Digital Energy Grid: A Vision for a Unified Energy Infrastructure

Report launch — Paris, France

Background information

International Energy Agency (IEA), in collaboration with the Foundation for Interoperability in Digital Economy (FIDE), is pleased to launch the report ‘Digital Energy Grid: A vision for a Unified Energy Infrastructure’ on 12 February 2025, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM CET. The event will take place at IEA headquarters, 9 Rue de la Fédération, Paris.

The report, explores the transformative potential of the Digital Energy Grid (DEG) as a unified framework to digitise energy transactions, assets, and participants, addressing systemic inefficiencies in a decentralised ecosystem. It emphasises collaboration to drive innovation and build a future-ready energy system.

To request to attend the event, space permitting, please email lydia.jayakumar@iea.org.

Agenda

11:00 – 11:30

Welcome Coffee

11:30 – 11:40

Opening Remarks, Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director, IEA

11:40 – 11:50

Setting the context, Mr. Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder, FIDE

11:50 – 11:55

Digital transformation in a fragmented energy landscape, Mr. Brian Motherway, Head of Office, Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions Office, IEA

11:55 – 12:05

FIDE’s vision for the future of energy, Dr. Pramod Varma, Co-founder, FIDE

12:05 – 12:15

Report Launch – Digital energy Grid: A Vision for a Unified Energy Infrastructure, Mr. Sujith Nair, CEO, FIDE

12:15 – 12:30

Q&A