Harnessing digital tools and data analytics for better decision making

19 May 2026
Digital Utilities Stage

Utilities need to make more decision at a faster to pace to deliver upgrades necessary for resilience and support for customers in a complex environment. Join this session to uncover the latest digital tools, data platforms and AI-powered insight tools which are transforming decision making.

Sponsored by: 

Vitruvi Software: construction software company


Chair welcome and introduction
Ben Hargreaves - Utility Week

Modern meteorology meets infrastructure: the future of ice load mapping
Stuart Flint, Principal OHL Engineer - SSEN Transmission

Improving decision making through enhanced data sharing
Jade Lester, Head of Communications & Engagement

RDMAI: If rivers could talk, what would they be saying?
Chris Dawson, Early Stage Technology Lead - Xylem

How utilities can move faster without taking bigger risks
Charles Harlow, Vice President of Revenue - Vitruvi
 
Chairperson
Ben Hargreaves
Ben Hargreaves - Utility Week
Speakers
Stuart Flint
Stuart Flint, Principal OHL Engineer - SSEN Transmission
Chris Dawson
Chris Dawson, Early Stage Technology Lead - XYLEM
Charles Harlow
Charles Harlow, Vice President of Revenue - Vitruvi
Jade Lester
Jade Lester, Head of Communications & Engagement