At Itron Inspire, everywhere you look, people are connecting, guided tours are underway, solution demonstrations are unfolding and emerging technologies you’ve only read about are right in front of you. This is what it looks like when the industry comes together to reinvent the future of energy and water—and it’s exactly what happens every year in the Knowledge Center at Itron Inspire.  

But where do you start? This guide is your Knowledge Center GPS—a map of the must-see zones, demos and experiences that bring the show floor to life.  

First Stop: Explore the Innovation Powering the Future of Grid Management (1) 

Kick off your journey in the grid management area (1), where Itron’s intelligent connectivity, consumer engagement tools and grid edge intelligence solutions come into focus. See how secure, interoperable networks empower utilities to manage and control grid devices, while forecasting, planning and advanced grid reliability tools enhance system resilience. Be sure to check out how Grid Edge DERMS orchestrates and optimizes DERs in real time, helping avoid costly infrastructure upgrades and increasing distribution capacity by up to 20%. Swing by the EV Awareness demo before moving on to the next leg of your journey. 

Next Up: Take the Scenic Route Through Smarter, Better-Connected Communities (2) 

Cruise into the smart cities zone (2) and explore how CityEdge integrates IoT technologies, real-time data and actionable insights while —empowering smarter collaboration for more equitable, sustainable, and resilient future. Explore ways to keep your back-office operations sharp, with IEE MDM ensuring you are using verified, accurate data to make informed decisions and power your smart technologies. From smart streetlights and industrial IoT sensors to controllers and meters, these technologies work together to help cities meet sustainability goals, optimize operations and enhance urban resilience. In the Knowledge Center, we’ll show you how. 

Make A Pit Stop at the Itron Experience (3)  

Pull over at the Itron Experience (3) to see Itron solutions in action. This interactive demo showcases cutting-edge solutions across energy, water and smart city services—and how they’re delivering meaningful outcomes for utilities, cities and the communities they serve. Reserve your spot in the Itron Inspire app. 

Your Final Destination: Discover What’s New in Water & Gas Management (4) 

Round out your journey in the water and gas zone (4), where smart technologies are modernizing utility operations. Explore how Smart Water Solutions like advanced metering infrastructure, ultrasonic metering, and data collection and management solutions give utilities a unified view of their distribution networks. Additionally, see how analytics and leak detection work together to identify issues faster, reduce water loss and prioritize repairs. 

Then, head over to the Gas Edge area, where technologies are transforming gas distribution systems into interactive networks. Check out the meters, modules, battery mesh and cellular-enabled solutions on display—and see how they’re helping utilities measure and control gas distribution more effectively. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how these innovations enhance safety, streamline operations and improve customer engagement.  

Your Itron Inspire 2025 Adventure Awaits 

There’s so much to discover at Itron Inspire, and we can’t wait to take this journey with you. Be sure to book a 20-minute guided tour of the Knowledge Center in the Itron Inspire app to see it all firsthand. For more details, visit www.itron.com/inspire, and join the conversation on social media using #ItronInspire25.