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August 13 - 14, 2025 | Des Plaines, Illinois

Agenda

(All times subject to change. Please check back for updates.)

Day 1 Theme: Spatial Technologies, Data, and Analytics (all times U.S. Central Time Zone)



7:30 AM – 8:15 AMRegistration and Information Desk
8:15 – 8:30 AMWelcome and Opening Remarks
  • Paula A. Gant, PhD, President and CEO, GTI Energy
  • Shannon Katcher, Vice President, Digital Innovation, GTI Energy
8:30 – 9:20 AMKeynote Speaker:
  • Eric Gakstatter, Principal GNSS Consultant, Discovery Management Group LLC
9:20 – 10:10 AMTechnical Presentations
Topic: Advancements in GPS and GNSS Technologies for Energy Applications
  • Ben Alpert, Principal Data Scientist, Digital Innovation, GTI Energy
    (Emerging Digital Methods to Complement Traditional GNSS Receivers)
  • Alicia Farag, Co-Founder & President, LocusView
    "AI, Digital Threads, and Asset Traceability"
10:10 – 10:30 AMREFRESHMENT BREAK, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS
10:30 – 11:20 AMTechnical Presentations
Topic: Spatial Data Integration and Management
  • Todd Jaroch, GTI Energy (Visualizing Satellite Methane Emissions Detections and Field Investigations)
  • Alex McAvoy, Distribution Integrity Analyst II, Nicor Gas
11:20 – 11:50 AMPlatinum Sponsor Presentation by ESRI
  • Jeff Allen, Global Pipeline Practice Lead, ESRI
11:50 AM – 1:00 PMLUNCH, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS
1:00 – 1:50 PMKeynote Speaker:
  • Monique Roberts, Executive Director, PODS Association
    "PODS Association Origins and Updates: Opening the Community and Model to More Pipeliners"
1:50 – 2:30 PMPanel Discussion
Topic: Remote Sensing and Environmental Monitoring
This panel will explore the latest advancements in monitoring and analytics via remote sensing such as satellite and drone-based observations coupled with GIS data. It will uncover how high-resolution imagery and real-time data collection are transforming our ability to monitor, analyze, and protect energy systems and their operations.

  • Moderator: Kristian Hajny, Senior Scientist, Zero Emissions Systems, GTI Energy
  • Additional panelists forthcoming
2:30 – 3:00 PMGold Sponsor Rapid Fire Presentations
  • Irth
  • Utto
3:00 – 3:20 PMBREAK, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS, FIELD DEMONSTRATION/TOUR
3:20 – 4:35 PMTechnical Presentations
Topic: Applications of Advanced Analytics with Spatial Data
  • Ansh Nasta, Sr. Engineer Systems Analyst, GTI Energy
  • Jennifer Bauer, Geo-data Scientist, National Energy Technology Laboratory
  • Additional speakers forthcoming
4:35 – 4:55 PMSilver Sponsor Rapid Fire Presentations
  • Bad Elf
  • EOS
  • Project Canary
  • ABB
4:55 – 5:00 PMDay 1 - Concluding Remarks
  • Bailey Fosdick, Institute Data Scientist, Digital Innovation, GTI Energy
5:00 – 6:30 PMReception and Exhibits
(Reception Sponsored by Irth)

Day 2 Theme: Big Data and Advanced Analytics (all times U.S. Central Time Zone)



7:00 AM – 8:15 AMRegistration and Information Desk
8:15 – 8:30 AMDay 1 Recap and Day 2 Preview
  • Zach Weller, Sr. Manager, Data Science II, Digital Innovation, GTI Energy
8:30 – 9:20 AMKeynote Speaker:
  • Dr. Steve Liang, Founder and CTO, SensorUp
    “The AI Gym: Building Energy's Digital Nervous System with IoT and Digital Twins”
9:20 – 10:00 AMPanel Discussion
Topic: AI in the Energy Industry
This panel will delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across the energy sector, from predictive maintenance to training a new workforce. This session will examine the opportunities, challenges, and current state of AI use through case studies and discussion of how companies are currently utilizing AI. It will also discuss where AI could go in the future, and the ways it may continue to transform energy systems.

  • Moderator: Bailey Fosdick, Institute Data Scientist and Senior Manager, GTI Energy
  • Rachel Mattix, Senior Product Owner, Duke Energy Corporation
  • Additional panelists forthcoming
10:00 – 10:20 AMREFRESHMENT BREAK, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS
10:20 – 11:45 AMTechnical Presentations
Topic: Harnessing Big Data
  • David Corliss, Senior Data Scientist, DTE
  • Yannik Roell, Data Scientist, Digital Innovation, GTI Energy
  • Parisa Masnadi Khiabani, Ph.D. candidate, University of Oklahoma
    “Visual Analytics for Methane Emissions Monitoring: Integrating Multi-Scale Data for Enhanced Detection and Mitigation”
11:45 AM – 12:00 PMBronze Sponsor Rapid Fire Presentations
  • Locusview
  • SensorUp
  • Southern Cross
12:00 – 1:00 PMLUNCH, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS
1:00 – 1:40 PMPanel Discussion
Topic: Data-Driven Decision Making - From insight to Impact
This panel will discuss case studies and best practices for leveraging analytics to convert complex datasets into actionable insights for operations, business strategy, and policy innovations. This panel will share success stories and lessons learned from organizations that have bridged the gap between data collection, insight generation, and tangible results, illustrating how data-driven approaches are driving measurable improvements in their business.

  • Moderator: Shadi Salahshoor, Sr. Digital Strategy Manager, Low Carbon Energy Solutions, GTI Energy
  • Panelist: Lamathrick Bynum, Manager of Operations Data Reporting, Atmos Energy
  • Additional panelists forthcoming
1:40 – 2:30 PMTechnical Presentations
Topic: Integrating New Technologies into Operations and Decision Making
  • Kate Smits, Professor, SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering and the Maguire Energy Institute
    "Cracking the Code on Underground Methane: What 30 Controlled Natural Gas Leak Tests Reveal About Detection in Diverse Operating Conditions"
  • Additional speakers forthcoming
2:30 – 3:00 PMREFRESHMENT BREAK, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS
3:00 – 3:50 PMTechnical Presentations
Topic Advancements in Methane Technologies and Carbon Accounting
  • Ellie Martinez, Associate Data Scientist, Digital Innovation, GTI Energy
    “Mind the Gap: Addressing Undetected Emissions in Measurement-Informed Inventories”
  • Francois Rongere, Vice President Natural Gas Industry, Picarro and Mike Kerans, PG&E
    “From Leak Detection to Network Intelligence: using data analytics to extract more value from Advanced Mobile Leak Detection”
3:50 – 4:00 PMClosing Remarks

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