The Powering Decisions Optimization Summit, taking place April 21–22 in Denver, Colorado, is an in-person event that brings together utility professionals, applied researchers, and industry practitioners to share how optimization is being used to improve planning and operational decisions across the power sector. The summit focuses on real-world applications, practical challenges, and lessons learned—not theory or product demonstrations.
In this webinar, Kathryn Walter, Senior Operations Research Analyst at Avista and a member of the summit planning committee, introduces the Powering Decisions Optimization Summit and explains why utility professionals, analysts, and decision-makers should attend. She shares an overview of the event, including key themes, session topics, and the practitioners you’ll hear from, followed by a simple case study demonstrating how optimization supports real-world decision-making.
Whether you’re new to optimization or already familiar with it, this session will give you a clearer understanding of what you’ll gain from attending the summit.
Senior Operations Research Analyst
Avista Corporation
Senior Operations Research Analyst
Avista Corporation
Kathryn Walter, CAP, is a Senior Operations Research Analyst at Avista Corporation, a utilities company in Spokane, WA. She works on mathematical models that support better decision-making. Kathryn is a former optimization consultant and a former military officer with BS and MS degrees in operations research.
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