Crossing Chasm: Why Scaling AI is the Next Great Utility Frontier

November 04, 2026
Grand Ballroom A&B
Artificial Intelligence , Data Analytics

In the modern utility landscape, the industry has been characterized by a flurry of pilot programs, from small-scale, highly controlled experiments designed to test the potential of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. We'll synthesize how utilities can move forward with these tools to enable success from four perspectives: the infrastructure of National Grid, the data foundation of Southern Company, the operational trust of LIPA, and a strategic customer focus

 

Moderator
Po-Chen Chen
Po-Chen Chen, Consulting Director for Data, Analytics and AI Practice - Tata Consultancy Services
Speakers
Pavel Ozhogin
Pavel Ozhogin, Head of Data Science and ML Engineering - National Grid
Joyce Solomon
Joyce Solomon, Data Science and Analytics Manager - Southern Company Services
Kevin Ding
Kevin Ding, Director, Operational Technology Solutions - Centerpoint Energy
Valli Muthukaruppan
Valli Muthukaruppan, Principal Quantitative Engineer - Exelon