Conference Program
Join us for presentations from leading experts in energy-efficient AI, followed by interactive Q&A sessions.
Registration & Opening
09:30 – 10:00 • Registration
Registration and Coffee
Welcome to Watt Matters in AI! Check in, grab a coffee, and meet fellow attendees.
10:00 – 10:10 • Opening
Opening – Hans Hilgenkamp (UT)
Welcome and introduction to the conference.
Morning Session: Setting the Stage
10:10 – 10:40 • Keynote
Thomas Spencer (IEA)
AI energy consumption and global energy policy perspectives.
10:40 – 11:05 • Presentation
Stijn Grove (DDA)
Dutch Data Center Association insights on data center sustainability and energy efficiency.
11:05 – 11:30 • Presentation
Axel Berg (SURF)
Toward Sustainable HPC and AI Operations – lessons from experience and future directions.
11:30 – 11:45 • Break
Short break.
Late Morning: Technology & Policy
11:45 – 12:10 • Presentation
Koen van den Berg (NVIDIA)
Latest developments in GPU technology and energy-efficient AI computing.
12:10 – 12:35 • Presentation
Kristina Irion (UvA)
Policy and regulatory perspectives on AI energy efficiency and sustainability.
12:35 – 13:00 • Q&A
Q&A Morning Speakers
Interactive Q&A session with all morning speakers.
13:00 – 13:45 • Lunch
Enjoy lunch and networking opportunities with fellow attendees.
Afternoon Session: Hardware Solutions
13:45 – 14:10 • Presentation
Christian Bachmann (IMEC)
Semiconductor technology and energy-efficient AI hardware innovations.
14:10 – 14:35 • Presentation
Martijn Heck (TU/e)
Photonic integration and energy-efficient AI hardware solutions.
14:35 – 15:00 • Presentation
Christian Mayr (Spinnaker)
Neuromorphic computing and energy-efficient AI architectures.
15:00 – 15:15 • Break
Short break.
Late Afternoon: Advanced Solutions
15:15 – 15:40 • Presentation
Tamalika Banerjee (IMCHIP)
Spintronics of functional materials and innovative chip solutions.
15:40 – 16:05 • Presentation
Ioannis Papistas (Axelera AI)
Edge AI computing and energy-efficient neural network acceleration.
16:05 – 16:30 • Presentation
Phil Burr (Lumai)
Optical computing and energy-efficient AI hardware solutions.
16:30 – 17:00 • Q&A
Q&A Afternoon Speakers
Interactive Q&A session with all afternoon speakers. Chaired by Johan Mentink (Radboud University).
Closing
17:00 • Closing
Closing and Drinks
Wrap up the conference with closing remarks and networking drinks. Continue discussions and explore innovative solutions in a relaxed setting.
Join Us at Watt Matters in AI
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation on the future of energy-efficient AI.