This year’s annual Big Data Belfast conference returns on October 22nd, promising an impressive speaker lineup of international global experts on Data Analytics, AI and Digital Transformation. Over 800 delegates are expected to attend Northern Ireland’s largest AI focused tech conference, curated by Analytics Engines. Now in its 11th Year, this year’s event is expected to attract a record crowd and is supported by headline sponsor PWC .
Octopus Energy, Britain's largest energy supplier, has transformed the energy sector through innovative use of artificial intelligence and data analytics. What started as a vision to modernize an industry running on decades-old technology has evolved into a digital transformation that's reshaping both customer service and grid management.
Founded 2016, Octopus is considered to be one of the fastest growing, innovative, renewable energy companies on the planet, and currently valued in excess of $10 billion.
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Greg will share insights at this year’s conference on how data intelligence from the company’s enterprise software platform has contributed to an energy revolution in the UK. He will also discuss how Octopus’ technology is configured for global expansion, and how to extract real value from technology transformations in the $3 trillion utilities sector.
At the heart of Octopus Energy's success lies ‘Kraken’ – a single platform that integrates everything from meter readings to customer communications, financial transactions, statements and billing. Processing the massive amounts of data required for modern energy management demands sophisticated AI systems. Octopus Energy uses artificial intelligence to create forecasts for every generating point and smart meter, updated continuously for up to two years in advance. In the UK, the company processes 30 times more data than Visa does globally for payments.
Rather than pursuing a single "big AI brain" controlling the entire grid, Jackson advocates for distributed optimization across millions of connected devices and using technology to make energy greener, more affordable, and reliable.
As the energy sector continues its digital transformation, Octopus Energy demonstrates the convergence of AI, renewable energy, and customer-centric design is already delivering measurable results for millions of customers, while paving the way for a more sustainable energy future.
Greg will be speaking more about his incredible journey at Big Data Belfast, Northern Ireland’s leading data and AI conference. Delegates will also hear insights from industry leaders at PwC, Dell Technologies, DailyPay, Allstate, AMD, and Microsoft, who will share how AI, cloud computing, and advanced analytics are reshaping industries from energy to finance to healthcare.
In addition, the programme will feature dedicated sessions on emerging fields such as quantum technologies, fintech, cybersecurity, and sports analytics. Over the years, Big Data Belfast has attracted global organisations such as Netflix, McLaren F1, Disney, and Liverpool FC, underlining the conference’s reputation as one of the UK and Ireland’s leading data and technology events.
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