ITRON INSPIREExplore the edge of possibility

Join peers from across the energy, water and smart city communities to share knowledge and get inspired about the possibilities ahead for our industry.
Oct. 4-10, 2024 | Palm Desert, CA

  • 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

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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.

  • +1200 attendees
    with nearly 300 utilities represented and many cities

  • +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 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.

  • Applications, Outcomes and Services

  • Data Management

  • Mobile and Measurement Solutions

  • Multi-Purpose Network Solutions

    • Attendee

      "Itron is my favorite conference to attend. It is always very informative and very helpful information. I love the pre-conference classes, they are always so good and the contacts you meet are very beneficial."

      Attendee

      • Session Attendee

        "I enjoyed this session more than expected, appreciated the open conversation format...less scripted...well done."

        Women in Utilities Session Attendee

        • Training Attendee

          "We received pre-conference training that was exceptional. We are getting ready to upgrade our platform to FCS, and are more confident than ever."

          Training Attendee

          • First-Time Attendee

            "This has been my first time attending and I am BLOWN away. Thank you for all of your hard work and coordinating. This has been so valuable. I will be back!!!!"

            First-Time Attendee

            • Attendee

              "Another fantastic conference! Thanks to everyone at Itron and the User Advisory Board for their tireless efforts for coordinating this conference!"

              Attendee

              2023 Event Recap

              Blogs

              From thought-leadership panels to insightful breakout sessions; from demos in the Knowledge Center to hands-on training; from networking events to making new connections – there was much to explore and discover at Itron Inspire. Check out our blogs to see what happened at the event.

              Media Studio

              Hosted by our signature media partner, Clarion Events, watch in-depth interviews from Itron and our customers and hear their perspectives on industry-specific topics.

              2023 Resourcefulness Insight Report

              The need to redefine energy management at the grid edge is here—and so is the technology. But what’s keeping us from accelerating the transition to cleaner energy?

              Award Winners

              • Frost & Sullivan

                Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards­

                Frost & Sullivan announced Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) as recipients of its eighth annual Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards in collaboration with Itron.

              • 2023 Itron Innovator Award

                Tampa Electric Company (TECO), one of Florida’s largest investor-owned electric utilities, was presented with the 2023 Itron Innovator Award, which recognizes an Itron customer that leverages Itron’s partner enablement program.

              Want to become a sponsor?

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