Episodes

  • Energy sovereignty and defense: Why resilient supply chains matter for national security
    Jan 12 2026

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    Energy sovereignty is no longer optional—it’s a matter of national security.

    In this episode of Energy Transition Talks, Derek Marinos speaks with CGI leaders Peter Warren (Energy & Utilities) and Torsten Bernström (Defense) about how resilient energy systems, secure supply chains and digital sovereignty are reshaping defense readiness and economic competitiveness.

    The discussion explores why reliable energy underpins total defense, how decentralized generation and SMRs reduce geopolitical risk, and why energy and cyber resilience now form one interconnected security ecosystem.

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    19 mins
  • From air gaps to zero-trust: Building cyber-physical resilience in the modern grid
    Dec 1 2025

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    Zero-trust, device identity and cyber-physical resilience are now essential for securing modern energy grids. In this episode, CGI’s Andrea Grad speaks with PHYSEC CEO Prof. Dr. Christian Zenger about protecting OT, IoT, smart meters, substations and distributed energy resources (DERs) at scale. They also examine how regulations such as NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act and the CER Directive are shaping global approaches to grid security, compliance and modernization.

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    16 mins
  • From pilots to performance: Accelerating AI value in energy and utilities
    Oct 20 2025

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    How can energy and utilities move from AI pilots to measurable performance? CGI’s Peter Warren and Frédéric Miskawi explore how AI-led software acceleration, smarter data use, and the right algorithms drive rapid ROI, resilience, and business value. Tune in to learn how to turn experimentation into sustainable AI success.

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    13 mins
  • From models to meshes: Building trust, balance and resilience in AI for energy and utilities
    Nov 17 2025

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    Energy & utilities leaders: move beyond AI pilots. CGI’s Peter Warren and Frédéric Miskawi show how small, quantized on-device models, edge robotics, and digital triplets drive real-time decisions on rigs and grids—while cutting cost and carbon. Get a pragmatic playbook: multi-model architectures, “healthy paranoia” against bias, and continuous data governance to fight digital entropy and build trustworthy, resilient AI.

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    16 mins
  • Digitally powered, transition ready: Building future-fit energy systems
    Sep 29 2025

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    How can energy companies stay resilient today while preparing for tomorrow?
    Frank Schmidt, CGI’s Vice-President for Global Energy, joins host Angelina Bakshi to discuss hybrid portfolios, digital intelligence, and hydrogen strategies that drive resilience and ROI in a volatile market.

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    11 mins
  • From AI to cloud: How oil and gas is digitally rewiring for profit and net-zero impact
    Sep 16 2025

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    How can oil and gas leaders achieve net-zero while safeguarding profitability? In this episode of Energy Transition Talks, CGI’s Frank Schmidt and Angelina Bakshi explore the digital enablers—AI, cloud, digital twins, smart energy systems, and LNG innovation—reshaping the sector. Learn how these technologies reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and unlock new business value. A must-listen for executives driving transformation in the energy industry.

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    13 mins
  • Doing more with less: AI, agility and strategy in the future of energy and utilities
    Jul 8 2025

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    In this episode of CGI’s Energy Transition Talks, host Caroline McNaught speaks with Peter Warren, CGI’s Global Industry Lead for Energy & Utilities, about the transformative role of AI in reshaping the sector. Drawing on insights from CGI’s 2025 Voice of Our Clients research, they explore how AI helps streamline compliance, modernize legacy systems, and address workforce challenges—while enhancing agility and driving sustainable outcomes. Tune in to hear how utility leaders can navigate complexity, embed strategy in innovation, and do more with less in an era of digital disruption

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    21 mins
  • AI in energy: Cross-sector strategies reshaping real-world operations
    May 20 2025

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    In this episode of Energy Transition Talks, CGI’s Peter Warren speaks with AI experts Diane Gutiw and Lukas Krappmann about how artificial intelligence is transforming the Energy & Utilities sector. They explore key insights from Hannover Messe, how AI is closing workforce gaps, optimizing hydrogen systems, and driving efficiency through cross-industry innovation. Discover how AI is enabling faster decisions, predictive maintenance, and real-time operations in a sector under increasing pressure to adapt and evolve.

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    14 mins