Kate Merson is a seasoned demand-side management professional who has worked with utilities for the last 16 years helping to drive innovation in customer energy programs for deep and equitable decarbonization. Leveraging her experience in cleantech and market transformation, Kate’s specialty is bringing market actors and technology together to make participation in programs simple and easy for consumers. As Director of North American Grid Services at ev.energy, she is working to unlock scaled grid flexibility through smart charging and vehicle to grid solutions with utilities, governments, and grid operators in the US and Canada. Kate holds a M.A degree from the University of Denver in International Energy Studies and a B.A. in Marketing & Communications. She lives in Colorado and enjoys the great outdoors, often skiing, camping, and running with family and friends.

Kate Merson is a seasoned demand-side management professional who has worked with utilities for the last 16 years helping to drive innovation in customer energy programs for deep and equitable decarbonization. Leveraging her experience in cleantech a... Show more

He trabajado con herramientas de colaboracion y gestión documental de Microsoft desde hace 10 años. Empezando con desarrollos SharePoint y actualmente Power Platform y M365

He trabajado con herramientas de colaboracion y gestión documental de Microsoft desde hace 10 años. Empezando con desarrollos SharePoint y actualmente Power Platform y M365 Show more

Filippe Rimis is a Senior Project Engineer based in Western Australia with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, spanning structural engineering, multidisciplinary project coordination, and EPC delivery. Alongside his corporate role, he builds AI-powered systems tailored for engineering environments.

Over the past three years, Filippe has been developing and iterating on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures for complex technical documents, moving from early “naive RAG” experiments to structured, agentic systems designed for compliance, traceability, and real-world deployment. His work focuses on bridging deterministic engineering principles with probabilistic AI models—designing systems that engineers can actually trust.

He shares practical lessons from building production-oriented RAG pipelines for contracts, specifications, and structured/unstructured reports, with a strong emphasis on data structuring, ingestion strategy, and intelligent retrieval orchestration.

Filippe Rimis is a Senior Project Engineer based in Western Australia with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, spanning structural engineering, multidisciplinary project coordination, and EPC delivery. Alongside his corporate role, he b... Show more

Ogo Odili is a data strategy and transformation leader with over 15 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale data solutions across financial services, energy, utilities, and telecommunications. His expertise spans data architecture, advanced analytics, and cloud-native platforms, enabling organisations to unlock value from complex data ecosystems. Ogo has led large-scale programmes involving data modelling, lineage, governance, and visualization.

Key achievements include:
Global Bank IT Transformation – Designed a financial data model and a benefits tracking tool across 15 countries, leveraging MS SQL, BigQuery, and Qlik to support a £350m transformation target.
UK Energy Retail Programme – Delivered operational reporting and data pipelines using Azure Databricks, SQL Server, and Power BI, managing 20+ engineers and analysts.
UK Telco Transformation – Built regulatory data products on Azure and Snowflake, integrating Tableau and Alteryx for compliance with OFCOM and FCA.
UK Nuclear Programme – Engineered a contract and procurement data product using Azure Data Factory and Databricks, providing visibility into £10bn contracts.

Ogo’s technical stack includes Azure, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica, Power BI, Tableau, and advanced SQL/R analytics. He is passionate about data governance, scalable architectures, and insight-driven decision-making.

Ogo Odili is a data strategy and transformation leader with over 15 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale data solutions across financial services, energy, utilities, and telecommunications. His expertise spans data architecture, advanced a... Show more

Tom Thill is a security engineer whose specializes in endpoint protection and vulnerability management. His work has addressed the identification of large gaps in coverage for endpoint protection, architectures for intrusion-tolerant and multilevel security systems, and risk assessments spanning multi-data center cloud and on-premise infrastructures.

He has developed and led cybersecurity teams in the United States Air Force (2013-2019), in multiple areas of responsibility. While stationed in Davis Monthan Air Force Base, he led multiple teams, one of which that included support to combatant commanders, three-letter agencies and national-level taskings.

Tom has over 12 years of experience in IT and cyber security and holds degrees from University of Maryland (BS) and the Community college of the Air Force (AS). Tom currently is a security engineer at Tucson electric power where he leads multiple endpoint protection programs across various teams. He is passionate about decoding jargon-fueled cybersecurity terms into understandable instructions for the everyday employee and focusing not just on security but the big picture of the business.

