Barcelona, Spain // 14-15 May 2025
Accelerating Grid and Customer Innovation Through Executive AI Collaboration
Join elite utility leaders in Barcelona for an exclusive, executive-only summit where pioneers are turning AI insights into grid resilience, customer loyalty, and competitive advantage—all while navigating the renewables revolution.
Previous and current attendees include:
EmPOWER AI: Insights Tour
Our EmPOWER AI Insights Tour: Barcelona brings you two intensely focused days at Le Meridien Barcelona, where you’ll engage with fellow decision-makers who are successfully leveraging AI to manage grid complexity, boost customer satisfaction, and optimize renewable integration.
This event is part of our EmPOWER AI event series, which brings together an exclusive circle of utility leaders committed to pioneering the energy future. This isn’t a typical conference—it’s a high-level strategic summit where utility executives gain actionable AI insights that directly impact their bottom line. Our flagship event, EmPOWER AI Annual Conference, will take place in Napa, CA this September, featuring host utility, PacifiCorp.
Why Leading Utilities Are Making This a Priority
Where elite utility executives gather to transform smart meter data into competitive advantage through AI-powered innovation.
Industry Insights
Learn directly from utility pioneers who are successfully navigating the energy transition. Hear case studies on how they’ve leveraged AI to solve your most pressing challenges.
ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES
Discover how to extract maximum value from your AMI infrastructure through advanced analytics. Return with concrete strategies for immediate implementation.
EXECUTIVE CONNECTIONS
Connect with decision-makers who understand your challenges. Form relationships that extend beyond the event through exclusive executive roundtables and curated networking.
Two Focused Days, Unlimited Transformation Potential
Our carefully crafted agenda addresses the most pressing challenges facing utility executives today, with concrete solutions you can implement immediately.
DAY 1: MAY 14, 2025
Customer Engagement Mastery
Discover how leading utilities are using AI to transform customer relationships, reduce costs, and increase satisfaction scores.
- 09:00 – 16:00 | Sessions on AI-driven customer engagement and personalised energy solutions
- 10:30 & 14:30 | 30-minute networking breaks
- 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
Evening: Exclusive networking event
DAY 2: MAY 15, 2025
Grid Optimization & Innovation
Practical strategies for leveraging AI to optimize grid operations, manage EV integration, and enhance grid reliability.
- 09:00 – 16:00 | Sessions on grid planning, managing Electric Vehicles , and modernisation strategies
- 10:30 & 14:30 | 30-minute networking breaks
- 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
(Agendas subject to change)
Two Focused Days, Unlimited Transformation Potential
Our carefully crafted agenda addresses the most pressing challenges facing utility executives today,
with concrete solutions you can implement immediately.
DAY 1: MAY 14, 2025
Customer Engagement Mastery
Discover how leading utilities are using AI to transform customer relationships, reduce costs, and increase satisfaction scores.
Explore how true behind-the-meter intelligence powers personalized engagement and program success.
8:30 – 9:00 AM | Welcome Breakfast & Registration
Ease into the day with casual networking and refreshments.
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Opening Keynote – The Modern Utility Flywheel
Bidgely CEO Abhay Gupta shares how leading utilities are using AI to drive compounding value across customer and grid operations.
9:30 – 10:00 AM | When “Nearly Enough” Isn’t Enough: Redefining AI for Utilities
What good is data without depth? This session spotlights the critical gaps in statistical approaches—and how Bidgely’s best-in-class AI closes them.
Featuring early insights into Bidgely’s energy disaggregation and GenAI innovations, and how they unlock the next era of utility engagement.
10:00 – 10:30 AM | Networking Break
10:30 – 12:00 PM | CX Deep Dive: Personalization, Churn, and Program Precision
A Bidgely-led session combining real-world examples, forward-looking ideas, and live demos.
Explore how AMI data and GenAI combine to:
- Identify customer intent
- Enable timely, targeted outreach
- Improve program enrollment and satisfaction
This session is interactive by design — expect opportunities to contribute, compare, and collaborate.
