AGENDA

Our program will focus on the important topics covering Generative AI, Customer Analytics, Analytics Architecture & Technology, Asset Health Analytics, Safety Analytics, Enterprise Analytics, Data Science, Grid Analytics, Natural Gas Analytics, Sustainability Analytics, Supply Chain Analytics, Cyber Security Analytics, and  People & Culture. This schedule will constantly evolve over the next few months - check back often to the latest updates. 
This schedule has been built in CT. 

Monday, October 14, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
Mark Peco

Field B
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join us for the ComEd Maywood Tech Center Lab Tour on Monday, October 14, 2024, to experience our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of energy.

 

 
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
 
 
 
W190
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Discussion Topics:

  • Topic #1: Maximizing the Use of Interval Data
  • Topic #2: Best Practices for Improving Customer Experiences with Analytics
Arnie Richardson Jake Brown Daniel McCrobie
 
W192A

Discussion Topics:

  • Topic #1: Machine Learning and Drone Image Processing
  • Topic #2: Predictive Analytics and Vegetation Intelligence
Junhui Zhao Natalie Winters Tom Mahar Vlad Anderson Po-Chen Chen
 
W192B

Topic: End-to-End Deployment of Generative AI in Utility Organizations

Qing Wei Norv Clontz Mohammad Hossain
 
W192C

Discussion Topics:

  • Topic #1: Make Data Governance Fun: Gamifying Data Culture and Business Intelligence
  • Topic #2: Building an Enterprise Data Analytics Strategy: Roadmaps, Sponsorship, and Best Practices
Eugene Hamrick Mike Petramalo Saurabh Sahni Jerry Casarella
 
W193

Discussion Topics:

  • Topic #1: Prioritizing Use Cases with Limited Resources: Strategic Decision-Making in Natural Gas Analytics (Panel Discussion)
  • Topic #2: Boosting Data Literacy with Data Catalogs: Empowering the Natural Gas Sector (Facilitated Breakout Discussion)
Jordan Pino Bert Hargesheimer
 
W195
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Refresh and Recharge! Enjoy coffee, tea and lemonade during this beverage break from 2:45pm-3:15pm in the W194 Foyer.

 
 
W194 Foyer
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Innovation Shares are short presentations that explore groundbreaking ideas and innovations that leverage data and analytics to tackle the toughest challenges faced by utilities today.

Meredith Gilstrap Steve Dresie Martin Cal Sherie Wigder David Lahme John McBride Paul Yarka Nate Taylor

                    

W190
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Sip, Share and Spark Ideas during the UA Week Welcome Reception from 5:00pm-7:30pm in the Exhibition W196.

 
 
W196
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
 
 
 
W190
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Discover the future of utility outage management with the Outage Reporting & Analytics (ORA) platform – a state-of-the-art Microsoft Azure cloud-based solution that is transforming how Exelon reports on customer outages and key performance indicators across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Rick Perez Reggie Lawrence Mark Arrington

W190
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

The Exelon Analytics team is investigating leading edge applications of Generative AI with the potential to create a transformative impact across the utility industry.

Bobby Besharati
 
W192A

Oncor is extracting the value of utility analytics projects through the inspirational illustration of ROI.

Whitney Humecky
 
W192B

PG&E is extracting data from high resolution satellite imagery to quantify wildfire risk and its drivers along their 100,000+ electric distribution line miles to identify the best risk mitigation measures available within given cost and other restraints.

Andrea Brown
 
W192C

Alabama Power is developing advanced data analytics and data science techniques, including machine learning and predictive modeling, to anticipate electric vehicle (EV) charging behaviors with unprecedented accuracy.

Joyce Soloman
 
W193

Nicor Gas is leveraging advanced data analytics to enhance its customer-centric culture and improve overall customer satisfaction.

Bruce Liu
 
W194B
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Refresh, Recharge and Visit with our Exhibitors! Enjoy coffee, tea and lemonade during this beverage break from 10:45am-11:15am in the Exhibition W196.

 
 
W196
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM


Buzz Solutions explores computer vision AI for power grid inspections: challenges, solutions, deployment, and success.

Vik Chaudhry

W192A

Customer data and insights in one application improves business and customer outcomes.

Kojo Quaye Jason Kriendler

W192B

Discover autonomous drone and AI solutions revolutionizing utility asset management with Skydio and Levatas..

