AI Demystified: Foundations, Applications, and the Future of Smart Energy Management
Please join the IEEE Central Tennessee Section for timely technical presentations on AI from Industry Experts. Please note that this is a 3-hour event and once again we are not in our normal location.
"AI Demystified: Foundations, Applications, and the Future of Smart Energy Management"
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the evolution of AI and differentiate between Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Agentic AI.
- Identify major AI models, their capabilities, limitations, and common business applications.
- Recognize how AI is transforming EPMS/PMS.
Registration and refreshments will begin at 8:30, with lunch provided afterward. This location is capacity-limited, so please sign up early to ensure your spot!
REGISTRATION FEE:
IEEE Members $15
Non-Members $30
IEEE Student Members - Free
IEEE Life Members $10
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PDH Certificates will be issued for 3 PDH.
PLEASE REGISTER BY: August 7th, 2026
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- 6700 Tower Circle
- Suite 700
- Franklin, Tennessee
- United States 37067
- Building: Schneider Electric Hub
- Room Number: AGB-AB Room
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- Starts 10 July 2026 02:00 AM UTC
- Ends 11 August 2026 05:00 PM UTC
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Speakers
Priyank Desai of Schneider-Electric
AI is reshaping Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/PMS)
Biography:
Priyank is a senior member of IEEE and has been an active participant in the IEEE Central Tennessee Section since 2026. He values continuous learning, networking, and new opportunities that come from his involvement in the IEEE community.
Priyank is the Offer Technical Leader at Schneider Electric USA Inc., a global energy technology leader located in Franklin, TN. He has more than 20 years of experience in the Energy Automation and Energy Management domain, with presently involved in the design and development of EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring Systems). Priyank holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) in India.
Ben Jones of Schneider Electric
Evolution of AI and its applications today
Biography:
Benjamin Jones is passionate about community involvement, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing. As a volunteer STEM teacher, he is committed to fostering interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among future generations.
Benjamin serves as an Offer Technical Leader at Schneider Electric USA Inc. in Franklin, TN. He brings more than 20 years of engineering experience, including over 14 years in Digital Energy and Energy Management and 6 years in digital network and simulation engineering. His current focus is the design and development of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) that help organizations improve energy visibility, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Benjamin earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Baylor University and a Master of Engineering in Embedded Systems from Arizona State University.
Agenda
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM: Sign-in and Refreshments
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Program
12:00 to 1:00 PM: Lunch