Welcome to the 2025 Deighton User Conference (DUC) recap! Bringing together asset management professionals at Deighton’s headquarters, DUC has always served as a time of knowledge and collaboration, and this year was no exception. From insightful presentations to interactive sessions, DUC2025 not only showcased the latest advancements in dTIMS, but also explored the evolving landscape of global asset management. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, join us as we dive into the highlights and key takeaways from this year’s DUC.
Day 1
The conference kicked off with a celebration of the relationships that define Deighton – from long-standing client partnerships, to the dedication of our internal staff whose anniversaries were recognized by Vicki Deighton, CEO. This year, Deighton celebrated 35 years working with both the City of Brampton and Maine Department of Transportation.
Following the warm welcome, DUC2025 opened with a keynote by the President of Deighton, Rob Piane, on ‘Strategic and Tactical Asset Management - Bridging the Gap between Operational and Strategic Asset Management’.
Rob Piane, President, Deighton Associates Ltd.
Following the keynote, clients were invited to showcase their agency and highlight the transformative impact of the dTIMS product suite on their asset network during our client introductory sessions.
We ended the formal sessions of the day with our first DUC Challenge led by Dr. Stephan Schramm, Vice President of Strategic Growth at Deighton. The daily DUC Challenges are interactive sessions where clients solve asset management problems in groups. The top-scoring teams received points towards the dTIMS Cup, and the day officially closed with an after-hours networking dinner.
Teams participating in the Day 1 DUC Challenge.
Day 2
Each morning, DUC begins with a recap of what took place the day before, and what attendees can expect to see throughout the upcoming sessions. The morning welcome was followed by a second round of client introductory sessions.
After the remaining agencies introduced themselves, we welcomed Joel Beaulieu, Director of Product Management to the stage to share ‘ The Latest in dTIMS’. This presentation was a look at all the improvements and features that have been added to dTIMS in the year since DUC2024. Joel covered the progress made on all products and introduced the newest product added to the dTIMS Product Suite - dTIMS Tactical.
Joel Beaulieu covers ‘The Latest in dTIMS’ presentation.
After a quick break, Deighton’s Dave Penney and Jerin Mathew took us through a presentation and demo on dTIMS CoPilot. This presentation covered the key capabilities of dTIMS CoPilot, its importance for dTIMS users, its integration within the dTIMS BA platform, example prompts, and a live demo.
This session closed out our program for the morning, and the attendees broke for lunch. Following lunch, agencies participated in personalized client sessions. DUC2025 featured a custom agenda personalized to each client and their agencies needs, including one-on-one training sessions, collaborative discussions, and agency-specific sessions.
Dave Penney (back) and Jerin Mathew (front) during their CoPilot presentation demo.
Closing out Day 2, Joel delivered a pilot case study on dTIMS Tactical, the newest addition to Deighton’s dTIMS Product Suite. Following this case study, Dr. Stephan Schramm led us through Day 2’s DUC Challenge.
With the formal agenda concluded for the day, attendees and Deighton staff participated in a chocolate-making activity followed by a networking dinner by the lake.
Deighton’s Bryce Allen (left) and Dan Weymouth (right) participating in games at the social event.
Day 3
On Day 3, the day kicked off with a session on the key dTIMS product plans and the dTIMS Roadmap from 2025 to 2026. This was followed by different session streams: Strategic, Operational, and General Innovation. These streams closed the program for the morning.
Joel Beaulieu presenting on the dTIMS Roadmap.
After a lunch break, attendees participated in more personalized sessions and dTIMS Training led by members of the Deighton team. Each agency had discussions and training prepared specifically with their asset management needs and goals in mind. When we joined back together in the main venue space, attendees participated in the Energizer Challenge. This activity was a game that encouraged attendees to network and learn more about each other and the Deighton team.
After these breaks and activities, all eyes focused on the main stage for a debut presentation on dTIMS Tactical. Attendees got an insider look at the newest dTIMS product.
Attendees participating in the Energizer Challenge.
To end off the day, two clients presented case studies on their agency, their challenges, innovations, and how they make use of dTIMS. Andy Bartlett representing Waugh Infrastructure Management Ltd. spoke about Waugh’s asset management projects in New Zealand. Following this, Chris von Holdt spoke about Zutari’s work in South Africa and beyond.
To conclude this productive day, attendees and the Deighton team enjoyed a networking dinner and event at the lake.
Members of the Deighton Team and attendees at the lake.
Day 4
The last day of DUC was primarily focused on the future of dTIMS, and was kicked-off by Dr. Gustav Rohde, who presented a keynote on ‘AI in Asset Management, Opportunities and Challenges’.
Gustav Rohde presenting his keynote.
After Gustav’s keynote presentation, Dave Penney went through the dTIMS Roadmap & Innovations session. This presentation covered a list of future dTIMS innovations the Deighton team is looking into implementing. Attendees could vote on the innovations they found the most value in.
After Dave’s presentation, we announced the winner of the dTIMS Cup, a trophy awarded to the individual who demonstrated the highest level of achievement throughout our challenges. We are pleased to announce that Reid Kiniry from Vermont Agency of Transportation is the winner of our DUC2025 dTIMS Cup and will be added to the trophy located in Deighton’s head office.
Reid and the dTIMS Cup.
Following lunch, clients went into their final personalized sessions and training. Back on the main stage, Dave and his team went over the dTIMS innovations that received the most votes from attendees.
Vicki Deighton then came to the stage and officially closed out DUC2025.
Vicki Deighton closing DUC2025.
As DUC2025 came to a close, it was clear this year’s conference was fueled by innovation and collaboration. From exploring the intricacies of dTIMS, to envisioning its future applications in global asset management, each session deepened our understanding and sparked new ideas. We extend our thanks to all attendees, whose contributions and enthusiasm made this event exceptional. We are always excited to share the dTIMS experience and we can’t wait for DUC2026, scheduled for June 8 – June 11, 2026! We hope you will join us.
Interested in learning more about any of the dTIMS products featured in these sessions? Book a demo with a member of the Deighton team today to learn more!