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SUMMIT AGENDA 2026
DAY2
Day 2 Morning: Maximizing Value and Performance: How AI and Digital Twins Transform Risk, Operations, and Investment in Energy
09:00 - 09:10
(10 mins)
Welcome Remark
09:10 - 10:00
(50 mins)
[Panel] From Risk to Return: How Capital Values AI in Energy
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How does AI adoption influence risk assessment, financing terms, and cost of capital for energy infrastructure projects?
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What role do partnerships with hyperscalers or tech providers play in strengthening the investment case for AI-enabled energy assets?
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How does AI-driven resilience—such as improved forecasting, predictive maintenance, and system flexibility—translate into measurable financial value?
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At what point does AI become a strategic asset on the balance sheet rather than an ongoing operating expense?
Moderator:
Shubham Kumar
Managing Director and Partner
Boston Consulting Group
Panelists:
Marika Reis
SVP, Global Head of Strategy, Innovation & Transformation
Ørsted
Sebastian Gass
Chief Technology Officer
Quantum Capital Group
10:00 - 10:20
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Nasuni
Coffee Break & Networking
10:50 - 11:40
(50 mins)
[Panel] Operational Optimization and Risk Management through Digital Twins
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How are digital twins currently applied to optimize operations in power generation, grids, and oil & gas systems?
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How can digital twins help identify and mitigate operational risks in energy systems?
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How do organizations ensure the reliability and integrity of digital twins in operational environments?
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How can digital twins support the transition to decarbonized and decentralized energy systems?
Moderator:
Oleg Mikhailov
CEO
Xplorobot
Panelists:
Robert Piascik
Senior Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer
New York Power Authority
Marcus Rossi
Vice President Digital, North America
SLB
Matt Piper
Global Director Industry Solutions: Utilities, Telecom, Water, AEC & Infrastructure
Esri
Bob Perez
Vice President, Americas & Project Development
Baker Hughes
11:40 - 12:00
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for WalkMe
Luncheon
Day 2 Afternoon: Data-Driven and Secure AI: Powering a Safe Energy Transition
14:00 - 14:50
(50 mins)
[Panel] Full Energy Transition: Integrating Historical Data into AI-Driven Decision Making
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How can historical operational and asset data support AI-driven decision-making in the full energy transition?
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What are the main challenges when integrating legacy data into modern AI platforms?
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What risks arise from relying on legacy data for AI-driven decision-making?
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How do companies prioritize digitizing, curating, and cleaning historical data for AI use?
Moderator:
Jeff Miers
Principal, Oil & Gas and Chemicals Practice
EY
Panelists:
Steven Bowman
General Manager, Enterprise AI
Chevron
Andrew Hinz
Senior Manager Digital Operations
Automation Solutions, LP (AUTOSOL)
Senior Representative
Salesforce
Kim Padeletti
Global Head of Energy Data & AI
Amazon Web Services
Joerg Gerth
VP, Global Head of Channel Partners and Data Distribution
S&P Global Energy
Senior Representative
Arolytics
14:50 - 15:10
(20 mins)
[Keynote] Reserved for Sponsor – Cybersecurity
15:10 - 16:00
(50 mins)
[Panel] Ensuring Safety and Cybersecurity in AI-Energy Systems
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How does integrating AI into energy operations change the approach to operational safety?
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What are the most significant cyber threats when AI is applied across power grids, oil & gas, and industrial energy assets? And how to defense these cyber-attacks?
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How can organizations ensure the security, quality, and integrity of data used in AI systems?
Moderator:
Zahra Timsah
Chief Executive Officer
i-GENTIC AI
Panelists:
Jason D. Christopher
Senior Vice President, Research & Innovation
Energy Impact Partners
Mark Ramirez
Cybersecurity Senior Manager Architecture, Engineering
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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