Podcast: T&D World Live 2025 Is by Utilities for Utilities

In the latest episode of the T&D World Live Podcast, Editorial Director Nikki Chandler sits down with Gina Weber, Event Director of the T&D World Live conference, to talk about her background in the utility sector and her vision for the 2025 event.

From Fieldwork to the Frontlines of Industry Events

Gina Weber brings a deeply personal connection to the utility industry — it's quite literally in her blood. With a brother working as a lineman and several other family members in the field, she grew up understanding the hard work and commitment that power the nation's grid. Her professional journey reflects that same dedication, beginning with a variety of roles at CenterPoint Energy, where she gained experience in analytics, project management, and customer engagement.

Later, Gina took the helm of the Utility Analytics Institute, where she successfully organized major industry gatherings like UA Week. Her experience in both the operational and event-planning sides of the utility world uniquely positions her to lead the T&D World Live event into a new chapter.

Plans for T&D World Live 2025

T&D World Live 2025 is set to take place in Phoenix from September 23–25. Goals for the event include:

• Fostering Peer Collaboration: A central theme of the conference is "by utilities, for utilities." The event will be a space where utility professionals can speak candidly, learn from one another, and walk away with actionable insights.

• Balancing Technical Depth with Leadership Perspective: The program will include hands-on technical sessions, strategic leadership talks, and panel discussions aimed at tackling real-world challenges facing the utility sector today.

• Building a Lasting Community: Beyond content, the event will be a platform for long-term relationship building — one where newcomers and veterans alike can find value.