We will discuss how the utility's use of GIS systems is maturing, what this means for utilities, and the steps utilities should be taking today to prepare for the future. Join us!
This PowerSession is a panel discussion with experts leading the way in GIS systems and related applications. In this session, our panelists will discuss how the utility's use of GIS systems is maturing, what this means for utilities, and the steps utilities should be taking today to prepare for the future.
Key Themes for this panel discussion:
- How should we, as power industry practitioners, think differently as it pertains to using GIS systems and related applications?
- IIJA and IRA Bills. How will these bills impact the use of GIS systems and related applications in the coming years?
- On the horizon – what does the landscape look like in the next 5 to 10 years, and what "baby steps" should utilities be taking today to prepare?
Moderator:
Bill Meehan, Director, Electric Utilities, Industry Solutions
Panelists:
Pat Hohl, Director, Electric Industry Solutions
Tom Helmer, Executive Solution Architect for UDC
Angela Marra, Supervisor GIS & Mapping Services, TECO Peoples Gas
Peter Batty, CRO, SSP Innovations

Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, builds the most powerful mapping and spatial analytics technology available.
Esri software is deployed in more than 350,000 organizations including the world's largest cities, most national governments, and 75 percent of Fortune 500 companies.
Esri empowers utilities for precision planning and execution by providing skills, knowledge, and resources in mapping, spatial analytics, data visualization, geoprocessing, and big data analytics. With these capabilities, Esri helps utilities improve stakeholder engagement by infusing geospatial data into the core decision-making structure of the business and operations.
To Register or for more information follow this link.
If you miss the event date, you can follow this link for On-demand access.
About Energy Central PowerSessions™:
Energy Central PowerSessions, relaunched in late 2020, are interactive panel discussions around a specific topic in the industry. While these sessions may be sponsored, these are not product demo webinars or selling sessions but more focused on topic-specific discussions, shared case studies, and knowledge sharing. We also highly encourage interactive Q&A from the audience.
About Energy Central:
Energy Central is a community platform for electric power industry professionals to share, learn and connect in a collaborative environment. Supported by leading industry organizations, our mission is to help industry professionals connect and advance knowledge sharing for the benefit of the industry. We help the industry work better. Join the Energy Central Community today and be part of a growing community of over 200,000 registered members.
If you are interested in Energy Central Event Marketing packages, you can contact us at email sales@energycentral.com or you can access our media guide for more information.
Contact:
Energy Central
303-782-5510
service@energycentral.com