Tom Thill is a security engineer whose specializes in endpoint protection and vulnerability management. His work has addressed the identification of large gaps in coverage for endpoint protection, architectures for intrusion-tolerant and multilevel s... Show more

Beekeeper and Engineer specializes in building distributed systems where failure isn't an option. From developing Integrated Modular Avionics to scaling cloud-native billing and energy platforms, Sam has spent his career at the intersection of mission-critical hardware and high-scale software. Currently a member of the Engineering Office at E.ON, he focuses on engineering resilient IT and OT infrastructure designed to power the energy transition. A cross-domain expert in automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications, Sam brings a unique perspective on how to maintain precision and stability across increasingly complex, interconnected systems.

Beekeeper and Engineer specializes in building distributed systems where failure isn't an option. From developing Integrated Modular Avionics to scaling cloud-native billing and energy platforms, Sam has spent his career at the intersection of missio... Show more

Founder and Product development Engineer

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As President of the US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development, Dr. Debra Rowe facilitates multi-stakeholder coalitions to improve inclusive transitions to green and sustainable societies globally. After owning a solar retail and wholesale company, Debra taught Campus and Corporate Sustainability at the University of Vermont, and renewable energies, sustainable living, and psychology at Oakland Community College. She helped hundreds of colleges, universities, and communities grow their renewable energy and sustainability programs. She supports a Climate Fellows youth network that provides open-source changemaker curricula. Dr. Rowe leads and co-facilitates with AASHE two national networks of sixty higher education associations. She chairs two groups at the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative, a collaboration of ten United Nations agencies, focusing on: 1) green skills and careers, and 2) connections between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

As President of the US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development, Dr. Debra Rowe facilitates multi-stakeholder coalitions to improve inclusive transitions to green and sustainable societies globally. After owning a solar retail and wholes... Show more

Experienced Machine Learning Engineer with a strong background in designing and deploying end-to-end data and machine learning systems. Skilled in building reliable MLOps pipelines using Azure ML, MLflow, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Fabric to enable efficient experimentation, deployment, and monitoring. Currently working in the energy sector, delivering projects in risk classification, optimization algorithms, text analytics, and energy management. Combines solid software engineering practices with applied machine learning to build scalable, production-grade solutions. Focused on reliability, automation, and collaboration, with a commitment to developing practical, high-quality systems that drive measurable business value.

Experienced Machine Learning Engineer with a strong background in designing and deploying end-to-end data and machine learning systems. Skilled in building reliable MLOps pipelines using Azure ML, MLflow, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Fabric to enable ... Show more

Hithesh Seedarla is a technology professional specializing in enterprise systems and digital transformation within the utilities industry. With a Master’s degree in Computer Science and over five years of experience working with Oracle Utilities (CC&B, C2M, and MDM), he has delivered solutions for major utility clients across the United States.

His expertise spans enterprise integrations, data-driven architectures, and implementing scalable systems that bridge legacy platforms with modern technologies. He is currently focused on applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to utility operations, enabling predictive analytics, automation, and smarter decision-making.

Hithesh is passionate about leveraging platforms like Microsoft 365, Azure AI, and Power Platform to help organizations transition into intelligent enterprises and unlock real business value from their data.

Hithesh Seedarla is a technology professional specializing in enterprise systems and digital transformation within the utilities industry. With a Master’s degree in Computer Science and over five years of experience working with Oracle Utilities (CC&... Show more

Emmanouil Troulakis is a Cloud Data Engineer specializing in Microsoft Fabric and modern data warehousing. With experience in energy and financial services, he designs scalable ETL pipelines, analytics platforms, and cloud-native data solutions that turn complex business requirements into actionable insights.

Emmanouil Troulakis is a Cloud Data Engineer specializing in Microsoft Fabric and modern data warehousing. With experience in energy and financial services, he designs scalable ETL pipelines, analytics platforms, and cloud-native data solutions that ... Show more

Selina is a cyber security professional with expertise in cyber security architecture and cyber risk management. She holds a PhD in blockchain technology and has a background in computer science. Currently, she works as a Cyber Risk Analyst at Equinor.

Selina is a cyber security professional with expertise in cyber security architecture and cyber risk management. She holds a PhD in blockchain technology and has a background in computer science. Currently, she works as a Cyber Risk Analyst at Equino... Show more

Jason Vigh is the Principal Consultant for Cybersecurity at 1898 & Co. where he has the honor of leading and working with a team of highly skilled technical professionals addressing today’s industrial cyber threats. His experience spans numerous critical infrastructure sectors, not limited to Defense, Energy, Water, and Finance. Jason has held both technical and managerial positions in the disciplines of security architecture and engineering; threat and vulnerability management; intrusion detection and prevention; and governance, risk, and compliance. Although Jason’s career and experience spans more than 2 decades, he takes more pride in his commitment to researching and advancing new ways to combat an ever-changing threat landscape. He's been a member of ISC² since 2003 and holds the CISSP and CISM designations. Jason is also certified in INL's Consequence-Driven, Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) and SAE's Security Engineering for Road Vehicles.

