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AI4Energy & Energy4AI: AI for energy optimisation and energy-efficient data centres

Discover how AI strengthens energy optimisation and data centre efficiency. From practical applications to future visions. Evening event with industry experts and networking.

The energy transition demands smart solutions

The European energy landscape is changing rapidly. Electricity demand is rising, renewable energy is expanding and flexibility is becoming essential. At the same time, data centres are strengthening their role as critical digital infrastructure. This combination makes the energy system more complex than ever.

Artificial Intelligence already plays a key role in how energy is produced, managed and optimised. But where does AI deliver real value today? What solutions are already proven in practice? And how can AI contribute simultaneously to energy efficiency, cost optimisation and system stability?

During this evening event, Sirris and its partners bring together industry, technology experts and policy perspectives around two central themes: AI for Energy Efficiency and Energy for AI. With a strong focus on data centres as key enablers of the energy transition.

For Whom?

This event is relevant for:

energy and sustainability managers
data centre operators and infrastructure managers
CTOs, innovation managers and digital leaders
technology and AI experts
policy makers and ecosystem partners

Key takeaways

gain a clear overview of the current state-of-the-art in AI for energy optimisation
discover concrete applications in and around energy-efficient data centres
understand how AI supports both energy efficiency and cost optimisation
explore the role of data centres in grid stability, flexibility and renewable integration
engage with technology developers, industrial players and policy stakeholders

Programme

Time	Topic	Speaker
15:30 - 16:00	Welcome & coffee Registration and informal gathering
16:00 - 16:20	Setting the scene Welcome and opening remarks Technology watch and context	Pieter Jan Jordaens (Sirris)
16:20 - 17:40	Current state-of-the-art: Practical AI applications for energy and data centres
	Energy forecasting and grid integrated control of buildings / large loads	Hussain Kazmi (KU Leuven)
	Carbon-free energy for data centres: from renewable PPAs to hydrogen backup	Vincent Schryvers (Virya)
	AI for predictive degradation and efficiency gains: Focus on battery systems and renewable energy solutions	Annelies Vroman (Sirris)
17:40 - 18:15	Break & networking
18:15 - 18:40	Looking ahead: Visionary talk: Industry-driven future perspectives	Benjamin Baelus (Microsoft)
18:40 - 19:30	Panel discussion: AI for Energy Efficiency versus AI for Energy Cost Florentijn Degroote - CO-Founder & CEO - Powernaut Robbe Sneyders - Office of the CTO - ML6 Sam Wuytens - Board Member - Cegeka	Moderator: Paul Peeters (Sirris)
19:30 - 19:40	Wrap-up
19:40 - 20:30	Networking reception

Flemish companies can take advantage of a subsidy from VLAIO for this course

This programme is part of Industriepartnershap in which 13 Flemish innovation partners offer an integrated service to stimulate growth and innovation in the Flemish industry in the 6 following themes: AI, Cybersecurity, Circularity, Digitisation, Climate & Energy and Industry 4.0. They do so under the leadership of Agoria and Sirris and with the support of Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen.