2026 Event Schedule

The energy sector is at an inflection point as unprecedented load growth from data centers and AI accelerates the need for grid modernization. In this fireside chat, leaders from Google Cloud and NextEra Energy will explore how their partnership leverages Google’s Generative and Agentic AI with NextEra’s operational expertise to redefine how electric grids meet rapidly rising demand with reliability and efficiency.

Meeting future load requirements will require a technology‑first approach. By integrating NextEra’s industry‑leading SCADA systems, real‑time imagery, and asset‑health insights with Google Cloud’s AI capabilities, utilities can unlock predictive troubleshooting, automated work orders, and smarter dispatch decisions—lowering customer costs while maximizing reliability. The discussion will illustrate how combining these capabilities with real‑time forecasting, system state awareness, and techno‑economic analytics can accelerate transformation across the energy sector.

 The session will also highlight how the convergence of electrons and algorithms is reshaping grid operations. By converting diverse data streams into fleet diagnostics, automated reporting, and guided field interventions, utilities can optimize system dispatch, fuel planning, and maintenance. This evolution ultimately enables AI‑powered digital twins that continuously recommend the most economic and reliable methods to operate the grid of the future.

Session Sponsored by Google Cloud