AI for Critical Infrastructure: Building Trust, Safety, and Real-World Adoption

Hybrid Panel Discussion at AI+ 2026 Conference!

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming critical infrastructure but how can AI solutions be introduced in a way that is safe, trustworthy, and ready for real-world use? Join this engaging hybrid panel discussion at to explore how AI is being applied in Europe’s evolving energy systems, where resilience, security, flexibility, and public trust are becoming more important than ever.

📍 Location: Halden, Norway or Online via Microsoft Teams
📅 Date: May 27, 2026 16:30-18:00 CET
🎤 Format: Hybrid Panel Discussion
🎟 Free event (registration required)

Bringing together experts from the Horizon Europe projects eFORT and BeFlexible, the session will showcase practical AI solutions already being tested in real operational environments across Europe, from protecting energy infrastructure against disruptions and cyber threats to enabling smarter, more adaptable energy systems capable of handling renewable energy and changing demand patterns.

The session will begin with short project presentations followed by a dynamic panel discussion covering topics such as:

  • Building trust in AI for critical infrastructure
  • Real-world challenges of AI deployment
  • Cybersecurity, resilience, and energy flexibility
  • From pilot projects to scalable implementation
  • The human and organizational side of AI adoption

Whether you are working in AI, energy, cybersecurity, innovation, research, policy, or digital transformation, this session offers valuable insights into how AI is moving from concept to reality in one of society’s most critical sectors.

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of trustworthy AI in critical infrastructure.