Jason Vigh is the Principal Consultant for Cybersecurity at 1898 & Co. where he has the honor of leading and working with a team of highly skilled technical professionals addressing today’s industrial cyber threats. His experience spans numerous crit... Show more

Camilla Turner er VP Occupational Health i Statkraft med globalt ansvar for “Shape, Monitor & Review”. Hun har utviklet styringssystemet for psykososial risiko og operasjonalisert ISO 45003 internasjonalt – inkludert en indikator som gjør det usynlige styrbart. Camilla viser hvordan den norske HMS‑arven skaper verdi langt utover HMS, og hvordan psykologisk trygghet og arbeidsbelastning direkte påvirker digital sikkerhet.

Camilla Turner er VP Occupational Health i Statkraft med globalt ansvar for “Shape, Monitor & Review”. Hun har utviklet styringssystemet for psykososial risiko og operasjonalisert ISO 45003 internasjonalt – inkludert en indikator som gjør det usynlig... Show more

Oseni Ridwan Damilola is a passionate and emerging geoscientist with expertise in geospatial analysis, petrophysics, seismic interpretation, and static reservoir modeling. He holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Olabisi Onabanjo University and is currently a researcher with DigGeoNaija Limited while serving his National Youth Service at Dharmattan Nigeria Limited. Skilled in tools such as Techlog, Petrel, QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and Google Earth Engine, he has contributed to projects on land use, geotourism, environmental conservation, well log analysis, and seismic studies, including leading geospatial initiatives for Nigeria’s first Geospatial Atlas. His research on climate change, land use dynamics, and geoheritage conservation has appeared in platforms like Urban Climate and Zenodo. Ridwan is also an active member of NAPE, AAPG, SPE, and SEG, bringing technical expertise, research insight, and leadership to advancing energy and environmental solutions.

Oseni Ridwan Damilola is a passionate and emerging geoscientist with expertise in geospatial analysis, petrophysics, seismic interpretation, and static reservoir modeling. He holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Olabisi Onabanjo University and is currently ... Show more

Mechanical Engineer in the Water/ Wastewater industry for 19 years, specializing in the design and construction oversight of pump stations & aeration blower systems. Received her BSME from Bradley University and a MS in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas.

Mechanical Engineer in the Water/ Wastewater industry for 19 years, specializing in the design and construction oversight of pump stations & aeration blower systems. Received her BSME from Bradley University and a MS in Engineering Management from th... Show more

Fagsjef brann og risiko (senior risikoingeniør) i Storebrand, faglærer ved Brann- og redningsskolen og brannkonstabel. Han jobber med skadeforebygging og risikovurderinger i komplekse bygg, med særlig vekt på storskadepotensial, brannstrategi og beredskap. Han holder jevnlig kurs og foredrag internt og eksternt i forsikringsbransjen, samt for rådgivende ingeniører og brann- og redningsetater. Han bidrar også i utvikling av retningslinjer og krav knyttet til brannrisiko i forsikringsbransjen. De siste årene har han særlig jobbet med brannrisiko knyttet til solcelleanlegg og energilagring.

Fagsjef brann og risiko (senior risikoingeniør) i Storebrand, faglærer ved Brann- og redningsskolen og brannkonstabel. Han jobber med skadeforebygging og risikovurderinger i komplekse bygg, med særlig vekt på storskadepotensial, brannstrategi og bere... Show more

Mark Thompson is a hands-on software engineer and Technical Director with over twenty years’ experience building secure, large-scale systems across defence, finance, industrial IoT, and clean energy.

Throughout his career, he has maintained a strong interest in cryptography and secure communications, with a practical focus on how encryption is used in real-world systems.

At QGEMS Energy, Mark helps shape the technical direction of the platform, working closely with engineering teams on quantum-proof encryption, AI-driven forecasting, and distributed energy optimisation. His work is focused on building secure, cloud-native energy systems that support sustainability and meaningful carbon reduction, ensuring that sensitive energy and infrastructure data remains trustworthy and protected as platforms scale.

