Chicago, Illinois // June 11, 2025
Unifying People, Data, and Technology for the Grid Ahead
Fast track your strategy in Chicago. Join utility and industry leaders for a high-impact, one-day program packed with the AI insights you need to elevate customer programs and grid strategy—powered by today’s technology, innovation, and partnerships that deliver real results.
Previous and current attendees include:
EmPOWER AI: Insights Tour
The EmPOWER AI Insights Tour: Chicago is a one-day, high-impact experience designed to equip you with the latest AI insights to advance your strategy, up-level programs, and achieve key outcomes. Hosted at the Kimpton Gray Hotel, you’ll enjoy engaging sessions and access to experts on how AI is driving results across customer engagement, grid flexibility, and electrification.
This event is part of our EmPOWER AI event series, which brings together an exclusive circle of utility leaders committed to pioneering the energy future. Our flagship event, EmPOWER AI Annual Conference, will take place in Napa, CA this September, featuring host utility, PacifiCorp.
Why Leading Utilities Are Making This a Priority
Where elite utility executives gather to transform smart meter data into competitive advantage through AI-powered innovation.
Industry Insights
Discover how forward-thinking utilities are using AI to turn today’s energy challenges into tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES
Walk away with proven, scalable approaches you can apply immediately to elevate customer and grid outcomes.
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
Surround yourself with peers and partners who are shaping the future of energy—together.
One High-Impact Day, Unlimited Transformation Potential
Our carefully crafted agenda addresses the most pressing challenges facing utility executives today,
with concrete solutions you can implement immediately.
Tuesday, June 10
Welcome Reception & Dinner The Fillmore, Kimpton Gray
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday, June 11
Welcome Address
10:15 – 11:00 AM
Executive Perspectives: Harnessing the UtilityAI™ Flywheel
11:00 – 11:45 AM
From Vision to Execution: Customer Case Stories
11:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Themed Roundtable Lunches
- CX Roundtable: Read Their Minds, Not Just Their Meters
- EV + Grid Roundtable: From Meter Insight to Grid Foresight
- CIO Roundtable: From Data Lakes to Business Leaps
Break / Return to Plenary
1:45 – 2:00 PM
Better Together: The Energy Innovation Ecosystem
2:00 – 2:45 PM
Closing Remarks
2:45 – 3:00 PM
Private Meetings & AI Strategy Consultations
3:00 – 6:00 PM
Optional time to connect directly with Bidgely experts and partners for tailored discussions on your AI roadmap.
Evening Dinner & Networking
6:00 – 9:00 PM
(Agendas subject to change)
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Connect with the Energy Innovation Community
Engage directly with top utility experts, technologists, and peers to explore new ideas, refine existing strategies, and unlock both the present and future of AI. Every connection is part of a larger ecosystem powered by people—those driving innovation across customer programs, grid operations, and data strategy.
Curated Executive Networking
Build relationships with leaders shaping the future of the energy industry. This invite-only gathering ensures conversations are strategic, focused, and worth your time.
Strategy Roundtables & Candid Dialogue
Join facilitated discussions that go beyond surface-level talk. Share real challenges, explore practical solutions, and gain perspective from others driving AI transformation.
Exclusive Dinners & Peer Exchanges
Connect in thoughtfully designed settings—from productive meetings to private dinners—where the best ideas often emerge between sessions.
Accommodations
Your Chicago Experience Awaits
Join utility executives, technology leaders, and Bidgely partners for a high-impact summit focused on operationalizing AI across the customer, grid, and enterprise.
Kimpton Gray Hotel
122 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60603
The Kimpton Gray Hotel features sophisticated meeting spaces with expansive ceilings and natural light from historic picture windows, ensuring a premium experience for our executive attendees.
Located in Chicago’s Financial District, this elegant hotel occupies the historic New York Life Insurance Building with its distinctive Georgia Gray marble, combining sophisticated event spaces with convenient access to Chicago’s cultural attractions including Millennium Park and the Art Institute.
Exclusive Registration & Inquiries
Please note this is an invitation-only event. If you would like to attend or recommend someone from your organisation to join, please email [email protected]
Register for EmPOWER AI
Ready to get EmPOWERed? Fill out the form below to secure your seat or express your interest in EmPOWER AI Chicago or one of our other events in the series. Once approved, someone from our team will connect with you to collect further details and share logistics / next steps. Connect with Preeth Kumar ([email protected]) or your contact at Bidgely with any questions!
What You Need to Know
Most frequent questions and answers
This event is specifically designed for senior utility executives, including CEOs, CTOs, CDOs, and innovation leaders who are responsible for customer engagement, grid modernization, and strategic technology initiatives. The content is tailored for decision-makers looking to leverage AI to address current utility challenges.
Your registration includes full access to both days of executive sessions, the exclusive networking dinner on May 14th, all scheduled breaks and lunches, and personalized meeting opportunities with Bidgely experts. Accommodation is not included, though preferential rates at Le Meridien Barcelona are available upon registration.
The EmPOWER AI: Insights Tour delivers concrete, actionable strategies for maximizing your existing AMI investments through AI. Attendees gain access to proprietary insights from utility peers, hands-on experience with emerging solutions, and direct access to experts who can address your specific challenges. Past participants have reported implementing strategies that delivered measurable ROI within months of attending.
Yes. We offer pre-scheduled one-on-one consultations with Bidgely AI specialists during the event. These sessions provide a confidential opportunity to discuss your unique challenges and develop a customized roadmap for implementation. Please indicate your interest in a consultation when registering.
We recommend business attire for all sessions. Please bring business cards for networking, and consider bringing a tablet or notepad for taking notes. All presentation materials will be made available digitally to attendees following the event.
