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My Personal Reflections for WE3

The idea seed of what we call now- WE3, germinated from a simple yet powerful thought: that the future of our planet—its energy, its water, its sustainability—depends on how we, as people, come together to solve our biggest challenges.

WE3 isn’t just a summit. For me and everyone at SEW, it’s a belief.

A belief that collaboration is stronger than competition. A belief that the right ideas, supported by the right people and technologies, can move mountains. WE3 stands for Water + Energy: Engage, Educate, Empower, and each of those words represents something we care deeply about.

The way I picture this movement: WE3 is the Foundation of an Intelligent and Secure Energy + Water Future. A Legacy led by two very impactful and significant words: People+ AI.

Whether anyone is working in the energy or water sectors, even as citizens- consuming these essential services, we know that the challenges we face are as complex as they are urgent.

Climate change isn’t waiting for us. Customer expectations are evolving every day. Communities are looking to us for leadership, and that responsibility can feel overwhelming. But here’s the thing: We have the power to make a difference—together.

That’s why WE3 matters. That’s why People + AI matters.

WE3 is our platform to engage with one another as partners in progress, to educate ourselves and others about the possibilities ahead, and to empower real, meaningful change in the way we think about energy and water.

It’s not just about the “what” or the “how.” It’s about the why—why we wake up every morning and choose to be in this industry, knowing what’s at stake.

In 2024, WE3 cemented its legacy as the platform where ideas turned into actions, connections became partnerships, and aspirations ignited the drive to reshape the energy and utility sectors.

This year in 2025, we’re doubling down on what makes WE3 so impactful: solving problems that matter, with people and AI at the center of it all.

This year in 2025 at WE3- People + AI Meets Action

WE3 2025 is about taking the themes of AI, digitalization, sustainability, and innovation to the next level, focusing on tangible and practical solutions for the most urgent challenges in water and energy.

This year, the summit will focus on five transformative areas:

  1. AI-Powered Digitalization for Energy and Utilities
    • Revolutionizing customer experiences, operational efficiency, and predictive maintenance. Practical case studies and learning from the global leaders
    • Showcasing how utilities leverage AI to anticipate and adapt to emerging challenges.
  2. Unlocking Grid Modernization and Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
    • Enabling decentralized energy systems with AI and digital platforms.
    • Balancing grid reliability while maximizing the potential of renewables
  3. Smart Grids for a Digitally Connected World
    • Pioneering advancements in IoT, AI, and analytics to modernize energy infrastructure.
    • Strengthening resilience and sustainability across global grids.
  4. Empowering Customers and Workforces
    • Delivering personalized, connected experiences for customers with AI-driven platforms.
    • Transforming workforces with real-time insights and digital solutions.
  5. AI Agents and Digital Transformation for Future-Ready Utilities
    • Exploring cutting-edge technologies like AI agents for smarter business operations.
    • Driving agent, workforce, and business efficiency through AI and analytics.

Indeed, the legacy of six years to WE3 reminds us of one key lesson: the power of people and technology (AI) when led by collaboration is a perfect formula to drive meaningful change to the world.

Today, as we are preparing for WE3 2025, to be held from November 5–7 in Las Vegas, we’re taking this legacy a step further. Further towards bringing practical solutions to the table and further to ACTION.

This year’s summit is about transformation—moving beyond ideas to create solutions that are scalable, impactful, and inclusive.

For sure, WE3 2025 will be all about human connection. It will be a hallway of actionable conversations, the collaborations formed during panels, and the shared purpose to create a better world. And this is what makes WE3 2025 will be a Mega Energy and Water Event of the Year.


The Power of Community

Today as a pen down my thoughts, I am proud to say that WE3 is deeply personal for me because it’s about the community we’re building. Every idea shared, every conversation sparked, every partnership formed at WE3 contributes to a larger story: the story of how we’re working together to create a better future.

And for the reader—thank you. Whether you’re a utility leader, tech innovator, policymaker, or someone who simply believes in the power of change, you are the reason WE3 exists. You’re the reason it matters.

So, as we gather in Las Vegas for WE3 2025, I’m not just excited about the discussions and innovations. I’m excited for the collective impact we’ll create—together.

Because at its heart, WE3 isn’t just about water or energy. It’s about us.