[Kevin Praet (Adm)]

Hello Natural Gas Analytics Community Members,

I hope all is well! We are just under one week away from our October (2023) Natural Gas Analytics Community Conversation (taking place in-person at UA Week) and want to get you excited about the session taking place. 

*Please see below for important information on this session including topics being discussed, speaker/facilitator info, and where will be meeting on site. This Community Conversation will only be available in-person (no virtual option will be offered) and encourage those who have not yet registered for UA Week to do so HERE. If you have any questions regarding this Community Conversation please reach out to me at kpraet@utilityanalytics.com.

Session Description:

Join us for a dynamic session that covers two important topics. First, we’ll delve into Generative AI with a focus on the art of the possible within natural gas analytics. We’ll explore how organizations are currently utilizing ChatGPT5 and the art of the possible with this technology. Additionally, we’ll discuss other examples of Generative AI, such as Databricks’ open-sourced Dolly, Microsoft’s private sandboxes, AI-based career trajectory assignments, and IBM Watson’s applications. We’ll also address data privacy safeguards, availability of AI applications for employees, handling incorrect connections in AI-generated data, and the level of AI adoption in different industries. In the second part of the session, we’ll discuss the advancement and changing safety culture in natural gas utilities. Through small group breakout sessions, we’ll cover topics like contractor safety, fostering psychological safety, ergonomics safety, preventing fatalities, regulatory frameworks, leadership and management’s role, training and education, risk assessment and management, technology and innovation, employee engagement and communication, continuous improvement and lessons learned, and collaboration and industry partnerships. We’ll conclude with real-world examples and an opportunity to share your company’s collaborations with data analytics organizations.

Topic 1: Exploring Generative AI and the Art of the Possible for Natural Gas Analytics

Topic 2: Advancement of and Changing the Safety Culture in Natural Gas Utilities

Meeting Room: Ligurian I

Meeting Date/Time: Tuesday, October 31 at 9:30 ET

Speakers/Facilitators:

Chris Ivanov, Director of Forecasting and Optimization (Madison Gas and Electric)

Pavel Ozhogin, Director, Data Science (National Grid)

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Thanks and we look forward to connecting in-person next week!

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Kevin Praet
Membership Coordinator
Utility Analytics Institute (UAI)
Boulder CO
315-440-3033
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