AI in Action: Practical Applications for Electric Utilities
March 25, 2026
2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
Gain clarity on real‑world AI/ML use cases for improving grid reliability, resilience, asset performance, and operational excellence.
This session will offer utilities an industry-oriented overview of the practical benefits artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can deliver. We will examine real-world use cases and common industry challenges, including asset management, vegetation management, and workforce optimization, and demonstrate how technology solutions deliver tangible value.
In this session, you will:
- Understand the current landscape of AI/ML in electric utilities.
- Identify and evaluate real-world use cases where AI/ML can provide tangible benefits for electric utilities.
- Apply a structured framework for AI-powered solutions—considering human-centered design principles and organizational readiness.
Don’t miss this exciting discussion on when and how to apply AI solutions to ensure your investments are targeted, strategic, and effective.
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Speakers
Carlos Elena-Lenz
VP, Digital Enablement & Transformation, North America
Hitachi Energy
Carlos focuses on providing customers with the consultative & domain expertise to access the full breadth of Hitachi’s digital services & products for the energy domain. Success means enabling electric utility customers to realize their digital projects and transformation initiatives. His cross-disciplinary expertise across software engineering, management consulting, and strategic design makes him uniquely adept at driving digital solution development and delivery. His current areas of focus include: utility analytics (AI/ML), organizational change for digital transformation, advanced simulation and modeling of grid operations, and application of real-time and predictive analytics for grid operations and maintenance.
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