Centered around the “Roaring 1920s,” with its ideas and inventions that scientists and engineers had been working on for years, and how the era emerged from developmental stages of new technology, to full adoption. Taking place in Denver, Colorado, this Forum brought together prominent utility industry executives to explore issues impacting the industry and showcase exemplary use cases of technologies and strategies for utilities.

Keynote Speaker Karl Mecklenburg kicked off the two-day gathering. Mecklenburg rose from a college football walk-on and twelfth-round draft choice to become one of the top players in Denver Broncos history. He set the tone for the problems utilities face as Artificial Intelligence becomes inevitable for overcoming challenges, making progress, and finding keys to success. Sessions that followed featured prominent utility executives discussing current use cases for Artificial Intelligence, roadblocks, and industry best practices.