Utilities Summit
Empowering Next-Generation Utilities with GIS, AI and Digital Twins
September 3, 2026 | Pullman Aerocity, Delhi
Empowering Next-Generation Utilities with GIS, AI and Digital Twins
The utilities industry is entering a new era—one defined by digital transformation, renewable energy integration, AI-driven operations, and the need for resilient, future-ready infrastructure. As utilities modernize their networks and respond to growing operational complexity, location intelligence has become the foundation for smarter planning, faster decision-making, and connected operations.
Powered by The Science of Where, Esri's ArcGIS enables utilities to integrate enterprise systems, manage network infrastructure, optimize field operations, strengthen asset performance, and unlock real-time insights across the organization.
Join utility leaders, GIS professionals, technology experts, and industry innovators at the Utilities Summit – Empowering Next-Generation Utilities with GIS, AI and Digital Twins, on September 3, 2026, during the Esri India User Conference, to discover how leading organizations are leveraging GIS and Geospatial AI to build intelligent, resilient, and sustainable utility networks.
Key Takeaways
- Build Smarter Network Information Systems – Learn how ArcGIS Utility Network modernizes network modelling, connectivity management, tracing, and operational workflows.
- Transform Field Operations with GeoAI – Discover how AI-powered inspections, mobile workflows, and remote sensing improve workforce productivity and asset reliability.
- Create Intelligent Digital Twins – Explore how GIS, real-time data, and analytics create operational awareness and support faster, more informed decisions.
- Accelerate the Energy Transition – See how utilities use GIS to plan renewable integration, strengthen transmission networks, and support grid modernization.
- Learn from Industry Leaders – Hear real-world success stories from utilities that are using GIS to improve efficiency, resilience, and customer service.
Who Should Attend?
Utility CXOs, CIOs and CTOs, Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, Gas and Pipeline Utilities, Renewable Energy Organizations, Asset Management and Operations Leaders, Engineering and Project Management Professionals, GIS and IT Teams, Digital Transformation Leaders, Policymakers and Energy Regulators.
Program Agenda
THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
| TIME | SESSION | PRESENTER(S) |
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Registration and Welcome tea | |
| 9:30 am - 9:35 am | Welcome and Introduction | Dr. Pradeep N, General Manager - Utilities, Esri India |
| 9:35 am - 9:50 am | Next-Generation Network Information Management Systems (NIMS): The Digital Foundation for Modern Utilities | Mitika Garg, Presales Head - Utilities, Esri India Harish KV, Senior Manager - Pre Sales, Esri India |
| 9:50 am - 10:00 am | Keynote by Power Finance Corporation Innovative GIS solution under RDSS by PFC and collaboration with ESRI India | Rajiv Pharlia, Chief General Manager, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) |
| 10:00 am - 10:15 am | User Talk by Torrent Gas From Pipelines to Possibilities - Powering the Next Generation of Digital Utilities | Anjal Dave, General Manager - Head Digital Transformation, Automation and GIS |
| 10:15 am - 10:30 am | User Talk by Tata Power Bridging Operational Systems with Esri Enterprise GIS | Shashank Sahoo, General Manager & Head - GIS, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) |
| 10:30 am - 10:45 am | User Talk by Bengal Gas Building a Smarter CGD Network with Enterprise GIS | Anupam Mukhopadhyay, CEO, Bengal Gas Company Limited (BGCL) |
| 10:45 am - 11:00 am | GeoAI for Utilities: Transforming Asset Inspection and Network Intelligence | Mitika Garg, Pre Sales Head - Utilities, Esri India Anumita Sengupta, Assistant Manager - Pre Sales, Esri India |
| 11:00 am - 11:30 am | Morning Tea | Visit to Exhibition Area | |
| 11:30 am - 11:40 am | Partner Talk by Schneider Electric | Hiranmoy Mukhopadhyay, International Strategic Partnership Leader, Schneider Electric Praneeth Venlayalapati, Deputy General Manager, Solution Architect, Schneider Eectric |
| 11:40 am - 11:55 am | User Talk by Bharat Petroleum From People to Platform Building a spatial intelligence system for cross country pipelines | Tanmay Sarkar, Manager (Pipelines), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) Uttam Kumar Sahu, Sr. Manager, Mechanical Maintenance - Pipelines, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) |
| 11:55 am - 12:10 pm | Enterprise GIS for Operational Excellence in Power & Pipeline Networks | Mitika Garg, Pre Sales Head - Utilities, Esri India Seshanth R, Assistant Manager - Pre Sales, Esri India |
| 12:10 pm - 12:25 pm | User Talk by Numaligarh Refinery From Pipeline to People: One Map, Two Missions at Numaligarh Refinery Limited | Usha Kakati, Chief Manager (IIS), Numaligarh Refinery Limited |
| 12:25 pm - 12:45 pm | Digital Twins for Utilities: Connecting GIS, Reality Capture, and Operational Systems | Mitika Garg, Pre Sales Head - Utilities, Esri India Suraj S, Assistant Manager - Pre Sales, Esri India |
| 12:45 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 Utilities Summit is included in your registration for the Esri India User Conference (UC).