U2030 Masterclasses:
Where Your Ideas Come to Life
The Utility 2030 Collaborative (U2030) team and our partners excel at delivering Design Thinking and Futures Thinking Masterclasses tailored to your organization's specific needs.
Please email our team at info@utility2030.org to learn more.
Futures Thinking
LEGO Building Challenge
Book Giveaway Bingo
Design Thinking
The U2030 Masterclass Experience
Participate in surprising and inspring kinetic learning opportunities that challenge you get up, move, and engage with other attendees.
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Hear from utility and community leaders about projects gaining headway at the intersection of utility customers and operations.
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Transcend the limits of short-term thinking by learning and practicing systematic planning methodologies like Design Thinking and Futures Thinking (IFTF).
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Email us at info@utililty2030.org to learn more.
Engage U2030 to Host a Custom Masterclass
for Your Internal Team or Customers
The Masterclass hosted by the U2030 team was nothing short of exceptional. Every participant rated it a perfect 10 out of 10, and the impact was so profound that they continued to share how valuable the experience was long after the event.
Cheryl Davis, Director of Managed Accounts, Georgia Power Company
Design Thinking and Future Thinking are invaluable for utilities navigating the path to sustainability, as they foster creative ideation and strategic foresight, enabling the development of innovative solutions that address both present challenges and future uncertainties.
Mike Smith, Principal, U2030
In June 2024, U2030 hosted the sold-out, competitive Future-Think-a-Thon at the Oracle Innovation Lab in Deerfield, IL. Forty participants explored the Futures Thinking methodology developed by the Institute for the Future.
The event featured transformational leaders, including the Mayor of Deerfield, IL, Daniel Shapiro, Assistant Manager of the Village of Deerfield, Andrew Lichterman, along with industry leaders Ahmad Ababneh (PG&E), Ajit Apte (BGE), Shawn Adderly (PG&E), and Fred Gomos (NiSource).
Attendees toured the Oracle Innovation Center, engaged in a workshop segment, experimented with creativity through a cha-cha lesson, drafted 10-year-out solutions, and wrapped up with a comradery-building awards ceremony for the winning team.
See the photo gallery below and contact us at info@utility2030.org if you'd like us to host a masterclass for employees or customers at your business location.
Oracle Innovation Lab Masterclass Recap
Georgia Power Masterclass Recap
In May 2024, U2030 hosted the sold-out, competitive Design-Think-a-Thon at Georgia Power Company, where 65 participants delved into Design Thinking principles to create innovative solutions for overcoming internal silos and addressing the energy and water capacity dilemma.
The event began with a community service project at Atlanta's Historic Fourth Ward Park, followed by an insightful panel featuring Georgia Power leaders Latanza Adjei, Chima Chijioke, and Cheryl Davis. Attendees engaged in Design Thinking training, solution ideation sessions, a LEGO-building challenge, and concluded with a lively awards ceremony for the winners.
See the photo gallery below and contact us at info@utility2030.org if you'd like us to host a masterclass for employees or customers at your business location.
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