Powering the future. AI innovations in the energy sector
Ghent , Belgium
From AI-driven efficiency breakthroughs in energy consumption and production to real-time smart grid optimization, the Flanders AI research program and VAIA present the latest research poised to transform operations in the energy domain. This event offers you the tools and knowledge to accelerate your own AI-powered energy solutions.
Programme
14.00-14.20 Welcome & introduction to North Sea Port & FAIR
14.20-15.00 Opening keynote: How can AI contribute to optimized energy production in an increasingly distributed network of renewable electricity production and storage units - Jan Helsen (VUB)
15.00-15.20 Use cases of AI for smart grids and renewable energy - Ann Nowé (VUB)
15.20-15.40 AI for Energy: Reinforcement learning for data-efficient and explainable control algorithms to exploit energy flexibility - Chris Develder (UGent)
15.40-16.00 Coffee break
16.00-16.20 Optimizing Offshore Wind: Corrosion & Bearing Monitoring - Pieter Bovijn (Flanders Make)
16.20-17.00 Adopting AI at RENEWI - AI use cases & lessons learned - Daneel Geysen (RENEWI)
17.00-18.00 Networking reception
Target audience: energy companies, technology providers, non-commercial players, large energy consumers, consultants