AiDASH Evolve 2024

Powering the future: Entergy's pioneering journey in grid innovation and resilience

During his keynote presentation at AiDASH Evolve 2024, Jason Chapman, SVP, Chief Technology and Business Services Officer at Entergy, shared how the company is integrating AI solutions into reimagined business processes. Summary: * Entergy utilizes AI to predict and prevent equipment failures, minimize system downtime, and keep customers informed. * Innovative AI-driven processes, including satellite-powered vegetation management and computer vision-powered asset inspections, have supported Entergy by optimizing operations and reducing risks. * With its suite of tools, Entergy is looking to revolutionize storm damage assessments by allowing crews to respond in hours instead of days and giving customers more accurate estimated restoration timelines. More here: https://www.aidash.com/powering-the-future-entergys-pioneering-journey-in-grid-innovation-and-resilience/ [https://www.aidash.com/powering-the-future-entergys-pioneering-journey-in-grid-innovation-and-resilience/] We have all sorts of additional content for you from Evolve 2024, including videos of each session, blog recaps of each session, and a full event report. You can find it all on our content hub at: aidash.com/evolve2024 [http://aidash.com/evolve2024].  Check out more resources: * AiDASH blog: https://www.aidash.com/blogs [https://www.aidash.com/blogs]  * AiDASH YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdU1Xuncxsn0YXY-YigOoJg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdU1Xuncxsn0YXY-YigOoJg]  * AiDASH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidash [https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidash]  * AiDASH case studies and customer stories: https://www.aidash.com/customers [https://www.aidash.com/customers]

Securing tomorrow together: Satellite and cloud foundations

Satellite data and cloud technologies play a pivotal role in building resilient, future-ready systems. Experts from UP42, Maxar, and AWS each presented their perspectives at AiDASH Evolve 2024, offering insights into how their platforms leverage satellite imagery and cloud infrastructure to enhance decision-making, optimize operations, and address climate-related challenges. Gain a deeper understanding of the transformative potential of these technologies in driving sustainability and innovation across industries. More here: https://www.aidash.com/securing-tomorrow-together-satellite-and-cloud-foundations/ [https://www.aidash.com/securing-tomorrow-together-satellite-and-cloud-foundations/] Speakers: * Sean Wiid, Chief Executive Officer, Up42 * Bryan Smith, Director of Product Management, 2D Product Portfolio, Maxar * Marco Masciola, Senior Partner Solutions Architect, AWS Summary: * Vegetation management challenges in today’s climate are mounting, but so are opportunities to leverage satellite and cloud technology to meet future energy needs. * Satellite imagery is becoming more available, with improved resolution and clearer views of lines—but there are also potential issues. * Utilities gain more precise analytics and insights from improved satellite imagery, which they can integrate into workflows. Check out more resources: * AiDASH blog: https://www.aidash.com/blogs [https://www.aidash.com/blogs]  * AiDASH YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdU1Xuncxsn0YXY-YigOoJg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdU1Xuncxsn0YXY-YigOoJg]  * AiDASH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidash [https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidash] * AiDASH case studies and customer stories: https://www.aidash.com/customers [https://www.aidash.com/customers]

Securing tomorrow together: Transforming systems for climate resilience

Four industry leaders from KPMG, Schneider Electric, Accenture, and TRC Companies shared their insights and strategies for creating a more sustainable and adaptable future, and how they're taking innovative approaches to building climate resilience through systemic transformation in partnership with AiDASH. More here: https://www.aidash.com/securing-tomorrow-together-transforming-systems-for-climate-resilience/ [https://www.aidash.com/securing-tomorrow-together-transforming-systems-for-climate-resilience/] Speakers: * Arun Mani, Principal, Deal Advisory and Strategy, KPMG LLC * Angus McPherson, Global Solution Architect – Power & Grid, Schneider Electric * John Alford, Management Consulting Senior Manager, Accenture * Sachin Gupta, VP Digital Solutions, TRC Companies Summary: * Utilities must balance technology interventions with strategic, long-term planning to ensure effective vegetation management. Effective vegetation management depends on how a utility approaches challenges and balances technology interventions with strategic, long-term planning. * Climate resilience needs a strategic approach, which involves educating stakeholders and leveraging technology, including satellites, AI, and data-driven predictive modeling. * Transformative change requires a balanced, global approach that includes bringing AI analytics into operations control centers as well as recognizing the importance of real-time data management, integration, and governance. We have all sorts of additional content for you from Evolve 2024, including videos of each session, blog recaps of each session, and a full event report. You can find it all on our content hub at: aidash.com/evolve2024 [http://aidash.com/evolve2024].  Check out more resources: * AiDASH blog: https://www.aidash.com/blogs [https://www.aidash.com/blogs]  * AiDASH YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdU1Xuncxsn0YXY-YigOoJg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdU1Xuncxsn0YXY-YigOoJg]  * AiDASH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidash [https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidash] * AiDASH case studies and customer stories: https://www.aidash.com/customers [https://www.aidash.com/customers]

