Matthew Alberts

Matthew Alberts

Manager, Innovation and Emerging Technologies Southern Company

Conference Day 2 - Thursday September 24

11:45 AM Delivering Real Operational Impact With AI-Driven Asset Management

As energy and utility companies accelerate their adoption of AI, many are finding that success depends less on the technology itself and more on how well their organization is prepared to use it. Drawing on real-world experience from Southern Company, this session will outline how to cut through the hype, align AI initiatives with business outcomes, and build the right data, architecture, and workforce foundations to enable scalable, reliable asset management improvements. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to move from experimentation to measurable operational value without overinvesting or overcomplicating their approach.

  • Identify where AI actually creates value in asset management, shifting from "technology-first" thinking to solving real operational and reliability challenges that matter to the business 
  • Build a practical AI readiness roadmap, including data literacy, governance, and organizational alignment needed before scaling advanced AI solutions
  • Avoid common pitfalls when scaling AI, from vendor overload and integration challenges to misunderstanding concepts like agentic AI and overestimating capabilities
  • Enhance reliability and decision-making through smarter use of data and predictive insights, enabling a shift from reactive to proactive maintenance without introducing unnecessary risk

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Matthew.

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