6th Conference on Foundation Models of the Electric Grid
The 6th Conference on Foundation Models of the Electric Grid (GridFM) will take place on 29–30 October at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), bringing together international researchers and experts to discuss the latest advances in the application of Artificial Intelligence and Foundation Models to electric grids.
Hosted by INESC TEC, the conference will address topics such as AI-ready data, grid planning and operation, trustworthy AI, digital twins, optimisation, energy markets, and AI applications for transmission and distribution grids. The programme includes keynotes, thematic sessions, tutorials and a poster session, as well as a hackathon running alongside the event.
Agenda
29 Octobber
09:00–09:30 – Keynote 1
09:30–11:00 – Grid Foundation Models – State of the Union
11:00–11:15 – Break
11:15–12:45 – AI Grid Ready Data / AI for Grid Planning
12:45–14:00 – Lunch and Tutorials
14:00–15:30 – Trusted Grid AI / GridFM Dynamics
15:30–15:45 – Break
15:45–17:15 – AI Grid Optimization / Agentic AI for Grid
17:15–19:00 – Poster Session & Reception
30 October
09:00–09:30 – Keynote 2
09:30–11:00 – AI for Transmission Grids
11:00–11:15 – Break
11:15–12:45 – AI for the Control Room
12:45–14:00 – Lunch
14:00–15:30 – Digital Twins for the Grid / AI for Power Markets
15:30–15:45 – Break
15:45–17:15 – AI for Distribution Grids / Digital Spines and Collaboration
17:15–19:00 – Closing and Poster & Hackathon Awards