Matthew Alberts

Manager, Innovation and Emerging Technologies Southern Company

Matthew Alberts, PhD, leads Emerging Technologies and Innovation at Southern Company, where he focuses on AI strategy, IT/OT convergence, and industrial AI adoption across the energy sector. He is the author of The Gen AI Manufacturing Revolution (Wiley) and a recognized voice on closing the trust gap between autonomous systems and the humans who operate them. Matt speaks at the intersection of practical AI deployment and organizational readiness, drawing on 20 years of experience at large industrial organizations.

Conference Day 1 - Wednesday September 23

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

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