AI AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE:
UNLOCKING ITS POTENTIAL THROUGH DATA
Bentley Systems, Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners, and Tech for Climate Action are pleased to bring the global Twin Talks series to Washington D.C.
Twin Talks are an invite-only fireside chat with leaders in the infrastructure sector. Twin Talks canvass global best practice to apply to local infrastructure challenges. They are an opportunity to learn from success and setbacks to share local best practice with the world.
Following events in London, Melbourne and New York City, Twin Talks Washington DC will bring together industry leaders, policymakers and practitioners to discuss the opportunities, challenges and insights for AI and energy infrastructure, and to explore how high quality, open-source data is the key to unlocking its potential.
Please note that due to capacity constraints, this event is limited to 35 seats. We encourage guests to register below as soon as possible to confirm a seat.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: April 29, 2025
- Time: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m
- Venue: MLK Library, Washington, DC
- Format: Breakfast Briefing
- Keynote Speaker:
Soon to be announced - Panelists:
Michelle Billig Patron, General Manager of Sustainability Policy, Microsoft
Jeff Bladen, Head of Energy, Verrus - Moderator:
David Gilford, Head of Policy, Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners
Bentley Systems, Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners, and Tech for Climate Action are pleased to bring the global Twin Talks series to Washington D.C.
Twin Talks are an invite-only fireside chat with leaders in the infrastructure sector. Twin Talks canvass global best practice to apply to local infrastructure challenges. They are an opportunity to learn from success and setbacks to share local best practice with the world.
Following events in London, Melbourne and New York City, Twin Talks Washington DC will bring together industry leaders, policymakers and practitioners to discuss the opportunities, challenges and insights for AI and energy infrastructure, and to explore how high quality, open-source data is the key to unlocking its potential.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: April 29, 2025
- Time: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m
- Venue: MLK Library, Washington, DC
- Format: Breakfast Briefing
- Keynote Speaker:
Soon to be announced - Panelists:
Michelle Billig Patron, General Manager of Sustainability Policy, Microsoft
Jeff Bladen, Head of Energy, Verrus - Moderator:
David Gilford, Head of Policy, Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners
BACKGROUND / WHY THIS MATTERS?
AI is transforming the energy sector, addressing some of its most pressing challenges even as it creates new ones.
The U.S. requires around 40 additional GW of cloud and AI compute by 2030 to meet current growth curves alone. This comes as leaders across all sectors continue to seek ways to implement AI solutions to drive efficiency, predictive capabilities, and optimize infrastructure investments.
This invite-only discussion sits at the intersection of the opportunities and challenges in implementing AI in infrastructure, and explores the key tensions between meeting energy demand while taking advantage of breakthrough innovations.
Key topics of discussion will include:
- How can utilities and grid operators work to mitigate growing demand surges while keeping opportunities for implementing AI in mind?
- What role does AI play in real-time energy distribution, load balancing, and infrastructure resilience?
- How are AI-driven predictive analytics reducing failures, improving construction and operations and maintenance?
- What partnerships and policy frameworks are needed to accelerate AI adoption in energy systems?
AGENDA
Jeff Bladen, Head of Energy, Verrus
Jeff Bladen
Head of Energy, Verrus
Michelle Billig Patron
GM of Sustainability Policy, Microsoft
David Gilford
Head of Policy, Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners
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WHY ATTEND?
- Gain insights from top energy and infrastructure leaders applying AI to tackle real-world energy challenges.
- Engage in a high-level discussion on the intersection of AI, data, and energy infrastructure.
- Network with senior decision-makers shaping AI adoption in utilities, power grids, and infrastructure planning.
- Walk away with actionable strategies to leverage AI for smarter, more resilient energy systems.
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