As a departure from the usual format on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, this episode features an exclusive guest-led conversation with two of the most familiar voices in the Energy Central community: Bill Meehan and Pat Hohl, both Directors at Esri. In this episode, Bill and Pat dive deep into the themes and insights to be explored at the upcoming IMGIS Conference, set to take place this upcoming October.

Throughout this engaging discussion, they focus on how innovation in infrastructure management is unlocking the potential of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) across industries. From emergency management to AI-driven imagery to digital transformation, Bill and Pat highlight the key takeaways for professionals across the utility sector. Listen in as they explore cross-industry solutions, the power of GIS in utilities, and how new technology can revolutionize day-to-day tasks.

Key Links:

Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/c/iu/episode-178-breaking-boundaries-cross-industry-innovation-imgis-2024-pat-hohl-and

Latest Esri E-Book: "Successful Digital Utilities Enabled by Modern Network Information Management": https://go.esri.com/UN_eBook_EC

IMGIS 2024: https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/events/imgis/overview?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrp-3BhDgARIsAEWJ6SwzbfdnssNJaysBR7e4atYSfdrHDIVJruNKthlBJAU9TzEB31J4tTMaAqsSEALw_wcB&aduc=Advertising&sf_id=7015x000000j2zTAAQ&adut=ppcbrand&aduco=value&aduca=EIMGIS24&utm_id=7015x000000j2zTAAQ&adum=PPC&utm_campaign=EIMGIS24&adusf=Google&utm_term=ppcbrand&utm_source=Advertising&utm_medium=PPC&utm_content=value&ef_id=Cj0KCQjwrp-3BhDgARIsAEWJ6SwzbfdnssNJaysBR7e4atYSfdrHDIVJruNKthlBJAU9TzEB31J4tTMaAqsSEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!8948!3!712522044695!p!!g!!imgis%20conference&_bk=imgis%20conference&_bt=712522044695&_bm=p&_bn=g&_bg=170071504474&aducop=imgis%20conference-p&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1

Episode #47: GIS, Digital Twin, and the Intelligent Reality of Utilities Today with Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan of Esri [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/special-edition-gis-digital-twin-and-intelligent-reality-utilities-today-pat-hohl

Episode #80: 'Taking a Geographic Approach to Public Grid Investment' with Bill Meehan and Pat Hohl of Esri [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-80-taking-geographic-approach-public-grid-investment-bill-meehan-and-pat

Episode #95: 'Debating Utilities' Role In Transportation Electrification' With Esri's Bill Meehan & Pat Hohl [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-95-debating-utilities-role-transportation-electrification-esris-bill

Episode 131: 'Unlocking the Power of GIS: Sharing, Understanding, and Capturing Utility Data': https://energycentral.com/o/esri/special-episode-unlocking-power-gis-sharing-understanding-and-capturing-utility

Episode 132: 'Harnessing GIS for Strategic Utility Insight': https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/special-episode-harnessing-gis-strategic-utility-insight-pat-hohl-and-bill-meehan

Episode 133: 'The Role of GIS Data, Mobility, and Digital Twins': https://energycentral.com/c/iu/special-episode-role-gis-data-mobility-and-digital-twins-pat-hohl-and-bill-meehan

Pat Hohl’s Energy Central Profile: energycentral.com/member/profile/204983/about

Bill Meehan’s Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/360/about