Chris Nielsen Christina Park

W192C

Learn how ComEd's 2022 Advanced Image Analytics program enhances grid maintenance with AI and drones.

Boris Aronchik Jeff Birkmeier

W193

Learn about deploying and tracking Large Language Models (LLMs) to ensure accurate, timely responses for reduced resolution times and positive customer sentiment.

David Bess Uma Poduturu

W194B
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
 
 
W196
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Eversource Energy improves grid reliability using a patent pending data model that responds to changing business needs, improves employee productivity, increases capital efficiency, and accelerates the remediation of grid anomalies.

Saurabh Sahni Mike Juchno
 
W192A

The Exelon Customer Team is developing GenAI products to train customer service representatives, aid responses to customer emails, and answer internal company-specific questions.

Ben Carls
 
W192B

Oncor is developing a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, prioritizing on-premises implementation of Generative AI, and updating governance policies to ensure safety and security.

Kennedy Porter Josh Power
 
W192C

CPS Energy has successfully grown its analytics capabilities the last several years and it continues to grow.

Tuan Le
 
W193

Consumers Energy’s Work Management Analytics Platform team is spearheading the drive towards an optimized future for the utility using cutting-edge data analytics solutions tailored for Work Management Product teams.

Matthew Spencer
 
W194B
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Refresh, Recharge and Visit with the Exhibitors! Enjoy coffee, tea and lemonade from 2:45pm-3:15pm in the Exhibition W196.

 
 
W196
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

LabelOps ensures data integrity and precision in utility image analytics through advanced techniques.

Alexander Johnson

W192A

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and consumer expectations, industries across the board are redefining their approaches to customer service and digital interactions.

Steven LaGow Frank LeHoty

W192B

Learn to transform your electricity system into a cleaner, more resilient, and affordable one in collaboration with other sectors, you must leverage various types of metadata—such as usage, business, and descriptive metadata—to understand, manage, and optimize your data for effective analytics.

Michael Covarrubias Erika Ferguson

W192C

We will explore how electric utilities can harness vast amounts of disparate data from sources like AMI, SCADA, and OMS.

Tom Anderson Julio Acuna Nunez

W193
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Utilities modernize with advanced analytics and federal support amid climate change and disruptions.

Joe Nyangon
 
W190
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Sip, Share and Spark Ideas during the Happy Hour Networking reception from 5:30pm-6:30pm. The Expo Prize Giveaway will take place in the Exhibition from 6:15pm-6:30pm and you must be present to win.

 
 
W196
Thursday, October 17, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
 
 
 
W190
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
 
Syedkhair Quadri
 
W192A

AES Corporation is exploring the practical applications of data science to enhance the accuracy of Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) predictions in utility companies.

Moe Gilanifar
 
W192B

Exelon is implementing a strategic initiative to accelerate their analytics maturity and empower employees to make data-driven decisions.

Autumn Schieffer
 
W192C

National Grid is embracing the Generative AI (GenAI) technologies that have transformed data interaction and process automation with innovative projects that demonstrate a commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions.

Vanessa Przybylo Richard Moss
 
W193

In this session, attendees will hear about key learnings from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative's experience with detecting Level 2 EV residential charging and projecting load growth.

Anthony Cerrato Hesen Peng Josh Lugo
 
W194B
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
 
 
 
W194 Foyer
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

PG&E is developing a machine learning model to improve prediction of contaminated insulators Insulators on transmission structures are susceptible to contamination from various sources, such as avian excrement, dust, emissions, smoke, and gases.

Sasha Yan
 
W192A

PSEG is operationalizing an Analytics Center of Enablement (COE) to identify and deliver value across its business areas including work management, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, smart meters, and customer experience.

Jerry Casarella
 
W192B

Eversource is turning their thinking outside-in to design and deliver programs that meet the clean energy needs of their commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.

Kara Rodgers Marshall
 
W192C

Exelon is developing analytics capability for proactive weather-related outage prediction and Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) management.

Vlad Anderson Valli Muthukaruppan
 
W193

Salt River Project calls on utilities to think bigger about how analytics and data science in used in the industry.

Gary Rector
 
W194B
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Exelon shares how it built a Center of Excellence to harness AI and GenAI opportunities.

Laura Randle-Smith Bill Lowry Tim Webster
 
W190