Thomas Kent

Thomas Kent - CEO26
Nebraska Public Power District
President & Chief Executive Officer

Corey Hitchcock

Corey Hitchcock
Skydio
Utility Solutions Architect

Jeni Arndt

Jeni Arndt - NC26
Jeni Arndt Headshot
Consultant

Closing General Session: Cybercrime, Identity Theft, and Crimes

AI, Cybercrime, Identity Theft, and Crimes
Known for his former life as con man, check forger, and impostor between the ages of 15 and 21, Frank Abagnale’s story inspired the Academy Award-nominated feature film, Catch Me If You Can. Abagnale’s unique expertise and first-hand experience now focus on a life of service, and his contributions to the world of cybersecurity are immeasurable. The FBI and more than 14,000 financial institutions, corporations, and government agencies utilize his fraud prevention programs. And although most of his work is with the U.S. government, he refuses to be paid for it. He is a premier cybersecurity speaker, appearing at the FBI Academy and Bureau field offices, a faculty member at the National Advocacy Center, and runs Abagnale & Associates, a financial fraud consultancy company. 

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Frank Abagnale Headshot
Frank Abagnale
Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Expert

Planning Your Utility’s Technology Path

Modernization, security, and reliability are priorities for utilities everywhere, but knowing where to begin is anything but clear. Cut through the noise surrounding these terms and gain insights from a panel of technology and engineering experts on how technology assessments can help utilities identify and pursue the right goals — even with limited resources and a team already hard at work. Learn which factors weigh heavily in smart technology decisions and leave with practical guidance for taking the first step toward making the right technology decisions for your utility.

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Michael Bockhaus
Sales Manager | Calix
John Ianello
Operations Manager, Electric | Biarri Networks
Shane Lerma
Business Development Manager | Cloud Solutions, Optus
Patrick Reams
VP Technology and Communications | Irby

Operational Benefits of Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Learn how utilities are getting the most from their AMI deployments, especially in providing efficiencies in operations. Walk through how several utilities have integrated AMI with other operations technology and software to optimize distribution planning, gain insight into usage patterns and other business intelligence, and structure rates and programs accordingly. Review common concerns and considerations in integrations to help smooth your utility’s efforts.

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Mathew Stinnett
Director of Operations | Knoxville Utilities Board, Tennessee
Michael Vecchi
Michael Vecchi
Director, Solutions Group | Landis+Gyr

Award Winners Photos

RP3 designees and Safety Award honorees can get their photos taken.

Mathew Stinnett

Mathew Stinnett
Knoxville Utilities Board, Tennessee
Director of Operations

Shane Lerma

Shane Lerma
Cloud Solutions, Optus
Business Development Manager

John Ianello

John Ianello
Biarri Networks
Operations Manager, Electric