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Short Takes
Short Takes are monthly, bite-size articles to keep you up-to-date on upcoming events, webinars and IUCX opportunities.


Registration Now Open for IUCX 2026 Events
April 13 ‑ 16, 2026 | Tampa, FL The countdown is officially on! We’re thrilled to announce that registration is now open for IUCX’s 2026 slate of events in beautiful Tampa, FL. Whether you’re ready to connect with industry peers, dive into relevant learning, or lead the conversation on utility‑innovation, this is your moment. Why Register Now? From April 13 ‑ 16, the IUCX community will convene in Tampa for multiple signature events tailored to utility professionals at every

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Time is running out: 2026 IUCX Excellence Awards Due Soon
Recognize industry brilliance. Nominations and applications for the 2026 IUCX Excellence Awards close on December 1, 2025 . Celebrate innovation by putting your company, or someone exceptional, on the radar. The IUCX Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on the most forward‑thinking, high‑impact achievements in the utility customer experience arena. Whether it’s an organization re‑engineering its meter‑to‑cash processes, a team driving digital engagement or a rising individual

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Exhibit Hall & Sponsorships Open for IUCX 2026 and ENGAGE311
Planning to exhibit? The IUCX Conference 2026 and ENGAGE311 floor plans are both open for booth selection. Pick your ideal location and position your brand for maximum visibility—prime spaces won’t last long. From April 14 ‑ 16, 2026 in Tampa, FL, IUCX brings together the utility customer experience ecosystem: utilities, service providers, technology vendors and CX innovators. If you’re vying to reach key decision‑makers, build brand presence and forge partnerships, this is

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Deep Dives Spotlight: Billing & Payments — Get Granular in the Meter-to-Cash Journey
This crucial place is where the customer experience becomes real, the moment energy delivered turns into a bill. It’s also where complexity, frustration and opportunity intersect. Join the IUCX 2026 Deep Dives on Billing & Payments to move beyond the surface. Explore operational details, emerging trends, real-world innovations and the measurable impact of getting this right. What to Expect Emerging technologies & models: Real-time billing, usage-based pricing, digital p

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🎉 Get Ready: IUCX 50th Anniversary Conference!
We’re turning 50 — and you’re invited to celebrate with us in style! Online registration launches soon for the IUCX 50th Conference...

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OPEN NOW! IUCX 2026 Excellence Awards are accepting submissions!
The IUCX Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on outstanding leadership in customer service within the utility industry. Whether your...

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Setting the Stage for IUCX 2026: The Driving Force Behind the Conference
Behind every impactful conference is a team that turns vision into reality—and for IUCX 2026, that driving force is the IUCX Planning...

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Know Your IUCX Education Pillars: Leadership Development
IUCX is built on a solid foundation, and at the core of IUCX Education Pillars are based on Business Process tracks, Excellence Awards...
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Coming Soon to Innovate UtilityCX...
9 Upcoming Events Scheduled During: April 13 - 16, 2026 Tampa Convention Center & Surrounding Area Executive Summit Key Account Forum...

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Your Voice. Your City. Your 311.
We are excited to announce that the 2026 ENGAGE311 Call for Presentations is now open! We invite thought leaders and innovators from...

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2026 Excellence Award Applications & Nominations Open Soon!
The Excellence Awards celebrate customer service leadership with categories for both large and small utilities. Winners don’t just earn...

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Get Ready to Grab Your Booth!
Get Ready to Grab Your Booth at IUCX Conference 2026!

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Call for Presentations Closing Soon– Share Your Innovation at IUCX 2026!
Deadline to Submit: August 18, 2025 Are you driving change in utility customer experience? Have an inspiring case study, bold...

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Introducing the 2026 IUCX Prospectus
Check out the IUCX 2026 Prospectus

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Relive the Energy of IUCX 2025
The IUCX Media Library is now updated with photo highlights from the 2025 conference, capturing keynotes, breakout sessions, networking...

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Join IUCX 2026 Live Events in Tampa, FL!
IUCX is planning something big! After 50 years of providing the utility industry with content that matters, we want to celebrate this...

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The Current Trade Dispute, Our Electricity Customer View
Innovate UtilityCX (IUCX) is a non-profit organization and the world’s education and networking leader in Utility Customer Experience...

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April FACTS: Agendas Beckon Attendees to Jump In… the Water’s Fine!
Attendees consistently report one of the primary reasons they attend IUCX is to talk to peers, listen to what others are doing to address...

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The Power of Women: Say Yes to Sunrise Event
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 6:45 am – 8:00 am | West Building | 301A Where can you get a hearty breakfast, good company that can talk...

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Southern Company Gas Welcomes LeadNext to Atlanta
Site visits to utility customer service operations are the hands-down favorite part of every LeadNext program year. On March 27, the...

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