Keynote: Human Intelligence in an AI World: Turning Lived Experience Into Impact

AI can process more data, move faster, and transform how we work—but it can’t replace the one advantage we have: lived experience.

In this keynote, Jessica shares her journey from building an energy tech company to creating innovations with global impact and advising the U.S. Department of Energy—all without a traditional background in energy or technology.

Her secret? She turned her own experiences into a source of insight, using personal perspective to spot opportunities, rethink systems, and solve problems others overlooked.

Through real-world examples, she’ll explore:

• Why the best insights come from lived experience + data.
• How making problems personal fuels innovation.
• How your unique perspective can make you indispensable in an AI-powered world.
• The importance of making energy industry connections with a more general audience, and vice-versa

The future isn’t just about who has the best AI. It’s about who has the best perspective.

Sponsored by IFS