Managing data effectively and mining for valuable insights

20 May 2026
Digital Utilities Stage

Utilities are sitting on a mountain of operational data - but turning that data into actionable insight requires the right people, processes and technology. Join this session to explore how utilities can leverage advanced monitoring practices and analytics to optimise performance.


Chair welcome and introduction
To be announced

How data can be used as a strategic asset: setting the right foundations
Dilani Pararajasingam, Head of Data - Pennon Group

Citizen science and data for better decision making
Melissa Tallack - Northumbrian Water Group

Talk title to be advised
Michael Milligan, Senior Engineer - SSE

Talk title to be advised

Chairperson
To be announced
To be announced
Speakers
Dilani Pararajasingam
Dilani Pararajasingam, Head of Data - Pennon Group
Melissa Tallack
Melissa Tallack - Northumbrian Water Group
Michael Milligan
Michael Milligan, Senior Engineer - SSE