Innovation Shares spotlight the technologies, solutions, and strategies that are helping utilities solve today's most pressing challenges. In this fast-paced session format, solution providers and industry innovators will showcase their most impactful ideas, tools, and real-world applications in concise presentations designed to educate, inspire, and spark new thinking.

New for UA Week 2026, attendees will play an active role in recognizing innovation by voting live for the most innovative solution presented during the session. After hearing each presentation, participants will evaluate the ideas based on creativity, practical application, industry impact, and potential value to utilities.

Innovation Shares provide a unique opportunity to discover emerging technologies, explore new approaches to common utility challenges, and engage directly in identifying the innovations that have the potential to shape the future of the industry.

What to Expect

• Fast-paced presentations highlighting innovative technologies, solutions, and use cases
• Exposure to emerging ideas and practical applications for utility operations
• Live audience voting to select the most innovative solution
• Opportunities to discover new approaches to industry challenges
• A collaborative and engaging environment focused on innovation and business impact

Audience Choice Award
At the conclusion of the session, attendee votes will determine the recipient of the UA Week 2026 Innovation Shares Audience Choice Award, recognizing the solution that resonates most strongly with the utility analytics community.