Rebecca Losli, who leads the company’s Illinois operations, joins the 'Intercepting the New Reality' panel to dissect the logistical strain caused by emerging AI-driven power demands and the complex supply chain requirements of modern data centers. This discussion highlights the narrowing margin between water-energy integration and the physical capacity of current utility networks.

Meanwhile, Chuck Rea, Vice President of Regulatory Pricing and Affordability, focuses on the delicate math of financing capital improvements. His participation in the 'Breaking the Affordability Code' panel centers on the challenge of funding necessary system modernizations while shielding vulnerable households from the rising costs of essential service delivery. These sessions represent a broader push by the company to align regulatory frameworks with the operational realities of a utility sector currently celebrating its 140th year of service.