February 2-5, 2026 | San Diego, CA

Digital Transformation

A digital foundation is no longer a luxury for utilities—it's a pre-requisite for operating in an era with decentralized assets and teams, as well as lofty customer expectations. This topic is at the forefront of the wholistic digital transformation of utilities, unpacking how digital systems and policies influence customer and workforce management, asset performance, supply chains, forecasting, and outage response.

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featured sessions
Digital construction tools for grid modernization

March 25 | 10:15-11:15 AM | D220

Peer-to-peer exchange is a discussion on a specific topic. Discussions provide attendees access to knowledge and expertise to help them address the critical challenges facing the industry today in a smaller, yet targeted setting. These sessions offer an engaging interactive experience, encouraging and welcoming active participation from the group.


 

featured sessions
Tampa Electric's custom-built approach to modernizing its work and asset management system

March 26 | 3:00-3:50 PM | C4

In this presentation, leaders from Tampa Electric's asset management, energy supply, and Deloitte will explore how a value-based incremental approach can be instrumental in modernizing a home-grown and aging work and asset management solution. 


 

Digital transformation educational opportunities

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10:00 AM
  1. C146
    50 mins
    This session explores the challenges and potential solutions for increasing electricity demand and grid capacity. Traditionally, grid operators have expanded infrastructure to meet demand, but this ap …
10:15 AM
  1. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    As Distributed System Operators (DSOs) face the challenges of increasing electricity demand, maintaining grid reliability, and integrating renewable energy, they must manage a grid composed of diverse …
  2. D220
    60 mins
    Peer-to-peer exchange is a discussion on a specific topic. Discussions provide attendees access to knowledge and expertise to help them address the critical challenges facing the industry today in a s …
11:00 AM
  1. Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    Field workers are the backbone of utility companies. When field operations have the tools and technology needed to be productive and engaged, better bottom-line outcomes follow. Achieving transformati …
1:00 PM
  1. 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 …
1:15 PM
  1. Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    By 2045, California will achieve carbon neutrality, driven by decarbonization across all sectors. To meet this goal, the grid must modernize to fully utilize Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), build …
2:00 PM
  1. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    Leveraging existing cellular technologies today, with an eye to the future, will ensure infrastructure investments can achieve long-term desired solution outcomes.  Session sponsored by Verizon Busine …
  2. C142
    50 mins
    Join Ericsson and a panel of experts from the utilities industry as we share insights and best practices for planning, implementing, and operating private LTE at IOUs.  We will also discuss where netw …
  3. C140
    50 mins
    New Technologies: A look forward at security and compliance related to INSM, IBRs, DERs, and the role of cloud in achieving reliability objectives. This panel-style discussion will detail the current …
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 …
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 …
9:00 AM
  1. C147/ 154
    50 mins
    As part of a comprehensive strategy to fulfill the objectives outlined by the North Carolina Carbon Plan, Duke Energy has crafted a suite of digital self-service tools. These tools are designed to pro …
  2. C140
    50 mins
    Omaha Public Power District is undertaking one of the most comprehensive digital transformation and grid modernization initiatives in the industry. OPPD’s current technology, systems, and tools lack c …
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. C147/ 154
    50 mins
    As utilities set more ambitious decarbonization and load flexibility goals, engaging and activating customers at scale is more important than ever. Today's customers expect seamless, personalized expe …
  2. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    See how a major US T&D utility greatly reduced O&M expenses and significantly improved cybersecurity by unifying the automated device management and secure access control for over 100,000 T&D IEDs. In …
  3. C141
    50 mins
    Distribution systems will face several key challenges over the next 10 years due to the electrification of heating and transportation, and the creation of new market structures. Alectra, a utility ser …
11:45 AM
  1. 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 …
  2. Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub- Booth #5558, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    The transition from conventional to digital substations is taking form in our industry. There are many things to consider when converting to a digital substation, one of which is time synchronization. …
  3. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    Join us for an insightful panel discussion at DistribuTECH, where industry leaders specializing in emerging energy solutions come together to explore the dynamic landscape of energy innovation. This s …
1:00 PM
  1. 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 …
  2. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    Like most utilities, Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) is experiencing significant workforce changes. Retiring operators, planners, engineers, and technicians have resulted in the loss of invalua …
1:15 PM
  1. Digitalizing the Grid Knowledge Hub- Booth #5558, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    Digitization transforms traditional utility infrastructure into smart, connected systems, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Advanced geospatial software uses GIS to help utilities …
  2. Technology and the Energy Transition Knowledge Hub- Booth #7121, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    Utilities face evolving data, analysis, and customer technology demands, from asset health telemetry to hosting capacity analysis to EV chargers, requiring advancements in grid analytics. However, acc …
2:00 PM
  1. C155
    50 mins
    In this session you will hear how Itron and utilities are running their companies with a focus on sustainability and utilizing sustainable, technology solutions to help further these initiatves. This …
  2. 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 …
2:25 PM
  1. C144/ 145
    25 mins
    The eBrief project is a digital application that replaced the traditional paper safety forms. This new application, built exclusively for Eversource, was launched in November 2023 through company tabl …
3:00 PM
  1. C156
    50 mins
    Learn how BGE is leveraging IFS Copperleaf AIP (asset Investment Planning) and IFS ALM (asset Lifecycle Management) to ensure optimal decisions in substation project planning, from the boardroom to be …
  2. C3
    50 mins
    The smart grid era has ushered in new technology advancements, putting increased pressure on utilities to provide digital services outside of their traditional scope. With the advent of distributed en …
  3. C146
    50 mins
    In this presentation, we will explore how San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is transforming its electric distribution network assets through an innovative integration of digital twin, time-series data, …
  4. C4
    50 mins
    Tampa Electric leveraged an asset management approach to define safety, compliance, reliability, cost, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements for a modernized custom-built work a …
  5. C144/ 145
    50 mins
    In 2023, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continued its path of success and excellence, achieving the highest annual revenues and operating profits in its history. DEWA also came in the to …
3:30 PM
  1. Innovative and Emerging Technologies Knowledge Hub- Booth #4733, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    TBD Session sponsored by Accenture
  2. Resiliency Knowledge Hub- Booth #1001, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    The growing complexity of modern electric utility systems demands robust management of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) to ensure reliability, efficiency, and grid resilience. IEDs are the corner …
  3. Grid Transformation Knowledge Hub- Booth #1051, Exhibit Floor
    30 mins
    In the ever-evolving world of power system automation, the IEC 61850 standard serves as a cornerstone for seamless communication and interoperability. However, like mastering a complex spell at Hogwar …
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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