Minds + Machines 2017: Power & Utility Experience, Insight, and Know-How for Digital Transformation

As we gear up for Minds + Machines 2017, I can’t help but be excited by all that has changed since last year’s event.  

Last year, GE added 25 new power and utility customers to the digital portfolio – a 500% increase over the year prior.  Today, 20% of global capacity is leveraging Predix, the platform for the Industrial Internet.

At Minds + Machines 2016, GE hosted power and utility leaders representing 15% of the worlds electricity generation. This year we expect to greatly exceed that number as more and more power and utility leaders have digital transformation initiatives underway. 

If you’re joining us for Minds + Machines 2017 in San Francisco, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate and network with more industry-leading peers than ever before. Utilities – including AES, Exelon, Nova Scotia Power and PSEG – will share their experiences, insights, and know-how on digital industrial transformation.

For the first time at Minds + Machines, separate content paths will be offered to match individual areas of focus for executives, operations personnel and IT experts. As an attendee, you’ll be able to create a custom agenda to match your role. Here’s a sample of some of the from which you may choose:

For the C-Suite: The Digital Utility – Transforming for Value and Growth

Power and Utility executives are facing unprecedented challenges, and with that comes opportunity. Pursuing digital transformation across the value chain is the most effective and cost-efficient way to address business challenges and achieve sustainable growth. Evaristo Leonardi, SVP of Global Operations at AES and Brien Sheehan, Chairman and CEO of the Illinois Commerce Commission, will discuss ways to deploy digital across the utility value chain to facilitate better decision-making, leading to improved financial performance and the ability to comply with regulation.

If your focus is operations or technology, expect to gain the actionable insights you need to lead your organization’s digital industrial transformation.

For Operational Excellence: Delivering Greater Reliability across the Electricity Value Network

Achieving improvements in both operational reliability and efficiency is a tall order. Kevin Prouty, VP of Energy Insights at IDC, will share how utilizing intelligent controls and sensors and Asset Performance Management  (APM) has enabled GE Digital Utilities customers to drive 50% reduction in unplanned asset failures, maximizing both asset life and performance.

For Leaders in Technology and Innovation: Creating a Sustainable IT Strategy for Power and Utility Growth !

The custom vs. platform debate is top-of-mind for IT leaders across industries. For the Electricity Value Network, a unified platform provides immediate benefits as digital projects are launched, and provides an engine to deploy new applications, deliver insightful analytics, and enable geo expansion with ease. Shyam Krishnaswamy, Technology Innovation and Corporate Strategy leader at Exelon –- the only power company on the Fortune 100 – will share how Exelon has leveraged the Predix platform. You’ll learn how you can create a consistent, flexible IT infrastructure to support your organization’s growth.

It’s clear that the power and utility industry is gaining momentum along its digitalization journey. In turn, organizational structures, IT strategy, asset management and maintenance, and entire business models continue to transform. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with and learn from power and utility leaders and their cross-functional teams. Reserve your seat and Minds + Machines 2017, and start planning your agenda today.

Power & Utility Experience, Insight, and Know-How for Digital Transformation