AI and the energy sector: navigating a two-way transformation
How can AI coexist with and support energy sustainability goals?
Speakers
Vincent Berrutto
Head of Unit, DG ENER, European Commission
Alex Martinos
Energy Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Melanie Nakagawa
Chief Sustainability Officer, Microsoft
Josh Parker
Head of Sustainability, NVIDIA
Simone Tagliapietra
Bruegel Senior Fellow
Agenda
Check-in & breakfast
8:30-9:00Agenda
Discussion
9:00-10:00- Chair: Simone Tagliapietra, Bruegel Senior Fellow
- Vincent Berrutto, Head of Unit, DG ENER, European Commission
- Alex Martinos, Energy Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA)
- Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Microsoft
- Josh Parker, Head of Sustainability, NVIDIA
Agenda
Q&A
10:00-10:15The rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global economy—and the energy sector is no exception. On one hand, AI holds the potential to optimise energy systems, improve grid resilience, and accelerate the clean energy transition. On the other, AI’s energy demand—particularly from data centres—raises questions about its sustainability. This event explored the evolving relationship between AI and energy, identified emerging trends, and discussed what is needed to harness AI’s benefits while managing its energy footprint.
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