8 Oct 2024
Rotterdam
8 Oct 2024
Rotterdam
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Program
Session 1
Since its inception, the renewable industry has always been at the forefront of hands-on innovation. Enter: The AI Boom of 2023.
An energizing and critical start to the day, this keynote is framed around the following question: what happens when a decade of accelerated renewable deployment meets a year of explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Tik, tik, BOOM.
Arash Aazami
Unify.energy
Word of the year in 2023 - “AI'' was chosen because it “has accelerated at such a fast pace and become the dominant conversation of 2023”. This presentation provides an introduction to the general concept of AI from industry buzzwords to clear terms and examples.
Marjam Bahari
Google Cloud
According to Goldman Sachs, AI investments are forecasted to approach $200 billion globally by 2025. This presentation will delve into the existing market interests, and share insights into key technological and market developments over the next three years.
Morning Networking Break
On average, at Solarplaza Summit events an impressive 92% of attendees are able to make valuable business connections. Don’t miss out!
Session 2
The picture is split. On one hand, reports from Forbes, the IEA, and NVIDIA paint a “sunlit” image of AI powering the energy transition through smart grids, storage optimization, and accurate forecasts. On the other hand, AI is poised to drive a 160% increase in data centre power demand, and increased cybersecurity threats.
This panel will evaluate what “AI” means in the scope of the energy transition. They'll dissect the emerging solution space of AI, weigh advantages against risks, and discuss critically the potential added value to the industry.
Andrei Utkin
S&P Global Mobility
David Moser
Eurac Research
Following its approval on May 21 this year, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act is on track to enter in full force over the next 24 months, with short deadlines of 6 months for prohibited AI and longer deadlines of 26 months for AI systems already regulated by EU law. This presentation aims to equip attendees with key knowledge to tackle this new legislation by highlighting timelines, conditions and deliverables. Learn what the potential impact on your business will be as well as how to prepare for it.
In this presentation, we explore a case study into how AI can support with one of the challenges facing the renewable industry and gain an inside perspective on how AI driven decision-making will impact the future of the power system.
Dr. Jochen Stiasny
TU Delft
Networking Lunch
Our networking app makes it easy to schedule one-on-one meetings with any of the 250+ attendees and 20+ speakers!
Session 3
Designed in the format of 3 punchy Ted Talks, we turn to leading first-movers in AI within other industries adjacent to renewable energy to spark our creative imagination and discover cross-linkages. Learn exactly what kind of market challenges were faced in pioneering an AI strategy and how it was solved. Framed around the two pillars of cutting costs and increasing revenues, join the discussion on how AI can be leveraged for a stronger business case with innovators and financiers.
Shezan Kazi
Randstad
Artificial intelligence is the future. This panel discusses how to prepare to be a first mover and gain a competitive advantage whilst mitigating risks.
Wahbe Rezek
Future Focus
Ralf Tschanun
Raicoon
Afternoon Networking Break
Whether you're looking to connect with professionals from a specific sector or want to build relationships across the entire solar PV value chain, our event offers a unique chance to engage with experts from across the industry.
Session 4
This engaging workshop is designed to bridge the topics discussed today with the real-world knowledge and experience of YOU, renewable energy sector participants. Distil today's learnings into an action plan, or key takeaways for your company. Run and led by the day’s speakers, this will be a fun, active discussion with input from the audience. You are encouraged to use the following networking break to further brainstorm with fellow attendees.
And yes, drinks are provided.
Wahbe Rezek
Future Focus
Andrei Utkin
S&P Global Mobility
Arash Aazami
Unify.energy
David Moser
Eurac Research
Marjam Bahari
Google Cloud
Networking Drinks
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