Ibis Tech World 2024 Conference: The Future of the Energy Sector

The Ibis Tech World 2024 conference, titled The Future of Energy Sector and Utilities, was held at the Sava Center and organized by Ibis Solutions company. This prestigious event brought together leading experts in energy, emerging technologies, and utillities to explore the latest trends and solutions shaping the future of the energy industry.

Innovative Approaches and Expert Analyses

The conference featured a comprehensive array of topics presented through dynamic presentations, case studies, and informative panel discussions. Igor Pravica, General Director for the Central-Eastern Market at IBM, delivered the keynote address and emphasized significant shifts in business operations driven by artificial intelligence and the development of innovative solutions that are transforming traditional business approaches.

Centralized Systems and Intelligent Monitoring: The Key to Operational Efficiency

Following the opening remarks, Milica Cvitkovac from Ibis Solutions provided insights into the advantages and implementation of centralized systems for monitoring energy infrastructure, which significantly enhance operational efficiency and reliability. Additionally, the conference explored how data can be utilized to extract valuable insights from the electricity distribution network, with practical examples presented by emerging professionals from Elektro Celje, David Kramer and Uroš Stiplovšek.

Strategic Approaches: Resource Optimization and the Role of Artificial Intelligence

Salesforce representatives outlined strategies for efficient resource management and field operations planning, including methods to maximize productivity and reduce costs. They also emphasized the importance of operational efficiency, growth, and sustainability through the use of automation, predictive and generative artificial intelligence, and real-time data on the Energies and Utility Cloud platform, specifically designed for this dynamic sector.

Best Examples from Practice

Dario Stjepanović from Teamwork Mostar, Dinko Marić from Elektroprivreda HZHB, and Robert Blatnik from IBM shared best practices for monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing physical and IT assets within the energy sector, with a focus on an industrial case study from EPHZHB.

Solutions in Dialogue

In closing, distinguished panelists Dinko Marić (Elektroprivreda HZHB), Ronald Starreveld (Salesforce), and Rastko Kadijević (Ibis Solutions) engaged in a discussion on analyzing energy consumption patterns and implementing demand response strategies to improve the stability and efficiency of electricity distribution networks. This panel provided a valuable platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences among participants and experts, further enriching the conference content.

As a landmark event in the region, the Ibis Tech World 2024 conference set high standards in the analysis of the future of the energy sector and utillities. Together with our partners, IBM and Salesforce, and participants from other leading companies, we successfully showcased advanced solutions and innovative technologies while promoting sustainable practices within the energy sector.