High-level Signature Event | Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation and AI in Energy
PROGRAMME:
3 Jun 2026, 16:00 – 19:00 (CEST)
16:00 – 16:05 Welcome and opening
16:05 – 16:45 Roundtable discussion: Towards a pan-European AI Foundation Model for electrical grids
Introduction and moderation by DG ENER
Indicative topics
- strategic autonomy: How can we best make use of the EU’s lead in industrial automation to ensure technological sovereignty on AI models for the energy sector?
- collaborative action: How can European collaboration accelerate the development and training of AI models and ensure safe deployment within critical energy infrastructure?
- governance & implementation: What frameworks and requirements are needed to bridge deployment gaps and sustain long-term AI model governance?
16:45 – 17:00 Signature of the two documents: “AI.grids” collaboration agreement and the Declaration of Intent on sustainable integration of data centres
Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen
17:00 – 17:50 Roundtable discussion: Energy for AI – the other facet of a successful energy and digital transition
Introduction and moderation by DG ENER.
Indicative topics
- strategic autonomy: How can we ensure EU technological sovereignty supports the energy transition?
- coordination & industry role: How can European collaboration and industry leadership accelerate digital and energy transitions?
- next steps: What policy catalysts are needed?
17:50 – 18:00 Closing Remarks: ENER Director-General Céline Gauer
18:00 – 19:00 Reception
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