Building intelligent networks: optimising operations and improving maintenance planning

19 May 2026
Digital Utilities Stage

With aging infrastructure across water, gas, and power networks, utilities must harness smart technologies to predict failures and enable proactive maintenance. This session will explore how data-driven insights, intelligent monitoring and automation can extend asset life, reduce unplanned outages and support more efficient long-term planning.

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Chair welcome and introduction
Rob Horgan, News Editor - Utility Week

Building a 'digital observatory’ of the Firth of Forth catchment to test interventions and investment
Professor Andrew Tyler, Scotland Hydro Nation Chair - University of Stirling

Monitoring assets and networks to understand performance
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Chairperson
Rob Horgan
Rob Horgan, News Editor - Utility Week
Speakers
Professor Andrew Tyler
Professor Andrew Tyler, Scotland Hydro Nation Chair - University of Stirling