Utilities and cities are navigating unprecedented complexity. Aging infrastructure, rising demand, extreme weather and renewable integration are pushing operations to their limits. As the pace of change accelerates, so does the need to adapt. That’s the focus of this year’s Itron Inspire, where industry leaders will explore fresh ideas, data-driven strategies and advanced technologies—and shape what’s next.   

From Oct. 24-30 in Orlando, FL, utilities, cities and technology leaders will come together to share knowledge, insights and inspiration. Attendees will experience edge intelligence in action—and see firsthand how it strengthens resilience, supports reliability and enables more intelligent and sustainable resource management.  

Big Ideas, Bold Voices: Can’t-Miss Keynotes  

The Knowledge Conference (Oct. 26-28) is the heart of Itron Inspire. The conference includes more than 75 breakout sessions led by industry peers, thought-provoking keynotes and hands-on demos in the Knowledge Center.  This year’s keynote lineup includes:  

• Ed Bielarski, CEO of Gainesville Regional Utilities, will highlight the utility’s vision and challenges it has successfully tackled. 
• Tom Deitrich, Itron president and CEO, will discuss the role of real-time data and edge intelligence in transforming energy and water management. 
• Marina Donovan, vice president of global marketing, ESG and public affairs, will share insights from the 2025 Itron Resourcefulness Report in a keynote chat with Kristy Stone, of Duquesne Lighting Company and Ron King of Peoples Natural Gas. The report explores the transformative role data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and grid edge intelligence. 
• A visionary talk from Tom Koulopoulos, futurist and author, on the digital ecosystems reshaping our world.

Big Picture Sessions: Conversations Driving the Industry Forward 

Navigating Utility Challenges: Itron’s Solutions for Today and Tomorrow 

Day one will kick off with a deep dive into the power of grid edge intelligence. Susan Lynch, managing director at Accenture, will moderate a conversation between Itron’s product management leaders, Ty Roberts and Stefan Zschiegner. Together, they’ll explore how visibility and control at the grid edge are transforming utility operations and enabling smarter, more resilient infrastructure. The panel will also address challenges faced by electric, gas and water utilities—and how Itron’s solutions are helping to address these challenges today and into the future. 

From Regulator to Regulated: Perspectives from Former Utility Commissioners 

Day two brings a unique perspective from leaders who’ve worked on both sides of the regulatory table. Nick Wagner, vice president, regulatory, Black Hills Energy, will moderate a panel featuring former state utility commissioners who now hold executive roles within utilities. Panelists include Maria Bocanegra, president of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, and Kevin Gunn, vice president of state and federal regulatory policy for Evergy. 

Experience Innovation in Action in the Knowledge Center 

Step into the Knowledge Center to explore the latest innovations helping utilities and cities around the world overcome today’s toughest challenges. This dynamic showcase features solutions from Itron and our technology partners, demonstrating how software, services and platforms work together to enable a wide variety of use cases. Knowledgeable experts will be on hand to walk you through how these technologies support operational excellence and more intelligent resource stewardship.    

While you’re there, make sure to check out the Itron Experience—an interactive demo space that brings our solutions to life. Through hands-on exhibits and real-world scenarios, you’ll see how Itron and partner technologies integrate to deliver meaningful outcomes for utilities, cities and the communities they serve.  

Sharing Stories, Shaping Futures: The Women Who Inspire Luncheon 

This year, the Women Who Inspire session is returning in an exciting new format: a dedicated luncheon designed to spark meaningful conversations and foster deeper connections across the industry. Join us for a conversation with Maria Bocanegra, who will draw from her distinguished career and personal journey to explore leadership, resilience and the importance of championing female voices in energy, water and utilities.   

Deepen Your Expertise with Hands-On Trainings & Forums 

From one-day introductory courses to three-day certified training sessions on Itron’s Temetra solution, our pre-conference training classes  are designed to support a range of professional development goals. Whether you’re attending the full conference or joining for a single day of learning, you can easily add a training session when you register.  

We also offer a variety of customer forums or working groups—interactive, expert-led sessions where attendees can connect, collaborate and help shape the future of Itron’s products with the people who build them. Held on Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 30, these sessions provide deeper insights, direct dialogue with product teams and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Explore the variety of sessions here.   

Register Today for Itron Inspire 2025 

The time to shape the future of energy and water is now. Join us in Orlando to be part of the conversations, innovations and solutions driving more intelligent, resilient and reliable resource management.   

Secure your spot today at www.itron.com/inspire, and follow us on social media for live updates and behind-the-scenes moments throughout the event. Use #ItronInspire25 to be part of the conversation.  

See you in Orlando!