Draft Agenda
DAY ONE - 28th May 2026
08:15 - 08:55
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
09:00 - 09:10
Chair’s Welcome and Opening Remarks
THINK TANKS
We kick off the summit with our NEW ‘Think Tanks,’ delivered over three separate 25-minute sessions. The sessions consist of 10 tables of 8-10 attendees, including sponsors and industry leaders.
The 10 tables will be labelled with a specific industry challenge. Pre-event, all guests will choose 3 out of the 10 challenges that are most interesting and relevant to them. During each session, the group of like-minded attendees will work together to find a solution and potential business impact.
09:15 - 09:40
Think Tank Challenge 1
Working Think Tank Topics:
- Digital Skills and Talent Gap
- Change Management and Leadership
- Data Visualisation & Optimisation
- Human-Machine Teaming
- AI/Autonomous Systems
- Cybersecurity Risk & Threat Detection
- Data Management, Quality & Privacy
- Legacy Infrastructure and Integration
- AI & Advanced Analytics
- Robotics & Automation in Energy Assets
- Digital Twins & Internet of Things (IoT) Implementation
- Digital Vulnerabilities in Grids & Networks
- Energy-Efficient Technologies & Decarbonisation
- Critical Path from Pilot to Energy Asset
09:45 - 10:10
Think Tank Challenge 2
Think Tanks Challenge topics repeated as above.
10:15 - 10:40
Think Tank Challenge 3
Think Tanks Challenge topics repeated as above.
10:45 - 11:10
NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENTS
11:15 – 11:40
OPENING KEYNOTE
Optimising Digital Transformation in the EMEA Energy Industry
- Data-driven innovation in energy delivery is critical. Geopolitical shifts and policy changes are pressing margins and capex decisions.
- AI, data optimisation, advanced analytics, predictive maintenance are all now an integral part of the successful playbook, from power generation & transmission, to distribution and grid infrastructure.
- This keynote will explore legacy systems integration with latest tech innovation to improve operational excellence and agility in order to remain competitive.
Meeting session 1
11:45 – 12:10
CASE STUDY
Harnessing Industrial AI and predictive analytics to reduce power outages and grid inefficiency
- Outlining existing and developing renewables assets in CEE
- Utilising AI-powered construction monitoring to real-time project data integration and risk forecasting.
- How is machine learning optimising efficiency and predictive analytics across energy assets?
- What AI strategy implementation and learnings have been achieved at projects in Poland and Sajószöged Project (Hungary)
Dr. Agnes Chan, Head of AI, Golden Peaks Capital
Meeting session 2
12:15 – 12:45
TECHNOLOGY KEYNOTE
Unifying IT/OT systems with seamless edge data integration for an interoperable IIoT infrastructure
- Best practices for modernising outdated OT to enable secure and resilient IT/OT convergence.
- How to ensure the integrity and reliability of data streams from integrated legacy and OT systems for accurate insights and automation?
- What proven cybersecurity protocols mitigate escalating risks in interconnected IT/OT environments, considering evolving regulations?
- What network segmentation architectures are critical for a disruption-ready factory, safeguarding converged IT/OT systems?
Shashank Sharma, Senior Product Marketing Manager, HiveMQ
Meeting session 3
12:50 - 13:50
NETWORKING LUNCH
13:55 – 14:20
KEYNOTE
Transformative Data Platforms: navigating data infrastructure innovation from legacy systems to a modern energy delivery ecosystem
- What are the best approaches to integrating AI architecture across enterprise and energy infrastructure functions?
- How do leading energy companies plan and connect edge, cloud, and AI platforms whilst mitigating operational disruption and system efficiency?
- Which collaborative approaches can optimise value between end-users and data solution partners when implementing Industry 4.0 systems?
Philipp Kamaryt, Vice President, Strategy & Innovation, Enery
Meeting session 4
14:25 - 14:50
CASE STUDY
The critical role of data in smart grids to optimise energy delivery
- How will real-time information evolve process improvements and assessments for predictive maintenance in smart grids?
- How are energy efficiency analytics providing greater visibility into critical data metrics?
- What are the risks to key energy infrastructure posed by weaknesses in IoT / cloud cybersecurity?
