Modernization Strategies to Enable Energy Innovation

Technology and cybersecurity are central to maintaining secure and reliable operations as the energy sector undergoes rapid transformation. Officials from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and Maximus explore how public sector energy organizations are navigating digital transformation, as emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud increasingly drive resilience and performance.
These leaders also explain the critical ecosystem where scientific research meets practical application. By leveraging advanced AI tools, agencies and organizations are creating frameworks to accelerate vaccine development, enhance military readiness and provide unprecedented insights into complex biological systems.
Learn more about:
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How digital transformation is reshaping energy operations.
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The role of AI and emerging technologies in boosting efficiency and security.
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Best practices for modernization in energy IT environments.

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Michal Hammel Biophysicist Staff Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
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Mike Raker Chief Technology Officer, Maximus
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