From Regional Connections to Charlotte: Growing the IUCX Community

This fall has been an exciting season of connection, collaboration, and growth for the IUCX community! Two successful regional events, the CIS Collaborative New York Forum and the inaugural Women in Utilities Leadership Exchange in Austin, Texas, brought utility professionals together for meaningful conversations, shared learning, and new opportunities to connect. These gatherings reinforced the value of creating dedicated spaces where industry peers can openly discuss challenges, exchange experiences, and build relationships that extend well beyond the events themselves.

The CIS Collaborative New York Forum, held September 23 - 24, provided a focused environment for utility professionals to discuss the complexities of CIS implementations, upgrades, and ongoing system optimization. Just a few weeks later, the Women in Utilities Leadership Exchange, held October 5 - 6 in Austin, created an opportunity for emerging and established leaders to explore professional development, mentorship, and leadership in an evolving industry. While each event served a unique audience, both demonstrated the power of bringing professionals together around shared experiences and goals.

Building on this momentum, we're looking forward to continuing these conversations at IUCX 2027, April 26 - 29 in Charlotte, NC! Both the CIS Collaborative and Women in Utilities communities have exciting opportunities ahead as they continue to grow and connect. Charlotte will also welcome dedicated programming for Billing & Payments and FlowForward, creating even more opportunities for utility professionals to collaborate on customer financial operations, water utility challenges, digital transformation, and industry innovation. Together, these programs reflect IUCX's commitment to building strong, engaged communities that support year-round learning and collaboration.

And the connections don't have to stop in Charlotte! Regional events offer a unique opportunity to bring the IUCX experience closer to utility professionals across the country, creating spaces for local collaboration and industry-wide impact.

 Is your organization interested in hosting a future IUCX regional event? We'd love to explore opportunities to bring utility professionals together in your area. Contact events@iucx.org to start the conversation and help us continue building momentum across the utility industry.