Agenda | Converge Virtual Utilities Summit

January 27

9:00-9:10AM PST

Welcome to Converge

Nate Miller, VP of Data Science @ Unearth Technologies

9:10-9:40AM PST

Converge 2021 Keynote: The Future of Work in a New Digital World

Brian Saab, CEO @ Unearth Technologies

9:40-10:40AM PST

Q&A Panel Discussion: Utilities Past & Present

Bret Simon, Director of Utility Solutions @ Unearth Technologies
Russell Schultz, Training Instructor, Fossil Generation @ Arizona Public Service
David Wasson, Sr. Manager, Region Operations @ Entergy
Roger Brown, Cross Bore Program Leader @ NIPSCO

10:40-10:50AM PST

10 Minute Intermission

10:50-11:20AM PST

Shoring Up Domestic Infrastructure and Economy: The Vital Role of Federal Science Investment

Jonathan Stock, Director @ USGS Innovation Center for Earth Sciences
Nate Miller, VP of Data Science @ Unearth Technologies

11:20-11:50AM PST

An Aging Utilities Industry: The Necessity (and Challenges) of Hiring the Next Generation

Ryan C. Edwards, PHD - Associate Researcher & Content Writer @ Unearth Technologies

11:50-12:20PM PST

Launch Announcement & Product Demo: Geospatial Work Management for Utilities

Ali Feary, Product Design Manager @ Unearth Technologies
Gabe Martinez, Product Manager @ Unearth Technologies
Nate Miller, VP of Data Science @ Unearth Technologies

January 28

9:25-9:30AM PST

Welcome to Converge Day Two

Nate Miller, VP of Data Science @ Unearth Technologies

9:30-10:00AM PST

Q&A Panel Discussion: The Long Road to Connecting Field and Office

Russ Ibold, Gas Integrity Risk Program Manager @ Duke Energy
Lincoln Stephenson, Marketing Director @ CCSI
Bret Simon, Director of Utility Solutions @ Unearth Technologies

10:00-10:10AM PST

10 Minute Break

10:10-10:40AM PST

Fireside Chat: Digital Inclusion in San Mateo County

Dao Jensen, CEO @ Kaizen Technology Partners
Jon Walton, Chief Information Officer @ San Mateo County
Nate Miller, VP of Data Science @ Unearth Technologies

10:40-11:20AM PST

Unearth Product Showcase: Geospatial Work Management for Utilities

Kristine Hopkins, VP of Sales & Marketing @ Unearth Technologies
Jay Smith, SDR Manager @ Unearth Technologies

11:20-11:50AM PST

Future Forward: The Next Evolution in Utility Tech

Amy Hutchins, Chief Product & Technology Officer @ Unearth Technologies

11:50-12:00PM PST

Trimble R2 Giveaway

Darin Loucks, Business Development @ Trimble, Inc.

12:00-12:10PM PST

What's Next? Converge Closing Remarks