Panel Preview: AI, Machine Learning & Ethical Considerations

Join us for an engaging panel at this year’s Southeast Energy Summit!

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into the energy sector is becoming a cornerstone of modern strategies for grid management and sustainability. Join us on November 21 from 3:15 to 4:15 pm CT at the 2024 Southeast Energy Summit for an insightful discussion on “AI, Machine Learning & Ethical Considerations”. This session will bring together industry leaders and experts—including RI’s VP of Product Management, John Dirkman—to share insights on AI’s transformative role in building a smarter, more sustainable energy grid. 

Why you should attend 

AI is a powerful driver for enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing resource use. This panel will unveil some of the most innovative applications of AI and ML, showing how they are being used to: 

• Optimize Grid Management: AI tools are making grids smarter, more adaptive, and better equipped to handle peak loads and diverse energy sources, ensuring stability and resilience. 

• Enhance Building Energy Efficiency: From predictive maintenance to real-time energy monitoring, machine learning is transforming how buildings consume and conserve energy. 

• Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition: AI-driven analytics are informing decisions that speed up the adoption of renewable energy, making decarbonization goals more attainable. 

Navigating the ethical challenges of AI in energy management 

While the potential benefits of AI are vast, its integration raises complex ethical and practical challenges that cannot be overlooked: 

• Data Privacy and Quality: The session will tackle how data, the lifeblood of AI, must be handled with care to protect individuals' privacy and maintain trust. 

• Policy Considerations: Regulatory frameworks are often slow to catch up with fast-evolving tech. This discussion will cover how policy can balance innovation with public interest. 

• Barriers to Adoption: Technological, financial, and cultural barriers can hinder AI adoption. Learn about effective strategies to bridge these gaps. 

Spotlight on RI’s AI-powered solutions for a smarter grid 

Resource Innovations is at the forefront of AI advancements, leveraging sophisticated methodologies—including reinforcement learning, support vector regression, temporal graph convolutional networks, and generative adversarial networks—to tackle critical challenges in grid management. These technologies enable RI to enhance data quality, improve load and generation forecasting, optimize battery placement, and strengthen defenses against cyber threats. By integrating AI into grid management, the RI team is pioneering reliable, efficient solutions that prepare utilities to meet evolving demands with greater resilience. 

Who will benefit from attending? 

This session is a must for energy professionals, technology innovators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of AI and sustainable energy solutions. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on harnessing AI's power responsibly, managing the associated risks, and understanding how policy can pave the way for smarter energy systems. 

Join us on November 21 in Nashville, TN  

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry leaders and discover innovative ideas shaping the future of energy. Whether you are well-versed in AI applications or just starting to explore its potential, this session will provide practical knowledge, ethical insights, and a clearer understanding of AI’s transformative role in the energy landscape. We look forward to seeing you there! 

We look forward to seeing you there!