Spoke on ReThink HK’s AI for Energy and Utilities Panel in Hong Kong on September 12, 2025

ReThink HK 2025 took place on September 11–12, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. As one of the region’s major business events for climate action and sustainable development, the conference brought together business leaders, sustainability practitioners, technology providers, financial institutions, NGOs, and public-sector stakeholders to discuss practical pathways for net-zero transition and sustainable business transformation.

The session “AI for Energy and Utilities: Unlocking a Smarter, Greener Future” was held on September 12 at the Net Zero Innovation Theatre. The panel examined how artificial intelligence is being applied across the energy and utilities sector, with a focus on practical use cases rather than abstract technology concepts.

The panel was moderated by Neil Tan, Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong and Managing Partner of Tsunami Advisors. Speakers included Travis Kan from Schneider Electric, Bien Wong from Towngas, and Karen Wang, CEO and Founder of Climind.

Key Aspects

1. AI for energy systemsThe panel covered practical AI applications in renewable energy forecasting, grid optimization, predictive maintenance, and demand response.

2. Data as a foundation for transitionKaren Wang highlighted that clean energy transition depends on the ability to process climate, operational, financial, and emissions data into usable decisions.

3. Smarter investment and infrastructure planningThe discussion addressed how AI can support risk modeling, green investment analysis, and sustainable infrastructure planning.

4. Responsible AI deploymentSpeakers also noted the importance of reliability, transparency, and governance when AI is applied to critical energy and utilities systems.