The Upper Lusatian Energy Symposium and the Zittau Energy Seminar focused on the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in the energy economics sector.
On November 25 and 26, 2025, around 60 participants exchanged experiences on the topic of AI in energy economics at the Oberlausitzer Energiesymposium & Zittauer Energieseminar in the impressive historical ambience of the Bürgersaal of Zittau's town hall. In 15 presentations, the algorithms of artificial intelligence were introduced, their diverse areas of application (opportunities) were highlighted and the current limits such as the resilience of AI statements and potential concerns regarding their use (challenges) were discussed.
The focus was not only on energy economics topics such as optimizing energy infrastructure and distribution grids and reducing pollutant emissions, but also on other diverse areas of application such as image recognition and building refurbishment.
The Upper Lusatian Energy Symposium addresses the challenges associated with structural change in the region and focuses on current issues every two years. It offers a platform for interdisciplinary exchange between the region's innovation drivers and for strengthening cooperation.
The Zittau Energy Seminar is an independent knowledge platform for energy suppliers, industrial companies, commercial, trade and service companies as well as decision-makers from local authorities, administrations and public institutions. Free of commercial interests, the practice-oriented seminar contributes to advancing the transformation of energy supply in the area of conflict between economic efficiency, environmental compatibility and security of supply.
The energy economics face major challenges: Climate change, increasing demand for renewable energies and ensuring an efficient and stable energy supply. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) opens up enormous opportunities to shape this transformation. AI can optimize complex energy systems, automate processes and increase efficiency - from energy supply to transmission and distribution. At this event, experts from industry, science and politics will discuss current developments in AI in the energy economics sector.
