March 28–31

Join us for the Utility Management Conference, one of the leading and most informative management conferences, March 28-31. The conference will host 34 technical sessions and 7 pre-conference workshops. Featuring various BC experts, attendees will have access to premiere education, timely insight, and networking.

Workshops

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

PCW01 – Strategies for Developing, Recruiting, and Retaining a Qualified Workforce
The Importance of Providing Attractive Compensation and Benefit
Rhonda, Harris, Speaker
1:50 PM

PCW03 – Accelerating Optimization in Utilities with Digital Technology
Michael Karl, Moderator
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

PCW03 – Accelerating Optimization in Utilities with Digital Technology
Leading a Utility Through Digital Transformation Panel Discussion
Kirk Olds, Speaker
8:45 AM

PCW03 – Accelerating Optimization in Utilities with Digital Technology
Roundtable Experiential Exercise: Trends and Drivers within the Utility Industry that Influence Digital Strategy 
Correggio Peagler, Speaker
9:30 AM

PCW03 – Accelerating Optimization in Utilities with Digital Technology
Creating a Living AM Plan Using Power BU – Evolving from a Report that Sits on a Shelf to a Dynamic Decision-Making Tool 
Anne Kennedy, Speaker
11:00 AM

PCW03 – Accelerating Optimization in Utilities with Digital Technology
Wet Weather Collection | Pin Point Proof: Innovative Temperature Study Accurately Locates Potential Sources of I/I
Andy Lukas, Speaker
2:00 PM

PCW03 – Accelerating Optimization in Utilities with Digital Technology
Operator Training and Knowledge Management (eOM)
Ken Schnaars, Speaker
2:30 PM

Presentations

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

WED01 – Changing the Utility Business by Changing Approaches to Data
Breaking Down Data Silos Enables Greater Insights and Direct Operational Cost Savings 
Jamie Lefkowitz, Speaker
10:30 AM

WED01 – Changing the Utility Business by Changing Approaches to Data
SWAN Digital Twin Readiness Guide
Michael Karl, Speaker
11:30 AM

WED06 – Proactive Cybersecurity Approaches vs Reactive Costs in Technology Planning 
Threats No More: Orange County Utilities Approach to Managing Cybersecurity
Dustin Sayre, Abhishek Sharda, Speakers
2:00 PM

Thursday, March 30, 2023

THU01 – Improving the Value of Asset Management 
The Fog has Lifted – SFPUC’s Collection System TAMP Success Story
Ryan Beil, Speaker
9:30 AM