AI and Energy: A Fireside Chat
Exploring Policy Implications
Date: 18th December 2024 Time: 4:30 PM Venue: Ramanujan Block, IIIT-B
GUEST
Dr. Virginia Dignum
Wallenberg Chair, Prof Responsible
Artificial Intelligence
Umeå Universitet, Sweden
“The future of energy is powered by the future of AI, which transcends its role as a mere technological tool to become a societal catalyst.”
-Prof. Virginia Dignum
HOST
Dr. Srinivasan Iyengar
Principal Innovation Officer in the
Office of the CTO for the Energy &
Resources Industry, Asia at Microsoft.
“The energy transition is an opportunity to build a more sustainable and equitable future with AI”
-Dr. Srinivasan Iyengar
Join us for an insightful discussion on the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy management.
Dr. Virginia Dignum, a leading expert in AI ethics will share her insights on the potential of AI to revolutionize energy systems. Together with Dr. Srinivasan Iyengar, will explore the critical policy implications of these advancements, including sustainability, equity, and economic impact.
KEY TOPICS
AI-driven energy optimization
Ethical considerations in AI for energy
Policy frameworks for AI-enabled energy systems
The future of energy in the AI era