Reinventing the Utility Playbook: AI Agents for Grid Growth, Storm Response, and the Workforce 2.0

February 03, 2026
29CD
Grid Modernization , Strategy and Workforce , Artificial Intelligence

AI isn’t the future of the utility industry — it’s the unlock happening right now. In this high‑energy session, industry leaders will reveal how AI agents are transforming the grid from end to end: boosting transmission and distribution capacity, speeding storm response, and empowering a new, AI‑augmented workforce.

Discover how utilities are using intelligent agents to:

Uncover hidden grid capacity and accelerate buildouts

Respond to storms faster with real‑time insights and automated damage assessment

Elevate workforce intelligence by capturing expertise, simplifying decisions, and enabling the next generation of utility talent

Session Sponsored by Microsoft

Panel Moderator
Pat Lo
Pat Lo, Americas Power & Utility Leader - Microsoft
Speakers
Josh Wong
Josh Wong, CEO - ThinkLabs
Brenden Russell
Brenden Russell, Director of Grid Innovation - Southern California Edison
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson, Vice President, Digital Solutions - National Grid
Steve Adams
Steve Adams, Sr. IT Manager – Digital Strategy - CONSTELLATION