Short Takes

Innovate UtilityCX (IUCX) is proud to announce that we have been recognized by Visit Tampa Bay’s “Meeting the Moment” program, which honors exceptional meetings and conventions that make a positive impact in Tampa Bay. This prestigious accolade celebrates our commitment to community engagement recognizing our efforts to lead by example in our industry. The “Meeting the Moment” program annually highlights organizations that go beyond traditional event planning, prioritizing su

Great content doesn’t come from guessing. It comes from listening. That’s where you come in. We’re opening the Call for 2027 Topics and Content, and this isn’t just a formality. It’s an opportunity to shape the conversations that matter most to this community. What challenges are you seeing? What’s changing faster than expected? And what lessons, innovations, or successes are you ready to share with your peers? Sometimes the best ideas aren’t fully formed—and that’s okay. A r

At the IUCX annual conference, the conversation wasn’t just about keeping up with change in the utility industry. It was about leading it. The 2026 Excellence Awards captured that momentum, highlighting organizations that are rethinking how utilities serve, connect, and evolve. From large-scale system transformations to more intuitive digital experiences, this year’s winners share a common thread: they’re turning complexity into clarity. Best CIS Implementation: Nashville Ele

FlowForward made its debut this year in Tampa. What stood out most was the energy in the room and the conversations that followed. Attendees didn’t just show up. They engaged. They shared. They connected over something often overlooked in broader industry spaces: water. Again and again, we heard how refreshing it was to have a space dedicated to water utilities and a place where the conversations felt immediately relevant. Where stories weren’t just interesting, they were usa

There’s something quietly transformative happening in the utility space right now—and if you’re in it, you’ve probably felt the shift. Expectations are evolving. Customers are asking sharper questions. And somewhere in the middle of it all sits the Key Account Manager, translating complexity into clarity. That role? It’s no longer just important—it’s pivotal. The Foundations of Key Account Management program, co-developed by Innovate UtilityCX and Davenport University’s Insti