Caspar Herzberg

Caspar Herzberg has been Chief Executive Officer of AVEVA since March 2023 and is a member of the Schneider Electric Executive Committee. Before becoming CEO, he served as AVEVA’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Revenue Officer. He previously led Schneider Electric’s business in more than 80 countries as President, Middle East & Africa, and has spent more than 25 years in the technology industry, including senior leadership positions at Cisco and Accenture. He is also an experienced military officer, having achieved the rank of Major (Reserve) in the German Federal Armed Forces.

Caspar is the author of Smart Cities, Digital Nations and holds an MSc in International Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and a BA in Arabic & Modern Middle Eastern Studies from St. Anne’s College, University of Oxford. Based in London, he speaks English, German, Arabic and French.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 3 November

11:25

AI, Digital & Technology Plenary Hall A 11:25 - 11:55

Technology rewired: partnerships and the new energy landscape

Technology is redrawing the energy map. As energy systems become more complex, digital and demand-intensive, competitiveness depends on the ability to deploy technology at industrial scale. AI, automation, advanced equipment, cyber-secure platforms and real-time data are becoming the execution layer of energy security, shaping how companies improve reliability, optimise assets, reduce downtime and deliver projects faster. The next advantage will come from partnerships that turn technology into performance. Operators, service companies, equipment manufacturers and power technology leaders must work together to scale trusted solutions across assets, markets and energy systems.

Attendee Insights:
Understand how trusted technology partnerships and scalable digital ecosystems are becoming decisive factors in energy resilience, execution and long-term competitiveness.