DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21, 2026 – Schneider Electric will take part in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, with a delegation led by CEO Olivier Blum. The company plans to promote cross-industry cooperation focused on advancing energy technology.
“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.”
The company will be making announcements over the course of this year’s annual meeting, including those below.
AI Applications Delivering Real Impact
At the WEF Annual Meeting on Jan. 20, 2026, Schneider Electric CEO Olivier Blum will accept MINDS awards recognizing AI deployments in EcoStruxure Microgrid Advisor and SpaceLogic Touchscreen Room Controller. The company earned recognition in both cohort 1 and cohort 2 of the global MINDS (Meaningful, Intelligent, Novel, Deployable Solutions) initiative.
Schneider Electric’s Ninth Lighthouse Factory Recognition
Schneider Electric’s Wuhan factory earned a Lighthouse award from the WEF Global Lighthouse Network in the new talent category. One of three factories recognized worldwide, the award brings the company’s total to nine and highlights a workforce model focused on closing skills gaps and supporting manufacturing operations.
Convening C-Suite Leaders Across Industries
The Bloomberg New Economy Energy Technology Coalition will hold a meeting led by Frédéric Godemel, EVP of energy management, Schneider Electric. The session will bring together global decision-makers to advance energy technologies that improve efficiency, resilience, and system responsiveness as electricity demand grows.
Empowering Change for Underserved Communities
EDGE Transition is a global accelerator from Schneider Electric and EDP that supports social entrepreneurs focused on clean energy access and inclusive economic development in underserved regions.
EDGE Transition supports early-stage impact ventures with mentorship, technical validation, partnerships, and capital. The program focuses on solutions that expand energy access in underserved communities and advance energy transition and electrification efforts worldwide.
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About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric, founded in 1836, is a leader in energy management and automation. Headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France, the company delivers digital solutions that integrate energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services across multiple sectors. Schneider Electric serves many industries, including buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and manufacturing, helping businesses improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Its offerings span electrical distribution, industrial automation, and smart grid and digital building technologies. Schneider Electric operates in over 100 countries and has approximately 168,000 employees. Its ecosystem includes over a million partners, making it a key player in delivering scalable, innovative solutions for an electric and digital world.