Biodiversity net gain for water and energy utilities at scale

This panel explored how water and energy utilities are integrating Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and natural capital to balance the needs of critical water infrastructure with sustainable environmental stewardship. It delved into the challenges and opportunities of embedding biodiversity into water utility operations, including regulatory compliance, partnerships with landowners, and the use of technology to monitor and enhance natural capital. The panelists shared their insights from implementing these concepts, focusing on real-world benefits like water quality improvement, flood risk reduction, and sustainable land management. More here: https://www.aidash.com/biodiversity-net-gain-for-water-and-energy-utilities-at-scale/ [https://www.aidash.com/biodiversity-net-gain-for-water-and-energy-utilities-at-scale/] Moderator: Shashin Mishra, Vice President of EMEA, AiDASH Panelists: * Jack Lomas, Emerging Technology Lead, Capital Design and Delivery, Severn Trent * Carolyn Cadman, Director of Natural Resources, South West Water * Kathleen Fillier, Environment Analyst, Newfoundland Power Summary: * Utilities can build success by breaking technology and information silos and fostering digital maturity. * Balancing biodiversity goals with operational goals is a must: Key approaches include aligning timelines and governance, leveraging price reviews, and tracking and communicating impacts to stakeholders. * Natural capital and sustainability initiatives enhance public trust and engagement. We have all sorts of additional content for you from Evolve 2024, including videos of each session, blog recaps of each session, and a full event report. You can find it all on our content hub at: aidash.com/evolve2024 [http://aidash.com/evolve2024].  Check out more resources: * AiDASH blog: https://www.aidash.com/blogs [https://www.aidash.com/blogs]  * AiDASH YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdU1Xuncxsn0YXY-YigOoJg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdU1Xuncxsn0YXY-YigOoJg]  * AiDASH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidash [https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidash] * AiDASH case studies and customer stories: https://www.aidash.com/customers [https://www.aidash.com/customers]

Embracing biodiversity for a sustainable future

Championing biodiversity is good for business as well as the planet. Following the UK’s new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rules, biodiversity regulations are increasing around the globe to safeguard our food chain and environmental health. Learn how U.S. utilities benefit by staying ahead of the curve. More here: https://www.aidash.com/embracing-biodiversity-for-a-sustainable-future/ [https://www.aidash.com/embracing-biodiversity-for-a-sustainable-future/]  Moderator: Shashin Mishra, Vice President of EMEA, AiDASH Panelists: * Nick White, Principal Advisor, BNG, Natural England * Sally Hayns, CEO, Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) Summary: * By integrating biodiversity into your utility planning, you create opportunities to turn risks into rewards and strengthen your bottom line. * Thanks to the UK’s approach to measuring biodiversity — which many countries are embracing — there’s no need for utilities to start from square one to start planning and benchmark biodiversity. * Building the case for biodiversity takes time and cooperation, but you can avoid pitfalls. We have all sorts of additional content for you from Evolve 2024, including videos of each session, blog recaps of each session, and a full event report. You can find it all on our content hub at: aidash.com/evolve2024 [http://aidash.com/evolve2024].  Check out more resources: * AiDASH blog: https://www.aidash.com/blogs  * AiDASH YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdU1Xuncxsn0YXY-YigOoJg  * AiDASH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidash * AiDASH case studies and customer stories: https://www.aidash.com/customers