As UA Week 2025 comes to a close, join us for an energizing and interactive session that celebrates innovation across the utility analytics community.

We’ll kick off with the 1st Annual UAI Innovators Hackathon Awards, sponsored by Awesense, recognizing the creative minds and real-world solutions that rose to the challenge of solving today’s most pressing utility data problems.

Then, stay tuned for a highly engaging panel discussion sponsored by Skydio — “Cover Your Assets: A Data-Driven Approach to Understanding Your Grid.”
Panelists Christina Park (Skydio) and Jay Singh (PG&E) will dive into how advanced data collection, AI-enabled drone technology, and digital twin models are transforming grid awareness, improving decision-making, and reshaping asset management strategies. Expect the audience to play a role in shaping the conversation as our experts respond live to your perspectives and questions.

We’ll wrap up this closing session — and UA Week 2025 — with a few fun giveaways and final reflections on where innovation is taking us next. Don’t miss this high-energy sendoff to an unforgettable week in Austin!

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.