Can We Trust AI to Run the Grid? From Data Infrastructure to Operational Intelligence

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Time: 09:30 am - 11:00 am
Hall: ICM München
Room: Room 4

Grid operators are no longer asking whether AI belongs in control rooms, but when they will be able to rely on it. AI tools for forecasting imbalances, detecting congestion, supporting dispatch decisions as well as enabling digital twins and edge intelligence are advancing rapidly. At the same time, European frameworks are evolving to support data-driven grid operation.
But trust is not built on model accuracy alone - it requires real-world deployment, transparent validation and clear human oversight.
During this 90-minute session, speakers will share concrete results from deployed systems. Find out where AI-assisted operation has delivered measurable improvements, what data infrastructure is genuinely needed and what regulatory conditions can help a tool move from the pilot phase to one that becomes part of daily operations.

09:30 am - 09:35 amWelcome & Introduction

Luís Vale Cunha

E.DSO and E-REDES

09:35 am - 09:45 amFrom Legacy to Leadership: Europe's Digital Grid Transformation - Regulatory and Data-Governance Framework

Christiane Mann

Chair of the T&D Europe Working Group on Grid Digitalisation

T&D Europe

09:45 am - 09:55 amCity-Scale Building-Grid Digital Twin for Demand Flexibility Planning - Co-Simulation Platform Validated in Greater Montréal

09:55 am - 10:05 amEmpowering Grid Operators: Intelligent Agents for Next-Generation Energy Networks - Agentic AI and Digital Twins in Deployed Grid Operations

10:05 am - 10:15 amEdging Risks in a PV-Heavy Market - Data-Driven Imbalance Forecasting, 85% Accuracy, Validated on Live Swiss TSO Data

Diya Achi

R&D Data Scientist

CSEM SA

10:15 am - 10:25 amSmarter Grids Through Edge Intelligence: ADI's Vision for the Energy Transition

10:30 am - 10:50 amPanel Discussion: What Does It Take for a Grid Operator to Trust AI in Daily Operations?

10:50 am - 11:00 amQ&A

To Program Overview

Speakers

Speaker

Luís Vale Cunha, E.DSO and E-REDES

With relevant experience in the electricity sector, he has dedicated much of its activity to innovation, business development, technology and transformation, while actively contributing to the development of European energy policies and their practical translation into digital and smart grids and their contribution to a consumer and community-centred energy transition. He is currently Director of European Policies and Projects at E-REDES, the DSO in mainland Portugal, responsible for the coordination of European activities and funded projects. He is a board member of the EU DSO Entity, Vice-Chair of ETIP SNET, and an active member, since its foundation, of E.DSO (formerly EDSO for Smart Grids). He also actively participates in European forums and platforms related to the energy sector.

Speaker

Diya Achi, CSEM SA

R&D Data Scientist

Switzerland

Diya Achi holds a background in mechanical engineering with a specialisation in energy systems, and a strong focus on data-driven analysis. Since 2022, she has been working as an R&D Data Scientist at CSEM, a Swiss technology innovation centre dedicated to developing and transferring world-class technologies to industry. At CSEM, she has led and contributed to a broad range of projects spanning DER flexibility estimation, power grid simulation, and the development of imbalance forecasting services. With a career built at the intersection of energy and data science, Diya aims to accelerate a smarter, more flexible energy future.

Speaker

Christiane Mann, T&D Europe

Chair of the T&D Europe Working Group on Grid Digitalisation

Belgium

Christiane Mann is a seasoned global Strategy and Marketing Leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of clean energy transition and smart buildings. Currently serving as Head of Industry Affairs for Siemens Smart Infrastructure, she plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainable futures by bridging strategy, technology, and policy. Siemens Smart Infrastructure is a global leader combining real and digital worlds across energy systems, buildings, and industries. The division's cutting-edge products, systems, and solutions enhance energy efficiency, accelerate the transition to renewables and decentralized power generation, and ensure resilient, reliable power supply. At T&D Europe, the European association of grid technology manufacturers, Christiane is the chair of the working group Grid Digitalization. Previously, she was Chairwoman of smartEn, the European association of the Flexible Demand Management Industry, and she served on the Board of eClass, an industry consortium for data classification standards. Christiane holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Bonn.