The one constant in the utility industry is change—unpredictable weather events, rising energy demand and shifting consumer expectations, to name a few. Utilities need solutions that not only help them navigate this volatile landscape but also improve operational efficiency, system resilience and reliability, consumer engagement and demand management. That’s where Itron's portfolio of Grid Edge Intelligence solutions come in—transforming how utilities manage their distribution systems with intelligent devices, smart, foundational networks, and software and services. With intelligence at the edge, utilities can unlock new possibilities to address today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s demands. At DISTRIBUTECH 2025, the premier event for transmission and distribution innovation, we’ll show you how.  

This year, attendees will experience firsthand how Itron is bringing more visibility and control to the grid edge, enabling utilities to address key challenges. Join us in booth 3008, March 24-27, in Dallas, Texas to explore the spectrum of innovation we’ll be highlighting: 

• DER Orchestration: Gain real-time visibility and control of flexible loads—from smart thermostats and load control switches to batteries and electric vehicles—enabling economic dispatch, grid balancing, non-wires alternatives and decarbonization. 
• Consumer Engagement: Leverage grid edge intelligence, advanced metering and DER control solutions to create personalized programs that optimize energy use and enhance grid resilience. 
• Intelligent Connectivity: Deploy a multi-transport IIoT network for real-time, resilient connectivity across smart endpoints, behind-the-meter DERs and grid-responsive assets, ensuring they operate based on grid conditions while maintaining user comfort and functionality. 
• CityEdge: Modernize urban infrastructure with a scalable architecture that integrates advanced technologies for service delivery, emissions tracking, resource management and climate resilience.  
• Grid Planning: Connect every aspect of energy management—from DER integration to wildfire detection—unlocking data-driven intelligence for a more efficient and adaptive grid. 

Where to Find Us:  

Don’t miss our expert-led sessions at the show! Join Itron leaders, customers and partners as they share valuable insights on the future of utilities, grid edge intelligence and the innovations driving the evolution of energy, water and smart city management:  

Tuesday, March 25 

8:30 a.m. CT | Keynote | Welcome  

• Speakers: Tom Deitrich, President and CEO, Itron  

10:15 – 10:45a.m. CT | Enhancing Customer Safety with Distributed Intelligence 

• Speakers: Joel Hutson, Tampa Electric Company; David Ganger, Itron 

11:00-11:50 a.m. CT | Socket of the Future & Residential EV Charging 

• Speakers: Chris Moris, PG&E 

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT | Extending Impacted: CPS Energy’s Innovative Use of Shared AMI 

• Speakers: Cecilia Valesquez, SAWS; Alysse Swientek, CPS Energy 

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT | Becoming a Good Grid Citizen and Compensation for Consumer Services  

• Speakers: Nick Tumilowicz, Itron 

2:45 – 3:15 p.m. CT | Navigating Future Grid Planning Challenges: Integrating DERs into Load Forecasting Processes   

• Speakers: Andy Sukenik, Itron  

4:00 – 4:50 p.m. CT | Leveraging eSIM Technology to Improve SCADA Resiliency 

• Speakers: John Nachilly, Eversource   

4:00 – 4:50 p.m. CT | Why Xcel Picked Private LTE and What Happened Next 

• Speakers: Wendell Reimer, Xcel 

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET | Welcome Reception: Itron booth 3008 

Wednesday, March 26  

9:00 –9:25 a.m. CT | Transforming Streetlights into Smart Meters: The Future of Municipal Energy Management  

• Speakers: Donna Corr, Mississippi Power; Amanda Dixon, Itron 

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. CT | Power Up Utility Customer Satisfaction: Transform Your Grid Investments into Winner Customer Strategies  

• Speakers: Luke Scheidler, Itron  

11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. CT | Launching a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) in Colorado by Leveraging Aggregator DERMS  

• Speakers: Zach Pollack, Xcel Energy; Angus McPherson, Schneider Electric; Nick Tumilowicz, Itron; Jennifer Gallegos, Itron 

1:00 – 1:50 p.m. CT | Wildfire Detection for Safer Grid Management  

• Speakers: Eric Schoenman, PG&E; Carson Zerpa, Itron 

 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT | Architecting the Modern Grid: Justifying Your Connectivity Investments 

• Speakers: Oleg Pachkovets, Itron; Carson Zerpa, Itron 

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT | Reducing Carbon Footprints: SMUD and Itron’s Journey Toward a More Sustainable Future  

• Speakers: Rebecca Hussey, Itron  

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT | A Deep Dive into AMI 2.0 Applications and Their Network Needs  

• Speakers: Carson Zerpa, Itron; Jan Forslow, Itron; Oleg Pachkovets, Itron   

Thursday, March 27  

9:25 – 9:50 a.m. CT | How SMUD is Accelerating Grid Edge Adoption with Federal Incentives 

• Speakers: Amber Connors, SMUD 

Get the Full Itron Experience 

Before (or during) the show, we encourage you to book a demo with the Itron Experience! This interactive 15-minute demo shows you how new technologies help manage power distribution at the grid edge. Available demo times can be viewed here. 

Connect with Itron at DISTRIBUTECH 

Don’t miss the opportunity to see how Itron is empowering utilities with Grid Edge Intelligence. Visit us in booth 3008 at DISTRIBUTECH 2025 to explore our innovative solutions and connect with industry leaders who are driving utility transformation. Together, we’ll explore the possibilities for a more intelligent, resilient and reliable grid. 

View the full list of Itron speaking engagements here. For more information on what we are up to at the show, visit www.itron.com/dtech and follow along on Itron’s social media. See you in Dallas!