Utilities are under increasing pressure to improve grid reliability, resiliency, and safety—while also optimizing costs and preparing for a more complex, distributed energy future. Achieving this requires more than traditional inspections and asset management approaches. It requires a data-driven view of the grid.

In this executive panel, leaders from Skydio and two pioneering utilities will explore how advanced data collection methods (including AI-enabled drone technology), analytics, and digital twin models are transforming grid awareness. Panelists will share how they are leveraging these tools to uncover hidden risks, improve decision-making, and prioritize investments.

Session Takeaways:

• How utilities are modernizing asset inspections and condition assessment.

• The role of data quality, governance, and visualization in creating actionable insights.

• Real-world strategies for scaling innovative approaches across large, complex systems.

• The cultural and organizational shifts required to adopt data-driven asset management.