Optimization Catalyst #009: The quality of the Decision: AI, Optimization, and Governance in the Energy Sector
This episode of The Optimization Catalyst brings together Daniel Lazaro and Edson Bauer from Accenture to examine how mathematical optimization and AI are reshaping decision-making across the energy sector. The conversation spans the evolution of operations research, the democratization of AI tools, shadow AI risks, data governance, physical safety, geopolitical exposure, and the role of responsible AI in accelerating the energy transition. Central to the discussion is a clear thesis: governance is not a constraint on innovation — it is the foundation for earning the trust to lead it.

