Conference Program

Join us for presentations from leading experts in energy-efficient AI, followed by interactive Q&A sessions.

Speaker Presentations & Q&A

🔹 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

Laura Cozzi (IEA)

International Energy Agency perspective on AI energy consumption and global energy policy.

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)

High-performance computing and energy-efficient data center solutions from SURF.

11:30 - 11:45
Break

Short Break

🔹 Late Morning: Technology & Policy

11:45 - 12:10
Presentation

TBA (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

Lunch Break

Enjoy lunch and networking opportunities with fellow attendees.

🔹 Afternoon Session: Hardware Solutions

13:45 - 14:10
Presentation

Christian Bachman (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.

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