From Gridlock to Resilience: Powering the Future with AI and Sustainability
Today’s grid is under pressure—from carbon reduction targets to volatile demand and aging infrastructure. This session explores how AI and sustainability principles are working together to reimagine the energy system. We'll examine where automation and optimization meet environmental goals, enabling more adaptive, efficient, and low-carbon grid operations. The focus is on practical applications, long-term vision, and how utilities and energy stakeholders can move from gridlock to progress—without losing sight of the planet.
Speaker(s)
Abhishek Kar is an esteemed expert in Energy and Sustainability, renowned for his strategic fusion of technology with practical application. His extensive experience, spanning over a decade, includes leadership in the evolution of power systems and the adoption of emergent technologies such as Smart Grids, Microgrids, Renewable Energy integration, Green Hydrogen, and e-Mobility.
In his role as Head of Sustainability at Siemens Electrification & Automation, Mr. Kar has spearheaded initiatives across the Middle East, focusing on Decarbonization and Clean Energy. An ardent advocate for climate action and clean technology education, he aligns his professional endeavors with his deep-seated commitment to environmental stewardship.
Mr. Kar's academic background encompasses an MBA in Finance and Operations, a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering and Certifications in Sustainability."