Portfolio's AI in Energy conference will take place on May 27, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel Budapest. The day-long event aims to demonstrate how data and artificial intelligence (AI) can be converted into concrete business resources within an increasingly data- and energy-intensive economy.
Organizers emphasize that AI is not magic but the business use of patterns extracted from historical data; computing-based operations are reshaping the meaning of corporate competitiveness. The conference addresses the subject in three sections:
- the path from data to AI strategies,
- the practical implementation of data-driven operations,
- and the process from strategic decision to value creation.
Throughout the program speakers will examine where to draw the line between investments that deliver true competitive advantage and those that are costly but offer low returns.
Who will participate
The attendee list includes industry experts, researchers and vendors. Announced participants include, among others:
- Prof. Dr. Aszódi Attila, Professor, Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem Nukleáris Technikai Intézet
- Simon Dezső, Deputy CEO for IT and Business Development, MAVIR
- Káplár-Zagyi Evelin, Data Analyst Expert, E.ON
- Székely Magor Illés, Data Analyst Expert, E.ON
- Karagich Bálint, CEO, Energiastratégia Intézet
- Kiss Gergely, President, Attrecto
- Tőzsér Áron, Head of Energy Business, Microsoft Hungary
- Petis László, Managing Director, IL-PE Kft.
- Dolányi Mihály, CEO, sight-E
- Kalmár Zoltán, Head of Product Development - Siemens AI & Robotics, evosoft Hungary
- Farkas Péter, Founder, ArchonLayer
- Hajós Balázs, Sales Director, Schneider Electric
- Dr. Jánki Zoltán, Assistant Professor, University of Szeged - Department of Software Development
- Kiss Péter, Business Development Lead, Kraken Tech
- Veszprémi Balázs, CEO, ARTEMIS Technologies
- dr. Varga Pál, Head of Department, BME Department of Telecommunications and Artificial Intelligence
These names were provided by the organizers as part of the event program.
Why it matters now
Closer integration of the energy sector with digital technologies is a strategic issue: data-driven operations can increase resource efficiency, reduce costs and enable new services. The conference seeks to help participants distinguish investments that will yield returns from projects that may look innovative but deliver little tangible value, using practical examples and expert discussion.
Participation and practical details
The event will be held on May 27, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel Budapest. The cover image is an illustration; source: Getty Images. Organizers have published participation and registration details through Portfolio's communication channels.
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