A Call to Rethink Energy in the Age of AI
Schneider Electric, a globally recognized leader in energy technology, has officially unveiled its exciting agenda for VivaTech 2026—Europe’s largest and most dynamic startup and tech event. This year, the company’s top executives are not merely attending as observers; rather, they are taking center stage to engage in urgent conversations about the new rules of innovation. Their primary focus? The energy technology required to keep pace with the astonishing acceleration of artificial intelligence. Beyond the keynote sessions, however, Schneider Electric’s leaders will also be meeting privately with fellow tech visionaries, exchanging candid insights and jointly exploring practical energy intelligence solutions. In doing so, they are reinforcing a powerful belief: that the future of AI depends as much on how we manage energy as on how we compute data.
A Real-World Roadmap for Energy Efficiency Adoption
One of the most compelling highlights of Schneider Electric’s presence at VivaTech is the launch of a groundbreaking case study, developed under the banner of the Bloomberg New Economy Energy Technology Coalition. This study zeroes in on Credit Human, a Texas-based credit union that boldly reimagined its headquarters by tackling both energy demand and long-term value from the ground up. What makes this example so inspiring is not just the technical outcome, but the mindset behind it. Backed by Schneider Electric’s deep research and hands-on expertise, the case study offers a clear, actionable roadmap for organizations across industries—demonstrating exactly how to deploy the energy technologies that are essential for navigating the new energy landscape. It is, in every sense, a practical guide for turning ambition into measurable progress.
Breaking the Mindset Barrier to Change
Underneath all the technology and data, however, lies a deeply human challenge—and Frédéric Godemel, Executive Vice President of Energy Management at Schneider Electric, puts it plainly. "Mindset is one of the biggest barriers to change," he observes. "Too often, people assume that the solution to ‘not enough energy’ is simply to add more. The reality is that we also need to consider demand-side efficiency." His words resonate because they speak to a common misconception: that cost, complexity, and delayed payback make energy efficiency impractical. Yet, as Godemel points out, these assumptions are precisely what hold back progress on resilient AI-powered infrastructure and electrification. Through the Energy Technology Coalition, however, Schneider Electric is proving otherwise—showing that the technologies to build intelligent, resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy systems are not a distant dream, but an existing reality.
Partnering for a Faster, Smarter Future
What truly sets Schneider Electric’s VivaTech agenda apart is its unwavering commitment to collaboration. Godemel emphasizes that today’s real challenge is not a lack of technology, but a need to rethink how we manage energy demand. At VivaTech, therefore, the company is actively partnering with tech leaders and startups—not just to talk, but to scale solutions faster and more effectively. This collective effort, he explains, is about powering sustainable AI growth while also making energy more affordable for everyone. Ultimately, the message is one of optimism and shared responsibility: by bringing together diverse minds and bold ideas, Schneider Electric is helping to shape an energy future that is not only smarter, but also more human, more inclusive, and more resilient than ever before.