In this closing fireside chat, Dr. Gerhard Koch, Chief Software & Product Officer at Siemens Energy, offered a candid and insightful perspective on how artificial intelligence is transforming the global energy landscape. Drawing from his background in both the automotive and energy sectors, Dr. Koch shared real-world examples of how AI is being deployed across the energy value chain—from engineering and manufacturing to operations and customer engagement.
The conversation explored strategic approaches to making AI more accessible and impactful for energy clients, including how to foster trust in AI-driven systems, the importance of standardisation, and the role of digital twins in streamlining and accelerating value delivery. Dr. Koch also reflected on lessons learned from Siemens Energy’s AI journey, offering practical insights for scaling AI adoption within highly regulated, complex environments.
This session closed the conference on a forward-looking note—highlighting not only where AI is making a difference today, but how it will shape the intelligent, connected energy systems of tomorrow.
Speakers
- Dr. Gerhard Koch, Chief Software & Product Officer at Siemens Energy
