Brings together utilities to share real-world strategies and pressure-tested tactics to improve visibility, coordination and agility

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Arcos®, a leader in resource management and work execution for utilities, today announced EMPOWER 2026, its flagship user conference, taking place October 14-16 in San Antonio, Texas. The event will bring together utility leaders for three days of practical, pressure-tested approaches to workforce management, system coordination and operational resilience.

At a time when utilities are navigating increasing grid complexity, workforce constraints and more frequent major outages, EMPOWER 2026 focuses on what actually works in the field. The event will showcase how leading utilities are improving performance across both day-to-day operations and high-pressure scenarios, including major outages caused by storms, winter freezes and wildfires.

“Utilities are being asked to perform under more pressure than ever, and the difference comes down to what’s actually working in the field,” said Paul Bernard, CEO of Arcos. “EMPOWER brings the industry together at a time when the stakes for reliable, responsive operations have never been higher. It’s a place for candid knowledge sharing, focused on real-world approaches to connecting systems, mobilizing crews and using data to make faster, more confident decisions when it matters most.”

EMPOWER attendees will gain insight into how utilities are:

Connecting systems, crews and data to improve decision-making speed and accuracy
Building operational consistency that holds up from routine work to major events
Increasing agility so teams can adapt as conditions evolve
Turning operational data into board-ready insights that demonstrate ROI and support investment decisions

In addition to peer-led and daily keynote sessions, EMPOWER 2026 will offer hands-on training and networking events designed to strengthen the skills of operations teams that use Arcos solutions every day. Arcos invites customers to submit ideas for sessions that reflect their best practices and proven strategies for faster restoration and daily work.

For more information and to register or submit a speaking proposal, visit: https://www.arcos-inc.com/arcos-empower-2026.

About Arcos
Arcos delivers a purpose-built, connected platform for utility work execution and resource management. The Arcos OnCommand® suite supports critical utility work—including storm damage assessment and restoration, vegetation and asset management, and crew and contractor coordination—across daily operations and emergency response. More than 400 utilities rely on Arcos to improve safety, restoration speed, and operational clarity. Learn more at www.arcos-inc.com

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