ITRON INSPIRESave the date

October 24-31, 2025
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
Orlando, FL

  • 1200+ attendees with over 280 utilities represented

  • 95+ breakouts with over 65% customer-led sessions

  • 30+ solution booths in our Knowledge Center

  • 4 networking events with 1 unforgettable party

With a variety of keynotes, thought leadership, breakout sessions and networking events, Itron Inspire is the place to learn about the latest innovations in the energy and water space. We’ll show you how more intelligence leads to more possibilities and opens the door to a better connected, sustainable and more resourceful future.

Itron Inspire Call for papers

Itron is now accepting abstract submissions for our premier, customer-focused event for smart cities and electricity, gas, and water providers—Itron Inspire.

Do you have a compelling story about a recent deployment? Valuable insights about how to best manage energy and water? Lessons learned from years in the utility industry? In the spirit of collaboration, we are looking for presentations that will help others learn from your experiences.

2024 Event Recap

  • The Power of Data

    Tom Deitrich, Itron’s President and CEO, shares how data is key to unlocking more possibilities than ever before to optimize utility operations, consumer engagement and safety across the distribution system in this 2024 Itron Inspire keynote.

  • The Age of AI for Utilities is Here

    In this 2024 Itron Inspire keynote, Marina Donovan—Vice President of Global Marketing, ESG and Public Affairs—discusses the findings of our latest edition of the Itron Resourcefulness Report, uncovering the role of artificial intelligence in the utility industry.

  • The Ever Evolving Grid: Technology as a Business Enabler

    Todd Inlander, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Southern California Edison, takes the Itron Inspire 2024 stage to share SCE’s technology vision and how it’s enabling new use cases—and new benefits—across their operations.

Award Winners

  • Itron Innovator Award

    This award recognizes a utility or city customer that has leveraged Itron's partner enablement programs to deploy a breakthrough solution that solves challenges in energy and water efficiencies and smart communities. We are proud to announce Hydro One as the recipient of the 2024 Itron Innovator Award.

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  • Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards

    This award recognizes utilities and cities that are achieving measurable outcomes and careful use of energy and water. Frost & Sullivan, in collaboration with Itron, is pleased to announce Greenville Water and Alectra Utilities as recipients of the ninth annual Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards.

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  • +1200 attendees
    with +250 utilities and cities represented

  • +30 solution offerings
    on display in the Knowledge Center

  • +75 breakout sessions
    with nearly two-thirds led by customers

  • 3 major networking events
    and one unforgettable party

Industry insights and thought leadership

  • General Sessions

    Join us on Monday and Tuesday morning for inspiring keynotes from industry leaders.

  • Big Picture Sessions

    Hear from experts about the challenges shaping our industry-and how we can address them together.

  • Women Who Inspire Session

    Celebrate the women helping drive our industry forward. Featuring a panel or keynote speaker, this is open to all attendees.

Itron Inspire Speakers

  • Deitrich

    Tom Deitrich

    Itron

    President and Chief Executive Officer

    Keynote Speaker

  • Donovan

    Marina Donovan

    Itron

    Vice President, Global Marketing, ESG and Public Affairs

    General Session Emcee

  • Huggins

    Ben Huggins

    Itron

    Senior Vice President, Customer and Marketing Experience

    Itron Innovator Award Presenter

  • Inlander

    Todd L. Inlander

    Southern California Edison

    Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

    Keynote Speaker

  • Saeed

    Farah Saeed

    Frost & Sullivan

    Research Director, Digital Electric Grid

    Frost & Sullivan Awards Presenter

  • Webber

    Michael E. Webber

    University of Texas at Austin

    John J. McKetta Centennial Energy Chair

    Keynote Speaker

Itron Inspire at a Glance

The Knowledge Conference—our main event at Itron Inspire—takes place Oct. 6-8, with pre- and post-conference training and customer forums happening before and after the Knowledge Conference. Click a title below to learn more.

Itron Inspire at a glance

The Knowledge Conference—our main event at Itron Inspire—takes place Oct. 6-8, with pre- and post-conference training and customer forums happening before and after the Knowledge Conference.

Oct. 4-6 | Pre-Conference Training & IEE MDM Users' Forum

Oct. 6-8 | Knowledge Conference (keynotes, breakout sessions, exhibition center, networking events)

Oct. 9-10 | Customer Forums & Users' Groups (additional fees may apply)

Tracks, Breakouts and More

At Itron Inspire, content is king. And we have plenty of it, all geared toward helping you explore what’s possible with more intelligence throughout your delivery system. In addition to networking events and our general sessions on Monday and Tuesday, we have a host of breakout sessions spread across four tracks.

Not sure where to begin? Explore some of Itron’s latest solutions in one of these key areas with a short-list of relevant sessions to attend and booths to visit in the Knowledge Center:

Grid Edge Intelligence | Gas Edge | Smart Cities | Smart Water Solutions

Choose Your Track

  • Applications, Outcomes and Services

    Applications, Outcomes and Services

    Grid edge intelligence, forecasting, consumer engagement, water operations, renewables and more.

    EXPLORE THE Track

  • Data
    Management

    Data
    Management

    Meter data management strategies, solution overviews, leveraging big data and more.

    EXPLORE THE Track

  • Mobile and Measurement Solutions

    Mobile and Measurement Solutions

    Mobile data collection, metering and measurement, endpoints, AMR to AMI migration and more.

    EXPLORE THE Track

  • Multi-Purpose Network Solutions

    Multi-Purpose Network Solutions

    Network deployment and management, distribution automation, connecting communities and more.

    Explore The Track

Networking events

    • First-Timers’ Reception

      First-Timers’ Reception

      New to Itron Inspire? Connect with our Advisory Board and conference leaders to get the lay of the land.
      Oct. 6

      • Welcome Reception

        Welcome Reception

        Open to all attendees of Inspire, this is the official kickoff to the Knowledge Conference.
        Oct. 6

        • Women Who Inspire

          Women Who Inspire

          Celebrate the women helping drive our industry forward. Featuring a panel or keynote speaker, this is open to all attendees.
          Oct. 7

          • Networking Reception

            Networking Reception

            Networking Reception

            Join us in the Knowledge Center for food, beverages, music and an opportunity to connect with other attendees.
            Oct. 7

            • Pool Party

              Palm Desert Pool Party

              Our annual themed party is poolside this year—and will be held on Tuesday evening instead of Monday.
              Oct. 8

              2024 Sponsors

              Itron Inspire is a team effort. Shoutout to all our sponsors who help put us put this on every year. Interested in sponsoring? Check out why to sponsor here.

              The Knowledge Center

              Explore the latest technology and services to help you better manage energy and water delivery. The Knowledge Center is our interactive solution showroom where you can get a demo, talk to experts, connect with peers and take in our latest Itron Experience presentation.

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              Award Winners

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              Want to become a sponsor?

              You can showcase your brand through sponsor and exhibitor opportunities at Itron Inspire.