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2026 UTC Telecom & Technology

Water & Gas Summit

Gas & Water Summit

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT
Location: CC - L100H
As utility communications networks continue to evolve, water and gas utilities are facing increasing demands to modernize infrastructure, improve operational reliability, strengthen cybersecurity, and support emerging technologies across critical systems. The Water & Gas Summit will bring together utility leaders, industry experts, and technology partners to explore practical strategies, real-world deployments, and lessons learned from across the utility sector.

This interactive summit will feature cross-sector discussions on communications network evolution, spectrum strategy, operational technologies, regulatory drivers, and infrastructure modernization. Attendees will gain insight into real-world gas and water utility case studies, including SCADA communications deployments, network modernization initiatives, and cost-effective alternatives to private LTE solutions. Additional discussions will highlight emerging technologies such as digital twin applications, ADMS integration, and evolving regulatory and compliance considerations impacting utility communications planning.

Designed to encourage collaboration across gas, water, and electric utilities, the summit will provide attendees with actionable insights, peer perspectives, and practical approaches to supporting the next generation of utility communications infrastructure.

  • 2:00–2:10        Opening Remarks

  • 2:10–2:45        Industry Panel (electric, gas, water)

  • 2:45–3:30        Gas Utility Case Study

  • 3:30–3:40        Break

  • 3:40–4:20        Water Utility Case Study

  • 4:20–4:45        Technology & Regulatory Discussion

  • 4:45–5:00        Closing Panel & Q&A