Digital Energy Transition Summit Speakers
Prashant Soni
Incoming CEO
VISCO
Prashant Soni is the incoming CEO of VISCO, bringing deep technical and commercial experience from senior roles at DNV and Aker BP. With a PhD in hydrodynamics and leadership of the SUBPRO Zero research centre, he specialises in applying advanced engineering, data and visualisation technologies to improve performance across the energy sector. At VISCO, he will focus on scaling digital-first solutions that support safer, more efficient and more sustainable operations.
Sateesh Vidhyanadhan
Head of Digital Transformation and Technology
BP
Sateesh leads digital transformation for Centrica’s Energy Markets & Trading division, driving the modernisation of platforms, data capabilities and operating models to support a faster, smarter and more resilient energy system. With senior experience across banking, fintech and global transformation programmes, he specialises in building agile, technology-led organisations and deploying cloud, AI and automation to improve performance. At Centrica, he focuses on enabling data-driven decision making, strengthening digital resilience and accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies across the energy value chain.
Simon Watson
Head of Commercial Development
National Grid
Simon leads strategy for National Grid’s future interconnectors, working to enable cleaner, more resilient and more affordable energy across the UK and Europe. With 12 years’ experience delivering corporate and commercial strategy for major organisations including National Grid, bp, BAE Systems and central government, he specialises in bringing clarity to complex energy challenges through strategic frameworks, analysis and visualisation. Simon has a strong track record guiding cross-functional teams and shaping long-term infrastructure decisions that support the energy transition.
Gerard Roca Nogués
IT Business Partner
Audax Renovables
Gerard is an IT and digital transformation leader with 15+ years’ experience in technology, team development and project delivery. With a background in computer engineering, he combines technical expertise with business strategy to drive scalable, efficient and resilient digital operations.
Federico Artes
CTO
Iberdrola-bppulse
Federico is a strategic executive with 18+ years of international leadership experience, he has scaled and transformed major energy and infrastructure platforms across complex, mission-critical environments. He focuses on value creation, operational excellence and disciplined execution, applying a hands-on, data-driven approach powered by digitalisation, analytics and AI. Known for building strong teams and strengthening operating models, he brings deep expertise in driving performance and accelerating digital transformation across the energy sector.
Philipp Kamaryt
Vice President, Strategy & Innovation
Enery
Philipp Kamaryt is a strategy and investment professional with over a decade of experience driving growth and innovation across the energy, resources and industrial sectors. At Enery, he leads strategic initiatives to accelerate Europe’s transition to clean, reliable and affordable energy, focusing on scalable technologies and sustainable infrastructure. With a background spanning venture investment, M&A, R&D and product innovation, Philipp specialises in identifying new revenue opportunities and supporting the scale-up of emerging energy solutions. He holds an M.Sc. in Economics & Strategy from Imperial College London and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from TGM Vienna.
Agnes Chan
Head of AI
Golden Peaks Capital
Agnes Chan, PhD is a technology and AI leader specialising in advanced modelling, simulation, and AI-driven optimisation for complex industrial systems. With a background in mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, and computational physics, she applies advanced analytics and cloud-based modelling to improve performance, reliability, and decision-making in energy-intensive environments. Her work focuses on translating AI innovation into practical impact for asset-heavy industries, including oil and gas.
Stefan Hoppe
President
OPC Foundation
Stefan Hoppe is President and Executive Director of the OPC Foundation, a global standards organisation that drives secure, interoperable data exchange across industrial and energy ecosystems. He has led the expansion of OPC UA — the open communication and information modelling standard — into IoT and Industry 4.0 environments, supporting seamless connectivity from asset-level devices to cloud and enterprise systems. Stefan combines deep expertise in industrial automation and data interoperability with a strong focus on enabling digital transformation, data-driven operations, and scalable, secure industrial architectures.
Adrian Blanck
SVP,Transformation & Business Excellence
OQ8
Dr. Adrian Blanck is Senior Vice President of Transformation and Business Excellence at OQ8, where he leads digital, data, and performance initiatives across energy operations. With extensive experience across the energy and industrial sectors, he specialises in translating digital strategy, AI, and advanced analytics into measurable operational and commercial outcomes.
Formerly Chief Digital Officer at Saudi Aramco’s Base Oil Company (Luberef), Adrian brings a pragmatic, execution-focused perspective on scaling digital transformation, improving asset performance, and embedding data-driven decision-making across complex energy value chains.
