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
|
Pieter Jan Jordaens (Sirris) |
| 16:20 – 17:40 | Current state-of-the-art: Practical AI applications for energy and data centres | |
|
Hussain Kazmi (KU Leuven) | |
|
Vincent Schryvers (Virya) (TBC) | |
|
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
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Moderator: Paul Peeters (Sirris) |
| 19:30 – 19:40 | Wrap-up | |
| 19:40 – 20:30 | Networking reception |