Schneider Electric Unveils ‘Energy Intelligence’ Strategy at WEF Davos 2026

Its delegation, led by CEO Olivier Blum, will champion collaboration across industries to advance energy technology.

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announces its participation in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (WEF Davos 2026). Its delegation, led by CEO Olivier Blum, will champion collaboration across industries to advance energy technology through the lens of efficiency and sustainability.

The Paradox of AI and Energy Intelligence

"It is clear we have entered a new era where AI and energy are inseparable, and together, they will reshape every business," said Olivier Blum, CEO of Schneider Electric. "AI requires compute, and compute requires energy. That is why the world needs greater energy intelligence. Customers across every sector are facing the same challenge, the same opportunity: using energy efficiently. As your energy technology partner, we electrify, automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all. And we do not simply connect systems; we create ecosystems where AI, data, and people work together seamlessly. Let us take the opportunity at Davos to advance energy technology together."

Key Announcements: AI Impact and Manufacturing Excellence

The company will be making several announcements over the course of this year's Annual Meeting, including those outlined below:

• AI applications delivering real impact: Schneider Electric has been recognized in Cohorts 1 and 2 of MINDS (Meaningful, Intelligent, Novel, Deployable Solutions), the Forum's global program highlighting high-impact, real-world AI applications. CEO Olivier Blum will accept the trophy for EcoStruxure Microgrid Advisor and Snaplogic Touchscreen Room Controller at the winners' reception during the WEF Annual Meeting on January 20, 2026.

• Schneider Electric's ninth Lighthouse factory recognition: The Forum's Global Lighthouse Network, which identifies and awards the most advanced operational sites in the world, has awarded Schneider Electric's Wuhan factory. It is one of only three factories globally to be awarded a distinction for talent, a newly introduced category this year. This recognition marks Schneider Electric's ninth Lighthouse award. The factory was honored for pioneering a future-ready, people-centric workforce model that bridges the skills gap and sets a new benchmark for manufacturing resilience.

Industry Coalitions and Global Electrification

• Convening C-suite leaders across industries: Frédéric Godemel, EVP of Energy Management at Schneider Electric, will convene a cross-industry cohort of global decision-makers and influencers on behalf of the Bloomberg New Economy Energy Technology Coalition. This will be the first significant meeting for the Coalition, which aims to accelerate the adoption of technologies that make energy consumption more efficient, resilient, and responsive amid soaring global electricity demand.

• Empowering change for underserved communities: Schneider Electric and EDP have jointly initiated EDGE Transition, a global accelerator that will empower social entrepreneurs delivering clean, affordable energy solutions and inclusive economic opportunities in underserved communities.

EDGE Transition: Accelerating Equitable Energy Access

The program supports early-stage impact ventures through mentorship, technical validation, strategic partnerships, and access to patient, risk-tolerant capital, inviting solutions that serve underserved communities and advance equitable access to energy. This initiative aims to accelerate the energy transition and drive global electrification for a sustainable impact.

The organizations will announce their partnership at Davos on January 21.