TLDR: Bidgely, an AI-powered SaaS company, is set to host its premier energy intelligence conference, EmPOWER AI 2025, from September 16-18 in Napa, California. The event will gather over 40 global energy companies and utility leaders to discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the energy sector, showcasing new AI solutions and practical applications. PacifiCorp will serve as this year’s host.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Bidgely, a leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Software as a Service (SaaS) company, has announced the return of its flagship energy intelligence conference, EmPOWER AI, scheduled for September 16-18 in Napa, California. This annual gathering is poised to bring together attendees from over 40 global companies, fostering critical dialogue among utility leaders, data experts, and AI executives on the transformative role of AI in the energy sector.
Abhay Gupta, CEO of Bidgely, highlighted the event’s significance, stating, “This event has become the premier stage for showcasing the next wave of our AI advancements.” He noted that last year’s conference saw the debut of Bidgely’s groundbreaking work in generative AI, and this year, attendees can anticipate an exclusive look at the company’s newest, powerful AI solution, designed to offer greater flexibility for operationalizing AI across utilities.
The 2025 conference will be hosted by PacifiCorp, the largest grid operator in the western United States and a long-standing partner of Bidgely. The agenda features a blend of forward-looking vision and practical, real-world applications that utilities are already deploying. Key sessions will delve into topics such as AI-driven disaggregation insights, next-generation segmentation and customer engagement strategies, and advanced distribution grid planning and electrification.
Workplace AI visionary and Glean CEO, Arvind Jain, is slated as a featured speaker, offering insights into how utilities can effectively navigate the future of AI. The EmPOWER AI ‘Insights Tour’ events, which commenced earlier in 2025 with over 100 attendees at stops in Canada and Europe, will culminate at the Napa conference, integrating global conversations and diverse perspectives.
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Bidgely’s commitment to a clean energy future is underscored by its achievements, including surpassing 1.5 TWh of energy savings and offsetting 1 million tons of CO2 emissions. The company’s UtilityAI™ Platform leverages patented technology to convert extensive customer data—including energy consumption, demographics, and interactions—into precise and actionable consumer energy insights. This platform supports smart meter innovation with data-driven solutions for solar PVs, electric vehicle (EV) detection, EV behavioral load shifting, managed charging, energy theft detection, short-term load forecasting, grid analytics, and time-of-use (TOU) rate designs. These capabilities provide deep visibility into energy generation and consumption, facilitating better peak load shaping, grid planning, and targeted recommendations for new value-added products and services.
