High-level Signature Event | Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation and AI in Energy

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