Join the IAM Great Lakes Branch for our quarterly virtual meeting.

Our guest speaker this quarter is Laith Alfaqih who will be giving a presentation titled "Building Resilient Water and Wastewater Assets Through Data Visualization and Analytics". 

Presentation Synopsis

The cornerstone of a resilient system is a structured framework that integrates seamlessly with existing asset management protocols. However, the true value of this framework is unlocked through data visualization. By consolidating disparate data streams into a unified visual platform, decision-makers can move beyond static reports. Dynamic visualization enables real-time "what-if" scenario analysis and predictive modeling, allowing for informed, reliable decisions that safeguard infrastructure longevity and community service stability.

Agenda

1. Welcome: (5 min)
   1. Jon Schwichtenberg, Laith Alfaqih, and Margaret Gadzic, Co-chairs of Great Lakes Branch
      
      
2. IAM Announcements: (10 min)– Margaret Gadzic, Great Lakes Co-Chair
   1. Volunteering on SSG committees – remind attendees to look out for emails from IAM
   2. SSGs released so far in 2026. List of future ones to be released.
      
      
3. Academia Committee Update: (5 min) – Margaret Gadzic in lieu of Mark DeClerq.
   1. Take an informal poll of attendees – List your name and alma mater university or college in the chat.  If you have any contacts for professors/instructors there, please send an email to GL Branch and we will forward to Academia Committee.  They are looking to connect with professors.  Purdue Univ has a utility AM program. Does anyone have connection?
      
      
4. SMRP Announcements: (5 min) – Earl Hill, Wisconsin Chapter Chair. The IAM and SMRP have reciprocal memberships. Earl will highlight any upcoming events/webinars.
   
   
5. Presentation: (30 min) - Building Resilient Water and Wastewater Assets Through Data Visualization and Analytics - by Laith Alfaqih
   
   
6. Discussion: (15 min)
   1. Q&A
   2. Group discussion on feature presentation.
      
      
7. Great Lakes Branch Announcements: (5 min)
   1. HOLDs have been sent for 2026 Meetings for Great Lakes Branch and agenda items being planned. Agendas will be send approximately one month ahead of each meeting.
   2. Q3 Aug 19, and Q4 Dec 16.
   3. If you are interested in presenting, please reach out to the Co-Chairs

Meeting Adjournment.

This meeting will take place on Microsoft Teams. 

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