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    Accelerate Line Construction March 24,2026 Arcos Construction enables utilities to plan, execute, and track construction
    Track Crews from Callout to Closeout SEPT 23, 2025 Arcos is excited to announce the release of Convoy Tracking, a powerful new capability within Crew Manager that gives utilities unprecedented visibility into mutual aid crews as they travel to support restoration efforts.
    Improve Connections with Field Crews JULY 28 2025 We’re excited to share two new feature sets for our Crew Manager product that will help utilities better communicate and collaborate with crews in the fiel
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Resource Management

  • Crew Callout Assemble qualified crews in minutes with automated callouts.
  • Crew & Event Logistics Coordinate lodging, meals, and crew support at scale.
  • Mutual Aid Management Onboard and manage mutual aid crews in one system.
  • Non-Native Crew Management Equip contractors with mobile tools from day one.
  • Crew & Contractor Management Standardize execution across all crews and contractors.
  • Crew Scheduling & Shift Fill Fill open trips and shifts with automated rule compliance.

ONCOMMAND SUITE OVERVIEW

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Learn how ARCOS puts teams in control with unified crew, process, and asset management. Explore the Full Suite

Work Execution

  • Asset Inspection & Maintenance Digitize inspections and maintenance with digital workflows and GIS integration.
  • Work Order Tracking Track job progress with real-time field data capture.
  • Wildfire Mitigation Target the work that matters most for safety and reliability.
  • Vegetation Management Plan, dispatch, and report on vegetation programs.
  • Damage Assessment & Repair Accelerate restoration with real-time field intelligence.
  • Line Construction Centralized digital workflows that help close out projects faster.

ONCOMMAND SUITE OVERVIEW

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Learn how ARCOS puts teams in control with unified crew, process, and asset management. Explore the Full Suite

Reporting & Analytics

  • Regulatory Reporting Generate comprehensive reports for regulators and FEMA.
  • Compliance Enforce labor rules and maintain audit-ready records.
  • Real-time Storm Restoration Reporting Gain real-time visibility into crew status and progress.
  • Closeout & Cost Recovery Accelerate event closeout with verified cost documentation.
  • Crew Expense Reporting Capture verified crew time and expenses automatically.

ONCOMMAND SUITE OVERVIEW

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Learn how ARCOS puts teams in control with unified crew, process, and asset management. Explore the Full Suite

Community Engagement

  • Outage Alerts Automate outage and restoration alerts to reduce call volume.
  • Billing Service Alerts Improve on-time payments with billing and past due reminders.
  • Conservation Campaigns Reduce peak demand with conservation alerts.

ONCOMMAND SUITE OVERVIEW

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Learn how ARCOS puts teams in control with unified crew, process, and asset management. Explore the Full Suite
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  • Callout Mobilize compliant crews in minutes with rules-driven callouts.
  • Crew Manager Track every crew from activation to closeout in one system.
  • Assess & Restore Execute blue and grey sky work in a single mobile app.
  • Clearion Plan, execute, and document vegetation and inspection work.
  • TextPower Send urgent alerts that reach crews and customers fast.
  • Ascend Automate flight crew staffing to cut cancellations.
  • RosterApps Fill ground crew shifts faster with automated scheduling.

PRODUCT UPDATES

Accelerate Line Construction March 24,2026 Arcos Construction enables utilities to plan, execute, and track construction
Track Crews from Callout to Closeout SEPT 23, 2025 Arcos is excited to announce the release of Convoy Tracking, a powerful new capability within Crew Manager that gives utilities unprecedented visibility into mutual aid crews as they travel to support restoration efforts.
Improve Connections with Field Crews JULY 28 2025 We’re excited to share two new feature sets for our Crew Manager product that will help utilities better communicate and collaborate with crews in the fiel
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  • Electric Mobilize crews, restore power faster, and document every event.
  • Gas Resolve leaks quickly and safely with compliant crews.
  • Water Respond to breaks quickly and keep service flowing.
  • Critical Infrastructure Improve outcomes with a single operational control center.
  • Airlines Fill staffing gaps in minutes to avoid cancellations.