Mark is a keen believer in technology being used for good and is a strong advocate for developer collaboration and knowledge sharing. He has supported charities by bringing IT expertise to organisations such as The Calvert Trust, and is currently a Trustee within the Scout Association, helping to ensure technology is used responsibly, securely, and for positive social impact.

Mark Thompson is a hands-on software engineer and Technical Director with over twenty years’ experience building secure, large-scale systems across defence, finance, industrial IoT, and clean energy. Throughout his career, he has maintained a str... Show more

Viktor is a senior designer at Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer company. He combines design thinking and gamification with a hint of rebellion against the corporate mundane to create a potent cocktail of engaged learning, motivated behavior shifts and shared laughter.

Viktor is a senior designer at Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer company. He combines design thinking and gamification with a hint of rebellion against the corporate mundane to create a potent cocktail of engaged learning, motivated... Show more

I am a Solution Architect at Essent & an Associate Manager Data & AI at Accenture, with a passion to unlock value from data.
My main area of expertise lies within the fields of Big Data Analytics, Stream Processing, Cloud Architecture, Microservices and Integrations.
When not architecting or programming, I like to travel and enjoying quality time with family.

Contact and references:
sami.alashabi@essent.nl / sami.alashabi@accenture.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sami-alashabi/

I am a Solution Architect at Essent & an Associate Manager Data & AI at Accenture, with a passion to unlock value from data. My main area of expertise lies within the fields of Big Data Analytics, Stream Processing, Cloud Architecture, Microservices... Show more

Durga Bhavani Jammula is a Quantitative Finance and Derivatives professional with deep experience across commodities trading, risk management, and financial analytics. She currently works in derivatives finance at Pilot Flying J, where she partners with trading, risk, and compliance teams to design profitable trading strategies, improve P&L attribution, and strengthen regulatory reporting. Previously, she supported trading desks and treasury teams in energy and commodities markets and contributed to private equity research and deal evaluation.
Bhavani holds a Master’s in Quantitative Finance and Investment Management from University of Massachusetts Boston and is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and Cost Management Accountant (CMA – Level II). She brings a strong blend of finance, derivatives, and data analytics (Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI) to help organizations make smarter, data-backed trading and risk decisions.

Durga Bhavani Jammula is a Quantitative Finance and Derivatives professional with deep experience across commodities trading, risk management, and financial analytics. She currently works in derivatives finance at Pilot Flying J, where she partners w... Show more

Stein Ove Røv is an experienced technology leader who has been working in IT and cybersecurity since the late 1990s. His passion for technology began in the early 1980s when he started programming games and other software for microcomputers. This early enthusiasm for technology has been a driving force throughout his career.

Today, Stein Ove works as a Strategic Advisor & Head of Crisis Management for Digitalisation and IT at Skagerak Energi. He plays a role in the company by developing and implementing digital strategies. Additionally, he serves as Head of Crises Management for Digitalisation and IT, where he is responsible for ensuring robust and resilient digital systems—a task of growing importance in light of increasing demands for cybersecurity and operational reliability. Previously, he led the DigiTek Platform Services department, overseeing IT operations and cybersecurity.

Stein Ove holds advanced qualifications in economics, management, and organisational development, along with a specialisation in Russian foreign policy. He has been accredited as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) since 2010. Throughout his career, he has held several key roles in technology and security, including CIO, CTO, CISO, and Chairman of the Board. Notably, he led IT security efforts at Komplett Group for several years, an achievement recognised with the Fidus Award in 2013.

He also served as Chairman of the Board for SAP User Group Norway (SBN) from 2012 to 2016, representing Norway in the global Core Leadership Team for the SAP User-Group Executive Network (SUGEN). As a speaker, he has shared his expertise in areas such as digitalisation, information security, and leadership, and is known for his commitment to fostering high-performance cultures within organisations.

With a career spanning several decades, a genuine passion for technology, and extensive experience in both public and private sectors, Stein Ove is a sought-after advisor and leader in digitalisation and cybersecurity.

Stein Ove Røv is an experienced technology leader who has been working in IT and cybersecurity since the late 1990s. His passion for technology began in the early 1980s when he started programming games and other software for microcomputers. This ear... Show more

Dapo Sosanya CAP is a control systems engineer, technology architect, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in industrial automation, embedded systems, and cyber-physical infrastructure. He is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Cors Systems Technologies, where he designs ultra-low-power industrial IoT and edge intelligence platforms for remote and safety-critical environments across energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
His professional background includes senior technical and consulting roles with global automation leaders, delivering large-scale control systems, data acquisition, and digital transformation projects. A Certified Automation Professional (CAP) and senior member of the International Society for Automation, Dapo has led initiatives bridging field instrumentation, control systems, and modern analytics.
His current work focuses on resilient edge AI architectures, industrial data engineering, and practical AI deployment under real-world constraints, with an emphasis on safety, reliability, and deployability in remote industrial operations.

