KEY THEMES OF 2026

DUM will include Plenaries and Presentations. Invited international utilities and Knowledge Partners will present on select topics. Case studies and project experiences will be discussed in the sessions. Presentations and discussions will be around below mentioned themes during DUM Conference:

• DISCOMs Financial Transformation and Capital Market Readiness
• AI, ML, and Advanced Smart Meter Analytics for DISCOMs
• New and Emerging Loads: AI Data Centers, EVs and the Future Demand - Supply Dynamics
• Flexibility Solutions for Distribution Networks
• Climate Resilience and Sustainability for DISCOMs
• DISCOMs' Role in the India Energy Stack (IES)
• Cybersecurity and Data Privacy for Digital and Smart Grids