AI-Ready DISCOMs: Policy Actions to Advance Grid Digitalization

 We are excited to invite you to the “AI-Ready DISCOMs: Policy Actions to Advance Grid Digitalization” conference hosted by the CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics, in partnership with the All India DISCOMs Association (AIDA) and the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), USA on February 11th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM IST at the Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi. 

This event will feature senior leaders and experts from India and the United States, including: 

• Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT 
• Dr. Andrew McAllister, Commissioner, California Energy Commission 
• Alok Kumar, Director General, AIDA and Former Secretary (Ministry of Power), Government of India
• Vishal Dev, Principal Secretary, Department of Energy and Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of Odisha 
• Prince Dhawan, Executive Director, REC Ltd., Government of India
• Abhishek Ranjan, CEO, BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd
• Dr. Joseph Majkut, Director, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, CSIS
• Anish De, Global Head, Energy, Natural Resources, and Chemials, KPMG India 
• Sandy Fazeli, Senior Managing Director, NASEO 

Together, we will explore policy mechanisms, AI-readiness of DISCOMs, and global best practices to accelerate digital transformation in India’s power sector. The sessions will address opportunities, risks, and safeguards for AI adoption, building the digital foundation, and fostering innovations and partnerships for a future-ready grid. 

This event is made possible by the general support to CSIS