The third session of the Portfolio AI in Energy 2026 conference, held on May 27 at the Budapest Marriott Hotel, will examine how energy-sector digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) can be transformed from one-off technology projects into long-term, revenue-generating business models.
Titled “From Strategic Decision to Value Creation,” the session will present practical examples and strategic perspectives on how data-driven approaches can lower energy costs, improve production and operational processes, and enable new revenue streams.
Speakers and topics
- Kiss Péter, Business Development Lead, Kraken Tech: Business opportunities in optimizing residential flexibility.
- Veszprémi Balázs, CEO, ARTEMIS Technologies: You cannot buy it, it’s not worth building — the digital future of energy runs on platforms.
- Barabás Vajk, Commercial Strategy Lead, Neara: Digital twin with engineering-grade accuracy in practice: the role of AI in network modelling.
- dr. Varga Pál, Head of Department, BME Department of Telecommunications and Artificial Intelligence: AI and innovation in energy — how to measure usefulness?
The session will close with a panel discussion addressing the question: “Is data-driven operation only valuable if it generates money?” The panel will emphasize that data-driven approaches are strategic choices rather than mere IT implementations, and when properly structured they can deliver sustained competitive advantage.
Why this matters
The presentations in this block highlight tangible, measurable benefits of applying digitalization and AI in the energy sector: reduced energy costs, improved network and plant operations, more accurate planning, and the emergence of new business models. These improvements can have direct effects on companies’ competitiveness and financial performance.
If you are interested in detailed case studies and practical insights, registration for the event is still open. Don’t miss one of the spring’s notable industry gatherings.
Information and registration: AI in Energy 2026
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