Powering Tomorrow: Non-terrestrial Networks and the Utility Industry's LEO Frontier

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Location: CC - 202 A

CE: 3

Speaker(s)

Dan Sias (he/him/his)

Senior Wireless Engineer
Southern California Edison
Alhambra, California, United States
Shaun Skidmore, PE

Principal Engineer
Idaho Power Company
Boise, Idaho, United States
Keith Johnson (he/him/his)

President - Americas
Network Innovations, Texas, United States

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Jena Blazer (she/her/hers)

Vice President of Operations
X2nSat
Petaluma, California, United States

The utility industry is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, demanding increasingly robust and resilient communication infrastructure. This 2.5-hour educational session will explore the critical role of non-terrestrial networks (NTN), with a specific focus on the burgeoning Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite market, in meeting these evolving needs. Our expert panel will delve into the technical distinctions between LEO and traditional Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) solutions, examine real-world utility applications, and provide practical considerations for integrating LEO services into existing operational frameworks. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current and future landscape of satellite communication for utilities, empowering them to make informed decisions about their network strategies.