Berend Braam

The Brains Behind the Grid: AI and the Future of Energy

April 22, 2026
18:00 - 20:00
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Berend Braam
Senior Investor Solutions

The energy transition is often told as a hardware story: wind turbines, solar parks, batteries, and grids. But as renewable energy scales, software becomes just as critical.

Weather-dependent generation of energy, volatile prices, net congestion, and increasingly complex markets demand intelligence. This is where AI becomes a key enabler of a reliable, scalable energy system.

For this edition of Carbon Equity’s Climate Conversations, we explore the role of AI in the energy transition. Our guest is Luuk Veeken, founder and CEO of Dexter Energy, one of Europe’s leading AI-driven energy optimization companies.

Luuk Veeken is building the software layer that helps energy companies forecast, optimize, and trade renewable energy more intelligently. By combining weather data, market signals, and machine learning, Dexter Energy enables energy players to accelerate the integration of renewables into the grid.


Fresh off a €23 million growth round last summer, Dexter Energy is a clear example of how software-driven climate companies are becoming essential in the energy system.

Together, we’ll explore how AI connects hardware, markets, and data to unlock a truly scalable energy transition. Join us to be part of the conversation. Sign up below to request your spot.

🔍 What we’ll explore

  • Why AI and software are becoming as critical as physical energy assets
  • The role of AI in managing volatility, congestion, and energy markets
  • What it takes to build and scale a climate software company in Europe

📆 Program

18:00 – 18:15 | Welcome drinks & arrival

18:15 – 19:30 | Talk and Q&A

19:30 – 20:00 | Networking drinks & small bites

📍 Location: RIVVIA - Keizersgracht 264

🗣️ Language: English

🔔 Application required

Due to the intimate nature of the event, space is limited. We aim to create a high-quality, engaging setting where participants can contribute meaningfully and connect with like-minded peers. Applications will be reviewed before invitations are confirmed. We recommend signing up early.

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