Powering Utilities with GIS
The utilities sector is undergoing a major transformation—driven by digital innovation, rising customer expectations, and the increasing demand for reliable, clean, and efficient energy. To navigate this shift, utilities need smart technologies that provide a comprehensive understanding of their networks, assets, and operations.
Geographic Information System (GIS) technology—through The Science of Where—offers a powerful framework for utilities to integrate systems, streamline workflows, and gain spatial intelligence for faster, smarter decisions.
Join us at the Energy Summit - Powering Utilities with GIS on September 4, 2025 during the Esri India User Conference. Learn how Esri’s technology is enabling smarter grid management, field operations, renewable integration, asset inspection, and business planning across electric, gas, and energy networks.
Key Takeaways
- Utility Network & Business Value: Discover how the ArcGIS Utility Network modernizes utility infrastructure management, from connectivity modeling to smart tracing.
- Field & Asset Operations with AI: See how AI-powered field apps and remote asset inspection tools are transforming field crew productivity and asset health monitoring.
- GIS for Business & Planning: Explore how IndoArcGIS Business Analyst helps utilities unlock market insights, optimize business operations, and make data-driven decisions.
- ArcFM XI in Action: Understand streamlined workflows with ArcFM XI and how it supports next-gen utility network implementations.
- Supporting the Energy Transition: Learn how ArcGIS is supporting the shift to renewables and strengthening electric transmission systems through advanced mapping and analytics.
- Customer Success Stories: Hear directly from leading utilities as they share how GIS is driving measurable outcomes in their organizations.
Who Should Attend?
Utility CIOs & CTOs, Project Managers & Engineers, Operations & Asset Management Professionals, GIS & IT Teams, Professionals from Distribution, Transmission, Gas, and Renewables, Technology Innovators and Decision-Makers, Policymakers and Regulators in the energy domain
Preliminary Program Agenda
THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
TIME | PROGRAM | PRESENTER(S) |
8:30 am - 9:30 am | Registration and Welcome tea | |
9:30 am - 9:40 am | Welcome and Introduction | Dr. Pradeep N, General Manager - Utilities, Esri India |
9:40 am - 10:00 am | Powering Utilities with GIS: From Insights to Action | Krishna Rao T.V.B, Vice President - Pre Sales, Esri India |
10:00 am - 10:20 am | Business Value of the Utility Network (UN) | M Raja Goud, Technical Consulting Manager - Presales, Esri India Seshanth R, Senior Engineer - Pre Sales, Esri India |
10:20 am - 10:30 am | Global Success Stories for Advance Network Management | Brett Dixon, Infrastructure Group Lead - Asia Pacific, Esri Inc. |
10:30 am - 10:40 am | Partner Presentation: Seamlessly Design, Model and Maintain Your Digital Assets and Critical Network Information | Nikhil Patki, Head of ArcFM Business Development - APAC, Schneider Electric |
10:40 am - 10:50 am | ArcGIS Business Analyst - Enhance Business Operations & Decision Making | Seshanth R, Senior Engineer - Pre Sales, Esri India |
10:50 am - 11:00 am | User Talk | Mugda Tondon, Team Lead (Digital Strategy) - Digital Business, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) |
11:00 am - 11:30 am | Morning Tea | Visit to Exhibition Area | |
11:30 am - 11:40 am | Field Apps & Survey123 for Field Crew using AI Assistants | Ajit Babar, Senior Manager - Technical Services, Esri India |
11:40 am - 11:50 am | AI for Remote Asset Inspections | Saranya M, Manager - Pre Sales, Esri India |
11:50 am - 12:00 pm | User Talk | Mr. RamaKrishna Reddy, General Manager – Network Mobility, Bharti Airtel Ltd. |
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm | ArcGIS - Powering the Renewable Energy Revolution | Swapnil Awaghade, Group Manager - Pre Sales, Esri India |
12:20 pm - 12:40 pm | ArcGIS for Electric Transmission and APM | Swapnil Awaghade, Group Manager - Pre Sales, Esri India |
12:40 pm - 1:00 pm | Way forward and Closing | Dr. Pradeep N, General Manager - Utilities, Esri India |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Lunch |
NOTE: Registration to the Energy Summit is included in your registration for the Esri India User Conference (UC). While registering for the Esri India UC in Delhi, reserve your seat for this session by mentioning “Energy Summit” in the comment box.