Welcome and Introduction of the session Innovation & Digitalization

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Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 5:12 .

Luís Vale Cunha
Chairman
ETIP SNET
Portugal

The European Commission estimates that network operators will need to invest at least 170 billion euros in network digitalization and intelligence by 2030. Disruptive AI and GenAI technologies, digital twins and 5G are transforming society and redesigning our ecosystems at an exponential and unstoppable rate. This session will feature a critical discussion on the future of European innovation and industry, focusing on the implementation of these emerging technologies and their role in shaping the next phase of industrial transformation. Experts from various sectors will explore key topics such as the challenges and opportunities in network investment, the transformative effects of digitalization and AI, and collaborative approaches to addressing implementation challenges.

Further Talks of this session:

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Dr. Vincent Berrutto
Head of Unit
European Commission
Belgium

To Talk

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David Steenmeijer
Data Science and AI Specialist
ENEXIS NETBEHEER B.V.
The Netherlands

To Talk

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Dr. Anna Gorczyca-Goraj
Senior R&D
ENTSO-E
Poland

To Talk

Speaker

Dr. Milos Subasic
Research Team Manager
Hitachi Energy Germany AG
Germany

Rachel Berryman
Senior Innovation Manager and AI Lab Lead
Siemens Energy
Germany

Recording of presentation not authorized for publication.

Speaker

Erica Simpson
Transition Manager Zero Emissions
Transdev The Netherlands
The Netherlands

To Talk

To Talk

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