Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

Supported by

Laura Buckwell

International Event Host, Moderator and Broadcast Journalist

Laura
Laura

Dubai-based, British national Laura Buckwell is an international, industry event MC, moderator and former TV news anchor. Throughout her time, Laura has interviewed many high profile CEO’s, personalities, entrepreneurs and government bodies. As a prominent figure within the events industry, Laura enjoys hosting and moderating high profile industry platforms, including the COP28 World Action Summit, the 18th Session for UNIDO, World Governments Summit, ADIPEC, ADQ Catalyze, DP World Global Freight Summit and the India Global Forum to name a few. Laura has also had the privilege of introducing global leaders to the stage including Presidents, Prime Ministers, and UN officials. Laura also lead the Leadership Interview Series at COP28 for Reuters and is currently contributing to Euronews as a broadcast journalist. In March 2025, she conducted the first ever Western media interview with the National Leader of Turkmenistan. Awards nights are also a forte, from the BBC Good Food Awards for 8 years running to the CIO 100 Awards and GQ Awards, Laura continues to be booked for prestigious gala dinners, recognizing different segments of society and industry.

Session Overview
Thursday, 6 November
10:00
Decarbonisation Conference Room B 10:00 - 10:40
AI and energy demand: aligning consumption growth with decarbonisation pathways

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global electricity market, with projections pointing to a 165% rise in data centre power demand by 2030. This surge is being led by ‘hyperscalers’ – large tech companies building and operating data-intensive cloud infrastructure – whose energy requirements are stretching traditional planning models and grid capacity.  While AI is contributing to rising electricity demand, it also offers critical solutions to help manage it - enabling more accurate load forecasting, real-time grid optimisation, and smarter energy dispatch. Aligning rapid digital growth with decarbonisation goals will require targeted policy interventions, strategic investment in resilient infrastructure, and a coordinated approach to grid modernisation, as utilities and power companies work to adopt demand-side management tools and invest in cutting-edge facilities. To maintain momentum toward a sustainable future, the energy and technology sectors must collaborate closely to ensure that AI drives an era of resilience, energy security and inclusive growth.

Attendee insights:

Learn how hyperscalers, utilities and energy developers are using AI to manage rising electricity demand, strengthen grid resilience and advance decarbonisation goals.

12:00
Digitalisation & AI ICC Hall A 12:00 - 12:40
Modernising digital foundations for scalable AI

To remain competitive and resilient in an evolving energy landscape, energy companies must take real action to revamp their digital foundations through implementing pragmatic transformation strategies. A robust, flexible and scalable digital core is essential to supporting the proliferation of rapidly advancing AI capabilities. From data infrastructure to selecting suitable AI models and building intelligent agents, leaders are moving beyond dialogue to demonstrate real solutions. Their approaches are rooted in inclusive collaboration and showcase how being realistic and ambitious can drive future success.

Attendee insights:

Gain insight into how leading executives are reconditioning their digital core to remain agile, scalable, and value-driven in the rapidly evolving energy sector.

13:50
Digitalisation & AI Conference Room A 13:50 - 14:50
Startup showcase

Emerging innovations that drive sustainability and efficiency will play a central role in enabling the energy sector to achieve prosperity, empower people and drive progress. With a track record of creating disruptive and ingenious solutions that facilitate advancements in renewable energy, storage and efficiency, startups are the lifeblood of such technological leaps – many of which are already changing the way international organisations approach the global transition. ADIPEC 2025 will provide a showcase for new ventures, shining a spotlight on innovations with the potential to reshape our industry as well as the resources and expertise necessary to bring them to market.

Attendee insights:

Learn more about the cutting-edge technologies being developed by innovative energy startups and explore how these solutions are likely to impact the future of our industry.

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