Sanjay Puri

Sanjay Puri, founder of Knowledge Networks is a dynamic business leader, and a recognized authority in the fields of generative AI and U.S.-India relations. As host of the RegulatingAI and Chief AI Officer (CAIO) Connect podcasts, Mr. Puri has established himself as a thought leader in the AI space. Through his podcasts, he fosters meaningful conversations that challenge misconceptions, promote innovative thinking, and explore AI’s profound societal impacts. Mr. Puri serves as a trusted advisor to several organizations, helping them leverage AI technologies to drive innovation, sustainability, and growth. A strong advocate for the creation of the CAIO role within the C-Suite, Mr. Puri emphasizes the need for dedicated leadership to oversee the ethical implementation of AI. He believes that the CAIO is crucial for aligning AI strategies with organizational goals, ensuring innovation, while maintaining high ethical standards across industries. Mr. Puri’s forward-thinking leadership also extends to promoting the democratization of AI talent, advocating for a broader reach that goes beyond traditional tech industries, and creating an inclusive ecosystem to unlock AI’s potential for economic growth globally.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 4 November

14:00

Digitalisation & AI Conference Room B 14:00 - 14:40

Will AI be instrumental or detrimental to the global shift to a diversified energy mix?

AI holds the power to accelerate the integration of renewables into the global energy system through smarter grid management, battery optimisation, and predictive maintenance for renewables. Yet, many are concerned that the energy-intensive training of these large language models (LLMs), combined with energy-hungry data centres, will negate the sustainable impact of renewable energy integration.

In this session, two industry experts will debate on whether:

Pro: “AI will accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy future through enabling an easier integration of more renewables into the energy mix.”
Con: “The high energy demand of training these LLMs and running data centres will outweigh these benefits.”

Attendee insights:

Hear expert insights on how AI with shape the future of the energy sector – from increased efficiency, decreased costs to a higher demand for energy – and decide where you stand.