Webinar Future Proofing AMI with Interoperability and Open Standards

T&DWorld Webinar

Future Proofing AMI with Interoperability and Open Standards

Learn why utilities are turning to open standards like DLMS/COSEM to reduce vendor lock-in, gain supply chain flexibility, and prepare for AMI 2.0.

Description

The transition from AMI 1.0 to AMI 2.0 isn't a "big bang" anymore. Tighter budgets, longer refresh cycles, and growing grid complexity mean utilities need a smarter path forward—one built on interoperability and open standards.

In this webinar, Itron's Ashley Stern and DLMS User Association Chairman Tony Field explore how standards like DLMS/COSEM are helping utilities reduce supply chain risk, unlock vendor flexibility, and future-proof AMI investments for the next 15–20 years.

What you'll learn

  • Why interoperability is now a procurement priority — Post-COVID supply chain disruptions have made vendor choice and flexibility essential to reducing risk.
  • How utilities are navigating the AMI 1.0 to 2.0 transition — Longer refresh cycles and tighter budgets demand strategies that replace end-of-life equipment while maintaining business continuity.
  • What AMI 2.0 must deliver — Electrification is driving new requirements for enhanced safety monitoring, outage awareness, analytics, and distributed intelligence.
  • How open standards protect long-term investments — AMI systems must operate 15–20 years in the field. DLMS/COSEM enables multi-vendor architectures that adapt as technologies and use cases evolve.
  • Where the industry is headed — Standards bodies are aligning on interoperability frameworks that extend the life of current AMI assets and prepare utilities for grid-edge applications and electrification demands.

Who Should Watch

AMI program managers, grid modernization leads, metering engineers, procurement teams, and utility strategists planning their next-generation AMI roadmap.

Meet the Speakers

Ashley Stern
Ashley Stern
Director of Product Management
Itron
Tony Field
Tony Field
Director of Strategic Industry Standards
Itron

Ashley Stern, Director of Product Management
Itron Ashley leads Itron's AMI product strategy with deep expertise in grid modernization, interoperability, and next-generation metering solutions.

Tony Field, Chairman, DLMS User Association Board of Directors
Tony is a recognized authority on international metering standards and has been instrumental in advancing DLMS/COSEM adoption worldwide.

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