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Data Governance for Utilities

October 15, 2026 Online :: Central Time

Data Governance for Utilities is built for utility professionals who need to bring clarity, trust, and operational value to the data that powers today’s utility systems. As utilities face increasing regulatory demands, greater grid complexity, rising customer expectations, and rapid digital transformation, the organizations that excel are those that can organize, protect, and mobilize their data with confidence. This course translates data governance into practical, utility-focused concepts that can be immediately applied. From essential principles to advanced governance frameworks, you will learn how to turn inconsistent, siloed operational, customer, and asset data into a dependable resource that improves decisions, supports resiliency, and strengthens outcomes across the business.

During this one-day course, you will work through proven governance models, maturity assessments, stewardship approaches, and real-world utility case examples that show exactly how high-performing organizations manage and govern their data. You will learn how to design a governance program that reflects your utility’s culture, aligns with regulatory and operational needs, and enables key initiatives such as grid modernization, digital operations, advanced analytics, and AI readiness. By the end, you will be equipped to move beyond theory and begin driving meaningful, organization-wide improvements.

Whether you are establishing a new governance foundation or refining an existing program, register now to take charge of your utility’s data landscape by gaining the clarity, structure, and confidence needed to lead your utility towards a more data-driven future.

Learning Outcomes

  • Build your data into an informative asset that guides company strategy
  • Identify what data governance is, why it matters, and how it strengthens organizational intelligence
  • Assess how data governance enables smarter decisions, grows operational efficiency, and creates cross-departmental alignment
  • Review how to build a scalable data governance program that addresses real-world challenges using data quality, metadata, classification, access controls, and lifecycle management
  • Discuss how to evaluate and select the right data governance tools that scale as your organization grows, adapts to new regulations, and adopts emerging technologies
  • Evaluate the skills to diagnose and resolve recurring data issues using governance principles that apply across the organization
  • Plan how to align governance initiatives with enterprise goals and KPIs, ensuring your data program consistently demonstrates measurable business value

Register

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT:

Individual attendee(s)$ 995.00 each(early bird rate)
(price after October 2, 2026 is $ 1,095.00)
Volume pricing also available

Individual attendee tickets can be mixed with ticket packs for complete flexibility

Pack of 5 attendees$ 4,230.00 (15% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after October 2, 2026 is $ 4,655.00)
Pack of 10 attendees$ 7,960.00 (20% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after October 2, 2026 is $ 8,760.00)
Pack of 20 attendees$ 14,925.00 (25% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after October 2, 2026 is $ 16,425.00)

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before September 11, 2026 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Agenda

Thursday October 15, 2026
Central Time

Online

Log In & Welcome

8:45 AM

Lunch Break

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Adjourn for the day

5:00 PM

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Log In & Welcome

9:00 - 9:30 AM

Course Introduction

  • How data drives results for utilities
  • Overview of the unique data challenges facing electric, gas, and water utilities
9:30 - 10:00 AM

Data Governance: What It Is (and Why Utilities Need It)

  • Defining data governance in a utility context
  • How governance connects operational, customer, asset, and regulatory data
  • Where governance “lives” within a utility (IT, OT, business units, enterprise offices)
  • Turning raw operational data into structured, trusted information
10:00 - 10:30 AM

Data Governance: Why It Matters for Modern Utilities

  • Governance as a strategic asset for grid modernization and operational excellence
  • Improving data trust, consistency, and decision-making across the enterprise
  • Breaking down departmental silos and improving cross-functional efficiency
  • Leveraging governed data to support compliance, resilience, and digital transformation
10:30 - 10:45 AM

Morning Break

10:45 - 11:00 AM

Interactive Menti Moment #1

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Introducing the Data Governance Framework

  • Overview of the Data Pyramid and why it matters in utilities
  • Understanding the pyramid layers and utility-specific examples
  • Key components that support consistent governance practices
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Governance Framework for Utilities

  • Review of common utility data governance frameworks and operating models
  • Core components of an effective governance system
  • Governance maturity models and assessment tools used in the utility industry
  • How to right-size and tailor a governance framework to culture, scale, and regulatory environment
12:30 - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break

1:30 - 1:45 PM

Interactive Menti Moment #2

1:45 - 2:45 PM

Building a Utility Data Governance Program

  • Identifying pain points: data quality issues, compliance pressures, operational inefficiencies
  • Establishing program structure: charter, scope, and data domain prioritization
  • Defining roles across IT, OT, business units, field ops, and leadership
  • Policies, standards, workflows, and governance “guardrails”
  • Building and supporting a data stewardship community
  • Creating roadmaps, budgets, KPIs, and realistic milestones
  • Change management and communication strategies tailored to utility culture
2:45 - 3:30 PM

Practical Utility Use Cases

  • Data quality lifecycle and issue triage for grid, asset, and customer data
  • Master data and reference data governance in complex utility environments
  • Metadata management for operational and enterprise systems
  • Data classification and access controls for regulatory and cybersecurity needs
  • Data lifecycle management from creation to retirement
  • Responsible data practices, including privacy and reliability considerations
3:30 - 3:45 PM

Afternoon Break

3:45 - 4:45 PM

Putting It All Together for Utilities

  • Creating a recurring governance operating rhythm
  • Connecting governance activities with utility departments and field operations
  • Supporting enterprise strategy—grid modernization, DER integration, CIS/AMI initiatives, analytics, and AI readiness
  • Measuring governance success with utility-relevant KPIs
  • Continuous improvement and scaling governance over time
4:45 - 5:00 PM

Next Steps

  • How to secure early wins and demonstrate value quickly
  • Common pitfalls utilities face and how to avoid them
  • Q&A

Instructor

Mike Turner

Chief Data Officer

Mike Turner is a nationally recognized Chief Data Officer and Top 25 Thought Leader in Analytics with more than twenty years of experience transforming organizations through data, strategy, and innovation. Known for his ability to translate complex data ecosystems into strategic value, Mike leads enterprise-wide data modernization efforts and champions a culture of data literacy, quality, and innovation.

As the Chief Data Officer for Austin Energy, Mike oversees the utility’s Data Office, driving the development of a modern data platform and leading data governance, compliance, integration, and business intelligence initiatives. His leadership accelerates data-driven decision-making, enhances transparency, and elevates operational performance across the organization.

Mike’s career spans strategic planning, analytics, data science, and quality management in both the public and private sectors. He served as a Strategic Planning Manager in the U.S. Air Force and later established the Quality Assurance division at Austin Resource Recovery. Throughout his career, he has led critical analytics and quality programs for the Department of Defense (DoD), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and H-E-B, among others. He holds an MBA from the Forbes School of Business and professional certifications in Business Analytics from Harvard Business School and Data Strategy from the University of California, Berkeley.

Mike is deeply committed to empowering organizations to treat data as a strategic asset—creating environments where insight, innovation, and data excellence thrive.

Continuing Education Credits

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Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must sign in/out each day, be in attendance for the entirety of the course.

 

Instructional Methods

Power Point presentations and open discussion will be used

CPE

Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 7.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

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CLE

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Who Should Attend

  • Chief Data Officer
  • Data Governance Manager
  • Data Governance Analyst
  • Data Management or Data Strategy Consultant
  • Data Strategy Lead
  • Data Architect
  • Master Data/Metadata Manager
  • Energy Data Analyst
  • Regulatory Officer
  • Compliance Officer