Our need for reliable, clean energy is growing fast. From electric cars to massive data centers and increasingly powerful AI systems, electricity consumption is putting unprecedented strain on aging infrastructure and pushing existing grids toward a breaking point. Today’s power grids were not built for this level of digital acceleration or for the broader changes necessary to embrace cleaner energy systems. To prevent an energy deadlock, we must transform legacy systems into intelligent networks capable of managing real-time fluctuations in supply and demand.
This VivaTech 2026 Red Stage panel discussion, moderated by Diplomatic Courier Editor-in-Chief Dr. Shane C. Szarkowski, examines how we make that transformation and how we balance the needs of energy-hungry data centers and increasingly powerful AI systems with the need for a stable, resilient future. Featured speakers include GE Vernova CEO of Electrification Philippe Piron.
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