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Key Stakeholders Attending Global Series Events
Smarter AI Smarter Energy: Unlocking
the Digital Transformation in APAC
AI for Energy Transition APAC 2026 (#AIETA2026) takes place on 7–8 July 2026 at MCEC, Melbourne, convening 350+ senior leaders from the energy sector, AI, cloud, data centres, digital infrastructure and policy communities to accelerate real-world AI deployment across APAC’s energy transition.
Built around real-world priorities on the summit agenda, the programme covers the full AI-energy value chain - from power markets and energy security to data-centre energy integration, grid forecasting and resilience, renewables optimisation, digital twins for asset performance, and trusted AI delivery through governance and cybersecurity.
Co-located with Australia Wind Energy 2026, Carbon Capture APAC Summit 2026 and SAF APAC Summit 2026, #AIETA2026 provides a unique platform for cross-sector collaboration and partnership building—driving a smarter, greener, and more connected energy future across APAC.
Key Themes of AIETA 2026
Unparalleled Visionary Leaders of the Global AI for Energy Series
Thomas Skordas
Deputy Director-General for Communications Networks, Content & Technology (DG CONNECT)
European Commission
Roberto Cascella
Chief Technology Officer
European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)
Rolf Riemenschneider
Head of Sector IoT, DG Connect
European Commission
Mario Suykerbuyk
Chief Information Officer
TenneT
Victoria Ossadnik
Chief Operating Officer, Digital, Innovation and Inhouse Consulting
E.ON (Reserved)
Nick Giannakakis
Group Chief Information Officer
Motor Oil
Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl
Director General
DIGITALEUROPE
Sara Amar
Chief Digital and AI Officer
Aker Solutions
Willem Jonker
Chairman of the Board
AI Coalition for the Netherlands (AIC4NL)
Rod Evans
EMEA VP, Supercomputing, AI Factories and NVIDIA Cloud Partners
NVIDIA
Why Attend?
Asia-Pacific’s Energy Demand Is Surging
Electrification, industrial growth, and the rapid expansion of AI compute and data centres are driving unprecedented pressure on APAC’s power systems. AI is now essential to manage soaring demand—enhancing forecasting, grid stability, renewable integration, and infrastructure modernisation across fast-growing markets.
AI Is Accelerating APAC’s Energy Transformation
From smart grid optimisation and real-time forecasting to carbon intelligence and digital energy markets, AI is redefining how APAC generates, distributes, and manages energy. New tools deliver greater efficiency, flexibility, visibility, and resilience across the entire energy value chain.
Be Part of APAC’s Digital-First Energy Future
Join utilities, regulators, policymakers, energy producers, data centre leaders, and technology innovators at APAC’s flagship event dedicated to AI in energy. Discover cutting-edge strategies, partnerships, and solutions shaping a smarter, cleaner, and AI-driven energy ecosystem for the region.
Smarter AI, Smarter Energy: Unlocking the Digital Transformation in APAC
AI is fast becoming a key driver of the net-zero energy transition. From balancing variable renewables to optimising legacy assets and coordinating hybrid energy systems, AI is transforming the energy landscape across production, operations, trading and carbon regulation.
Our Global AI & Energy Series Events Portfolio
11-12 March 2026 | Rotterdam
7-8 July 2026 | Melbourne
22-23 September 2026 | London
