July 14-16, 2025 | Minneapolis, MN

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.

Artificial intelligence opportunities

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10:50 AM
  1. Nicollet Ballroom D
    45 mins
    In an era where data is driving operational excellence and strategic innovation, how are leading utilities like Xcel Energy, Southern Company, and FirstEnergy navigating the path to becoming truly dat …
  2. Lakeshore B
    45 mins
    Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has developed a comprehensive infrastructure analysis approach that assesses critical systems, interdependencies, and failure impacts to help utilities strengthen resil …
11:55 AM
  1. Nicollet Ballroom D
    45 mins
    Ensuring precise network model connectivity, accurate customer mapping, and correct phasing is essential for a successful Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) implementation. However, these …
  2. Lakeshore C
    45 mins
    As utilities face shrinking vegetation management budgets, the pressure to adopt new technologies—from satellites and AI to machine learning and predictive modeling—has never been greater. But with an …
2:45 PM
  1. Lakeshore B
    45 mins
    As distribution cooperatives face increasing pressure to manage peak demand more efficiently, traditional forecasting methods—relying on historical load profiles and weather data—often lead to inaccur …
10:00 AM
  1. Lakeshore A
    45 mins
    Driven by distributed energy resource (DER) carbon reduction goals, corporate ESG initiatives, and the rapid transformation of the electric industry, utilities are facing an explosion of new products …