Dapo Sosanya CAP is a control systems engineer, technology architect, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in industrial automation, embedded systems, and cyber-physical infrastructure. He is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of C... Show more

Technology leader with hands-on expertise in architecting scalable solutions using the Elastic Stack. Passionate about real-time search, observability, and empowering teams to unlock insights from data. Regularly mentors, writes, and speaks to help others get the most out of Elastic.

Technology leader with hands-on expertise in architecting scalable solutions using the Elastic Stack. Passionate about real-time search, observability, and empowering teams to unlock insights from data. Regularly mentors, writes, and speaks to help o... Show more

Nikolaas Van den Steen graduated in 2017 as a Master of Energy Engineering Technology specialization Electrical Engineering at the KU Leuven Campus Ghent and achieved his Joint-PhD in March 2024 at KU Leuven and VUB on the topic of speed pedelecs. He is currently working as a post-doctoral researcher in the field of electric mobility as part of the MOBI research group. He has been and is active in several national and European projects related to electric mobility. His field of expertise are (light) electric vehicles, speed pedelecs and e-mobility.

Nikolaas Van den Steen graduated in 2017 as a Master of Energy Engineering Technology specialization Electrical Engineering at the KU Leuven Campus Ghent and achieved his Joint-PhD in March 2024 at KU Leuven and VUB on the topic of speed pedelecs. He... Show more

A driven and strategic security leader with proven experience in delivering assurance for business systems and operations. Insightful and innovative in reducing enterprise risk, operational risk, and cyber risk using proven people, process, and technical methods. Expertise in implementing security and privacy policy, plans, processes, tools, procedures, and governance for both on-premise and the cloud. Expert in solid statutory and regulatory policy and governance programs to meet or exceed mandates such as CISA, FISMA, FFIEC, HIPAA, CMS, DFARS, DHS TSA, GDPR, and CCPA. Currently retooling and pursuing an MBA in Cyber Security Management.

A driven and strategic security leader with proven experience in delivering assurance for business systems and operations. Insightful and innovative in reducing enterprise risk, operational risk, and cyber risk using proven people, process, and techn... Show more

Christiane Hoppe-Jones is a Senior Scientist at American Water with more than 17 years experience in the analysis and treatment of chemicals of emerging concern (CECs). Since joining American Water in 2019, Christiane has worked on many research projects about PFAS in source and drinking waters.

Christiane Hoppe-Jones is a Senior Scientist at American Water with more than 17 years experience in the analysis and treatment of chemicals of emerging concern (CECs). Since joining American Water in 2019, Christiane has worked on many research proj... Show more

Former JMSDF submarine crew with 15+ years in embedded systems. Experienced with Zephyr, Linux, and RTOS across automotive, consumer electronics, medical wearables, PCs, and edge AI projects. Served as engineer, manager, and technical sales bridging firmware and AI solutions. Currently manages space service initiatives, leveraging Zephyr and embedded expertise to drive next-generation applications in the aerospace and edge domains.

Former JMSDF submarine crew with 15+ years in embedded systems. Experienced with Zephyr, Linux, and RTOS across automotive, consumer electronics, medical wearables, PCs, and edge AI projects. Served as engineer, manager, and technical sales bridging ... Show more

I am an AI/ML Engineer based in Ireland with a passion for developing scalable deep learning and real-time streaming systems. My work focuses on solving real-world challenges in renewable energy and industrial IoT through cutting-edge machine learning workflows.

As part of my MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Limerick, I designed and built a real-time wind turbine anomaly detection and predictive maintenance system using Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, and advanced deep learning models.

I also have experience with AWS Sage Maker, Lang Chain, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), developing Conversational AI platforms and cloud-native ML solutions. My goal is to create sustainable, efficient, and impactful AI systems that drive innovation and support a cleaner, smarter future.

I am an AI/ML Engineer based in Ireland with a passion for developing scalable deep learning and real-time streaming systems. My work focuses on solving real-world challenges in renewable energy and industrial IoT through cutting-edge machine learnin... Show more

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development.

Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed his passion and moved into the world of Software Development.

He is now spreading the message of small batch sizes, continuous improvement and self organisation and has implemented agile principles in diverse industries.

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development. Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed ... Show more