GADS in 2026: AI, Reporting,and Best Practices for Generators and IPPs
In 2026, GADS reporting will continue to put pressure on generation teams that rely on manual processes, disconnected outage data, and inconsistent workflows. As fleets grow and data volumes increase, more teams are turning to automation and AI to keep reporting accurate, timely, and defensible.
This session is designed for generators, IPPs, operations, and compliance who are responsible for GADS reporting, outage management, and plant performance.
You will learn how leading generation teams are improving GADS outcomes by:
Aligning outage management and GADS reporting workflows
Cleaning up outage data earlier in the process
Reducing manual validation, handoffs, and spreadsheet driven rework
Improving data accuracy and consistency across units and fleets
Using automation and AI to reconcile outage and GADS data
Building repeatable processes that scale year over year
GADS reporting issues are rarely caused by a single mistake. They usually come from small gaps in outage tracking, unclear ownership, and tools that do not talk to each other. This session focuses on practical fixes and where AI can realistically help reduce effort without adding complexity.
You will hear from Amit Patel, Managing Director at Integ, who brings decades of hands on experience working with generators, IPPs, and utilities on GADS reporting, outage management, and plant performance. Amit will share practical lessons from working directly with generation teams and what he sees as the most important priorities heading into 2026.
The session will also feature an additional guest speaker with deep, real world experience in generation operations and compliance. This perspective will add practical insight into how experienced teams are approaching GADS challenges on the ground.
Here’s What to Expect
This session will focus on what generation teams need to get right for GADS in 2026 and how better processes, automation, and AI can reduce reporting risk and manual effort.
We will discuss:
What is changing for GADS reporting in 2026 and why it matters
Where GADS programs most often break down across plants and fleets
How outage management and GADS workflows should align
Practical uses of automation and AI to validate, reconcile, and clean data
Improving data accuracy and consistency without adding more work
Real world examples from generators and IPPs preparing for 2026
At the end of the workshop, there will be a 30-minute networking and discussion session where you can connect with peers from utilities, IPPs, renewable operators, consultants, and technology providers to exchange ideas and best practices.
The Agenda
(All times in PST)
10:00–10:10 — Welcome and session overview
10:10–10:30 — GADS in 2026: What’s changing and where teams struggle
10:30–10:50 — Aligning outage management, automation, and AI for better GADS reporting
10:50–11:10 — Practical examples and open Q&A
11:10–12:00 — Virtual networking and peer discussion
Free Registration — instant confirmation, bonus resources included, and recording available.
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