2026 - AVEVA World - Milan - Power & Utilities
INTERACTIVE PANEL | Cloud & AI in Power: Accelerating Industrial Intelligence and Transformation
As the power sector embraces digital transformation, cloud and artificial intelligence are unlocking new levels of operational intelligence, agility, and innovation. This session explores how leading utilities and energy companies are leveraging cloud-native architectures and AI-driven analytics to unify data, optimize assets, and accelerate decision-making. Hear real-world stories of how organizations are breaking down silos, scaling predictive insights, and driving sustainability—while future-proofing their operations for the evolving energy landscape. Join us to discover practical strategies, lessons learned, and the next steps for harnessing Cloud & AI to power the future of industrial intelligence. Panelists include: Ann Moore, AVEVA Peter Kertys, Slovenské Elektrárne Koji Sato, MHI
Industry
Power and Utilities
Company
Slovenské Elektrárne a.s.
Speaker
Peter Kertys
Head of Data Science at Slovenské elektrárne, specializing in AI-driven solutions for the energy sector. He leads projects like predictive maintenance, operational efficiency and other AI implementations in nuclear energy.
Company
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Speaker
Koji Sato
Koji Sato is a Digital Solutions Analyst at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, specializing in digital solutions for the industrial sector with AVEVA PI System expertise. Since 2003, he has worked on thermal power plants, turbine devices, offshore wind systems, and cybersecurity initiatives. He managed PI System integration and developed proprietary solutions. Now, he leads digital transformation, merging power generation expertise with digital technology and PI System potential. He looks forward to sharing insights at the Global User Conference in Milan.
Company
AVEVA
Speaker
Ann Moore
Ann is Global Industry Principal, Power & Utilities at AVEVA. She previously held several senior roles at OSIsoft (now part of AVEVA) and worked for many years at San Diego Gas & Electric. Ann holds a master’s degree from the University of Michigan.
Company
AVEVA
Speaker
Fiona Straton
Fiona Straton is the senior marketing manager for critical infrastructure at AVEVA. With over 20 years of industry experience, she is an advocate for digital transformation and how technology delivers a better, more sustainable quality of life for all.