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  • Success Stories How utilities achieve reliability gains and measurable ROI.
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Learn how ARCOS puts teams in control with unified crew, process, and asset management. Explore the Full Suite

FEATURED NEWS

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ARCOS Brings Convoy Tracking to Crew Manager Arcos announced today the addition of convoy tracking to Crew Manager, its comprehensive solution for assigning, tracking and managing crews.
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ARCOS Introduces Native Two-way Crew Communication Arcos announced new enhancements to Crew Manager, its comprehensive solution for assigning, tracking and managing crews.
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Arcos Announces New Strategic Growth Investment from Bain Capital Arcos’ AI-enabled software solutions are leveraged by customers from Fortune 150 energy companies to municipal utilities to power and transform their field management operations.
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Arcos Launches Partner Network to Drive Collaboration and Innovation in Utility Workforce Management The program creates a formal framework for partnerships, which will benefit customers seeking guidance on complementing and expanding their use of Arcos
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ARCOS EMPOWER 2026

HYATT REGENCY RIVERWALK
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
OCTOBER 14-16, 2026

Connect to What’s Next at EMPOWER 2026. Join utility operations and IT leaders for three days of hands‑on sessions, peer insights and training designed to make your operations more connected and resilient. You’ll leave with field‑tested strategies, new relationships and a clear vision for how to break down silos and deliver smarter operations under any conditions.

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EMPOWER 2026

Pressure-Tested Operations for a Connected Future

The best strategies aren’t theoretical— they’re proven in the field. EMPOWER brings together utilities to share what’s worked during major events and everyday operations. Discover practical, pressure‑tested tactics you can deploy to boost visibility, coordination and agility across your organization.
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Proven Tactics
 Learn how leading utilities are breaking down silos between teams and workflows to improve resilience and day‑to‑day performance 
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Hands -On Certification
 Sharpen your skills with interactive training, certification and live system workshops on the tools you use every day. 
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Best Practices
Hear from peers on the front lines about scaling event response and improving operational agility across planned and unplanned work 
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Board Ready Insights
Turn operational data into clear, actionable insights that help your teams measure performance, justify investment, and improve decision-making. 

Registration

Who should attend? Anyone responsible for planning, operations, grid modernization or IT initiatives who wants to build a more connected and prepared organization. EMPOWER 2026 will show how greater connectivity across systems, crews and data improves resilience and day‑to‑day performance. You’ll learn proven approaches to align crews, work and systems, increase visibility and get ready for what’s next.
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Agenda Details

Arcos EMPOWER 2026 Agenda & Session Preview

Over three tracks and two and a half days of sessions, you'll have the chance to connect with your peers, hear about proven best practices, and learn the latest about Arcos products. Full details on room assignments and session times will be released soon.
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Grid Hardening & Reliability
  • From Aerial Scan to Trim Plan: Visual Intelligence & Workflows for Vegetation Management

  • Start At The Root: How Veg Management and Storm Response Grow Together

  • From Capital Approval to Energized Line: Orchestrating the Full Construction Lifecycle
  • Closing the Asset Management Data Gap
  • Reduce Wildfire Exposure Through Proactive Vegetation Management
  • Prioritizing Vegetation Management With Data-driven Analytics
  • Balancing Readiness Amid Increasing Grid Load
Storm Readiness & Response
  • Driving Operational Readiness: Building a Storm Response Framework That Lasts
  • Blue-sky Readiness, Grey-Sky Response: Striking a Balance 
  • 360° Grid Resilience: From Proactive Visibility to Accelerated Restoration
  • Tracking Pieces on the Board: Crew Management During Storm Response
  • Looking Ahead: Predictive Analytics and Crew Management
  • Regulatory Readiness & Event Response: Show Your Work to Defend Your Costs
  • After the Event: Using Yesterday's Storm to Improve Tomorrow's Response 
Best Practices & Products Tips & Tricks
  • Sixty Callout Tips in Sixty Minutes
  • Connecting the Dots: Affordability and Execution
  • Modern Crew Scheduling for Utilities: Reduce Overtime, Improve Coverage, Stay Compliant
  • Callout: What's New & What's Next
  • Arcos Can Do THAT?: Ten Best-Kept Secret Features
  • Getting the Most Out of Crew Manager
  • Inside the Arcos API: How-to, Use Cases & Customer Stories
  • Product Feedback Breakouts

     

Training
Wednesday, October 14 
  • 9am-4pm - Training Workshops
    • Callout - Beginner & Intermediate
    • Crew Manager - Beginner & Intermediate
    • Clearion Vegetation Management

HOTEL

Ready to lock in your stay? Snag your room with our block $289 rate!

