ITRON INSPIRE Registration Is Open
October 16-21, 2026 | Houston, TX
Driving innovation and collaboration across the utility industry.
With a variety of keynotes, thought leadership, breakout sessions and networking events, Itron Inspire is the place to learn about the latest innovations in the energy and water space. We’ll show you how more intelligence leads to more possibilities and opens the door to a better connected, sustainable and more resourceful future.
Itron Inspire Call for papers
Itron is now accepting abstract submissions for our premier, customer-focused event for smart cities and electricity, gas, and water providers—Itron Inspire.
Do you have a compelling story about a recent deployment? Valuable insights about how to best manage energy and water? Lessons learned from years in the utility industry? In the spirit of collaboration, we are looking for presentations that will help others learn from your experiences.
1000+ attendees with over 250 utilities represented
75+ breakouts with over 65% customer-led sessions
30+ solution booths in our Knowledge Center
3 networking events with 1 unforgettable party
12+ collaborative customer forums and working groups
Industry insights and thought leadership
Tracks, Breakouts and More
At Itron Inspire, content is king. And we have plenty of it, all geared toward helping you explore what’s possible with more intelligence throughout your delivery system. In addition to networking events and our general sessions on Monday and Tuesday, we have a host of breakout sessions spread across four tracks.
Learn more about the content offered from our four different tracks.
Choose Your Track
The Sessions Shaping What’s Next
This is where the industry’s most actionable content comes to life. Explore 75+ breakout sessions across four tracks—Applications, Outcomes & Services, Data Management, Mobile & Measurement Solutions and Multi‑Purpose Network Solutions—featuring panels, case studies and expert-led deep dives that provide practical takeaways and visionary thinking.
2026 Itron Inspire Speakers
Itron Inspire at a Glance
The Knowledge Conference—our main event at Itron Inspire—takes place Oct. 16-21, with pre-conference training and customer forums happening before and after the Knowledge Conference. Click a title below to learn more.
The Knowledge Center
Explore the latest technology and services to help you better manage energy and water delivery. The Knowledge Center is our interactive solution showroom where you can get a demo, talk to experts, connect with peers and take in our latest Itron Experience presentation.
Redefining Operational Resiliency
Designed for Urbint and Locusview customers, our new Resiliency Solutions track explores how you can strengthen operations across the full lifecycle, from construction management and proactive risk mitigation to rapid response and recovery with AI-driven insights, connected field technologies and modern digital workflows.
Itron Inspire Blog Articles
Inspiring Keynotes
Celebrating 10 Years of Women Who Inspire
At Itron Inspire, we celebrate women in utilities every year. This year marked a decade of doing so with a special luncheon featuring Maria Bocanegra, president of Peoples Gas and Northshore Gas. She shared her unique career journey—from lawyer to commissioner to utility leader. Watch the video to hear her story.
From Regulator to Regulated—Perspectives from Former Utility Commissioners
Moderated by Nick Wagner, VP of Regulatory at Black Hills Energy, this 2025 Itron Inspire panel featured former state utility commissioners turned executives. Maria Bocanegra, president of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, and Kevin Gunn, VP of Regulatory Policy at Evergy, shared strategies for securing regulatory support and collaborating with local regulators to tackle challenges while prioritizing resilience, safety, and affordability.
Itron Inspire at a glance
The Knowledge Conference—our main event at Itron Inspire—takes place Oct. 16-22, with pre- and post-conference training and customer forums happening before and after the Knowledge Conference.
Oct. 4-6 | Pre-Conference Training & IEE MDM Users' Forum
Oct. 6-8 | Knowledge Conference (keynotes, breakout sessions, exhibition center, networking events)
Oct. 9-10 | Customer Forums & Users' Groups (additional fees may apply)
2024 Sponsors
Itron Inspire is a team effort. Shoutout to all our sponsors who help put us put this on every year. Interested in sponsoring? Check out why to sponsor here.
2025 Award Winners
Itron Inspire at a Glance
The Knowledge Conference—our main event at Itron Inspire—takes place Oct. 16-21, with pre-conference training and customer forums happening before and after the Knowledge Conference. Click a title below to learn more.
Community Volunteer Activity
Sunday, Oct. 26 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Each year, at Itron Inspire, our CSR team collaborates with local community organizations to create volunteer experiences for our attendees to make a positive and lasting impact on the local community where our event is taking place.
This year, we've partnered with Clean the World to offer a "Soap Saves Lives" hygiene kit build activity that includes a resourceful and recycled hotel soap program for underprivileged families who are displaced in the Orlando region. Sign up when you register for Itron Inspire.
Attendee Testimonials
Want to become a sponsor?
There is still time to sponsor! You can showcase your brand through sponsor and exhibitor opportunities at Itron Inspire.
ABOUT THE VENUE Marriott Marquis Houston
At the heart of downtown Houston, the Marriott Marquis Houston sets the stage for an exceptional event experience. The hotel pairs sleek, modern design with expansive event spaces, premium accommodations, and signature amenities—including its iconic Texas‑shaped rooftop lazy river. Surrounded by the city’s vibrant dining, entertainment, and cultural scene, the Marriott Marquis Houston offers a dynamic and memorable environment for meaningful connection, learning and fun at Itron Inspire.
