Itron inspire2026 Sessions
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.
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View Agenda-at-a-glance.
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Introduction to Itron Digital Construction Management: From Paper to Platform: Demystifying DCM for Gas and Electric Utilities
View DetailsFor many gas and electric utilities, the transition from a completed design to actual field construction is still trapped in a world of clipboards, paper forms, and manual data entry. This disconnect creates blind spots, delays project closeouts, and introduces compliance risks. Updating systems of record with accurate asset and other construction data can take months and, in some cases, years. That also compromises the heavy investment electric utilities have put into operational systems like ADMS, which require accurate, timely data to run effectively. Digital Construction Management (DCM) bridges this gap, establishing a single, real-time digital platform that connects field crews with the back office to automatically capture high-accuracy asset data, scan barcodes, and track progress as it happens.
In this session, we will break down the foundational value proposition of DCM—why it is becoming an industry standard and how it fundamentally transforms utility infrastructure delivery.
To ground these concepts, this session will feature real-world utility case studies highlighting the digital transformation journey across both gas and electric operations. Attendees will see how utilities initially adopt DCM to modernize construction workflows—replacing paper processes with real-time data to streamline asset documentation and accelerate project closeouts.
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Big Picture Session: Modernize, Don’t Just Replace: Unlocking Grid Edge Value
View DetailsAdvanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is widely deployed, but much of its value remains untapped beyond billing and outage detection as utilities face refresh and replacement decisions. During this Big Picture Session, a panel of leading utilities and industry experts will explore how utilities can unlock additional value from existing AMI investments.
Attendees will leave with practical insights into de-risking AMI modernization decisions, prioritizing high-value applications and turning AMI data into actionable outcomes.
Moderated by Matt Wakefield.
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Big Picture Session: Resiliency Solutions: Planning Smarter, Responding Faster and Operating Safer
View DetailsJoin us for a Big Picture Session as we introduce Itron’s newest product business unit, Resiliency Solutions, featuring the recent additions of Urbint and Locusview. This session will provide an overview of how Itron’s Resiliency Solutions—including Worker Safety, Damage Prevention, Emergency Preparedness & Response, and Digital Construction Management—enhance utility resilience and operational efficiency.
The session will conclude with a dynamic panel discussion featuring representatives from two leading utilities who will share firsthand experiences using these solutions in the field.
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Women Who Inspire Session
View DetailsJoin us for an afternoon tea social and a session on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Hear from a diverse panel of female leaders, as they share their unique journeys within their organizations, offering insights on navigating industry changes, work-life balance, embracing innovation, mentorship and much more.
Whether you’re male or female, an established leader or an emerging professional, this session will energize and equip you with practical ideas to foster female leadership in our industry. It’s also a wonderful chance to connect with colleagues and expand your network in a fun, supportive setting.
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Introduction to Itron Digital Construction Management: From Paper to Platform: Demystifying DCM for Gas and Electric Utilities
View DetailsFor many gas and electric utilities, the transition from a completed design to actual field construction is still trapped in a world of clipboards, paper forms, and manual data entry. This disconnect creates blind spots, delays project closeouts, and introduces compliance risks. Updating systems of record with accurate asset and other construction data can take months and, in some cases, years. That also compromises the heavy investment electric utilities have put into operational systems like ADMS, which require accurate, timely data to run effectively. Digital Construction Management (DCM) bridges this gap, establishing a single, real-time digital platform that connects field crews with the back office to automatically capture high-accuracy asset data, scan barcodes, and track progress as it happens.
In this session, we will break down the foundational value proposition of DCM—why it is becoming an industry standard and how it fundamentally transforms utility infrastructure delivery.
To ground these concepts, this session will feature real-world utility case studies highlighting the digital transformation journey across both gas and electric operations. Attendees will see how utilities initially adopt DCM to modernize construction workflows—replacing paper processes with real-time data to streamline asset documentation and accelerate project closeouts.