Want to turn your trip into a mini getaway? You can enjoy this rate for up to 3 days before and after the event. Go ahead, make a weekend of it—you’ve earned it!

The cut off date to book your room is Tuesday, September 22!
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Agenda at a Glance

What you can expect
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Friday, October 16th
Training and Reception

Free Training Workshops and Opening Reception

  • 8am-9am - Breakfast
  • 9am-4pm - Training Workshops
    • Callout - Beginner & Intermediate
    • Crew Manager - Beginner & Intermediate 
    • Clearion Vegetation Management
  • 4PM- 6PM - Opening Reception
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Conference Main Day

General Session, Breakouts, and Customer Appreciation Dinner

  • Driving Operational Readiness: Building a Storm Response Framework That Lasts

  • Start At The Root: How Veg Management and Storm Response Grow Together

  • Connecting the Dots: Affordability and Execution

  • AI and Utility Operations

  • Callout: What's New & What's Next  

  • From Capital Approval to Energized Line: Orchestrating the Full Construction Lifecycle

  • 360° Grid Resilience: From Proactive Visibility to Accelerated Restoration

  • Reducing Wildfire Exposure Through Targeted Vegetation Management

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General Session, Breakouts, Closing

  • Data-Driven Prioritization: Using Analytics to Target VM, Inspection, and Capital Spend

  • Regulatory Readiness & Event Response: Show Your Work to Defend Your Costs

  • Balancing Readiness and Increasing Grid Load

  • After the Storm: Post-Event Analytics and Continuous Improvement

  • Inside the Arcos API: How-to, Use Cases & Customer Stories
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SHARE WHAT WORKS WHEN OPERATIONS ARE PUT TO THE TEST

Utility operations are becoming more complex, and the best way forward is through shared experience. EMPOWER 2026 is looking for speakers who can bring practical, field-tested insight to the stage.

Share how your team has improved visibility, strengthened coordination, scaled response, supported field crews, or used operational data to make more confident decisions. Whether your story comes from a major event, a daily operations improvement, or a long-term modernization effort, your experience can help other utilities move forward with clarity.

Submissions should focus on real challenges, practical lessons, and outcomes other utility teams can apply in their own operations. 

Those invited to present at EMPOWER will receive a discounted registration rate of $300!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When will the full agenda be released?

We anticipate releasing the detailed agenda in early July, before early‑bird pricing ends. Expect training workshops, user presentations and panel discussions focused on practical, connected operations.

Are you offering group rate registrations?

Yes! Register 3 or more attendees at the same time and automatically receive a 10% discount on your total registration price

What is EMPOWER?

EMPOWER is Arcos’ annual conference where utility professionals learn, share and shape the future of operations. Through keynotes, training and peer‑to‑peer sessions, attendees gain the visibility, coordination and agility required to meet growing demands

How much does EMPOWER cost?

Registration price is $1,299 for Early Bird which ends on July 10th. From July 11th to October 1st, the cost is $1,499. From October 2nd to October 14th, the cost is $1,699

What is included in the registration cost?

A full day of FREE training on Wednesday, October 14th. Three breakfasts, three lunches, a reception, and a dinner. Customer stories from leading utilities. Come prepared with your account questions and set up an onsite meeting with our Product Services team.

How much does the hotel cost?

The hotel is $289 a night plus taxes and fees. This special Arcos rate is extended 3 days prior and post event if you'd like to prolong your stay in the San Antonio area!

Not sure who from your company should attend?

Register soon to lock in the early bird rate! If you need to change the name on the registration, our team can assist with thay.

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