PM
  1. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    This roundtable discussion will explore cutting-edge advancements in technology and artificial intelligence (AI) that are revolutionizing the resilience and robustness of electrical grid infrastructur …
  2. C4
    50 mins
    Grid operations are typically the last part of the organization to embrace new technologies, but AI has huge potential to simplify, grid operations while maintaining grid reliability. Learn about how …
  3. C140
    50 mins
    In the ever-evolving game of cat and mouse between utilities, mother nature, and bad actors, security through resilient communications represents the latest weapon being harnessed by PG&E.  In this pr …
4:15 PM
  1. Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    Due to the crescent usage of AMI solutions, Solar Systems, Battery Storage (BESS), EV Chargers and other products in the same distribution network, it has been clear the importance of having a unique …
9:00 AM
  1. C4
    50 mins
    The growth of Generative AI (GenAI) has introduced new opportunities for electric utilities. We will explore how Duke Energy and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have partnered to leverage new technologies, …
10:15 AM
  1. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    Grid flexibility is a critical enabler of the global energy transition, allowing for the seamless integration of renewable energy sources and enhanced grid resilience. This session will explore how in …
11:00 AM
  1. Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub- Booth #5558, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    For utilities, making informed decisions about where and when to invest in sustaining critical assets is essential to ensuring long-term reliability, safety, and affordability. However, optimizing inv …
  2. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    We asked Generative AI “What are the biggest challenges for grid operations in 2025?” Join us to unpack the future of Grid Operations, and how your organization can prepare for them to ensure the resi …
11:45 AM
  1. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    Grid operators face increasing challenges in maintaining reliability amid aging infrastructure, growing demand, and the integration of renewables. This session explores how AI-powered digital twins pr …
  2. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    60 mins
    Electric utilities are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of climate change as their operations rely on assets and infrastructure that are subject to failure due to weather events. Considerin …
  3. Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    This educational session will walk attendees through the critical steps involved in setting up automated drone inspections from a drone dock, focusing on practical, real-world applications. The sessio …
1:00 PM
  1. C146
    50 mins
    AI is reshaping the future of asset management, enabling energy and utilities companies to optimize performance, extend asset lifecycles, and ensure resiliency in the face of change. Going one step ah …
  2. C156
    50 mins
    In this session, Exelon will explore how its award-winning analytics team is pioneering the use of generative AI technology to materialize novel capabilities across various organizational functions wi …
  3. C4
    50 mins
    Through an advanced application of AI, EY and Eversource have created a proprietary algorithm to prevent sustained outages by accurately predicting the likelihood of one occurring. In a 2-month proof …
2:00 PM
  1. C4
    50 mins
    In an era where the energy landscape is rapidly evolving, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and strategic partnerships are pivotal in transforming utility operations. This panel discussi …
  2. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    During this session, we will review how Accenture has leveraged the Accenture Industrial Intelligence Suite (formerly Flutura) to harness state-of-the-art analytics and real-time insights to optimize …
  3. C143/ 149
    50 mins
    As the energy landscape becomes increasingly complex, utilities are undergoing a fundamental transformation enabled by cloud computing and artificial intelligence. This session explores how these tech …
  4. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    In this session, we explore the modern factory and how digital integrated management systems help you leverage the power of data to advance innovation and speed to market, improve quality and efficien …
  5. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    In the 21st century and more recently in the last decade, we are seeing major technological advancements that are having a great impact on the electric grid. Whether it is the latest technologies such …
2:30 PM
  1. D220
    60 mins
    As electric companies navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape, AI is redefining how they engage customers, modernize grid planning, and manage demand. Consumers are now active energy participants …
2:45 PM
  1. Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    In this session at DistribuTECH, we explore how power utilities can harness data analytics and AI to revolutionize project management in the era of energy transition. Our presentation outlines a data- …
  2. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    The energy and utilities industry is in a unique position to explore the potential of generative AI. Future-ready enterprises are building foundation models and use cases to boost efficiency and optim …
3:25 PM
  1. C155
    25 mins
    Thousands of operator-to-field-to-operator calls are completed each year in transmission and distribution operations centers for a given utility. Clear, concise communication between parties is requir …
4:00 PM
  1. C156
    50 mins
    Wildfire risk is 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 wildfir …
  2. C146
    50 mins
    Maintaining up-to-date customer connectivity is a constant challenge for cooperative utilities. Storms and severe weather cause disruptions that lead to emergency field repairs that may not always be …
4:15 PM
  1. Grid Edge Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #2041, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    Join Mario Chiock, Chief of Staff (CISA, CISM, CISSP), Itegriti, as he delves into the evolving cybersecurity landscape for grid edge computing, addressing emerging threats, resilience strategies, and …
8:00 AM
  1. C143/ 149
    240 mins
    Join us for an insightful and practical session on the potential of quantum technologies for the grid. This session will explore a range of quantum innovations, from those available today, such as qua …

 

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