Technology Optimists
18 November 2026 | Kings Place, London

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The Digital Future of Energy

Technology Optimists brings together senior decision-makers from the power and technology sectors to explore how AI, digitalisation, cybersecurity and new technologies are reshaping the energy industry. The conference convenes leaders from utilities, grid operators, power producers and technology companies to discuss the technologies, investments and partnerships shaping the next phase of energy development.

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Conference Programme

The Power Sector Technology Conference
18 November 2026

Conference programme The power sector IT conference 18 November 2026

Day 1
17.05.2014

09:30 - 09:35

Opening statement

09:35 - 09:55

Keynote: The electricity system is in dire need of an upgrade. This is how technology helps

Presentation

09:55 - 10:15

Optimise power production with AI

Presentation

10:15 - 10:40

Optimise weather predictions with AI

Presentation

10:40 - 11:00

Coffee break and networking

11:00 - 11:20

AI-powered battery optimalisation: The results you can achieve in even the most challenging market

Presentation

11:20 - 11:45

Panel discussion: How AI is changing the power industry already – and what will happen the next 12 months

Max 5 participants.

11:45 - 13:00

Lunch break and networking

13:00 - 13:20

Cybersecurity Leadership Spotlight

Presentation

Rafael Narezzi

Founder

Centrii

13:20 - 13:40

Can your wind farm be stopped by the kill switch?

Presentation

13:40 - 14:15

Panel discussion: Prepare for cyber poison attacks: How do you protect critical energy infrastructure

Max 5 participants.

TBA

Centrii

14:15 - 14:40

The dangers and the delight of algorithmic trading

Presentation

14:40 - 15:10

Coffee break and networking

15:10 - 15:30

Flexibility is the future of the power markets – it needs good technology

Presentation

15:30 - 15:55

Panel discussion: How can flexibility and technology solve the negative pricing problem?

Max 5 participants.

15:55 - 16:20

Panel discussion: Nothing happens without the grid. How do we improve capacity and quality of the grid via new technology?

Max 5 participants.

16:30 - 17:30

Drinks and canape reception

17:30 - 17:55

Technology Optimists Awards 2026 Presented by Award Partner

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The Digital Future of Energy

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