12:00 – 2:00 PM | Networking Lunch
2:00 – 4:00 PM | Executive Roundtable: Reimagining Customer Experience with AI
Join peers for a guided discussion on what’s working, what’s not, and where utilities go from here.
4:00 PM | Optional Strategy Sessions
Meet directly with Bidgely executives to dive deeper into your organization’s roadmap.
6:30 – 9:30 PM | Evening Networking Dinner
Beautiful views, curated seating, and meaningful conversations await at this fine-dining experience.
(Agendas subject to change)
DAY 2: MAY 15, 2025
Grid Optimization & Innovation
Practical strategies for leveraging AI to optimize grid operations, manage EV integration, and enhance grid reliability.
Discover how behind-the-meter intelligence supports grid resilience, forecasting, and EV management.
9:30 – 10:00 AM | Keynote – From Meter Insight to Load Foresight
AI isn’t just transforming customer engagement—it’s becoming a strategic asset for grid teams. Explore the opportunity to unify planning, forecasting, and demand-side flexibility.
10:00 – 10:45 AM | Grid & EV Intelligence: Enabling the Modern Utility Stack
Learn how utilities are detecting EVs automatically, forecasting with confidence, and implementing smarter load management strategies.
10:45 – 11:00 AM | Networking Break
11:00 – 12:30 PM | Strategy Roundtable: Charting the Path to Grid Modernization
In this collaborative session, utility leaders explore how AI can support DER orchestration, grid flexibility, and long-term planning. Designed to surface regional insights and shape your 2025 strategy.
12:30 – 2:00 PM | Closing Lunch
Final reflections, continued connections, and travel-friendly timing for afternoon departures.
(Agendas subject to change)
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Connect with the Energy Innovation Community
Networking isn’t an afterthought—it’s a core component carefully designed to forge meaningful connections between decision-makers. Every interaction is an opportunity to exchange ideas with peers who understand your challenges and can share proven solutions.
Curated Executive Networking
Build meaningful relationships with global leaders in an executive invite-only setting.
Strategy Roundtables & Real Conversations
Engage in candid discussions on shared challenges and new ideas
Exclusive Dinners & Regional Peer Groups
Experience the beauty of Barcelona in settings built for collaboration.
Accommodations
Your Barcelona Experience Awaits
Join us at the prestigious Le Meridien Barcelona, where luxury meets convenience in the heart of the city. This five-star property offers the perfect setting for high-level discussions and meaningful connections.
Le Meridien Barcelona
Ramblas 111
08002 Barcelona, Spain
The venue features state-of-the-art conference facilities, ensuring a seamless experience for our executive attendees.
Located on the iconic La Rambla, this elegant hotel combines sophisticated meeting spaces with easy access to Barcelona’s cultural highlights.
Exclusive Registration & Inquiries
Please note this is an invitation-only event. If you would like to recommend someone from your organisation to join, please email [email protected].
For more information or to register, contact: [email protected]
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What You Need to Know
Most frequent questions and answers
This event is specifically designed for senior utility executives, including CEOs, CTOs, CDOs, and innovation leaders who are responsible for customer engagement, grid modernization, and strategic technology initiatives. The content is tailored for decision-makers looking to leverage AI to address current utility challenges.
Your registration includes full access to both days of executive sessions, the exclusive networking dinner on May 14th, all scheduled breaks and lunches, and personalized meeting opportunities with Bidgely experts. Accommodation is not included, though preferential rates at Le Meridien Barcelona are available upon registration.
The EmPOWER AI: Insights Tour delivers concrete, actionable strategies for maximizing your existing AMI investments through AI. Attendees gain access to proprietary insights from utility peers, hands-on experience with emerging solutions, and direct access to experts who can address your specific challenges. Past participants have reported implementing strategies that delivered measurable ROI within months of attending.
Yes. We offer pre-scheduled one-on-one consultations with Bidgely AI specialists during the event. These sessions provide a confidential opportunity to discuss your unique challenges and develop a customized roadmap for implementation. Please indicate your interest in a consultation when registering.
We recommend business attire for all sessions. Please bring business cards for networking, and consider bringing a tablet or notepad for taking notes. All presentation materials will be made available digitally to attendees following the event.