Gerard Roca Nogués, IT Business Partner, Audax Renovables
Meeting session 5
14:55 - 15:30
DATA EVOLUTION PANEL
The critical role of AI & data in smart grids to optimise energy delivery and enhance cybersecurity
- How will real-time information evolve process improvements and assessments for predictive maintenance in smart grids?
- How are energy efficiency analytics providing greater visibility into critical data metrics?
- What are the risks to key energy infrastructure posed by weaknesses in IoT / cloud cybersecurity?
Federico Artes, CTO Energy, Infrastructure & Renewables, Iberdrola | bp pulse
Sateesh Vidhyanadhan, BP
Meeting session 6
15:35 – 16:00
NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENTS
16:05 – 16:30
CASE STUDY
Visualise, maintain, and optimise physical infrastructure using digital twins and data-driven dashboards.
- Streamline SAP workflows with custom modules and real-time system connections.
- Build virtual models of assets to simulate, monitor, and optimise performance.
- Apply AI to automate processes, forecast trends, and boost efficiency
Meeting session 7
16:35 - 17:00
CLOSING KEYNOTE
From energy infrastructure to cloud: Enabling scalable interoperability through OPC UA
- Discover how OPC UA enables seamless IT/OT integration and supports scalable digital energy + utilities architectures.
- Learn how the new OPC UA Cloud Initiative connects power plant / energy asset data with major cloud platforms and analytics tools.
- Explore real-world use cases showing OPC UA in action for digital twins, predictive maintenance, and edge-to-cloud deployments.
- Understand the role of open standards in modernizing legacy systems and unlocking long-term interoperability.
Stefan Hoppe, President, OPC Foundation
Meeting session 8
17:00 - 17:10
CHAIR'S SUMMARY & CLOSING REMARKS
17:15
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY TWO – 29th May 2026
08:00 - 08:55
REFRESHMENTS AND NETWORKING
09:00 - 09:10
CHAIR'S WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
09:15 – 10:00
HOSTED ROUNDTABLES
Small group discussions tackling your most pressing challenges.
Working Roundtables Topics
- Digital Skills and Talent Gap
- Change Management and Leadership
- Data Visualisation & Optimisation
- Human-Machine Teaming
- AI/Autonomous Systems
- Cybersecurity Risk & Threat Detection
- Data Management, Quality & Privacy
- Legacy Infrastructure and Integration
- AI & Advanced Analytics
- Robotics & Automation in Energy Assets
- Digital Twins & Internet of Things (IoT) Implementation
- Digital Vulnerabilities in Grids & Networks
- Energy-Efficient Technologies & Decarbonisation
- Critical Path from Pilot to Energy Asset
10:05 – 10:30
DIGITAL C-SUITE FIRESIDE CHAT
What will be the impact of data optimisation and AI on Energy Transition by 2030?
- Oman’s OQ8 is the 50–50 joint-venture between the Oman National Government and Kuwait Petroleum International
- Dr Adrian Blanck served as the former Chief Digitalization Officer at Saudi Aramco until joining OQ8 in 2024.
- OQ8’s refinery in Duqm stands as one of the newest, most digitally advanced energy facilities in the Middle East – how has the digital transformation journey been achieved and what can we learn from Duqm for digital evolution in the next few years?
Dr. Adrian Blanck, Senior Vice President Transformation & Business Excellence, OQ8
Meeting session 9
10:35 – 11:00
NETWORKING & REFRESHMENTS
11:05 – 11:30
CASE STUDY
Cybersecurity for critical energy infrastructure across multiple European assets
- Safeguarding critical infrastructure, intellectual property and customer data against evolving cyber threats
- Designing and engineering end-to-end cyber capabilities for IT / OT systems across 630+ European renewables projects
- Utilising cloud solutions (eg. AWS, Azzure) including open-source tools, DevOps and automation capabilities to enhance cyber defence.
Lida Rragami, Global Head of Cybersecurity, Sonnedix
Meeting session 10
11:35 – 12:20
CASE STUDY
Digitalisation as a Key Enabler of the Energy Transition – Transforming the Cooperative Business Model
- Discovering the regulatory data & digitslisation challenges and a business value driven approach at one of Europe’s largest energy cooperatives
- Building a digital platform across 77 wind projects / 400+ turbines (1 GW+) in Germany, Poland, and Finland, while also integrating solar and energy storage.
Dr. Yousef Farschtschi, Director IT & Digitalization, Prokon Regenerative Energien eG
