May 2008

Join Us in Dallas: 2008 Itron Users' Conference Agenda and Registration Information

The 2008 Itron Users' Conference is your connection to the latest advancements in automation technologies for utilities. It is your connection to colleagues and industry experts. Take this opportunity to explore the agenda and register for this exciting event!

The Itron Users' Conference is a blend of sessions, workshops and roundtable discussions to share knowledge relevant to our industry. The events tie into:

  • Meter Technology
  • Meter Data Collection Technology — AMI & AMR
  • Meter Data Management
  • Energy Forecasting & Load Research
  • Energy & Water Resource Management
  • Customer Care & Billing
  • Distribution Design & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Analysis — Renewables & Demand Response

…and many more quality case study-style workshops from your colleagues to talk about successes with Itron products. For further details, click here.

Agenda

Friday, October 17

  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm: Registration/Information Desk Open for Pre-Conference Training Classes ONLY

Saturday, October 18

  • 7:00am - 5:00pm: Registration/Information Desk Open (click here to view agenda for pre-conference training schedule)

Sunday, October 19

  • 7:00am - 7:00pm: Registration/Information Desk Open
  • 7:00am - 3:00pm: Itron Users' Conference Golf Tournament (click here for more information)
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Itron Users' Conference Knowledge Center and Partner Pavilion Open
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm: First Timer's/Meet the Board Reception
  • 6:30pm - 9:30pm: Itron Users' Conference Networking Reception

Monday, October 20

  • 7:00am - 5:00pm: Registration/Information Desk Open
  • 7:00am - 8:00am: Itron Users' Conference Breakfast
  • 8:00am - 10:00am: Connection 2008 General Session
  • 10:00am - 5:00pm: Itron Users' Conference Knowledge Center and Partner Pavilion Open
  • 10:00am - 5:00pm: Your choice of 45-minute breakout sessions throughout the day—see agenda for specific sessions and workshops
  • 6:00pm - 10:00pm: Denim & Diamonds Special Event: Put on your best denim, boots and hat—make sure to dress it up with flashy bling because Itron is geared up for an authentic Texas barbecue, singing around the campfire, pitching horseshoes, line dancing and a little Texas hold 'em at the Circle R Ranch. Denim is the dress of the night, but put on the diamonds and rhinestones to gussy it up. Conference attendees look forward to this event every year, and this year we'll do it in a big Texas style.

Tuesday, October 21

  • 7:00am - 5:00pm: Registration/Information Desk Open
  • 8:00am - 3:15pm: Itron Users' Conference Knowledge Center and Partner Pavilion Open
  • 8:00am - 4:45pm: Your choice of 45-minute breakout sessions throughout the day (see agenda for specific sessions)
  • 3:15pm - 4:45pm: Closing General Session (Keynote Speaker)
  • 4:45pm - 6:30pm: Closing "Happy-Hour" Reception

Wednesday, October 22

  • 7:00am - 10:00pm: Registration/Information Desk Open
  • 7:00am - 8:00am: Breakfast for all Post-Conference Users' Forum, Seminars and Training (click here to view agenda for post-conference training)
  • 8:00am - 4:00pm: Service-Link™ Users' Forum, MV-RS® Users' Forum, IEE Customer Care Roadmap, IEE MDM Roadmap, IEE Curtailment Manager Roadmap, Electricity Metering Training — Basic
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm: MV-90 xi Post-Conference Seminars
  • 8:30am - 3:00pm: MV-PBS Post-Conference Seminars

Thursday, October 23

  • 7:00am - 8:00am: Breakfast for all MV-90 xi Post-Conference Seminars and Electricity Metering Training
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm: Electricity Metering Training — Advanced
  • 8:30am - 12:00pm: MV-90 xi Post-Conference Seminars (continued)
  • 8:30am - 5:00pm: IEE Post-Conference Seminars

Friday, October 24

  • 7:00am - 8:00am: Breakfast for IEE Post-Conference Seminars and Electricity Metering Training
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm: Electricity Metering Training — Advanced (continued)
  • 8:30am - 10:00am: IEE Post-Conference Seminars (continued)

Be sure and register for the Itron Users' Conference before September 12 and you will save $200 on your registration fee! You can do so by clicking here.

We'll offer you a big "Howdy," when you get here, and make the experience worth your while.