HEC UK Data Club - AI and Energy: Balancing Innovation with sustainability

2025-02-20T18:30:00+00:00

2025-02-20T21:30:00+00:00

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HEC UK House

43 Parker Street

LONDON

WC2B 5PS

HEC UK Data Club and Franco-British Data Society are delighted to invite you to a panel and networking on: AI & Energy: balancing innovation with sustainability  Thursday 20th February 2025 at 6:30pm HEC UK House, 43 Parker Street WC2B 5PSin partnership with Franco-British Data SocietyThis panel explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy, addressing the challenge of driving innovation while maintaining sustainability. Featuring three distinguished experts, the discussion will delve into:AI as Energy Consumer – Understanding the energy demands of AI technologies and strategies to mitigate their environmental impact.AI to Reduce Energy Consumption – Highlighting how AI optimizes energy efficiency across industries and contributes to a greener future.AI and Ethics – Examining the ethical implications of AI in energy use, including equitable access, transparency, and accountability.MODERATOR & SPEAKERS - stay tuned! Yujia Du, Coaching at Yuijia Du Studio Over a decade of experience in clean energy, Yujia knows first-hand the challenges of balancing ambition with fulfilment Her journey in climate change began over a decade ago when she pursued a Master’s degree in renewable energy at Imperial College London. Since then, she has worked in a number of commercial, policy and leadership roles, driving forward the energy transition at organisations including Shell Renewables, Ofgem, National Grid Electricity System Operator, and Piclo.Pascal Hartwig at BeZero CarbonPascal Hartwig oversees product design and management, go-to-market and technical delivery for BeZero’s products and services.Before joining BeZero, Pascal held a variety of commercial and product roles at S&P Market Intelligence, most recently leading the global team of ESG Credit Specialists. Before that he worked in the trading organisation of Royal Dutch Shell. He holds a degree in Industrial Management at Wirtschaftsakademie Kiel. Catherine Palmer, General Counsel at Voltalis UK Catherine is a corporate lawyer  and lexicographer with a lifelong commitment to Franco-British relations in education, law and business. Catherine is on the board of the Franco-British Data Society and is General Counsel of Voltalis UK. The Voltalis group is a pioneer in providing an innovative energy efficiency solution enabling the management of electricity demand of residential and commercial buildings.”Alan Smallwood, Principal at Gore Street Capital  Alan built and runs the battery storage optimisation and trading team at Gore Street Capital, the leading global energy storage fund. He has over 15 years of experience in energy, and has extensive knowledge of energy fundamentals and the associated modelling techniques. Alan graduated from the University of York with a Masters in Mathematics, specialising in quantum mechanics and relativity theory.EVENT SUMMARYDate: Thursday 20th February 2025 Time: 6:30 to 9:30pmAddress: HEC UK House 43 Parker Street, London WC2B 5PS Map here Format: Panel discussion & networking cocktail Tickets: Infinity Pass and fee-paying members £20 / Alumni & External £30 If you need help to register for the event or any information, please contact Marie Normant, our Alumni Relations Manager.  

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HEC UK House

43 Parker Street
WC2B 5PS LONDON 43 Parker Street WC2B 5PS LONDON

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HEC UK Data Club - AI and Energy: Balancing Innovation with sustainability

HEC UK Data Club and Franco-British Data Society are delighted to invite you to a panel and networking on:

AI & Energy: balancing innovation with sustainability

Thursday 20th February 2025 at 6:30pm

HEC UK House, 43 Parker Street WC2B 5PS

in partnership with Franco-British Data Society

This panel explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy, addressing the challenge of driving innovation while maintaining sustainability. Featuring three distinguished experts, the discussion will delve into:

AI as Energy Consumer – Understanding the energy demands of AI technologies and strategies to mitigate their environmental impact.
AI to Reduce Energy Consumption – Highlighting how AI optimizes energy efficiency across industries and contributes to a greener future.
AI and Ethics – Examining the ethical implications of AI in energy use, including equitable access, transparency, and accountability.

MODERATOR & SPEAKERS - stay tuned!

	Yujia Du, Coaching at Yuijia Du Studio Over a decade of experience in clean energy, Yujia knows first-hand the challenges of balancing ambition with fulfilment Her journey in climate change began over a decade ago when she pursued a Master’s degree in renewable energy at Imperial College London. Since then, she has worked in a number of commercial, policy and leadership roles, driving forward the energy transition at organisations including Shell Renewables, Ofgem, National Grid Electricity System Operator, and Piclo.
	Pascal Hartwig at BeZero Carbon Pascal Hartwig oversees product design and management, go-to-market and technical delivery for BeZero’s products and services. Before joining BeZero, Pascal held a variety of commercial and product roles at S&P Market Intelligence, most recently leading the global team of ESG Credit Specialists. Before that he worked in the trading organisation of Royal Dutch Shell. He holds a degree in Industrial Management at Wirtschaftsakademie Kiel.
	Catherine Palmer, General Counsel at Voltalis UK Catherine is a corporate lawyer and lexicographer with a lifelong commitment to Franco-British relations in education, law and business. Catherine is on the board of the Franco-British Data Society and is General Counsel of Voltalis UK. The Voltalis group is a pioneer in providing an innovative energy efficiency solution enabling the management of electricity demand of residential and commercial buildings.”
	Alan Smallwood, Principal at Gore Street Capital Alan built and runs the battery storage optimisation and trading team at Gore Street Capital, the leading global energy storage fund. He has over 15 years of experience in energy, and has extensive knowledge of energy fundamentals and the associated modelling techniques. Alan graduated from the University of York with a Masters in Mathematics, specialising in quantum mechanics and relativity theory.